11 Harsh Stoic Truths To Improve Your Life - Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday is a podcaster, marketer and an author.

Over 2,000 years ago, the Stoics identified the timeless challenges that would affect both men and women. Thanks to Ryan’s work, this philosophy now thrives in a modern context, providing a framework for anyone seeking a more virtuous life.

Expect to learn why Ryan doesn’t talk about the projects he’s working on before finishing them, if Ryan agrees that competition is for losers, why self belief is overrated, What Ryan’s morning routine and a typical day looks like for him, why Broicism has found a new life after Stoicism, how to take responsibility for yourself vs. other people and much more...

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00:00 Talking Vs Doing
05:34 Run a Race With Yourself
11:19 Life-Changing Decisions Are Never Simple
20:13 The Value of Going Through Difficulty
29:40 Be Quiet, Work Hard & Stay Healthy
40:00 Be Clear on What Success Is
55:48 Stop Wanting Things to Be Easy
1:03:02 Self-Improvement as a Parent
1:12:07 Is Justice the Most Important Virtue?
1:22:40 Why Gandhi Was Such a Genius
1:32:04 How Marcus Aurelius Kept His Integrity
1:44:34 How to Know If You’re Doing the Right Thing
1:55:20 The Rise of Stoicism Among Young Men
2:05:32 Where to Find Ryan