A man's journey of rebuilding an abandoned ghost town, only to watch his life savings burn in a hotel fire, teaches the power of accepting what we can't change. Stoicism emphasizes facing challenges, building resilience, and navigating setbacks with creativity and humility. The podcast explores daily Stoic practices and reflections on personal growth within the Stoic community.

American entrepreneur and ghost town miner Brent Underwood discusses identifying and following your path, the history of Cerro Gordo, and his latest book Ghost Town Living. Topics include embracing unconventional paths, finding purpose in adventure, intrinsic motivation, discovering Cerro Gordo's forgotten history, creativity in an abandoned ghost town, navigating media attention, and embracing stoic resilience in adversity.

Explore Brent Underwood's journey in a ghost town, success stories, reflections on speaking engagements, and insights on ego, growth, and wisdom. Discover how stoicism navigates ego and its relevance in the Western world.

Author Brent Underwood shares insights on embracing life's unpredictability, the power of verifying impressions, and challenging assumptions. He discusses turning obstacles into opportunities by questioning initial impressions and emphasizes the importance of verifying gut feelings to navigate negative experiences.

Brent Underwood, owner of Cerro Gordo, shares his daring journey of living in an abandoned ghost town with no running water. He talks about reviving Cerro Gordo, dealing with financial struggles, and exploring the concept of a crime-free city in an audio drama.

Brent Underwood shares his adventures reviving an abandoned mining town, living without modern amenities, and encountering both dangerous and magical experiences. He discusses eerie encounters in abandoned mines, safety protocols for off-grid adventures, personal growth, achieving bestseller status, and finding tranquility in nature.

Award-winning filmmaker Daniel Troia, author Brent Underwood, and NY Times author A.J. Jacobs share their journeys of commitment to creative projects. They discuss the personal fulfillment of pursuing passion projects, understanding costs, setting boundaries, and reflections on living constitutionally. The podcast delves into stories of creating award-winning films, revitalizing historic towns, and immersive experiments, highlighting the importance of dedication and community engagement.

What can the Cerro Gordo Ghost Town teach you about the art of living? When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in March of 2020 Brent Underwood moved to the abandoned ghost town of Cerro Gordo. He's now lived there for almost 2 years entirely alone.Ryan Holiday has known Brent since he first hired him as his intern over 10 years ago. He went to visit the ghost town on his road trip last summer and documented the Stoic lessons that he took from his time on the hill.Watch the video: https://youtu.be/fDzb1XBUJyM Ryan's vlog in Cerro Gordo: https://youtu.be/YAO1CfRcJ-8 Brent's channel: https://www.youtube.com/ghosttownliving As a member of Daily Stoic Life, you get all our current and future courses, 100+ additional Daily Stoic email meditations, 4 live Q&As with bestselling author Ryan Holiday (and guests), and 10% off your next purchase from the Daily Stoic Store. Sign up athttps://dailystoic.com/life/Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemailCheck 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.

Exploring the journey of Brent Underwood as he brings a ghost town back to life, facing challenges of isolation and finding fulfillment. Reflecting on the history and legacy of Cerro Gordo, the role of community support, and envisioning the town's revitalization with unique ventures. Sharing personal experiences with ghostly encounters and the art of authentic storytelling in content creation.

Explore the inspiring journey of Brent Underwood in a ghost town, seeking awe and purpose, long-term thinking, and living an adventurous life. Embrace vulnerability, commitment to goals, and uncovering passions. Discover the transformative power of pursuing hobbies for fulfillment and enhancing leadership skills. Embrace adventure, solitude, and finding purpose in making Cerro Gordo home.