The Daily Stoic

Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Coach Buzz Williams (Texas A&M) Talk Habits, Time Management and the Lessons You Can Learn from the Pandemic

May 23, 2020

49:05

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Buzz Williams

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Reflecting on Stoic virtues promotes thoughtful application in modern challenges.

Coach Buzz Williams emphasizes disciplined reading practices for personal growth and knowledge acquisition.

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Focus on Stoic Virtues and Reflection

Living up to the Stoic virtues of courage, justice, wisdom, and temperance is highlighted as a key theme. The podcast delves into a deeper understanding of these virtues, emphasizing the importance of reflecting, preparing, and thinking deeply about modern challenges to apply Stoic philosophy effectively. It encourages taking the time to contemplate and apply these virtues beyond the rush of daily life, promoting a more thoughtful and deliberate approach to facing life's complexities.

What Did You Learn When You Were Not Coaching?

03:00

The Biggest Lesson From the Last Quarantine

04:20

You Want That Thing So Bad?

02:47

Introduction

2min

Buzzs Is a Fascinating Guy, Superconnected in Sports

2min

The Power of Connection and Influence

3min

College Basketball Coach - How's Your Routine as a Family?

2min

College Basketball Coaches, I've Don't Know What's Going to Happen

3min

The Biggest Lesson From the Last Quarantine

4min

What Did You Learn When You Were Not Coaching?

3min

How to Be the Best Question Asker

5min

What If, Ten Times a Day?

5min

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Daily Stoic Podcast - Shippo

2min

11.

I've Taken Notes Everyday Since I Was in College

6min

12.

I've Got to Work at Reading

4min

13.

Coach, You're a Student, and You've Been a Coach for Two and a Half Years

3min

14.

What Are You Doing?

3min

15.

What Do You Wish You'd Knew When You Were 32?

2min

16.

You Want That Thing So Bad?

3min

Today Ryan talks with Buzz Williams, head coach of the men’s basketball team at Texas A&M. They discuss the impact of the COVID-19 quarantine on college sports, the personal progress they have made during the pandemic, how they practice reading, and more.

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