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Stillness is the Key

Book • 2019

In 'Stillness is the Key', Ryan Holiday explores the concept of inner stillness as a universal principle across different philosophical and religious traditions, including Stoicism, Buddhism, Epicureanism, and more.

The book is divided into three sections: stillness of the mind, stillness of the spirit, and stillness of the body.

Holiday argues that cultivating stillness allows for better decision-making, increased focus, and a more fulfilling life.

He uses anecdotes from historical figures and contemporary examples to illustrate the importance of moderation, patience, and self-awareness in achieving this state of stillness.

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Mentioned in 169 episodes

Mentioned by

Peter Attia

as one of four books he frequently gifts to friends, focusing on the quality of life.

#265 - Time, productivity, and purpose: insights from Four Thousand Weeks | Oliver Burkeman

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book he wrote about the importance of stillness.

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Mentioned by

Jocko Willink

as a book emphasizing the importance of stillness and clarity in life.

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

Mentioned by the speaker when discussing the importance of balancing elite performance with hobbies and leisure.

Beat the Sunday Scaries | 12 Proven Stoic Strategies For Stress Relief

Mentioned by

Rich Roll

as one of

Ryan Holiday

's books on Stoic virtues.

Ryan Holiday Wants You To Do The Right Thing, Right Now

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as his own book on the importance of stillness and focus.

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

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

when discussing the challenges of writing interrelated books.

Slow Productivity and Anticipating Consequences | Cal Newport PT 1

Mentioned by

Jay Shetty

as one of

Ryan Holiday

's books.

Ryan Holiday: Why You Need to Reparent Your 14-Year-Old Self & How to Overcome the Fear of Not Being Good Enough

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book where he discusses stillness and its importance.

What Marcus Learned From His Mother | 6 Stoic Lessons In Stillness

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book he wrote.

Why Everything is F*cked | Mark Manson

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book about finding stillness in a busy world.

This Will Save You In Crazy Times | Kindness Is Always The Right Response

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as Ryan Holiday's latest book, a New York Times bestseller.

#410: Ryan Holiday — Turning the Tables

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a book he wrote in 2017-2018, discussing the importance of saying no and creating work-life balance.

The One Word That Will Set You Free

Recommended by

Peter Attia

as one of the 10 most important books he's read.

Dr. Peter Attia on How to Increase Creativity and Prevent YouTube Burnout

Referenced by

Ryan Holiday

when telling a story about Joseph Heller's view on having enough.

Letting Go Is Not Giving Up | The Long Way Around

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as the author of several best-selling books, including "The Obstacle is the Way", "Ego is the Enemy", and "The Daily Stoic".

#419: Ryan Holiday — How to Use Stoicism to Choose Alive Time Over Dead Time

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book based on Seneca's writings.

Ep. 31: RYAN HOLIDAY on Ranch Life, Fostering Discipline, and the Loss of Reading Culture

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as an example of a book that uses stories from history to illustrate its points.

Morgan Housel on Building Wealth and Happiness

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

when discussing his own writing and the challenges of dealing with success.

Robert Greene and Ryan Holiday on Ego and Power | LIVE in LA

Mentioned by the podcast host as a guide to life, given to his kids.

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