The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Discipline Expert: The 4 Surprising & Easy Habits ALL High Achievers Have! (Based On 2,000 Years Of Research) - Ryan Holiday

Aug 24, 2023

Ryan Holiday, bestselling author and Stoicism expert, delves into how ancient philosophy can reshape modern life. He shares his transformative experience with Marcus Aurelius's 'Meditations' and defines discipline as the pathway to true freedom. Discussion topics include the importance of setting personal goals, embracing struggles, and mastering self-discipline for emotional stability. Holiday emphasizes that our actions define us and critiques the impact of social media on mental well-being, advocating for mindful engagement and the pursuit of wisdom through reading.

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Ryan Holiday

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Focus on what is within your control to find inner peace and make better use of resources.

Engage in physically difficult activities to cultivate resilience, self-discipline, and overcome obstacles.

Finding meaning in life comes from serving others and making positive contributions to the collective.

Practice reflection and evaluation through journaling and regularly reviewing actions and goals for personal growth and success.

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Key Point 1: Focus on what's in your control

One of the main teachings of Stoicism is to focus on what is within our control. We often waste time and energy on things that are beyond our control, leading to frustration and anxiety. By shifting our attention to what we can control, we can make better use of our resources and find more inner peace.

Living a Good Life

01:46

Do the verb instead of trying to be the noun

01:44

The Importance of Keeping Commitments to Ourselves

02:10

Stoicism and Confronting Unexpected Crises

01:53

Intro

2min

Engaging with Stoicism: The Journey of Philosophical Growth

3min

The Paradox of Discipline and Freedom

27min

Navigating Adversity: Growth Through Reflection

23min

Embracing Wisdom and Presence

23min

Announcement of New Book and Reflections on Life's Meaning

4min

Navigating Creativity in the Age of AI: The Human Touch in Writing

2min

The Impact of Wisdom and Personalized Health Choices

3min

How can a 2,000 year old philosophy change your life in 2023?

In this new episode Steven sits down with the bestselling author Ryan Holiday. Ryan is best known for promoting the timeless life philosophy of Stoicism through his books, ‘Ego Is The Enemy’, ‘The Obstacle Is The Way’, ‘Courage Is Calling’ and ‘Discipline Is Destiny’, as well as hosting ’The Daily Stoic’ podcast.

In this conversation Ryan and Steven discuss topics, such as:

How researching Stoicism has made Ryan a better person
Ryan’s definition of Stoicism
How Stoicism provides a guide to the big questions of life
The ways an ancient philosophy can be applied to the modern world
How 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius changed Ryan's life
The timeless questions of the human experience
How Stoicism helps people to navigate in a world of problems
The 4 cardinal virtues of Stoicism
How Ryan has viewed Stoicism differently over his life
The different meanings of discipline
How discipline can lead to freedom
What is true freedom
How exercise creates control over the mind
The importance of keeping commitments to yourself
You are what you do
How to set the correct goals
Setting the definitions of your own success
How taking care of yourself physically sets you up to thrive emotionally
Why we need struggles and difficulty in life
Why we need to confront our ego
How human nature hasn't changed over the course of history
Reading as a way of living multiple lives
What Ryan thinks is the meaning of life
The key pieces of wisdom that cross time and cultures

You can purchase Ryan’s most recent book, ‘The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids’, here: https://amzn.to/3KRHG9C

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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Discipline Expert: The 4 Surprising & Easy Habits ALL High Achievers Have! (Based On 2,000 Years Of Research) - Ryan Holiday

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Key Point 1: Focus on what's in your control

Key Point 2: Cultivate a daily practice of stillness and reflection

Key Point 3: Challenge yourself every day

Key Point 4: Make contributions to the greater good

Key Point 5: Embrace the awareness of mortality

The Power of Reflection and Evaluation

The Transformative Power of Writing

Living a Good Life

Do the verb instead of trying to be the noun

The Importance of Keeping Commitments to Ourselves

Stoicism and Confronting Unexpected Crises

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The Discipline Expert: The 4 Surprising & Easy Habits ALL High Achievers Have! (Based On 2,000 Years Of Research) - Ryan Holiday

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Deep dives

Key Point 1: Focus on what's in your control

Key Point 2: Cultivate a daily practice of stillness and reflection

Key Point 3: Challenge yourself every day

Key Point 4: Make contributions to the greater good

Key Point 5: Embrace the awareness of mortality

The Power of Reflection and Evaluation

The Transformative Power of Writing

Living a Good Life

Do the verb instead of trying to be the noun

The Importance of Keeping Commitments to Ourselves

Stoicism and Confronting Unexpected Crises

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