Ryan Holiday on Everyday Courage

Oct 12, 2021

Ryan Holiday, bestselling author and ancient philosophy expert, discusses the essence of courage in life. He breaks down his book, 'Courage is Calling,' emphasizing the need to confront fear, make decisions, and clarify personal values. Holiday stresses that vulnerability fosters connection and that true courage extends beyond self-interest into heroism for the greater good. The conversation also delves into the parallels between Stoicism and Buddhism, exploring how both philosophies can inform and inspire courageous living.

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INSIGHT

Inner Conflict

We possess a higher and a lower self, constantly at war.
We give one more power than the other, influencing our daily choices and actions.

ANECDOTE

Hercules' Choice

Ryan Holiday shares the Choice of Hercules, where he chooses the path of virtue despite its difficulty.
This choice emphasizes the importance of choosing virtue over immediate gratification.

ADVICE

Specificity Over Vagueness

Identify specific fears rather than vague anxieties.
Ask yourself what you're truly afraid of and evaluate its rationality.

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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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