The Daily Stoic

Molly Bloom on Trusting the Process and Making Daily Progress

Apr 15, 2023

Molly Bloom, an entrepreneur, author, and former Olympic-class skier, shares her intriguing journey from competitive sports to high-stakes poker. She discusses the importance of self-interest in building connections and the value of a beginner's mindset for daily improvement. Molly also explores how parenthood teaches mindfulness and peace amid chaos, and she reflects on personal growth, defining success beyond monetary gains. With her storytelling, she emphasizes resilience, the power of persistence, and the art of public speaking.

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Episode guests

Molly Bloom

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

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02:14

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02:10

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01:55

Intro

4min

Navigating the Challenges of Public Speaking and Mental Health

2min

Navigating the Art of Public Speaking

17min

Navigating the Mind: Control Through Mindfulness

2min

Navigating Parenthood with Stoic Mindfulness

4min

Navigating Doubts and Defining Success

16min

Navigating the Chaos of Creative Processes

2min

The Journey of Learning: Perseverance Through Challenges

4min

Navigating Parenthood and Historical Narratives

13min

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Navigating Agency and Stoic Resilience

18min

11.

Reflections on Education and Personal Growth

2min

Ryan speaks with Molly Bloom in-person at the new Daily Stoic podcast studio in the second of a two-part conversation, the first of which was conducted virtually. Today, they discuss the power of understanding and utilizing self-interest in order to connect with other people, how to improve at something every day by committing to the beginner’s mindset, what raising children can teach you about finding peace in your own mind, and more.

Molly Bloom is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and former Olympic class skier. After her competitive skiing career was derailed by injury, Molly became a bartender at the Viper Room in Los Angeles. She eventually started an event and catering company to host high-stakes poker tournaments, which attracted wealthy people, sports figures, and Hollywood celebrities. In 2013, she was sentenced as part of a $100 million money laundering and illegal sports gambling operation and served one year of probation with a $200,000 fine, and 200 hours of community service. Her story was turned into a 2017 film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. Molly’s speaking and entrepreneurial work focuses on inspiring and educating people on how to become top performers.

🎧 Listen to the first part of Ryan and Molly’s conversation here.

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