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.
Are You Too Much Of A Coward? | Where Philosophy Begins
Ryan discusses the importance of humility in stoicism. He highlights Marcus Aurelius' lesson about asking for help when needed, emphasizing that philosophical understanding begins with self-analysis.
Colin Elliott On The Art Of Navigating Lessons From History To The Modern World
Ryan talks with Colin Elliott on the Daily Stoic Podcast, discussing the societal response to COVID-19 and drawing parallels to the Antonine Plague. Elliott criticizes lockdown measures and emphasizes a science-oriented, nuanced approach. He highlights the diverse capacities within society for healthcare, communities, and institutions.
Author Evelyn McDonnell On Joan Didion’s Life and Legacy (Pt 2)
Ryan discusses obstacles, illusion of stability, and contagious calm with writer Evelyn McDonnell, who has been appointed faculty director of Media Arts & A Just Society at LMU. They talk about her book 'Evelyn McDonnell: Joan Didion (an illustrated journey)', tracing didion's life, which reveals the world through her eyes.
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.
It’s Cheap To Be Dead | Wherever You Go, There Your Choice Is
Ryan discusses the paradox of accumulating vast wealth, which may seem a symbol of freedom while living, but in death, none of it can be taken. He references Juvenal's joke about Alexander the Great and Epictetus' quote emphasizing the importance of maintaining one's freedom of choice.
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.
The Obstacle Is The Way | The Discipline of Perception
Ryan discusses focusing on the present and finding opportunities amid obstacles through self-discipline and logic in relation to 'The Obstacle Is the Way' podcast episode.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's Seven Tools for Life
Ryan interviews Arnold Schwarzenegger on the importance of mind and body nurturing, their shared love for animals, and his experience as a politician. The discussion takes place at 92NY in New York City.
If You Want It To Take Hold In Your Mind…
Marcus Aurelius extensively read and referenced works of Epictetus, Panaetius, Chrysippus, Euripides, Zeno, and other philosophers. He also incorporated teachings from Seneca as well, echoing Seneca's advice to deeply digest the wisdom of master-thinkers.
Turn The Colors On | These 14 Small Mindset Shifts Will Change Your Life
In this podcast, Marcus Aurelius wrestles with his reluctance to wake up early while Arnold Schwarzenegger adopts a rule of avoiding thought and instead starting the day with physical activity such as exercise. Ryan discusses 14 Stoic mindset shifts to adapt for life's situations.
Rob Dyrdek, Rick Rubin, Alexander Ludwig, Whitney Cummings, Nate Boyer, And Arnold Schwarzenegger On The Power Of Discipline And Dealing With Failure
Ryan interviews Rob Dyrdek, Rick Rubin, Alexander Ludwig, Whitney Cummings, Nate Boyer, and Arnold Schwarzenegger about experimentation, routine, discipline, continuing during hard times, powering through adversity, and having a clear vision. He also promotes the 2024 Daily Stoic's New Year New You Challenge for community and self-improvement.
There Is No Better Time Than Now | Ask DS
The podcast presents the '2024 New Year New You Challenge', a series of 21 daily stoic exercises intended to combat procrastination, form new habits, abandon harmful ones, and strengthen character over four years. Sign up for the Daily Stoic email on January 1st.
YouTube Superstar Ali Abdaal on Productivity and Essentialism
Ryan interviews Ali Abdaal, a doctor, entrepreneur, and productivity expert, discussing how stoicism impacts analytics, abstract vs. ineffable qualities, sticking to systems, and his new book.
You Must Seek This Out | Ask Ds
In part 2 of Ask Daily Stoic, Ryan discusses stoicism and answers questions for 160 Hunter Douglas leaders worldwide, promoting a set of 21 actionable challenges based on stoic philosophy to prepare for future challenges.
Lives Of The Stoics |Marcus Aurelius The Philosopher King
Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius was chosen by Emperor Hadrian as his successor and ruled with his brother Verus from 161. Despite facing war and disease, Aurelius held his territory but weakened after his brother's death in 177. His son Commodus became co-ruler in 177 and Aurelius died on March 17, 180.
It’s Not Romantic. It’s Just Work. |12 Ways Stoics Build Mental Strength And Resilience
Success is built through ongoing action, not instant brilliance; exemplified by Metallica's consistent work before the release of their 11th album.
You Can’t Deny This |10 Stoic Tips For Being A Better Leader
Seneca, despite warnings from fellow Stoics Thrasea and Agrippinus, underestimated Nero's tyranny due to his position as Nero's advisor, a common problem when one's salary or status depends on not seeing certain truths.
Morgan Wade On Sticking To The Routine
Ryan interviews Morgan Wade on the benefits of routine, sobriety, creative ideas while walking, and finding victory in starting, who is a country music singer from Floyd, Virginia.
It’s Not About The One-Liners
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