Casey Neistat, a renowned YouTube personality and filmmaker, engages in a heartfelt conversation about the transformative power of parenthood with his friend. They share personal anecdotes on balancing life responsibilities and the importance of morning routines for parents. The duo reflects on how parenting reshapes ambitions and perspectives, emphasizing genuine connections over social media facades. They discuss the emotional complexities of raising children, the necessity for established routines, and the art of journaling to document life's fleeting moments.
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Changing Views on Book Tours
Ryan Holiday discusses his evolving perspective on book tours, initially desiring them but finding them exhausting after experiencing a long one.
This changed his approach to book events, prioritizing fewer appearances.
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Meeting at the Castle
Ryan Holiday shares how he met Casey Neistat at a Google event in an English castle.
They were among the least important people there, got drunk, and caused some trouble.
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Morning Routine
Prioritize exercise or important tasks early in the day. Avoid pushing tasks to later as this often leads to procrastination.
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This book is a contemporary companion to Sun-tzu's 'The Art of War'. It synthesizes strategies from various political, philosophical, and religious texts across world civilizations and thousands of years of conflict. Each chapter outlines an approach to help readers win their life's wars, using illustrative examples from history, such as Lyndon Johnson, Julius Caesar, and Margaret Thatcher. The book provides psychological ammunition to overcome patterns of failure and gain the upper hand in various situations.
The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids
Ryan Holiday
This book by Ryan Holiday, a father of two himself, offers a thoughtfully curated daily devotional filled with inspiring quotes and advice. It draws on wisdom from history, pop culture, literature, and psychological research to help dads navigate the daily challenges of parenting. Each entry provides a memorable lesson on being a role model, rooted in timeless principles, and features wisdom from figures such as Socrates, Martin Luther King Jr., Jerry Seinfeld, and Jesus.
The obstacle is the way
Ryan Holiday
In 'The Obstacle Is the Way', Ryan Holiday presents a framework for turning obstacles into successes. Drawing from the philosophy of Stoicism and the writings of Marcus Aurelius, Holiday outlines three disciplines: perception, action, and will. He illustrates these principles with historical anecdotes from figures such as John D. Rockefeller, Amelia Earhart, Ulysses S. Grant, and Steve Jobs. The book emphasizes the importance of perception in shaping one's response to obstacles, the need for intentional and creative action, and the cultivation of will to persist through challenges. Holiday argues that by adopting these Stoic principles, individuals can transform their obstacles into opportunities for growth and success.
Conspiracy
Ryan Holiday
In 'Conspiracy', Ryan Holiday chronicles the intricate and ambitious plot by Peter Thiel to take down Gawker Media. The book is based on interviews with key players and delves into the strategic and philosophical underpinnings of Thiel's actions. It examines the intersection of power, privacy, and free speech in the digital age, highlighting the ruthless and brilliant tactics employed by Thiel. The narrative transcends a simple tale of a billionaire vs. a media empire, offering insights into the broader implications for culture and society.
While on tour for his new book The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids, Ryan met up with his longtime friend and occasional running partner Casey Neistat for a live interview at Barnes & Noble in Union Square during which they shared the story of how they met, reflections and wisdom they have gleaned from their journeys through parenthood, the work and life habits that have led to their success, their advice for new parents, and more.
Casey Neistat is a YouTube personality, filmmaker, vlogger, the co-founder of the multimedia company Beme, and the founder of the creative and collaborative space for creators 368. His main body of work consists of dozens of short films he has released exclusively on the Internet, including regular contributions to the New York Times critically acclaimed Op-Doc series. His online films and videos have been viewed over three billion times. You can find his work on his website www.caseyneistat.com and on his social media channels: YouTube: CaseyNeistat, IG: @caseyneistat, Twitter: @Casey.
*A note on the audio for this episode: an issue with Casey’s live mic resulted in the discrepancy in audio quality that you hear. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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