You Gotta Be Able To Do This
The podcast discusses Marcus Aurelius and Texas Ranger Captain Woodrow Call, examining their strengths and imperfections. While admired for their exceptional qualities, they are shown to have human flaws as well.
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Explore "ryan holiday" with insightful episodes like "You Gotta Be Able To Do This", "Slow Productivity and Anticipating Consequences | Cal Newport PT 1", "You Aren’t Killing Time. Time Is Killing You | Ryan Holiday Answers On Ego And Mentorship", "Do Not Miss This Reminder | This Single Word Will Give You Back Your Life" and "No One is Self-Made | What Expensive Things Cost" from podcasts like ""The Daily Stoic", "The Daily Stoic", "The Daily Stoic", "The Daily Stoic" and "The Daily Stoic"" and more!
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Slow Productivity and Anticipating Consequences | Cal Newport PT 1
Computer science professor and bestselling author Cal Newport discusses hustle culture, productivity, and his latest book with Ryan in a two-part conversation.
You Aren’t Killing Time. Time Is Killing You | Ryan Holiday Answers On Ego And Mentorship
Ryan delivers a talk on 'Ego is the Enemy' emphasizing finding one's process and importance of mentors, this talk is for 600 real estate agents aged between 30 and 60. The Daily Stoic Spring Forward Challenge helps participants examine life choices and relationships to live their best lives.
Do Not Miss This Reminder | This Single Word Will Give You Back Your Life
The podcast discusses Philip Larkin's poem about how spring's beauty contrasts with an underlying darkness, symbolizing the inevitability of time's passage and the impermanence of life. The message is a reminder to seize each season and live fully instead of merely existing.
No One is Self-Made | What Expensive Things Cost
Marcus Aurelius' 'Debts and Lessons' emphasizes his gratitude towards mentors for shaping his life, with Arnold Schwarzenegger echoing this sentiment in a recent podcast episode. The discussion highlights the idea that everyone owes their success to others, debunking the self-made man theory.
Robert Greene and Ryan Holiday on Ego and Power | LIVE in LA
In September 2023 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in LA, notable thinkers Ryan Holiday and Robert Greene discussed topics such as AI, ego perils, success, failure, self-control, and Stoicism principles.
The Curse Of Success | Morgan Housel PT 1
Ryan interviews Morgan Housel in a two-part conversation discussion about his near death experience, the fleeting nature of success, his books, and more. Housel is a NYT bestselling author and winner of several awards, including the Society of American Business Editors and Writers Best in Business Award.
When The World Got Still | Ask DS
The podcast discusses how a crisis forces one to truly practice Stoicism, focusing on acceptance and community. It highlights that Stoicism is needed for both crises and daily life.
You Ain’t Got Time | 10 Habits That Made Marcus Aurelius Great
Marcus Aurelius emphasized detachment from societal folly, focusing on one's own duties and avoiding getting involved in unnecessary arguments or reform efforts.
We Can Find The Gift In It | Reduce Wants, Increase Happiness
This podcast explores Robert Kennedy's troubled childhood and how his 'neglected' development led to a unique conscience. Parallels are drawn with Marcus Aurelius, who also experienced loss early in life, shaping his character.
Preparation Makes You Brave | Courage is Calling
Ryan Holiday reads from his book 'This is Water' in today's podcast episode, discussing practice and training as forms of preparation that build courage.
Mick Mulroy on the Beauty of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations and the Collective Need For Philosophy
Ryan discusses Stoicism simplicity vs practicality with Mick Mulroy, former Pentagon Official and Stoicism advocate, who also speaks about Marcus Aurelius' character and traits necessary for modern leaders.
They Felt This Weight | Don't Make Things Harder Than They Need To Be
The podcast discusses that the Stoics Marcus Aurelius and Seneca faced immense personal tragedies, including the loss of multiple children, which significantly influenced their writings on pain, suffering, and tragedy.
You Don’t Want To Rule The World | You Don't Have To Have An Opinion
Story of Marius, a powerful Roman general who lost his happiness and peace due to power, discussed along with Marcus Aurelius cautioning against seeking it. Ryan reminds us of stoic practice of selective discipline in today's excerpt.
Either Way, This Is Not The Answer | Ask DS
In a troubled community, one must remain rational, strategic, and patient to find constructive solutions to problems such as corruption, discrimination, violence, and pollution. Stoic practices can help defuse anger and channel it productively.
Try Not To Be So Slow | Suspend Your Opinions
Seneca started tutoring a young, coddled and disinterested Nero despite initial misgivings, but Nero's incompetence and violence eventually led to tragedy including killing his own mother.
How To Be A Leader | Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
In today's podcast reading from Princeton University's Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers series, Plutarch's work elucidates his thoughts on leadership and offers advice to aspiring leaders.
Somebody Lit From Within | 10 Stoic Habits To Practice In 2024
Agrippinus and Cato stood out for their principles instead of fame or fortune, despite facing hardships including exile/execution. Epictetus said habits, good or bad, are reinforced by repetition. Ryan Holiday shares 10 Stoic habits that could transform lives in 2024.
5 Ways That Ego Holds Us Back And Unlocking Human Potential
Ryan discusses unlocking human potential and overcoming ego on Daily Stoic Podcast with YPO West Michigan and YPO Gold Chapter. YPO is a community of global CEO leaders.
Chip Conley on Finding Contentment and Embracing Our Achievements
Ryan converses with Chip Conley, a successful hospitality entrepreneur and author on the importance of reflection and understanding the ego, while Chip is on a mission to reframe our relationship with aging by establishing midlife wisdom schools.