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Mentioned in 196 episodes

Discipline is Destiny

The Power of Self-Control

Book • 2022

In 'Discipline is Destiny', Ryan Holiday explores the Stoic virtue of self-discipline, drawing on historical figures and contemporary examples to illustrate its transformative power.

The book emphasizes that discipline is the foundation upon which other virtues such as courage, justice, and wisdom depend.

Holiday argues that self-control is essential for personal triumph and fulfillment, and he provides engaging stories and practical advice on how to cultivate discipline in a world filled with distractions and temptations.

The book also cautions against the perils of extravagance and hedonism, stressing the importance of balance and self-mastery in achieving success and happiness.

Mentioned by

Steven Bartlett

Chris Williamson

Lenny Rachitsky

Mentioned in 196 episodes

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

himself as part of a series of books.

You’re Not Lazy: How To Make Discipline Easy - Ryan Holiday

Mentioned by

Steven Bartlett

in the episode introduction as one of

Ryan Holiday

's books.

The Discipline Expert: The 4 Surprising & Easy Habits ALL High Achievers Have! (Based On 2,000 Years Of Research) - Ryan Holiday

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as books that offer timeless Stoic wisdom.

How Ryan Holiday is Preparing For The Next Four Years

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a guest on the podcast, discussing his new book "Discipline is Destiny", which focuses on self-mastery and Stoic philosophy.

Ep. 215: RYAN HOLIDAY: Discipline Is Destiny

Mentioned by

Jocko Willink

as an excerpt from a book on self-control.

394: Lessons from the Stoics. Discipline, Leadership, Life. With Ryan Holiday.

Mentioned by

Jocko Willink

as a book focusing on the importance of self-discipline.

394: Lessons from the Stoics. Discipline, Leadership, Life. With Ryan Holiday.

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book in which he tells the story of Florence Nightingale.

Why Are You Surprised? | 12 Stoic Strategies on How To Stop Caring What People Think

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

for its insights on allocating energy between talking and doing.

#565 - 16 Lessons From 2022 - Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson & Jocko Willink

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book where he tells a story about Lou Gehrig.

AI Isn't Stealing Creativity, It's Supercharging It | Rick Rubin (PT. 1)

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as his book.

You Don’t Have The Right | 9 Habits To QUIT (From The Stoics)

Mentioned by

David Perell

as one of

Ryan Holiday

’s books.

How to Write a Book Like Ryan Holiday

Mentioned by

Jay Shetty

as one of the world's best-selling living philosophers, whose books have been translated into over 40 languages and sold multi-millions of copies.

Ryan Holiday ON: The Importance of Being Disciplined With Our Ambition & How to Get Comfortable with Change

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

in the context of a four-book series on cardinal virtues.

YouTube Superstar Ali Abdaal on Productivity and Essentialism

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

in the context of discussing discipline and goal setting.

#636 - Rob Dyrdek - The Man Who Tracks Every Second Of His Life

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

as the author of the book being discussed.

#541 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism's Lessons For A Disciplined Life

Mentioned by

Lenny Rachitsky

in relation to the quote "You've got to go slow to go fast."

Unpacking Amazon’s unique ways of working | Bill Carr (author of Working Backwards)

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as his new book on discipline and self-control.

#626: Insights from Tara Brach, Ryan Holiday, Maria Popova, and Cal Newport

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an example when Martha Graham had issues finishing a dance.

There Is No Freedom Without This (or Rather, Without These) | 8 Stoic Strategies To Beat Procrastination

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book his son might one day read.

Adam Grant On Hidden Potential And Measuring Yourself Against Yourself

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as his own book on discipline and achieving goals.

It’s Impossible For Them Not To Do So | How To Focus Like A Stoic Philosopher

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