The Daily Stoic Tony Gonzalez on Becoming Your Best Self
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Jul 23, 2022 Tony Gonzalez, a legendary former NFL tight end, reflects on his impressive career and transition to broadcasting and acting. He shares insightful thoughts on the journey to becoming your best self and the importance of mastering any skill. The conversation dives into the balance between seeking personal fulfillment and external validation, emphasizing hard work and resilience. Gonzalez also highlights the power of calmness in achieving success and the role of routine in maintaining family life, offering practical advice for personal growth.
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Conflicted Feelings on Ancestors
- Tony Gonzalez felt conflicted when shown a picture of his ancestor who owned slaves.
- He acknowledges the slave owner's ignorance due to the societal norms of that time but doesn't excuse the behavior.
Negative Capability and Historical Judgment
- Ryan Holiday emphasizes the importance of negative capability, the ability to hold contradictory thoughts simultaneously.
- He discusses the complexities of judging historical figures in their context while still holding them accountable.
Statues and Propaganda
- Ryan Holiday and Tony Gonzalez discuss the arguments for keeping up statues of Confederate family members.
- They argue that these statues were often erected as propaganda, not memorials.
