The Daily Stoic David von Drehle On The Pursuit Of A Good And Meaningful LIfe
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May 24, 2023 David von Drehle, an acclaimed author and journalist known for his insights on national affairs, discusses his recent book about 109-year-old Charlie White. He shares Charlie's remarkable outlook on life shaped by Stoic principles. The conversation dives into the significance of resilience, the joy of intergenerational friendships, and the wisdom gleaned from historical adversity. They explore how life's challenges can lead to personal growth and the importance of maintaining connections across generations for a fulfilling, meaningful life.
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Richard Overton's Longevity
- Ryan Holiday befriended Richard Overton, the oldest man in the world at the time.
- Overton lived to be 112 and enjoyed whiskey, cigars, and ice cream daily.
Meeting Charlie White
- David von Drehle moved to Kansas City and met his 102-year-old neighbor, Charlie White.
- Von Drehle developed a friendship with White over seven years, until White's death at 109.
The Limits of Time
- We may meet people born later than Richard Overton, but never someone born earlier.
- This encounter with the distant past raises existential and philosophical questions.
