Stephen Hanselman on Pursuing Virtue and Redefining Courage | How Are You Going To Be?

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Sep 29, 2021

Stephen Hanselman, a literary agent and co-author of "Lives of the Stoics," shares insights from his experience in publishing and Stoic philosophy. He discusses the significance of courage in both literature and life, reflecting on personal journeys and creative freedom. The conversation dives into redefining virtue as excellence, the challenges faced in the publishing industry, and the value of resilience in overcoming obstacles. Throughout, Hanselman emphasizes the interconnectedness of virtues and the need for internal validation over external pressures.

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ANECDOTE

First Meeting

Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman first met at Tim Ferriss' Marketing Summit.
They later connected over Stoicism and began a fruitful professional relationship.

ADVICE

Trust Your Passion

Follow your passion, even if others don't see the potential.
Trust that your unique gifts and interests will resonate with an audience.

ANECDOTE

Risky Transition

Ryan Holiday's transition to philosophy books was a risky move.
He took a lower advance but ultimately found greater success.

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Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to his agent and writing partner Stephen Hanselman (The Daily Stoic, Lives of The Stoics) about how they both got introduced to Stoic philosophy, how his new book Courage Is Calling and the Stoic Virtues series came about, how true excellence cannot be achieved without the 4 virtues, and more.

Stephen Hanselman has worked for over three decades in publishing as a bookseller, publisher and literary agent. He is a graduate of Harvard Divinity School, where he received a Master’s degree while also studying extensively at Harvard’s philosophy department. He lives with his family in South Orange, New Jersey.

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