Podcasts about courage is calling

Fear is quietly running your life—and it's holding you back from the purpose and success you deserve. In this episode, we revisit Dave chatting with one of the keynote speakers for the Biohacking Conference 2025, Ryan Holiday, the bestselling author of Courage Is Calling, to tackle the one thing standing between you and your potential: fear. Why should you listen? Because fear is the root cause of procrastination, self-doubt, and the endless excuses that keep you stuck. Ryan reveals why courage isn't just about bravery—it's about making the hard choices that align with your purpose, even when the stakes are high. Drawing on powerful examples from history and modern life, Ryan explains how fear can be transformed into a catalyst for action and why embracing discomfort is the key to unlocking true freedom. If you've ever felt paralyzed by uncertainty, this episode will give you the tools and perspective to take control, face your fears, and create the life you're meant to live. Why This Episode Matters: • You'll discover how fear sneaks into your decisions—and how to stop it • Learn why courage is the ultimate skill for success and fulfillment • Get actionable advice to break through self-imposed limits • Understand the psychology of fear and how to use it as fuel • Hear real-life stories of people who overcame fear to achieve greatness Resources: 2025 Biohacking Conference – https://biohackingconference.com/2025 Ryan Holiday's Website – https://ryanholiday.net Daily Stoic Website – https://dailystoic.com/ Ryan Holiday's Book: Courage Is Calling – https://a.co/d/czEfCXC Ryan Holiday's Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ryanholiday Danger Coffee – https://dangercoffee.com Dave Asprey's Website – https://daveasprey.com Dave Asprey's Book: Smarter Not Harder – https://daveasprey.com/books Dave Asprey's Linktree – https://linktr.ee/daveasprey Upgrade Collective: Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live – https://www.ourupgradecollective.com Own an Upgrade Labs – https://ownanupgradelabs.com Upgrade Labs – https://upgradelabs.com 40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback Training for Advanced Cognitive Enhancement – https://40yearsofzen.com Sponsors -Zbiotics | Go to https://zbiotics.com/DAVE for 15% off your first order. -Pendulum | Go to https://pendulumlife.com/ and use code Asprey20 for your first month of GLP-1 or any Pendulum formula. Timestamps: • 00:00 – Intro • 00:44 – Discussing Ryan Holiday's Work • 02:37 – The Concept of Courage • 08:09 – Fear and Courage in History • 12:41 – Stoic Philosophy and Modern Applications • 21:50 – The Four Virtues and Their Interrelation • 28:39 – Challenges in Admitting Mistakes • 35:21 – Navigating Business Risks During a Pandemic • 36:44 – The Essence of Courage in Business and Life • 37:03 – Reed Hastings and the Duality of Courage • 40:06 – Moral Courage: Lessons from History • 43:35 – The Debate on Mandates and Personal Freedom • 45:22 – Balancing Public Health and Individual Rights • 58:29 – The Role of Responsibility in Society • 01:09:01 – The Importance of Intellectual Courage • 01:12:04 – Reaching Audiences in a Noisy World • 01:13:27 – Final Thoughts and Encouragement See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

En este nuevo episodio de Read to Lead, me acompaña Alejandro López, CEO de Vozy, una empresa que está revolucionando el servicio al cliente con la automatización de procesos repetitivos a través de IA. Alejo nos comparte su inspiradora trayectoria, desde sus primeros pasos en el mundo corporativo hasta la fundación de su empresa y su éxito actual en Vozy. Hablamos sobre los desafíos más difíciles que ha enfrentado, incluidos su diagnóstico de cáncer y los aprendizajes que lo llevaron a una profunda reflexión sobre el coraje y la perseverancia. Nos inspiramos en Courage is Calling de Ryan Holiday, un autor reconocido por llevar la filosofía estoica a nuestra era moderna. Con títulos como The Obstacle Is the Way y Ego Is the Enemy, Holiday ha hecho accesibles los principios de Zenón, Epicteto y Marco Aurelio, ayudándonos a entender cómo la disciplina y la resiliencia pueden guiarnos en momentos de adversidad. A través de su propio enfoque y de tácticas innovadoras, Holiday ha influido en el ámbito del desarrollo personal y profesional, siendo una figura clave para quienes buscan enfrentar la vida con valentía y claridad. En esta conversación, Alejo y yo exploramos el impacto de estos conceptos en el mundo del emprendimiento, la importancia de aprender de cada experiencia y cómo la disciplina y la empatía son fundamentales en el liderazgo. Reflexionamos sobre los valores que construyen un liderazgo sólido y compartimos anécdotas personales que ilustran la importancia de seguir adelante frente a la adversidad. Esta es una conversación para quienes buscan inspiración en el coraje y el aprendizaje continuo, tanto en la vida como en los negocios. Te invito a escuchar el episodio completo y a suscribirte para no perderse ningún episodio y acompañarnos en este gran episodio. Continúa la conversación en redes sociales, me puedes encontrar Fabrice Serfati VC o visita el sitio web https://www.serfati.vc/ Conectemos en Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabriceserfati/

