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<p>“To admonish is better than to reproach for admonition is mild and friendly, but reproach is harsh and insulting; and admonition corrects those who are doing wrong, but reproach only convicts them.”</p><p>― Epictetus</p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><ul><li>Stoics believe that we can only control ourselves.</li><li>But also believe that we are here to help others.</li><li>As a Parent I’ve tried to be good about correcting there actions, but not make them feel like they’re a person because the make mistakes.</li><li>I was often told I was bad person for my mistakes.</li><li>My partner is great about giving constructive feedback</li><li>Often out with friends I’d dominate the conversation. She’d ask me on the way home if I noticed glazed eyes and lack of conversation on their part.</li><li>She’d help point out these things so that I could get the results I wanted, which was to have engaging and fun conversations with my friends</li><li>Non-threatening, just matter of fact was really helpful, and helped me to trust the feedback</li><li>When we think we need correct someone, the first thing we should do is we should ask if they want to hear opinion, if they want to change.</li><li>Respect the wish if they say no.</li><li>Second is have a dialog by asking questions, don’t preach.</li><li>Last keep our own judgements out of the conversation, otherwise the person will probably get pretty defensive.</li><li>Nobody likes to feel judged.</li><li>Most people want to be their best.</li><li>Learning how to give and take constructive nonjudgmental feedback is a great skill that we all can benefit from.</li></ul><div>---<br>Hello friends! Thanks for listening. <br>Want to take these principles to the next level?<a href="https://stoic.coffee/join"> Join the Stoic Coffee House Community</a>! <br><br>Stop by the website at <a href="http://www.stoic.coffee/">stoic.coffee</a> where you can sign up for our newsletter, and buy some great looking shirts and hoodies at the <a href="https://stoic.coffee/">Stoic Coffee Shop</a>. <br><br>Like the theme song? You can find it <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ericklind/journey-by-moonlight">here from my alter ego</a>. :)<br><br></div><div>Find me on <a href="https://instagram.co/stoic.coffee">instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/stoiccoffee">twitter</a>, or <a href="https://threads.net/stoic.coffee">threads</a><br><br></div><div>Lastly if you know of someone that would benefit from or appreciate this podcast, please share it. Word of mouth is the best way to help this podcast grow. <br><strong>Thanks again for listening.</strong></div><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>