The Daily Stoic Wisdom Takes Work CHAPTER UNLOCKED: Hear It Before Anyone Else
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Oct 21, 2025 Delve into the transformative power of writing as a Stoic practice. Explore how journaling sharpens thought and leads to deeper self-examination. Discover Eisenhower's disciplined approach to planning under pressure and the effectiveness of Amazon's six-page memo culture in fostering clarity. Ryan also reveals how writing can clarify arguments and unveil hidden patterns in our thoughts. This engaging discussion highlights the importance of reflection and articulate expression in cultivating wisdom.
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Writing As Thinking
- Writing is a method for thinking clearly and avoiding sloppy thoughts.
- Ryan Holiday links journaling and commonplacing to clarifying judgment and wisdom.
Thomas Merton’s Monastic Writing
- Thomas Merton kept writing even after taking monastic vows and used writing as contemplation.
- His notebooks, poems, and memoirs became central to his spiritual practice and public influence.
Edit To Avoid First-Thought Errors
- Montaigne and Merton wrote to catch themselves thinking and to refine ideas over a lifetime.
- Holiday emphasizes that editing and returning to writing is how thought matures and avoids first-thought errors.
