The Daily Stoic BONUS | 8 Life Lessons Ryan Holiday Learned The Hard Way
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Aug 26, 2025 Life lessons only come through experience, often the hard way. The discussion dives into the virtues of patience and calmness when facing challenges. Decisiveness and valuing input from partners can lead to better decision-making. Trust and managing expectations emerge as crucial themes in personal and professional growth. The importance of continual learning and reading is emphasized as a pathway to understanding these lessons more deeply.
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Relax; Most Things Aren't That Urgent
- Chill out and be more patient; most crises feel smaller later.
- Realize the thing you obsess over is rarely as important as you think.
Say No Clearly
- Don't say 'maybe' or 'I'll try' when you mean no; respond clearly.
- Use 'no' as a complete sentence and avoid unnecessary explanations.
Trust The Right People's Judgment
- Learn whose judgment to trust and defer to people who know you.
- Rely on close, wise advisors instead of always trusting your own take.