Explore the transformative power of community in Stoic practice. The speaker shares personal experiences from a trip to Las Vegas, illustrating how meaningful connections can deepen our understanding of Stoicism. Listeners are encouraged to actively implement these teachings and embrace the journey of personal growth alongside others who share similar values.
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From Reading to Living Stoicism
Reading Stoic texts is just the beginning of the journey.
True growth comes from living Stoic principles daily, beyond admiration alone.
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Join a Stoic Community
Engage with a community to deepen your Stoic practice.
Accountability and shared growth sharpen your philosophical journey.
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Stoicism and Public Learning
Stoicism was taught openly on a porch, emphasizing public learning and mutual improvement.
Great Stoics were shaped by their communities, not isolated individuals.
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In 'The Obstacle Is the Way', Ryan Holiday presents a framework for turning obstacles into successes. Drawing from the philosophy of Stoicism and the writings of Marcus Aurelius, Holiday outlines three disciplines: perception, action, and will. He illustrates these principles with historical anecdotes from figures such as John D. Rockefeller, Amelia Earhart, Ulysses S. Grant, and Steve Jobs. The book emphasizes the importance of perception in shaping one's response to obstacles, the need for intentional and creative action, and the cultivation of will to persist through challenges. Holiday argues that by adopting these Stoic principles, individuals can transform their obstacles into opportunities for growth and success.
As Seneca wrote: “Associate with people who are likely to improve you. The process is a mutual one: men learn as they teach.”
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