The Jordan Harbinger Show 1258: Ryan Holiday | Wisdom Takes Work
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Dec 16, 2025 
Ryan Holiday, a bestselling author and modern Stoicism advocate, discusses the essence of wisdom, emphasizing that it's about action over mere knowledge. He explains how reading can unlock decades of human experience and critiques shortcuts like speed reading. The conversation dives into the importance of intellectual humility, acknowledging our limits. Holiday also highlights the need for discipline in cultivating virtues, urges deep reading over audiobooks, and shares insights on mentorship and navigating criticism. True wisdom, he argues, emerges from ongoing effort and curiosity.
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Don't Obsess Over Post-Release Metrics
- Avoid obsessively checking rankings or reviews after a release because it warps your focus and happiness.
- Remove that distraction so you can invest energy into the next project instead of chasing applause.
Wisdom Is Practice, Not Possession
- Wisdom is earned by doing the right thing repeatedly, not by owning knowledge passively.
- Virtue requires choice and sustained practice, which is why it matters.
Slow Reading Trumps Speed-Reading Hacks
- Reject speed-reading promises for deep texts; slow, focused reading produces comprehension and retention.
- Use repeated exposure in a subject to read faster meaningfully, not by skimming.
