The Daily Stoic These Days You Need Double What It Takes | Reignite Your Thoughts
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Jan 20, 2026 Modern life requires us to tap into extra resilience, as Ryan Holiday discusses the philosophies of Marcus Aurelius. He emphasizes the importance of pushing through exhaustion and finding deeper reserves when challenges arise. The theme of recommitment after failure is crucial, reminding us that setbacks are not final. Holiday encourages listeners to reignite their thoughts and principles, highlighting that virtue can still be pursued despite life's demands.
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Training Isn't Always Enough
- Even extensive training can be overwhelmed by relentless misfortune, as Marcus Aurelius experienced despite elite preparation.
- Prepare thoroughly but accept that you'll often need more reserves than you expect and must keep going anyway.
Prepare And Keep Going
- Stock up, rehearse, and prepare your mind and resources for adversity before it arrives.
- When crises pile on, dig deeper and keep going even when you're running on empty.
You Can Reignite Your Principles
- Principles and the thoughts that feed them remain within your power to reignite at any time.
- Failures don't extinguish your values unless you choose to snuff them out by quitting.
