The Daily Stoic

Alex Lieberman on Defining Values, Restraining Opinion, and Curating Wisdom

Jan 8, 2022

In this engaging discussion, Alex Lieberman, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Morning Brew, shares his journey with Stoicism and how it shaped his leadership philosophy. He tackles the myth that money equals happiness, presenting Stoic principles as tools for emotional resilience. Lieberman reflects on the impact of newsletters on personal growth, the importance of curating meaningful online interactions, and navigating uncertainty, especially during crises. His insights illuminate how embracing Stoic values can lead to personal and professional fulfillment.

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Episode guests

Alex Lieberman

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Stoic Manager: How to Overcome Anxiety and Deliver Effective Leadership

01:07

Content Creation Approaches

03:26

The Life-Changing Power of Stoicism

01:23

BOOK: The Beginner’s Guide to Stoicism

02:46

Intro

2min

The Transformative Power of Newsletters and Awakening to Stoicism

6min

Navigating Stoicism and Personal Narrative

12min

Navigating HR Challenges for Small Businesses

2min

Wealth, Happiness, and Leadership

15min

Navigating Emotions and Logic in Health Crises

3min

Navigating Uncertainty and Stoicism

11min

Navigating Twitter's Double Edges

17min

Positive Content and Community Building

5min

Ryan talks to Morning Brew founder Alex Lieberman about his journey with Stoicism, the false belief that money can change your level of happiness, the higher standard that leaders should hold themselves to, the power of restraining opinion, and more.

Alex Lieberman is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Morning Brew. Alex started Morning Brew as a college student in 2015 and has grown it to over 3 million subscribers. Alex is also the host of the podcast Founder’s Journal, which offers a backstage pass into building Morning Brew.

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