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Actor Alexander Ludwig on How Stoicism Helped Him Get Sober

Apr 29, 2023

Canadian actor and musician Alexander Ludwig, known for his roles in Vikings and The Hunger Games, shares how Stoicism transformed his journey to sobriety. He discusses the discipline gained from Stoic principles, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to the moment and pursuing mastery in his crafts. Ludwig also reflects on navigating rejection in the acting world with resilience and self-acceptance, showcasing how authenticity and personal growth outweigh external validation in achieving true success.

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Episode guests

Alexander Ludwig

Highlights

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Episode notes

The Paradox of Effort: How Trying Too Hard Can Backfire

01:23

Discussion on 90s Movies with A-List Actor

01:48

The Difficulty of Saying No to Potentially Better Opportunities

02:18

The theme of discipline and sobriety as an addict

02:00

Intro

6min

Stoicism and the Path to Sobriety

18min

The Power of Surrender and Embracing the Journey

4min

Success Beyond Achievements

20min

Navigating Work Dynamics and Stoic Philosophy

3min

Stoicism in Literature and Life

16min

Navigating Rejection in Acting

8min

The Power of Intention and Embracing Opportunities

3min

Ryan speaks with Alexander Ludwig about how studying Stoicism gave him the discipline to quit drinking, the power of surrendering to the moment, pursuing mastery of the crafts of acting and songwriting, the mindset he has maintained while navigating his career, and more.

Alexander Ludwig is a Canadian actor and country musician. He is most known for his starring and supporting roles in the History Channel series Vikings and the films Bad Boys for Life, Lone Survivor, The Hunger Games, and Race to Witch Mountain. He currently stars on the series Heels. He began his acting career in commercials at the age of nine and moved into movie work shortly thereafter. As a musician, Ludwig released his self-titled EP in 2021, and then his debut album Highway 99 in 2022 via BBR Music Group. Ludwig has also participated in competitive freestyle skiing.

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