The Jordan Harbinger Show

740: Ryan Holiday | Discipline is Destiny (Live from Los Angeles)

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Oct 20, 2022
Join bestselling author Ryan Holiday, known for his insight on Stoicism and culture, as he explores the power of self-control. He shares strategies for sharpening focus in a world full of distractions and examines the fleeting nature of success versus true fulfillment. Holiday delves into the four cardinal virtues of Stoicism—courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom—and their relevance in contemporary life. Plus, he reflects on setting personal boundaries and the necessity of embracing mortality to cherish the present.
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ADVICE

Finding Your Flow State

  • Identify the headspace where you do your best work.
  • Cultivate that environment and eliminate distractions to access your optimal performance zone.
INSIGHT

The Irony of Creative Recognition

  • The irony of creative professions is the desire for recognition often becomes uncomfortable when achieved.
  • This discomfort arises from realizing external validation doesn't fulfill internal desires.
ADVICE

Stoic Approach to External Chaos

  • Focus on controlling your responses, not external events, especially during challenging times.
  • Stoicism emphasizes controlling your reactions, not the uncontrollable world.
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