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Turn The Tables | Billy Oppenheimer Asks Ryan Holiday About His Writing Evolution and Creative Fulfillment

Sep 7, 2024

Ryan Holiday, a prominent author known for his insights on Stoicism, discusses his writing journey with research assistant Billy Oppenheimer. They dive into Robert Greene's advice to turn down his first book offer and how mentorship shaped Ryan's path. The duo explores the balance between personal interests and audience expectations in writing. Ryan shares his creative fulfillment, the evolution of his storytelling style, and the influence of modern mediums on his work, offering valuable lessons on maintaining integrity in writing.

55:58

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Billy Oppenheimer

Ryan Holiday

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Ryan Holiday emphasizes the importance of mentorship in writing, showcasing how Robert Greene's guidance shaped his career decisions.

The podcast explores the evolution of Ryan's writing style, particularly his focus on immediate storytelling to engage modern audiences.

Holiday discusses the integration of Stoic principles into daily life, urging listeners to reflect and engage with these ancient teachings thoughtfully.

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Intro

4min

Stoicism, Mentorship, and the Writing Journey

16min

The Journey of a Writer: From Strategy to Creative Freedom

4min

The Evolution of Storytelling

11min

The Influence of Multiple Mediums on Writing Evolution

5min

Balancing Creativity and Audience Engagement

12min

Finding the Right Research Assistant

8min

Upcoming Events and Podcast Highlights

2min

Why did Robert Greene advise Ryan to turn down his first book offer? How does Ryan balance writing about his personal interests and what his audience is expecting? Billy Oppenheimer, Ryan's research assistant, is asking Ryan these questions and many more in today's episode.

Ryan talks about what people get wrong about mentorship, the evolution of his writing style, how the writings of the Stoics have influenced him, what his favorite part of the creative process is, and more.

Billy Oppenheimer is Ryan Holiday’s research assistant and the writer behind the newsletter, Six at 6 on Sunday. To read more of his work, check out his website billyoppenheimer.com.

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The Daily Stoic

Turn The Tables | Billy Oppenheimer Asks Ryan Holiday About His Writing Evolution and Creative Fulfillment

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

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Deep dives

The Benefits of LinkedIn for Hiring

Exploring Stoic Virtues

Ryan Holiday's Personal Journey with Stoicism

Influence of Mentorship on Crafting a Unique Style

The Evolution of Writing and Storytelling Techniques

Rediscover Wisdom Through Time

Bridging Knowledge and Accessibility

Embrace Influence While Finding Your Unique Path

Start Strong, Cut the Fluff

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Turn The Tables | Billy Oppenheimer Asks Ryan Holiday About His Writing Evolution and Creative Fulfillment

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Deep dives

The Benefits of LinkedIn for Hiring

Exploring Stoic Virtues

Ryan Holiday's Personal Journey with Stoicism

Influence of Mentorship on Crafting a Unique Style

The Evolution of Writing and Storytelling Techniques

Rediscover Wisdom Through Time

Bridging Knowledge and Accessibility

Embrace Influence While Finding Your Unique Path

Start Strong, Cut the Fluff

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