Ever read a book, loved it, and then quickly forgotten half of what you learned? Same here. After my wife gifted me Ryan Holiday's Courage Is Calling, I realized I needed more than just courage as I prepared to make one of the biggest transitions in my life—I needed a way to actually remember the insights I was reading. So, I dug into the systems used by brilliant minds to recall information and a method for retaining what matters most.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comThis episode is brought to you by:ShopifyHead to lumen.me/MOTIVATED for 15% off your purchase.Level up your life with these badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room):Maximize your potential and experience life-changing growth by either enrolling in my Private Coaching program or Group Coaching program⁠.Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness through my weekly ⁠newsletter⁠.Discover your true potential with the support of a passionate Discord community.Access ad-free listening, monthly 15-minute one-on-one virtual coffee meetings, entry to my Members-Only Discord channel, and exclusive discounts on my courses and newsletter.Access my downloadable and printable exercises to equip yourself with the essential tools for success.Explore how HashDash combines technology and cannabis to support your health journey. With over 637,000 strain data points, HashDash personalizes recommendations to help you find the perfect cannabis for your wellness needs.If you're a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:InstagramFacebookTikTokTwitterYouTubeLeave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I'd be okay with that, too.Music by: Blaize TrulsonProduced by ya boy.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, ⁠David Hauser⁠, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, and Alan Stein, Jr.

"Fortune Favors the Brave"

Welcome to the show.  We think it may be Wednesday.  Our schedules have been all over the place lately.  Today we are drinking some awesome and strong Tanzanian Kilimanjaro from The Coffee Barrel.  This stuff has aged so well.  As we dip we get into a chapter from Courage Is Calling called Decide.  Also Mike and his daughter watched Road House together and the kid said that Dalton is Papa as a movie character.  Best compliment ever!  Enjoy! CHECK OUT TODAYS COFFEE AT: The Coffee Barrel https://thecoffeebarrel.com/ CHECK OUT OUR DISCOUNT CODES: Doctor Coffee https://www.doctor-coffee.com/ Discount Code:   COFFEEREG $5 off your first order Wild Gift Coffee https://wildgiftcoffee.com/ Discount Code: COFFEEREG 10% off any order, single use GOLD LEAF JOURNALS  https://shopgoldleaf.com/products/coffee-journal Discount Code: COFFEEREGULAR  15% off anything in the shop CHECK OUT TRANQUILITY CAFE AT: https://www.thetranquilitycafe.com/ CHECK OUT THE LEGION PROJECT AT: https://thelegionproject.com/ CHECK US OUT ON: SHOPIFY: https://coffee-regular-podcast.myshopify.com/ SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZhSOy5oDAHOAm4ggUdL2V?si=5DBsXhK3R2ufSMgpgtFGng iTUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-regular/id1460681914 PODBEAN AT: https://coffeeregularshow.podbean.com FACEBOOK AT: Coffee Regular Podcast INSTAGRAM AT: @coffeeregularpodcast  

THE LIBRARY EP.202

"Fortune favors the brave" says the subtitle. This is book #1 in Ryan Holiday's series on the Stoic virtues (courage, temperance, justice, wisdom). I really enjoy this type of book in general - relevant to my life philosophy, inspiring and educational. It's an easy read that will ignite a desire for practicing more courage in your life. Enjoy this brief summary and comentary. … Get this book here: Courage is Calling Subscribe to our other podcasts (for students): Read with a Fighter, Spaniard School Watch on YouTube: Read with a Fighter Get our newest #1 Best Seller book: DRIVEN Young Reader Edition Get all the DAYS OF SPANIARD books here! To inquire about assemblies and speaking: Speaking Form Purchase all your books here: Spaniard Show Reading List Get my two books here: DRIVEN, Becoming the World's Toughest Lifelong Learner Connect on social media: Instagram: @charliespaniard YouTube: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman Facebook: Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman Twitter: @charliespaniard

