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Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan and Billy Bush Discuss the Stoic Reaction to Public Shaming and How to Grow Beyond It

Jul 5, 2020

Billy Bush, a prominent TV news anchor known for his extensive career in journalism, shares insights on navigating public shaming and the lessons from a significant controversy. He discusses the Stoic practice of premeditatio malorum, emphasizing how it can help transform adversity into personal growth. The conversation delves into resilience, the impact of defining public moments, and the essential role of empathy. Billy also humorously recounts a near-death experience on the golf course, blending humor with deeper reflections on life’s fragility and friendship.

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Resilience in the Face of Public Judgment

23min

Transformative Lessons from Stoicism

6min

A Near-Death Experience on the Golf Course

2min

Transformative Perspectives on Life and Leadership

2min

Celebrating a Renewal: Triumph Amidst Uncertainty

3min

In today’s episode, Ryan and TV news anchor Billy Bush discuss how to deal with being publicly shamed, the practical use of premeditatio malorum, and what Billy learned from being enmeshed in a significant public controversy.

Billy Bush is the current anchor for TV’s Extra, with a career in broadcast journalism spanning over 20 years. He was part of one of the defining moments of the 2016 US presidential campaign, when footage was leaked of a 2005 appearance by Donald Trump on Access Hollywood during which Trump made lewd comments about various women.

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