Chapter
The Hubris of Modern Man
48:14 - 58:04 (09:50)
The United States is going to be the largest hotspot for Covid-19, unless dramatic changes happen; however, if used wisely, moments of great upheaval can be used to produce leadership and improve one’s own life.
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Tim Ferriss talks about how fear affects some of the most successful people in the world, from athletes to performers.
48:14 - 50:54 (02:40)
Summary
Tim Ferriss talks about how fear affects some of the most successful people in the world, from athletes to performers. He shares insights on how to not let fear control your life during this time of uncertainty.
ChapterThe Hubris of Modern Man
Episode#419: Ryan Holiday — How to Use Stoicism to Choose Alive Time Over Dead Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The COVID-19 pandemic has made the United States one of the largest hotspots in the world, but history shows the country's capacity for production during times of crisis.
50:55 - 52:41 (01:46)
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic has made the United States one of the largest hotspots in the world, but history shows the country's capacity for production during times of crisis. Despite current supply chain issues, in six months' time things are expected to look very different.
ChapterThe Hubris of Modern Man
Episode#419: Ryan Holiday — How to Use Stoicism to Choose Alive Time Over Dead Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The US is capable of taking extreme measures in times of crisis, and this can be tied well into the stoicism philosophy that the country has historically drawn on in times of difficulty.
52:41 - 55:16 (02:34)
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The US is capable of taking extreme measures in times of crisis, and this can be tied well into the stoicism philosophy that the country has historically drawn on in times of difficulty. This provides a degree of optimism for the country's economic survival.
ChapterThe Hubris of Modern Man
Episode#419: Ryan Holiday — How to Use Stoicism to Choose Alive Time Over Dead Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
During times of crisis, leaders stand up and take action to help others.
55:16 - 56:37 (01:21)
Summary
During times of crisis, leaders stand up and take action to help others. As individuals, we can also make a difference by identifying our skills and resources to find ways to serve the common good.
ChapterThe Hubris of Modern Man
Episode#419: Ryan Holiday — How to Use Stoicism to Choose Alive Time Over Dead Time
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The trifecta of books for understanding and handling the current crisis include The Black Swan, Fooled by Randomness, and The 48 Laws of Power, according to the speaker.
56:37 - 58:04 (01:27)
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The trifecta of books for understanding and handling the current crisis include The Black Swan, Fooled by Randomness, and The 48 Laws of Power, according to the speaker. These books help to explain why it's difficult for humans to grasp what is happening and how polarity is affecting the response globally.