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Everybody wants to rule the world
There has been an observable change in the nature of society in the last decade or so. With the rise of 24/7 news reporting from around the world…
Mar 8
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Matthew J. Cochran
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December 2023
My own best friend, My own worst enemy
General James Mattis famously said that the world has “No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy” than a U.S. Marine. I believe that to be a profound thought and…
Dec 1, 2023
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February 2023
The dangers of FOMO
Fear of missing out, or FOMO, is a common phenomenon in today's society where people constantly feel pressure to be a part of every social event, trend…
Feb 20, 2023
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Matthew J. Cochran
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The key tenets of Stoicism
Stoicism is a philosophy that has been around for over 2,000 years, and it is still relevant today as it provides valuable insight into the way we lead…
Feb 13, 2023
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Matthew J. Cochran
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August 2022
Seek solitude
And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to…
Aug 16, 2022
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Matthew J. Cochran
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Imperfect Stoic
Pardon my absense over the past few months. I have a slew of excuses as to why I didn’t write, but I own my actions. The thing is, I’ve been very bad at…
Aug 9, 2022
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April 2022
Sleep on it
Whenever we have a major decision to make, we hear “Sleep on it.” No one ever says to stay awake on it. Why is that? I don’t have the time or the desire…
Apr 12, 2022
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Be resilient
There is no bouncing back. There is only moving through.
Apr 7, 2022
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March 2022
Peace in chaos
And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. -Mark 4:39 ESV The techniques…
Mar 29, 2022
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Don't Panic
Take a deep breath.
Mar 22, 2022
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Matthew J. Cochran
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Introduction
So to Speak is a podcast with a purpose. In this fractured society, we’ve lost the ability and the will to just relate to people on a personal level…
Mar 15, 2022
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Matthew J. Cochran
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Introduction
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What is your identity?
spoiler alert: It's not all about you
Mar 15, 2022
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Matthew J. Cochran
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