#2514
Mentioned in 11 episodes

If

Book • 1910
Written in 1896 and first published in 1910, 'If—' is a poem that advises on how to rise above adversity and live a life of integrity.

The speaker, addressing his son, outlines various scenarios and virtues necessary to 'be a Man,' including the ability to keep one's head in chaos, trust oneself despite doubt, and treat triumph and disaster equally.

The poem is structured as a series of conditional 'if' clauses leading to a final 'then' clause, emphasizing a quintessentially British brand of stoicism and the importance of maintaining a strong will and moral character.

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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Recited by
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Lex Fridman
as advice from a father to a son.
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#277 – Andrew Huberman: Focus, Stress, Relationships, and Friendship
Mencionado por
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Jaime Rodríguez de Santiago
, quien recuerda un poema de este autor que su abuelo tenía enmarcado en casa.
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#219 Receta para una vida miserable
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Ryan Holiday
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Allie Esiri
as an example of didactic poetry.
Allie Esiri On the Power of Poetry and Daily Reads
Mentioned by Roger Stone who then recites the poem.
Alex Jones 2025-Jul-22 Tuesday
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Brett McKay
in the context of William James's philosophy and its connection to the question of life's meaning.
#576: A Treasure Trove of American Philosophy
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Natalie Haynes
as a brilliant version of Sappho's work.
Sappho
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Tim Harford
in relation to his poem "If" and its connection to Dr. Leander Starr Jameson.
The Coup, the Poet and the Secret to Winning Wimbledon
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Ryan Holiday
as a message to both children and parents, emphasizing patience, resilience, and self-trust.
This Is What You’ll Have To Manage
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Spencer Clavin
as an example of good, bad art.
White-Collar Bots
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Ryan Holiday
to illustrate how to respond to life's ups and downs.
You Must Meet It All the Same
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Blake Mycoskie
as a book he read in his youth that inspired his journaling practice.
Blake Mycoskie: The More You Give, The More You Live
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Evie Botello
as the author of the poem “If”.
Property Tax Scams, Big Pharma Schemes, and Political Clashes
Mentioned by Jillian as a poem that meets you where you are.
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James Sinclair
as a poem they play in the Corinthia's toilets.
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Ryan Holiday
as a poem about toughness, virtue, honor, and duty, focusing on one particular line about giving your all.
Can You Teach Them to Give It Their All?
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Rory Mackenzie
as a role model in poem form.
Getting to know Voyage Loyalty, The Loyalty Programme for Seafarers (#655)
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Ryan Holiday
as a source of inspiring poems for his children.
How To Change Your Mindset and Transform Your Life with Ryan Holiday #171
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Mark Ellen
while discussing the use of music in film and television.
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