Rob discusses the book "Courage is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave" by author Ryan Holiday, highlighting the key findings and lessons from the book, which align with the philosophies discussed on the podcast. Rob emphasises that courage is not just physical, but also moral, and explores the importance of facing fear, taking small steps towards bravery, and standing up for what you believe in.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Courage is a key virtue that encompasses both physical and moral bravery. It involves taking small steps and practicing bravery in everyday life. Fear is a normal part of the courageous journey. It is the first step in recognising that you are on the right path and being challenged. Courage is about answering the call and being committed to noble ideals. It requires standing up for what you believe in and speaking truth to power. The heroic journey involves selflessness and transcending personal desires. It may involve periods of depression and facing challenges alone, but it is necessary for growth and defining oneself as a hero. Heroism is about making choices and following one's ethical line. It is not just about one monumental choice, but a series of choices that shape one's character and contribute to a heroic path. BEST MOMENTS "Im going to talk about the outstanding findings that affect us all" "Reading is where it's at" "Embrace fear and choose the path and jump in" "Find your passion and find that thing that drives you!" VALUABLE RESOURCES https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leader-manager-coach-podcast/id1370481271?mt=2 https://www.robryles.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMPYDVzZVnA https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertryles/?originalSubdomain=uk HOST BIO Rob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the football industry in Europe, USA and Africa; at International, Premiership, League, Non-League and grassroots levels with both World Cup and European Championship experience Rob Ryles prides himself on having a forward thinking and progressive approach to the game built through his own experience as well as lessons learned from a number of highly successful managers and coaches. The Leader Manager Coach Podcast is where we take a deep dive examining knowledge, philosophies, wisdom and insight to help you lead, manage and coach in football, sport and life.LEARN MORE HERE Football, coach: https://www.patreon.com/robryles

In this insightful episode of Moonshots Podcast, hosts Mike and Mark dive deep into the essence of courage with a compelling discussion on Ryan Holiday's latest book, "Courage Is Calling." The episode is a powerful exploration of courage as a universal theme, delving into its significance across religions, philosophies, and personal experiencesBuy The Book on Amazon https://geni.us/3mi0xOGet the summary https://www.apolloadvisor.com/summary-courage-is-calling-fortune-favors-the-brave-by-ryan-holiday/Become a Moonshot Member https://www.patreon.com/MoonshotsWatch this episode on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWTPuU2weWc&t=9sINTRO: The episode kicks off with Ryan Holiday himself, introducing listeners to the profound importance of courage. Holiday sets the stage for a riveting conversation, laying the foundation for understanding courage as a transformative force in our lives (Courage Intro - 2m10).ACCEPTANCE MINDSET: LET GO OF EGO: Mike and Mark dissect key concepts from Holiday's book, starting with cultivating an acceptance mindset. They explore caring for oneself and shedding the burden of others' opinions, encouraging listeners to celebrate the educational journey and embrace moments of vulnerability without fear (1m06).ACTIVE METHODS: The hosts unravel active methods for embracing courage, emphasizing the balance between strategic retreat and disciplined perseverance. They stress the importance of recognizing one's unique experiences and abilities, urging listeners to ask, "If not me, then who?" (56s).OUTRO: As the episode draws close, Mike and Mark offer practical insights on incorporating courage into daily life, making it a habit and a natural part of one's character. They discuss the significance of doing courageous things and inspiring listeners to embark on their heroic journeys (55s).Join the Moonshots Podcast hosts in this thought-provoking episode, where they dissect Ryan Holiday's "Courage Is Calling." Through engaging dialogue and powerful insights, listeners are encouraged to embrace courage, confront fear, and take bold steps toward a more meaningful and impactful life.About the Book: "Courage Is Calling" by Ryan Holiday is the backdrop for this episode, exploring fear across historical and contemporary contexts. Holiday's work delves into the stories of iconic figures like Charles De Gaulle and Florence Nightingale, urging readers to champion bravery, activism, truth, and leadership in a world of fear and injustice. Thanks to our monthly supporters Fred Fox Austin Hammatt Catie Ivey Zachary Phillips Vanessa Dian Antonio Candia Dan Effland Mike Leigh Cooper Daniela Wedemeier Bertram O. Gayla Schiff Corey LaMonica Smitty Laura KE Denise findlay Krzysztof Wade Mackintosh Diana Bastianelli Nimalen Sivapalan Roar Nikolay Ytre-Eide Ana Beatrice Trinidad Roger von Holdt Jette Haswell Marco Silva venkata reddy Karthik Tsaliki Hari Birring Dirk Breitsameter Ingram Casey Nicoara Talpes rahul grover Karen Petersburg Evert van de Plassche Ravi Govender Andrew Hyde Daniel Alcaraz Craig Lindsay Steve Woollard Lasse Brurok Deborah Spahr Chris Way Andrei Ciobotar Barbara Samoela Christian Jo Hatchard Kalman Cseh Berg De Bleecker Paul Acquaah MrBonjour Sid Liza Goetz Rodrigo Aliseda Konnor Ah kuoi Marjan Modara Dietmar Baur Ken Ennis Bob Nolley ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Episode 76: Courage Is Calling by Raising the Leadership Standard

