The Daily Stoic You Can’t Get Your Dawns Back | Ask DS
Explore the importance of valuing your time, influenced by Seneca's teachings. The conversation highlights the tension of holding personal beliefs while seeking acceptance from family. Insights from Marcus Aurelius reveal how family dynamics can prompt self-improvement. Additionally, Ryan discusses balancing love for friends with differing views, alongside thoughts on Ted Lasso's Stoic qualities. There's also a tease of upcoming non-Stoic projects and a reflection on how Stoicism can free one from biases.
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Memento Mori
- Protect your time and be intentional with each day.
- Keep death in mind to appreciate the present moment.
Project Management
- Finish ongoing projects before starting new ones.
- Always have an idea for the next project.
Overcoming Bias
- Stoicism helps see things clearly, without judgment or bias.
- Journaling helps track personal biases over time for better decision-making and happiness.
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Intro
00:00 • 11min
Navigating Relationships Through Stoic Wisdom
10:44 • 3min
The Challenge of Family and Personal Growth
13:20 • 3min
Conspiracy
Ryan Holiday
In 'Conspiracy', Ryan Holiday chronicles the intricate and ambitious plot by Peter Thiel to take down Gawker Media.
The book is based on interviews with key players and delves into the strategic and philosophical underpinnings of Thiel's actions.
It examines the intersection of power, privacy, and free speech in the digital age, highlighting the ruthless and brilliant tactics employed by Thiel.
The narrative transcends a simple tale of a billionaire vs.
a media empire, offering insights into the broader implications for culture and society.
Trust Me, I'm Lying
Confessions of a Media Manipulator
Ryan Holiday
In 'Trust Me, I'm Lying,' Ryan Holiday exposes the inner workings of the online media system, detailing how rumors and false information can quickly spread from low-level blogs to major news outlets.
The book highlights the role of marketers and media manipulators in this process, driven by the toxic economics of the news business.
Holiday shares his own experiences as a media manipulator and provides insights into the social science behind why this system is so vulnerable to manipulation.
He also offers advice on how to spot and combat these manipulative tactics.
Perennial seller
The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts
Ryan Holiday
In 'Perennial Seller', Ryan Holiday explores the principles behind creating works that endure and thrive long after their initial release.
He argues that these 'perennial sellers' are not flukes but are built to last from the outset.
The book is divided into four parts: the creative process, positioning, marketing, and platform.
Holiday uses examples from various industries, including music, restaurants, and literature, to illustrate how creators can ensure their work remains relevant and continues to attract new customers over time.
He emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to both the creation and marketing of the work, as well as the need for patience, dedication, and a strong platform of loyal supporters.
Meditations
Marcus Aurelius
Meditations is a series of private writings composed by Marcus Aurelius, one of Rome's greatest emperors, as he struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe.
Written between 170 and 180 CE while on military campaigns, this work combines Stoic philosophy with personal observations on leadership, duty, mortality, and human nature.
Through twelve books of intimate thoughts never intended for publication, Marcus Aurelius explores themes of self-improvement, resilience in the face of adversity, and living virtuously while accepting what cannot be changed.
Aesop's Fables
Aesop
Aesop's Fables are a collection of stories that have been passed down through oral tradition and later written down.
These fables feature animals and other elements that take on human characteristics to convey important moral lessons.
The stories cover a wide range of themes, including social, religious, and political issues, and have been used as ethical guides and educational tools for both children and adults.
The fables are known for their simplicity and the profound truths they convey, making them timeless and universally relevant.
The Boy Who Would Be King
Ryan Holiday
Victor Juhasz
On the Shortness of Life
Seneca
In this essay, Seneca addresses the common complaint that life is too short by arguing that life is sufficiently long if one uses it wisely.
He contends that people waste much of their time in luxury, carelessness, and pointless activities.
Seneca emphasizes the importance of living in the present, pursuing philosophical wisdom, and avoiding the distractions that make life seem short.
He advises readers to organize each day as if it were their last and to avoid procrastination and the preoccupation with future or past concerns.
The obstacle is the way
Ryan Holiday
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.
Once a dawn happens, it is gone to you forever. Once a day ends, it’s done for you for all time. Act accordingly. Protect your time accordingly.
Ask DS:
- When will Ryan’s next non-Stoic book come out?
- How has Stoicism helped Ryan free his own biases?
- What does Ryan think about Ted Lasso as a Stoic?
- Does Ryan have any insight on passing along Stoic principles to the next generation?
- What is Ryan’s advice to someone who loves their friends and family but struggles to fit in due to different beliefs?
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