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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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Published: Mon Feb 27 2023
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SPONSORS:- Head to https://ShipStation.com and use code: BEARS to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.Welcome to another episode of 2 Bears 1 Cave with Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer! Today, Ryan Holiday fills in as a guest bear! Ryan Holiday is the best-selling author of "Trust Me, I'm Lying", "The Obstacle is The Way", and other famous books. Tom and Ryan discuss the origins of philosophy, the four cardinal virtues, and their significance to obtaining, and maintaining, a prosperous lifestyle. They relive their days as struggling artists and share their mutual, yet individual experiences in becoming famous for their respective art.https://tomsegura.com/tourhttps://www.bertbertbert.com/tourhttps://store.ymhstudios.com/

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The discussion centers around the effects of running on hormones and how it can affect growth, particularly during adolescence.
00:00 - 01:47 (01:47)
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Running
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The discussion centers around the effects of running on hormones and how it can affect growth, particularly during adolescence.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
The speaker reflects on their indoor cardio routine and questions whether or not they're being a good parent by forcing their kids to participate in activities they don't enjoy.
01:47 - 03:58 (02:10)
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Fitness
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The speaker reflects on their indoor cardio routine and questions whether or not they're being a good parent by forcing their kids to participate in activities they don't enjoy.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
The misconceptions surrounding philosophy being an academic or theoretical discipline as opposed to an ongoing pursuit, and how digesting a philosophy quote can make one feel a sense of clarity in the midst of chaos.
03:59 - 07:34 (03:34)
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Philosophy
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The misconceptions surrounding philosophy being an academic or theoretical discipline as opposed to an ongoing pursuit, and how digesting a philosophy quote can make one feel a sense of clarity in the midst of chaos.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
This podcast episode discusses Stoicism and how it can help people become better individuals in a world filled with uncertainties and complications.
07:34 - 12:40 (05:06)
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Stoicism
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This podcast episode discusses Stoicism and how it can help people become better individuals in a world filled with uncertainties and complications. The hosts talk about Hadrian being the emperor and how he shows us how to survive amidst all the bad things that happen in life.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
A discussion about the true nature of political power and how government should benefit society.
12:40 - 15:17 (02:36)
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Politics
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A discussion about the true nature of political power and how government should benefit society.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
The speaker evaluates the political power of two emperors, Johnson and Nero, and discusses their characteristics and motives.
15:18 - 19:01 (03:43)
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Political Power
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The speaker evaluates the political power of two emperors, Johnson and Nero, and discusses their characteristics and motives. A reference is made to Meditations in which it is recommended to be aware of being like Caesar, taking it as a warning to avoid the pitfalls of those who hold power.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
A discussion on the importance of habits and support systems for individuals to maintain long-lasting success, regardless of public opinion.
19:01 - 21:50 (02:48)
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Success
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A discussion on the importance of habits and support systems for individuals to maintain long-lasting success, regardless of public opinion.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
The speaker discusses a nonfiction self-improvement book that has opened up many doors for him and is a great guide for achieving specific goals, and talks about the challenges of adapting to the changes brought on by the pandemic.
21:50 - 26:27 (04:36)
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self improvement
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The speaker discusses a nonfiction self-improvement book that has opened up many doors for him and is a great guide for achieving specific goals, and talks about the challenges of adapting to the changes brought on by the pandemic.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
The journey to success in the music industry is not always straightforward and requires a lot of hard work and dedication.
26:27 - 30:38 (04:11)
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Music Industry
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The journey to success in the music industry is not always straightforward and requires a lot of hard work and dedication. Taking a break from touring and focusing on developing your unique sound can help improve your chances of breaking into the industry.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Joe List discusses the exhilaration of creating and delivering a solid comedy routine, as well as the discomfort that comes with hearing your own voice during live performances.
30:38 - 33:18 (02:39)
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Stand-Up Comedy
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Joe List discusses the exhilaration of creating and delivering a solid comedy routine, as well as the discomfort that comes with hearing your own voice during live performances.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
The difficulty of achieving greatness in sports is not just about winning, but it also involves striking a balance between athletic mastery and personal life.
33:18 - 36:27 (03:09)
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Athletics
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The difficulty of achieving greatness in sports is not just about winning, but it also involves striking a balance between athletic mastery and personal life. It is tougher to be a world-class athlete and still maintain a work-life balance than being a workaholic who excels in their field.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
The speaker discusses the income disparities of who owns certain places and how travel can give perspective, particularly for those who haven't traveled much before.
36:27 - 38:52 (02:25)
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travel
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The speaker discusses the income disparities of who owns certain places and how travel can give perspective, particularly for those who haven't traveled much before.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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The podcast host reflects on the different ways people cope with loss and grief, and how the animal world may offer a perspective shift.
38:52 - 42:43 (03:50)
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Grief
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The podcast host reflects on the different ways people cope with loss and grief, and how the animal world may offer a perspective shift.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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The speaker discusses their book which exposes real fake news in the media, and touches on the kind of big ideas they'd like to write about in the future.
42:43 - 45:38 (02:55)
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Fake news
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The speaker discusses their book which exposes real fake news in the media, and touches on the kind of big ideas they'd like to write about in the future.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
The podcast discusses the concept of discipline and routine and how it is often misunderstood as limiting, when in reality it can lead to freedom and personal growth.
45:38 - 52:49 (07:11)
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Discipline and Routine
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The podcast discusses the concept of discipline and routine and how it is often misunderstood as limiting, when in reality it can lead to freedom and personal growth. The speakers share their thoughts on the book "Atomic Habits" and highlight the importance of structure in achieving success.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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The podcast host shares the importance of enjoying the writing process rather than solely focusing on the end goal of success.
52:49 - 57:00 (04:10)
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Writing
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The podcast host shares the importance of enjoying the writing process rather than solely focusing on the end goal of success. He believes in valuing the process of writing and building on that, rather than being driven by the prospect of reaching unimaginable levels of success.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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The speaker shares his experience of reaching a point in his NBA career where he was indifferent to the outcome of games and could finally enjoy the experience of being in the NBA finals.
57:00 - 1:01:00 (04:00)
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NBA
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The speaker shares his experience of reaching a point in his NBA career where he was indifferent to the outcome of games and could finally enjoy the experience of being in the NBA finals. He also reflects on the importance of embracing things outside of one's control.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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The speaker discusses the misinformation surrounding the sale of his book and how he hit number one on the New York Times bestseller list.
1:01:00 - 1:03:43 (02:43)
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Book Sales
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The speaker discusses the misinformation surrounding the sale of his book and how he hit number one on the New York Times bestseller list.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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In this transcript snippet, the speaker discusses the struggles of people pleasing and how it can hinder success.
1:03:43 - 1:07:35 (03:51)
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Self-Improvement
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In this transcript snippet, the speaker discusses the struggles of people pleasing and how it can hinder success. They share personal anecdotes of how recognizing this habit of saying yes to everything helped them improve.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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Comedian shares his experience with younger comics, advising them to have effective communication skills to avoid difficult conversations.
1:07:35 - 1:11:58 (04:23)
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Communication, Comedy
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Comedian shares his experience with younger comics, advising them to have effective communication skills to avoid difficult conversations. He recalls getting an offer to speak in another country for $50 and deciding whether or not to take it.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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The speaker recalls firing someone in a relatively low stakes situation (being late to work), which prepared them for more difficult conversations in the future.
1:11:58 - 1:16:00 (04:01)
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Communication Skills
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The speaker recalls firing someone in a relatively low stakes situation (being late to work), which prepared them for more difficult conversations in the future. By using these “low stakes” opportunities, we may become better-equipped to handle future challenging scenarios.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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In this episode, the speaker compares cleaning out a closet or a desk to going through emotions.
1:16:00 - 1:23:11 (07:11)
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Emotions
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In this episode, the speaker compares cleaning out a closet or a desk to going through emotions. They express their struggles with directing and waiting for disconnected people to show interest.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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The speaker expresses the idea of limiting material possessions by recognizing what we truly care about and avoiding impulse purchases.
1:23:11 - 1:26:01 (02:50)
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Minimalism
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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.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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The speaker reflects on how excessive phone usage can become a habit that's hard to break, particularly during the pandemic when there were limited activities outside the home.
1:26:04 - 1:29:50 (03:46)
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Phone Usage
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The speaker reflects on how excessive phone usage can become a habit that's hard to break, particularly during the pandemic when there were limited activities outside the home. However, implementing structure and discipline in daily life can help break the cycle of phone addiction.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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The discrepancy between how children speak at home versus school, and stories of individuals facing life or death decisions.
1:29:50 - 1:33:10 (03:19)
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Language, Risk
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The discrepancy between how children speak at home versus school, and stories of individuals facing life or death decisions.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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The rare occurrence of the lions killing for sport among people and animal experts, mostly caught the attention of readers.
1:33:10 - 1:38:23 (05:13)
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Lions
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The rare occurrence of the lions killing for sport among people and animal experts, mostly caught the attention of readers.

