Episode #1836
Ryan Holiday
Books mentioned
The Obstacle Is the Way
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Meditations
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Amusing Ourselves to Death
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The Image
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The Brass Check
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The Jungle
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Think and Grow Rich
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The Secret
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The Bible
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Guinness Book of World Records
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Endure
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Shadow Divers
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The Count of Monte Cristo
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The War of Art
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Stillness Is the Key
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Ryan Holiday, a writer and host of The Daily Stoic, discusses Stoic philosophy, adversity, and discipline with Joe Rogan. They explore social media’s impact on attention and anxiety, as well as poverty, universal basic income, and the human drive to overcome challenges. Holiday also recommends books on history, survival, and philosophy.
What they talked about
- Ryan Holiday's early career and working for Robert Greene
- Discovering Stoicism through Marcus Aurelius's Meditations
- Marcus Aurelius's life, family tragedies, and leadership
- Benefits of athletics for mental discipline
- Morning routines and avoiding phone distractions
- Impact of social media and information overload on the brain
- Poverty as a motivator and the opioid crisis
- Progress away from cruelty in society
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