Today it is great to have Ryan Holiday on the podcast. Holiday is one of the world’s foremost thinkers and writers on ancient philosophy and its place in everyday life. He is a sought-after speaker, strategist and the author of many bestselling books includingThe Obstacle Is the Way: Th...
-”Don’t be satisfied just getting the ‘gist’ of things,” is what Marcus Aurelius learned from his philosophy teacher Rusticus. One of the reasons I try tospoilthe plot, make my way through the intro and the preface, read reviews and articles about the books I’m reading, watch vid...
Ryan Holiday on Stoicism, strategy and creativityScott Barry Kaufman
Ryan Holiday is an author and media strategist. His career in marketing started at age 19, where he dropped out of college to work with Robert Green. He soon found his way as the director of marketing for American Apparel, then went on to start his own c
Stoicism is for Life, not just One Week Ryan Holiday Here we are, with Stoic Week upon us once again. This is exciting to me because thousands of new people will be exposed to philosophy for the very first time. I say that half-jokingly, knowing that many people including some who majo...
Twitter:@RyanHoliday Topics Ryan’s definition of courage Speaking truth to power History’s competing narratives Taking down Confederate monuments Social justice, politics, and virtues Staying true to the ethical frameworks of philosophy Stoicism and Ryan’s values ...
Best-selling author Ryan Holiday discusses how Stoicism can help us transform trials into triumph. It’s a pragmatic episode, full of strategies to invert obstacles and wrest opportunity from adversity. The conversation includes invaluable advice for aspiring creatives, research affirming the Stoic appro...
Ryan Holiday has led the popular revival of stoicism since 2014, with his acclaimed bestsellers The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, and - in partnership with Stephen Hanselman - The Daily Stoic. This latter offered powerful quotations, fresh anecdotes, and insightful commentary on the ...
So, think of this book both as an introduction to Stoicism –ifyou need one – and as a guide through life –because, let’s face it, we all need one. About Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman Ryan Holidayis an American author, media strategist, and marketer. ...
Ryan Holiday: Yeah, thanks for having me. Brett McKay: So, you’ve got a new book out, Stillness is the Key, and it’s part of this trilogy you’ve been doing about stoicism, Ego Is the Enemy, The Obstacle Is the Way. How is this book a continuation or a capstone of that think...