

Ryan Holiday x Dr. Michael Gervais: The First Rule of Mastery, Stoicism, and Identity (from The Daily Stoic)
59 snips Feb 5, 2024
Ryan Holiday and Dr. Michael Gervais discuss topics such as stoicism, identity, the dangers of seeking validation, balancing creativity and approval, mastering what is within our control, understanding behavior and separating the person, embracing the unknown, deconstructing motivation, transitioning to a new chapter after sports, the path to mastery, Beethoven's struggles and resilience, the importance of optimism and perseverance, and supporting the podcast community.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Dangers of Fopo and Seeking Validation
05:20 • 20min
Balancing Creativity and Approval
25:40 • 6min
Being true to yourself
31:32 • 9min
Mastering What is within Our Control
40:43 • 18min
Understanding Behavior and Separating the Person
58:49 • 18min
Embracing the Unknown and Having a Love Affair with the Present Moment
01:16:55 • 4min
Deconstructing Motivation: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic
01:20:49 • 6min
The Electric World of Professional Sports and Transitioning to a New Chapter
01:26:52 • 2min
The Path to Mastery and Self-Identity
01:28:41 • 19min
Beethoven's Struggles and Resilience
01:47:52 • 5min
The Importance of Optimism and Perseverance
01:52:25 • 9min
Supporting the Podcast Community and Emphasizing the Importance of Self-Exploration
02:01:39 • 2min