A Measure Of Greatness | Accepting What Is
Not everyone thinks Marcus Aurelius was so great. And it’s true, his record is not unblemished: He fought in imperial wars. He didn’t stop the persecution of the Christians. His son was disturbed and ...
30 Okt 202310min
The Power Of Purpose
Today, Ryan answers questions on purpose and stoic wisdom at Dr. Edith Egar's workshop. Dr. Eger’s story as a Holocaust survivor & work as a renowned therapist has impacted millions around the world. ...
29 Okt 202316min
Adam Grant On Hidden Potential And Measuring Yourself Against Yourself
Ryan speaks with organizational psychologist and book author Adam Grant on seeing things in the context of where they actually sit, learning to be pleased but not satisfied, current sports culture and...
28 Okt 20231h 5min
Rule The Empire Between Your Ears | We Reap What We Sow
Epictetus, who was a slave, looked around at Nero’s court and saw rich and famous men who were less free than he was. Because they spent all their energy trying to get more than what they had, because...
27 Okt 20236min
Try To Surprise People This Way | Ask DS
He didn’t dress in fancy clothes. He didn’t support a large entourage. He liked to walk the streets of Rome, meeting his fellow citizens, being of use and helping them. As a politician, Cato traveled ...
26 Okt 202327min
It’s Not About The One-Liners
A Stoic sense of humor, a tough exterior–these are only the beginning of the process, of processing. Stoicism is a hard slog. It’s a practice. It’s an ongoing thing. It’s something you do. And learnin...
25 Okt 20234min
Dr. Peter Attia On The Philosophy and Quality Of Life (Part 2)
Ryan speaks with Dr. Peter Attia on the philosophy and quality aspects of our lives, early morning routines we still practice from the stoics and quotes from Dr. Attia's new book OUTLIVE The Science &...
25 Okt 20231h 16min
Sometimes Words Are Very Unnecessary | Robert Greene's 10 Stoic Laws For A Better Life
The Stoics talk about how events don’t need your opinion, they aren’t asking to be judged or labeled or explained by you. They were saying what Depeche Mode once said, that sometimes words are very un...
24 Okt 202318min
