11 Harsh Stoic Truths To Improve Your Life - Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday is a podcaster, marketer and an author. Over 2,000 years ago, the Stoics identified the timeless challenges that would affect both men and women. Thanks to Ryan’s work, this philosophy now thrives in a modern context, providing a framework for anyone seeking a more virtuous life. Expect to learn why Ryan doesn’t talk about the projects he’s working on before finishing them, if Ryan agrees that competition is for losers, why self-belief is overrated, What Ryan’s morning routine and a typical day looks like for him, why Broicism has found a new life after Stoicism, how to take responsibility for yourself vs. other people and much more... - 00:00 Talking Vs Doing 05:34 Run a Race With Yourself 11:19 Life-Changing Decisions Are Never Simple 20:13 The Value of Going Through Difficulty 29:40 Be Quiet, Work Hard & Stay Healthy 40:00 Be Clear on What Success Is 55:48 Stop Wanting Things to Be Easy 1:03:02 Self-Improvement as a Parent 1:12:07 Is Just