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This six-episode podcast follows "bro activists" who attend City Council meetings and have guests like Dr. Drew.
1:38:23 - 1:43:56 (05:32)
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Podcast
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This six-episode podcast follows "bro activists" who attend City Council meetings and have guests like Dr. Drew. The podcast features entertaining storytelling and is worth a listen for anyone interested in this genre.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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The more you treat writing like a job, the more productive you'll be.
1:43:57 - 1:52:00 (08:03)
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Writing
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The more you treat writing like a job, the more productive you'll be. A boundary like not wearing a bathrobe to work, can help establish a professional atmosphere and lead to more success.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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The speaker discusses the significance of sacred objects and shares personal examples such as a pen knife from the time of the Romans.
1:52:00 - 1:55:30 (03:30)
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Culture
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The speaker discusses the significance of sacred objects and shares personal examples such as a pen knife from the time of the Romans.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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The speaker discusses their recent experience with organizing their house using wooden boxes and little mantras as reminders.
1:55:30 - 1:58:25 (02:54)
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Home Organization
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The speaker discusses their recent experience with organizing their house using wooden boxes and little mantras as reminders. They mention receiving a screw to test and discuss on the podcast, and the difficulty of deciding what items to keep or get rid of.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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In this podcast snippet, the speaker discusses turning to books as a source of comfort and stability in the midst of uncertainty.
1:58:27 - 2:00:01 (01:34)
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Books
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In this podcast snippet, the speaker discusses turning to books as a source of comfort and stability in the midst of uncertainty.

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The Daily Stoic w/ Ryan Holiday | 2 Bears, 1 Cave Ep. 174
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