
Patrick Dempsey on Ethical Dilemmas, Being of Service, and Embracing Stoicism
Patrick Dempsey and Ryan’s conversation continues in today’s episode, talking about the ethical decisions made each day, how the entertainment world is impacting society, prioritizing being of service...
31 Jul 202433min

How Much Sad Do You Think You Have? | 10 Stoic Tips For Handling Rude People
There are going to be moments of life that make you question just how much a person can possibly take. But there is that inner-citadel within you as well. Cultivate it now, reinforce it and it will be...
30 Jul 202414min

We Really Screwed This Up, Didn’t We? | A Week Without Complaining
We need to make the virtues commonplace again—they are, as Marcus Aurelius said, “touchstones of goodness.” And we must start with the only thing we control: Our own decisions, motivations and actions...
29 Jul 20249min

Seneca on Practicing What You Preach
Today's episode is an excerpt from The Tao Of Seneca produced by Tim Ferriss’ Audio. In this letter, Seneca writes about how true philosophy requires acting in accordance with one's principles, advoca...
28 Jul 202411min

Olympic Kickoff | Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes, Michael Phelps' Coach Bob Bowman, and Basketball Icon George Raveling
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris are officially here! To kick off the Olympics, Ryan talks to gold medalist Dominique Dawes, Michael Phelps’ coach Bob Bowman, and legendary basketball coach Geor...
27 Jul 202443min

No One Escapes This | When Good Men Do Nothing
You’ll never be happy or feel good if your sense of worth is tied up in always being well-received, if you can’t handle the injustice of being misunderstood or unfairly criticized.📕 Right Thing, Righ...
26 Jul 20249min

Everyone (And Everything) Is Like A River | Ask DS
Marcus Aurelius put his words down in Greek over 1,850 years ago. They have not changed. But each time a new translator has looked at them, they’ve found something different.Ask DS:Does leadership equ...
25 Jul 202417min

Are You Allowed To Cry?
A Stoic is invulnerable. A Stoic is tough. A Stoic is emotionless. A Stoic can't cry...right?You’re only human. So be human and let yourself feel.💡 Take the first step towards a calmer future by sign...
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