In '8 Rules of Love', Jay Shetty provides a comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of love and relationships. Drawing from ancient Vedic wisdom and modern science, Shetty outlines eight rules to help readers cultivate love in all its forms. The book is structured around four stages of love: solitude (preparing for love), compatibility (practicing love), healing (protecting love), and connection (perfecting love). Shetty emphasizes the importance of self-love, compassion, empathy, and growth in relationships, and offers practical advice on how to avoid false promises and unfulfilling partners. The book includes insights on defining love, managing conflicts, and dealing with breakups, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their understanding and practice of love.
This book provides 366 meditations on Stoic wisdom, featuring new translations of passages from Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and other Stoic philosophers. Each day, readers are presented with a Stoic lesson explained in modern language, along with advice on how to apply these lessons in everyday life. The book is organized temporally and thematically across the twelve months of the year, making it a daily resource for practicing Stoicism[4][5][6].
In 'The Obstacle Is the Way', Ryan Holiday presents a framework for turning obstacles into successes. Drawing from the philosophy of Stoicism and the writings of Marcus Aurelius, Holiday outlines three disciplines: perception, action, and will. He illustrates these principles with historical anecdotes from figures such as John D. Rockefeller, Amelia Earhart, Ulysses S. Grant, and Steve Jobs. The book emphasizes the importance of perception in shaping one's response to obstacles, the need for intentional and creative action, and the cultivation of will to persist through challenges. Holiday argues that by adopting these Stoic principles, individuals can transform their obstacles into opportunities for growth and success.
In *Ego Is the Enemy*, Ryan Holiday delves into the concept of ego and its detrimental effects on personal and professional success. The book is divided into three sections: Aspiration, Success, and Failure, each offering valuable lessons and perspectives. Holiday draws on a vast array of stories and examples from literature, philosophy, and history, featuring figures such as George Marshall, Jackie Robinson, Katharine Graham, Bill Belichick, and Eleanor Roosevelt. These individuals achieved great success by conquering their own egos, and their strategies and tactics are presented as models for readers. The book emphasizes the importance of staying grounded, continually learning, and embracing a mindset of growth rather than letting ego hinder development.
In 'Discipline is Destiny', Ryan Holiday explores the Stoic virtue of self-discipline, drawing on historical figures and contemporary examples to illustrate its transformative power. The book emphasizes that discipline is the foundation upon which other virtues such as courage, justice, and wisdom depend. Holiday argues that self-control is essential for personal triumph and fulfillment, and he provides engaging stories and practical advice on how to cultivate discipline in a world filled with distractions and temptations. The book also cautions against the perils of extravagance and hedonism, stressing the importance of balance and self-mastery in achieving success and happiness[2][4][5].
Today, I sit down with Ryan Holiday to talk about living a life of discipline. Ryan and I share our thoughts and opinions on the different forms of disciplines and how they are formed in different cultures, the value of your time and with whom are you spending most of it, and how to be more kind to yourself and make decisions that are more centered on your well-being.
Ryan Holiday is an author, marketer, and entrepreneur. He is known for his writings on Stoicism and has written several books on the subject, including "The Obstacle is the Way," "Ego is the Enemy," and "The Daily Stoic." He has also worked as a marketing strategist for companies such as American Apparel and has written several other books on topics such as growth hacking and media manipulation. Ryan hosts the popular podcast, The Daily Stoic.
You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.
What We Discuss:
- 00:00 Intro
- 04:25 What is the real meaning of discipline in different cultures?
- 06:40 How do you overpower your own mind and learn to argue with yourself?
- 11:05 Discipline has to be balanced with sustainability, rest, and so much more.
- 16:22 If you look at your life calendar, whom are you spending most of your time with?
- 22:05 All the things we want in life are accidental byproducts of getting big things right.
- 23:38 What is the hardest discipline you’ve ever practiced?
- 29:21 Optimizing your personal life will make other things much easier to manage.
- 36:25 It’s never too easy to sit down with your thoughts but you can learn to get comfortable with it.
- 40:22 Are you getting better at becoming a better friend to yourself?
- 44:14 We can’t control what happens, but we can control how we respond to it.
- 48:25 How important is it for us to go through something difficult and grow the muscle to overcome it?
- 53:52 Ryan explains the importance of making choices that derive positive benefits in the most difficult situations.
- 01:00:40 You are bound to get disappointed by attaching to an outcome that is not yours.
- 01:02:41 Different people have different ways of consuming information and we should respect that.
- 01:09:44 When you create a lot of valuable things in life, the returns may double.
- 01:12:05 Why should you allow yourself to become different things?
- 01:17:16 Don’t be a copy of your former self, continue to take a leap whenever you can.
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