Episode
#541 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism's Lessons For A Disciplined Life
1:43:55
Published: Thu Oct 20 2022
Description
Ryan Holiday is a podcaster, marketer and an author. Discipline is one of the modern world's hot topics. Because it's become apparent that in order to achieve anything, you must be able to temper your desires and direct your efforts. The Stoics believed this 2000 years ago and between then and now there's been a plethora of historical examples which can teach us how to build and sustain discipline. Expect to learn why sanity is your most precious resource, why discipline without an end goal is pointless, how to stay disciplined when success arrives, why Martin Luther King let a Nazi punch him in the face, how to enforce discipline without lambasting yourself for falling short, what Eisenhower's smoking habit can teach us about self control, why 75 hard might not build discipline long term and much more... Sponsors: Get £150 discount on Eight Sleep products at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get the Whoop 4.0 for free and get your first month for free at http://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at https://bit.ly/proteinwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Buy Discipline Is Destiny - https://amzn.to/3RQDnvL Check out Ryan's website - http://dailystoic.com/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Author and podcaster Ryan Holliday shares insights about the importance of discipline and ways to build and sustain it, drawing on examples from historical figures including Martin Luther King and Dwight Eisenhower.
00:00 - 01:29 (01:29)
Summary
Author and podcaster Ryan Holliday shares insights about the importance of discipline and ways to build and sustain it, drawing on examples from historical figures including Martin Luther King and Dwight Eisenhower.
Episode#541 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism's Lessons For A Disciplined Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The transcript contains an ad for Whoop 4.0 and 8 Sleep, which offer a free trial and money-back guarantee.
01:29 - 06:00 (04:31)
Summary
The transcript contains an ad for Whoop 4.0 and 8 Sleep, which offer a free trial and money-back guarantee.
Episode#541 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism's Lessons For A Disciplined Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
Warren Buffett emphasizes the importance of consistency and avoiding stupidity when pursuing long-term advantage, rather than solely relying on talent or intelligence.
06:00 - 10:40 (04:39)
Summary
Warren Buffett emphasizes the importance of consistency and avoiding stupidity when pursuing long-term advantage, rather than solely relying on talent or intelligence.
Episode#541 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism's Lessons For A Disciplined Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
A reality TV show in the UK called Love Island has the power to pluck people out of obscurity and give them millions of followers and lucrative contracts, however, it's important to have a unique point of view or message to sustain the success.
10:40 - 15:58 (05:18)
Summary
A reality TV show in the UK called Love Island has the power to pluck people out of obscurity and give them millions of followers and lucrative contracts, however, it's important to have a unique point of view or message to sustain the success. Hard work and multidisciplinary skills can lead to success across various platforms, but luck alone won't sustain it.
Episode#541 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism's Lessons For A Disciplined Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
Without knowing your life goals and what's important to you, you may end up defaulting to something unfulfilling.
15:58 - 27:04 (11:06)
Summary
Without knowing your life goals and what's important to you, you may end up defaulting to something unfulfilling. This can prevent you from pursuing your passions and taking on the challenge of starting from scratch.
Episode#541 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism's Lessons For A Disciplined Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The challenges faced by founders in making strategic and cultural decisions in order to grow their business and how it may differ from their original passions and love for the work they do.
27:04 - 34:10 (07:05)
Summary
The challenges faced by founders in making strategic and cultural decisions in order to grow their business and how it may differ from their original passions and love for the work they do.
Episode#541 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism's Lessons For A Disciplined Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The success of an individual, especially with absolute power, is dependent on a strong sense of internal compass, what they can or cannot do, what they should, or they shouldn't do.
34:10 - 44:22 (10:12)
Summary
The success of an individual, especially with absolute power, is dependent on a strong sense of internal compass, what they can or cannot do, what they should, or they shouldn't do. Marcus Aurelius, the emperor and philosopher, was exceptional as he had a strong sense of equality, which was way ahead of his time.
Episode#541 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism's Lessons For A Disciplined Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
Discipline is the deciding factor in balancing work, family, and personal life.
44:22 - 53:23 (09:00)
Summary
Discipline is the deciding factor in balancing work, family, and personal life. It is important to prioritize what matters the most and say no to the perks of the job in order to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Episode#541 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism's Lessons For A Disciplined Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
Being disciplined about your discipline is essential to curb an impulse to go all out and win every practice.
53:23 - 1:03:28 (10:05)
Summary
Being disciplined about your discipline is essential to curb an impulse to go all out and win every practice. It becomes easier as you grow older and view broader time horizons.
Episode#541 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism's Lessons For A Disciplined Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The obsession with being great at one thing can lead to neglecting other important aspects of life, and people often overestimate the power of talent and success to bring lasting fulfillment.
1:03:28 - 1:09:58 (06:29)
Summary
The obsession with being great at one thing can lead to neglecting other important aspects of life, and people often overestimate the power of talent and success to bring lasting fulfillment.
Episode#541 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism's Lessons For A Disciplined Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The fear of not being motivated by the things you used to be is a common issue.
1:09:59 - 1:15:04 (05:05)
Summary
The fear of not being motivated by the things you used to be is a common issue. In reality, it's better to be motivated by things other than anger or wanting to prove something, because sacrificing happiness for success won't always lead to satisfaction.
Episode#541 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism's Lessons For A Disciplined Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast episode discusses the concept of discipline and endurance as well as the application and implication of these virtues in the modern world.
1:15:05 - 1:22:24 (07:19)
Summary
The podcast episode discusses the concept of discipline and endurance as well as the application and implication of these virtues in the modern world.
Episode#541 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism's Lessons For A Disciplined Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The pandemic is a historical event with obstacles of its own.
1:22:24 - 1:32:33 (10:08)
Summary
The pandemic is a historical event with obstacles of its own. People tend to think only significant obstacles that count, but working through school and life is nothing to overlook.
Episode#541 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism's Lessons For A Disciplined Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, the host discusses the concept of being a slave to an outer scorecard, such as fame or money, and the importance of having an inner scorecard.
1:32:33 - 1:36:25 (03:51)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses the concept of being a slave to an outer scorecard, such as fame or money, and the importance of having an inner scorecard. He shares his experience of going out sober as a club promoter for the first time in 15 years to challenge the idea of being intimidated by what other people think.
Episode#541 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism's Lessons For A Disciplined Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker compares and contrasts the characters of Tom Hardy and King George in movies based on their life choices and physical appearances, while discussing socially acceptable addictions such as ambition.
1:36:25 - 1:42:54 (06:29)
Summary
The speaker compares and contrasts the characters of Tom Hardy and King George in movies based on their life choices and physical appearances, while discussing socially acceptable addictions such as ambition.
Episode#541 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism's Lessons For A Disciplined Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, Ryan Holiday and host Chris Williamson discuss the timeless wisdom of stoicism and how it can be applied to modern-day problems.
1:42:54 - 1:44:18 (01:23)
Summary
In this episode, Ryan Holiday and host Chris Williamson discuss the timeless wisdom of stoicism and how it can be applied to modern-day problems. They also touch on the importance of finding purpose and the need for constant self-improvement.