In 'East of Eden', John Steinbeck tells the story of the Trask and Hamilton families, set against the backdrop of California's Salinas Valley. The novel is a modern retelling of the biblical story of Cain and Abel, focusing on the tumultuous relationship between Cal and Aron Trask, and their struggles with their father, Adam. The book delves into themes of love, rejection, and the choice between good and evil, symbolized by the Hebrew word 'timshel', meaning 'thou mayest'. The narrative is rich with characters like Samuel Hamilton, a kind and wise patriarch, and Kate, the embodiment of evil, whose past and actions significantly impact the lives of the Trasks.
In 'Courage Is Calling', Ryan Holiday explores the virtue of courage through engaging stories about historic and contemporary leaders such as Florence Nightingale, Ulysses S. Grant, Abraham Lincoln, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The book breaks down the elements of fear, cowardice, bravery, and heroism, and shows how to conquer fear and practice courage in daily life. Holiday also shares personal anecdotes, including his own experiences with courage and cowardice, to emphasize the importance of choosing to act courageously despite the presence of fear.
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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