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Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot
Book • 1995
This book is a compilation of James B. Stockdale's essays and speeches from the 1980s and 1990s, focusing on his experiences as a prisoner of war in Vietnam and how Stoic philosophy, particularly the teachings of Epictetus, helped him endure and thrive under extreme conditions.
It explores themes of character, leadership, integrity, and ethics.
It explores themes of character, leadership, integrity, and ethics.
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Mentioned in 6 episodes
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as a source of wisdom and resilience.


Ryan Holiday

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How Ryan Holiday is Preparing For The Next Four Years
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as an amazing book to start studying Stoic philosophy.


William Green

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RWH059: Ask Me Anything w/ William Green
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as a book about stoicism and resilience.


William Green

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RWH025: Patient Capital W/ Samantha McLemore
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as a source of philosophical insights that helped him endure captivity.

Lt. Gen. Stephen D. Sklenka

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Lt. Gen. Sklenka on Staying in the Fight
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as a prisoner of war who used Stoicism to survive.


Brett McKay

Shannon French

The Code of the Warrior
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in the context of 

's experiences as a POW alongside John McCain.


Jocko Willink


Col. Lee Ellis

358: Out of Airspeed... And Ideas. With Airforce Fighter Pilot and Hanoi POW, Col. Lee Ellis.