Ryan speaks with Alexander Ludwig about how studying Stoicism gave him the discipline to quit drinking, the power of surrendering to the moment, pursuing mastery of the crafts of acting and songwriting, the mindset he has maintained while navigating his career, and more. Alexander Ludwig is a Canadian actor and country musician. He is most known for his starring and supporting roles in the History Channel series Vikings and the films Bad Boys for Life, Lone Survivor, The Hunger Games, and Race to Witch Mountain. He currently stars on the series Heels. He began his acting career in commercials at the age of nine and moved into movie work shortly thereafter. As a musician, Ludwig released his self-titled EP in 2021, and then his debut album Highway 99 in 2022 via BBR Music Group. Ludwig has also participated in competitive freestyle skiing. ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail🏛 Check out the Daily Stoic Store for Stoic inspired products, signed books, and more.📱 Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, FacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek and record executive Rick Rubin discuss the value of experimenting and building routines. Alexander Ludwig and Whitney Cummings talk about trusting the process and staying disciplined. Nate Boyer and Arnold Schwarzenegger discuss the skill of powering through and having a clear vision. The podcast emphasizes the importance of discipline, setting goals, and finding internal validation amidst social media pressure.

Actor Alexander Ludwig joins Ryan in discussing the importance of balance in life and the impact of environment on personal growth. They explore embodying Stoic philosophy through actions and the significance of patience in applying Stoic principles in daily life.