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The Stoic Advice Every Man Learns Too Late In Life | Ryan Holiday PT 1

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Aug 15, 2023
Ryan Holiday, a best-selling author and modern Stoic philosopher, delves into the essence of masculinity. He discusses four Stoic virtues that can help navigate contemporary challenges. Holiday critiques how platforms like OnlyFans have distorted men's values and emphasizes the importance of personal accountability instead of blame. He contrasts hyper-masculinity with Stoic ideals, advocating for a leadership model that combines power with decency. This engaging conversation encourages viewers to reflect on their fulfillment and the social media distortions affecting their lives.
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INSIGHT

Modern Masculinity's Struggle

  • Modern men struggle with finding purpose and meaning, lacking traditional anchors like religion or lifelong jobs.
  • This creates a vacuum filled by figures who offer simplistic, aspirational models of masculinity.
ANECDOTE

Marcus Aurelius: Great and Good

  • Marcus Aurelius's rise to power showcases the importance of both greatness and goodness.
  • Hadrian, recognizing Marcus's potential, orchestrated a mentorship with Antoninus to cultivate these qualities.
INSIGHT

Stoicism as a Life Code

  • Stoicism offers a code for living, answering fundamental questions about purpose and virtue.
  • Zeno's shipwreck and subsequent discovery of philosophy exemplifies this search for guidance.
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