The Daily Stoic It’s Not A Bad Experience | Living Like A Stoic For 30 Days
Explore the transformative idea that experiences are neither good nor bad; they simply are. Dive into a month of Stoic discipline in writing, tackling deadlines and feedback with resilience. Discover how Stoic philosophy enhances sports performance and personal growth, emphasizing response over blame. Reflect on the balancing act of professional and personal life through travel stories, grief, and the joy of outdoor activities. Lastly, learn the power of mindfulness and cherishing moments with loved ones, using tools like the memento mori calendar.
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Objective Experiences
- Approach experiences objectively, without labeling them as good or bad.
- Focus on what you can control: your response and actions within the experience.
Abramović's Approach
- Marina Abramović reframed challenging experiences during a 16-day project.
- She emphasized being present in the experience, regardless of its perceived quality.
Living Stoicism
- Ryan Holiday shares a month of his life applying Stoic principles.
- He discusses navigating work, family, travel, and loss.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
A Month of Stoic Discipline in Writing
04:06 • 2min
Applying Stoic Philosophy in Sports and Daily Life
06:01 • 2min
Navigating Life's Balance
08:01 • 12min
Embracing Presence: The Importance of Mindfulness in Daily Life
19:44 • 4min
Walk Through Walls
Marina Abramovic
Marina Abramović's autobiography, 'Walk Through Walls,' offers a captivating glimpse into the life and work of one of the most influential performance artists of our time.
The book chronicles Abramović's unconventional upbringing in communist Yugoslavia, her early artistic experiments, and her groundbreaking performances that pushed the boundaries of art and endurance.
She details her collaborations with other artists, her personal struggles, and her unwavering commitment to her art.
Abramović's story is a testament to the power of art to transform lives and challenge perceptions.
The book is a must-read for anyone interested in art, performance, and the human spirit.
The Daily Laws
Robert Greene
This book by Robert Greene provides a daily dose of wisdom, drawing from his previous works and including new material.
Each day features a concise lesson and a 'Daily Law' that serves as a prescription for navigating life's challenges.
The book is organized monthly around themes such as power, seduction, persuasion, strategy, human nature, toxic people, self-control, mastery, psychology, leadership, adversity, and creativity.
Greene emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with one's early passions and maintaining a realistic and disciplined attitude towards life and work.
Discipline is Destiny
The Power of Self-Control
Ryan Holiday
In 'Discipline is Destiny', Ryan Holiday explores the Stoic virtue of self-discipline, drawing on historical figures and contemporary examples to illustrate its transformative power.
The book emphasizes that discipline is the foundation upon which other virtues such as courage, justice, and wisdom depend.
Holiday argues that self-control is essential for personal triumph and fulfillment, and he provides engaging stories and practical advice on how to cultivate discipline in a world filled with distractions and temptations.
The book also cautions against the perils of extravagance and hedonism, stressing the importance of balance and self-mastery in achieving success and happiness.
Ego is the Enemy
Ryan Holiday
In *Ego Is the Enemy*, Ryan Holiday delves into the concept of ego and its detrimental effects on personal and professional success.
The book is divided into three sections: Aspiration, Success, and Failure, each offering valuable lessons and perspectives.
Holiday draws on a vast array of stories and examples from literature, philosophy, and history, featuring figures such as George Marshall, Jackie Robinson, Katharine Graham, Bill Belichick, and Eleanor Roosevelt.
These individuals achieved great success by conquering their own egos, and their strategies and tactics are presented as models for readers.
The book emphasizes the importance of staying grounded, continually learning, and embracing a mindset of growth rather than letting ego hinder development.
Sorrow and Bliss
Meg Mason
A Calendar of Wisdom
Daily Thoughts to Nourish the Soul, Written and Selected from the World's Sacred Texts
Leo Tolstoy
This collection is a day-by-day guide that illuminates the path of a life worth living.
It features gems of inspiration and wisdom from various historical figures including Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Lao-Tzu, Buddha, Pascal, Jesus, Muhammad, Confucius, Emerson, Kant, Ruskin, Seneca, Socrates, and Thoreau.
Tolstoy considered this work his most important contribution to humanity, and it was widely read in pre-revolutionary Russia before being banned and forgotten under Communism.
Recently rediscovered, it has been praised for its timeless wisdom and inspiration.
Bittersweet
Danielle Steel
Bittersweet is the story of India Taylor, a stay-at-home mom who has dedicated her life to her family.
However, when she meets Paul Ward, a Wall Street tycoon, she begins to question the sacrifices she has made and the life she has chosen.
With Paul's encouragement, India starts to rediscover her creativity and courage, leading her to make heart-wrenching decisions that change her life forever.
The novel explores themes of freedom, dreams, and the complexities of relationships.
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.
Discipline is Destiny
The Power of Self-Control
Ryan Holiday
In 'Discipline is Destiny', Ryan Holiday explores the Stoic virtue of self-discipline, drawing on historical figures and contemporary examples to illustrate its transformative power.
The book emphasizes that discipline is the foundation upon which other virtues such as courage, justice, and wisdom depend.
Holiday argues that self-control is essential for personal triumph and fulfillment, and he provides engaging stories and practical advice on how to cultivate discipline in a world filled with distractions and temptations.
The book also cautions against the perils of extravagance and hedonism, stressing the importance of balance and self-mastery in achieving success and happiness.
The Mayor of Castro Street
The Life & Times of Harvey Milk
Randy Shilts
The Mayor of Castro Street is Randy Shilts's acclaimed biography of Harvey Milk, a pioneering figure in American gay politics.
The book chronicles Milk's personal struggles, public triumphs, and tragic assassination, set against the backdrop of the emerging gay community in 1970s America.
It explores the political intrigues and societal shifts of the era, highlighting Milk's role in galvanizing the LGBTQ+ movement.
A night spent at the airport. A prison sentence. A two week bout with COVID. The crazy rush of the busiest season of the year for your business. We know we’re in for it. We dread it. We curse our fate.
Actually, we should take a page from the great performance artist Marina Abramović, which she shares in her incredible book Walk Through Walls: A Memoir. She was known for her artistic feats of strength—whether it was days in a chair staring at strangers or inviting her audience to use 72 objects on her in any manner they please. In the middle of a project that would test both her and her partner Ulay emotionally and physically, Abramović once encouraged him, “we are not having a good or bad experience. We are having an experience in a period of 16 days. Whatever comes—good or bad—we are in it.”
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