The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish #11 Ryan Holiday: The Stoic Whisperer
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May 16, 2016 
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Stoicism as a Practical Philosophy
- Stoicism is a practical philosophy offering maxims and exercises for living a good life.
- It emphasizes controlling your thoughts and responses to the external world, not the world itself.
Introduction to Stoicism
- Ryan Holiday was introduced to Stoicism through a book recommendation from Dr. Drew.
- Reading Marcus Aurelius's personal writings, a powerful man's self-improvement notes, deeply resonated with him.
Importance of Good Translations
- When reading philosophy, invest in the best modern translations available.
- Each generation needs its own translation to capture the original colloquial language.