The Colin and Samir Show How to develop discipline: A conversation with Ryan Holiday (2022)
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Apr 15, 2024 
Ryan Holiday, author and philosopher, discusses developing discipline with Stoicism, embracing discomfort, building discipline through cold plunges and writing, starting from zero with discipline, and navigating opportunities and decision making in publishing. The conversation also covers maintaining a sustainable pace in creativity, building direct relationships with the audience, the power of focus in creativity and success, navigating tension and disagreement in interviews, and building audience through long-form storytelling.
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College Dropout
- Ryan Holiday, a successful author, dropped out of college at 19 to pursue a career in media.
- Despite uncertainty, he followed his passion, working with writers like Robert Greene.
Life Experience
- Writers need diverse experiences to inform their work and connect with a wider audience.
- Limiting oneself to a single environment restricts perspective and relatability.
Stoicism's Relevance
- Stoicism's focus on controlling reactions to external events remains incredibly relevant today.
- Despite its ancient origins, its core principles about human nature still apply.