Chapter
Limiting material possessions
1:23:11 - 1:26:01 (02:50)
The speaker expresses the idea of limiting material possessions by recognizing what we truly care about and avoiding impulse purchases. They give an example of a shopping spree and how it leads to unnecessary things we don't really care about.
Clips
The speaker advocates for limiting possessions to increase focus and avoid unnecessary accumulation of stuff.
1:23:11 - 1:25:05 (01:54)
Summary
The speaker advocates for limiting possessions to increase focus and avoid unnecessary accumulation of stuff. He shares his experience of doing a "bractober" challenge with friends and trying out different fitness disciplines.
ChapterLimiting material possessions
EpisodeThe Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
Podcast2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Delaying gratification can be a valuable skill to have, and it can be practiced by denying yourself something you want in the moment and assessing if you still want it after a month.
1:25:05 - 1:26:01 (00:55)
Summary
Delaying gratification can be a valuable skill to have, and it can be practiced by denying yourself something you want in the moment and assessing if you still want it after a month. This skill is also tested in the marshmallow test, where children are asked to choose between one marshmallow now or two marshmallows in 15 minutes.