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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 5min 
 How to Survive in the Face of Obstacles 
 04:52 • 5min 
 The Stoics: The Only Real Philosophers 
 09:56 • 5min 
 The Obstacle in the Path Becomes the Path 
 14:48 • 6min 
 The Discipline of Perception 
 20:21 • 5min 
 The School of Adversity and Stress 
 25:00 • 3min 
 The Power of Perception 
 27:32 • 3min 
 Marcus Aurelius' Declaration of Independence 
 31:01 • 4min 
 The Importance of Perception 
 34:52 • 3min 
 The Power of Nerve Control 
 38:05 • 5min 
 The Art of Not Panicking 
 42:54 • 5min 
 How to Deal With Extreme Emotions 
 47:35 • 3min 
 The Importance of Perception 
 50:25 • 6min 
 The Power of Perspective 
 56:01 • 6min 
 The Importance of Perception 
 01:01:42 • 4min 
 The Serenity Prayer 
 01:05:59 • 5min 
 The Importance of Focusing on the Moment 
 01:11:12 • 3min 
 The Importance of Confidence 
 01:14:40 • 4min 
 The Importance of Compromise 
 01:18:31 • 2min 
 The German Blitzkrieg: A Tactical Solution 
 01:20:34 • 5min 
 The Importance of Fearlessness 
 01:25:10 • 5min 
 The Importance of Action 
 01:29:40 • 2min 
 The Discipline of Action 
 01:31:18 • 2min 
 Demosthenes: A Strong and Confident Speaker 
 01:33:26 • 5min 
 The Power of Perception 
 01:38:09 • 3min 
 Theodore Roosevelt and Amelia Earhart 
 01:40:45 • 2min 
 The Importance of Trying Hard 
 01:43:05 • 5min 
 The Importance of Persistence 
 01:47:59 • 5min 
 The Power of Persistence 
 01:52:56 • 4min 
 The Relationship Between Failure and Feedback 
 01:56:57 • 2min 
 The Importance of Failure 
 01:59:09 • 5min 
 The Process of Excellence 
 02:03:48 • 2min 
 The Power of Relaxation 
 02:06:08 • 2min 
 How to Break Down Your Hold on You 
 02:07:59 • 5min 
 The Importance of Honesty 
 02:12:42 • 4min 
 The Meaning of Life 
 02:17:03 • 2min 
 The Right Way to Get Things Done 
 02:19:28 • 2min 
 How to Get Bananas Across the Utila River 
 02:21:17 • 5min 
 The Myth of George Washington 
 02:26:22 • 5min 
 The Importance of Indirect Communication 
 02:31:16 • 4min 
 The Power of Opposites 
 02:35:02 • 2min 
 How to Deal With Adversity 
 02:37:19 • 6min 
 The Power of Emotional Freedom 
 02:42:59 • 5min 
 The Power of Physical and Mental Loss 
 02:47:29 • 2min 
 The Importance of Taking Advantage of Crisis 
 02:49:41 • 2min 
 The Importance of Accepting Negative Situations 
 02:51:50 • 4min 
 How to Overcome Obstacles 
 02:55:44 • 3min 
 The Power of Will 
 02:58:31 • 2min 
 The Life and Times of Abraham Lincoln 
 03:00:26 • 5min 
 The Power of Will 
 03:05:20 • 5min 
 Theodore Roosevelt's Response to Asthma 
 03:10:33 • 3min 
 The Inner Citadel 
 03:13:30 • 5min 
 The Pre-Mortem 
 03:18:34 • 6min 
 The Art of Acquiescence 
 03:24:18 • 2min 
 The Power of Acceptance 
 03:26:28 • 5min 
 The Importance of Humility in Life 
 03:31:51 • 3min 
 The Power of Love 
 03:35:15 • 5min 
 The Power of a Smile 
 03:39:46 • 3min 
 The Power of Perseverance 
 03:42:42 • 5min 
 The Power of Perseverance 
 03:47:47 • 5min 
 Leroy Percy's Mission in the Korean War 
 03:52:18 • 4min 
 The Importance of Sharing Purpose 
 03:55:56 • 3min 
 The Power of Unity Over Self 
 03:58:26 • 2min 
 The Power of Being Selfless 
 04:00:53 • 5min 
 The Serenity Prayer 
 04:06:09 • 5min 
 The Obstacle Becomes the Way 
 04:11:26 • 3min 
 The Art of Forgiveness 
 04:13:58 • 5min 
 The Philosopher's Guide to Overcoming Obstacles 
 04:19:20 • 2min 
 The Stoics and the Philosophy of Henry David Thoreau 
 04:21:19 • 4min 
 The Threat of Stoicism 
 04:25:20 • 4min 
 The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius 
 04:29:24 • 3min 
 The Importance of Meditation in a Breakup 
 04:32:01 • 3min 
 Stoicism and the Rise and Fall of the Empire 
 04:35:22 • 3min 
 Marcus Aurelius: The Most Powerful Man on Earth 
 04:38:47 • 3min 
 The Power of Stoicism 
 04:42:11 • 3min 
 The Stoics and the Problem With Them 
 04:44:57 • 1min 
 The Obstacle Is the Way 
 04:46:14 • 5min 
 How I Met Robert Greene 
 04:50:56 • 3min 
 How Volunteering for Tech Nonprofits Can Have a Big Impact 
 04:53:58 • 4min 
 The Ben Franklin Effect 
 04:57:45 • 3min 
 What Makes Sammy Run by Bud Schulberg 
 05:01:02 • 4min 
 The Importance of Stoicism in Life 
 05:05:11 • 3min 
 The Importance of Walking 
 05:08:40 • 2min 
 The Fish That Hate the Whale 
 05:10:50 • 2min 
 How to Wake Up Early and Be Productive 
 05:12:20 • 2min 
 How to Avoid Meetings and Phone Calls 
 05:14:44 • 4min 
 The Importance of Having Something to Say 
 05:18:55 • 2min 
 How to Write a Best Reading Book 
 05:21:18 • 3min 
 John McPhee's Goals for This Year 
 05:24:42 • 3min 
 How to Focus on Internal Goals 
 05:27:27 • 2min 
 How to Become a Writer 
 05:29:01 • 3min 
 How to Be Financially Secure 
 05:32:28 • 4min 
 How to Curate Your Friends That Matter 
 05:36:32 • 2min 
 Themes and Ring Entrance Music 
 05:38:06 • 2min 
 How to Be a Successful Person 
 05:40:10 • 2min 
 The Importance of Relaxation 
 05:41:54 • 2min 
 The Survivor Bias in Media 
 05:43:25 • 4min 
 How to Choose the Right Mexican Sparkling Water 
 05:47:10 • 2min 
 How to Be a Successful Blogger 
 05:48:51 • 3min 
 The Importance of Dogs in Life 
 05:51:30 • 2min 
 Celebrity Crush 
 05:53:18 • 2min 
 How to Get to Know Ryan Holiday 
 05:54:55 • 2min 
 The Importance of Stoicism 
 05:56:59 • 4min 
 The Stoic Reading List 
 06:00:54 • 3min 
 The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials Into Triumph 
 06:03:25 • 3min 


