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Ryan Holiday: Stillness Is The Path To Everything We Want In Life

The Rich Roll Podcast

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Making Ancient Eastern Philosophy Cool

The speaker highlights the success of making ancient philosophy like stoicism trendy and suggests that a similar approach could popularize archetypes from Eastern traditions. The speaker emphasizes the need for better storytelling to showcase the intriguing and relatable qualities of Eastern philosophies, such as in the Bagavad Gita. The comparison is drawn between familiar Western epics like the Odyssey and the potentially misunderstood Eastern works, pointing out the bias that may exist due to cultural perceptions. The speaker advocates for making these teachings more accessible in a culture that struggles with stillness and reflection.

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