You Say, Keep Trying, Because There Are So Many Reasons Not To

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You say just about one of the craziest, bravest things you can do in this damned world of ours is to keep hoping. Yet, there's a james baldwin quote that i love. He says, not everything that's face can beh anged, but nothing can be changed unless it is faced. So sticking your head in the sand, pretending everything's fine, being afraid to look at it or deal with it, obviously keeps things the way they are. If you're not willing to try, it's definitely not going to have it.

Ryan Holiday is one of the world’s foremost thinkers and writers on ancient philosophy and its place in everyday life. He’s a sought-after speaker, strategist, and the author of many best-selling books.

In this episode, Eric and Ryan discuss his book, Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave

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In This Interview, Eric and Ryan Holiday Discuss Everyday Courage and …

His book, Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave
The 4 cardinal virtues that a good life depends on
Courage, both physical and moral, is the willingness to put yourself at risk
How fear gets in the way of courage
Learning to get specific with our fears
Courage is also about sharing our vulnerabilities with others
The importance of just getting started
How courage requires making decisions
Determining and gaining clarity on our personal values
Stoicism and how it encompasses the core virtues
Similarities and differences between Buddhism and Stoicism
Heroism goes beyond courage, doing something for the greater good or greater than oneself
How it requires courage to have belief and hope that things can change for the better
His courage to open a bookstore in the midst of the pandemic

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