Modern Wisdom

#378 - Ryan Holiday - Finding Courage & Overcoming Fear

Sep 30, 2021

Ryan Holiday, a renowned author and podcaster known for his insights on Stoicism, discusses the pivotal role of courage in overcoming fear and self-doubt. He dives into historical examples, like Winston Churchill's leadership during crises, illustrating the balance between bravery and restraint. Holiday emphasizes the necessity of confronting personal fears and the impact of emotional management, urging listeners to embrace courage as a superpower. Their conversation also touches on authenticity, moral responsibility, and the challenges of expressing one's true self amid societal pressures.

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Ryan Holiday

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Episode notes

What's the Common Thread of Courage?

01:40

Fear Courage

01:22

You Know, I'm a Coward?

00:58

Intro

2min

Exploring Courage in the Wake of Crisis

4min

The Complexity of Courage

13min

Conquering Fear: The Path to Courage

18min

The Courage of Marcus Aurelius: Embracing Responsibility

2min

The Complexity of Courage

15min

Courage and Authenticity in Historical Context

14min

Ryan Holiday is a podcaster, marketer and an author.

Ryan's next series of books are on the four cardinal virtues of the Stoics with courage being the first and most fundamental. Courage isn't the sort of trait you consider as modern or sexy or massively advantageous when the world isn't at war. But having the ability to overcome your fears is a superpower no matter who you are.

Expect to learn how to deal with self doubt in the face of fear, how to overcome social pressure, why Winston Churchill showed the courage of both restraint and aggression during World War 2, how to deal with deliberating about a decision, why the most repeated phrase in the bible should comfort everyone and much more...

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