How can we identify the factors that distinguish remarkable individuals when it comes to their relationship with fear and courage? What are the primary challenges we face when we give in to our fears, and how do they affect the course of our lives in the long term? Can you delve into the characteristics and behaviors of those who exhibit exceptional courage in the face of fear? What insights can we gain from remarkable people and their ability to navigate fear while making life-altering decisions?Welcome to Stoic Spirituality, where I break down relevant concepts from books and abstract concepts I have thought about as well!In this episode, we will delve into the intriguing exploration of what sets remarkable individuals apart when it comes to their experiences with fear and courage. We will discuss the factors that differentiate these exceptional people and how they exhibit courage in the face of adversity. Moreover, we will examine the challenges and consequences of succumbing to our fears, emphasizing the long-term impact on our lives. Through insightful dialogue, we aim to uncover the lessons we can draw from the remarkable individuals who inspire us to confront our fears and make courageous choices.Let's dive into the world of Ryan Holiday, an esteemed author and orator renowned for his expertise in Stoic philosophy and practical wisdom.In his latest work, "Courage Is Calling," he masterfully amalgamates his profound Stoic knowledge with his exceptional storytelling finesse to escort readers through the profound principles of courage. His acclaim extends beyond this recent work, encompassing bestsellers like "The Obstacle Is the Way" and "Ego Is the Enemy." Through these books, Holiday effortlessly bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and the contemporary world.In "Courage Is Calling," he takes us on an enthralling journey to uncover the essence of courage in the face of adversity, drawing inspiration from both historical icons and modern exemplars. Ryan Holiday's body of work stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to providing actionable insights and life-altering advice for individuals navigating life's myriad challenges with unwavering courage and resilience.Hope you enjoy and if you like my content, drop me a follow and find me on Instagram @stoicspirituality and Tiktok @stoicspirituality,I am also on Youtube @stoicspiritualityFind my other podcast episodes and platforms here: https://rss.com/podcasts/rebooking-to-mastery/If you would like one-on-one mindset coaching, schedule a sample session with me:https://calendly.com/stoicspiritualitylifecoaching/sample-session?month=2023-04

Nicole shares some fall updates and then invites you to step into the arena and step up for your call to courage. Forget the critics, and don't ever take criticism from someone you would never ask for advice from. To join our OCTOBER CHALLENGE: Make Business Fun Again- be sure to join our free community The Collective (Here --> www.myalignedpurpose.com/collective ) And check out our NEW free masterclass, "Bust out of your 9-5: Learn 3 Clear Steps to Create Income from Your Laptop Right Now" https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/2393-bust-out-of-your-9-5-masterclass-lp Don't miss an episode! Subscribe now. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/myalignedpurpose/message

Hello and welcome back to Courage Is Calling! Over the summer I found myself beginning to switch gears a little bit in my work. After quite a long time of not feeling super inspired, I had some new downloads of some gentle (but also quite mighty) ideas. One that has been formulating for quite some time is a new model of resourcing and support for female leaders and the idea of exploring what it means to lead from an embodied approach. I'm sharing more about this idea and approach in this episode and inviting you to join myself and Michelle Leeder (psychotherapist & embodiment expert) to hear more about what we're working on around Embodied Leadership in a free online gathering/webinar next Monday (Sept 11th) at 7pm GMT. If you're a leader, manager, founder, executive, head of dept, or you lead in any way, we'd love to invite you to sign up and come along - click here and stick your email address down and we'll send you the info. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melwiggins/message

On this edition of the Forest City Church Podcast, Trevor McDonald has Week 33 in the journey through the books of Luke and Acts. Today, he continues the study of Acts in Chapter 9 with a message titled Courage Is Calling. 

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses how to build self-confidence, how to respond to self-doubt, how to make your future self proud, the importance of thought patterns, and how character precedes achievement. Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com Books mentioned in this episode: Applied Sports Psychology edited by Jean Williams and Vikki Crane, Courage Is Calling by Ryan Holiday, 12 Rules For Life by Dr. Jordan Peterson, Resilience by Eric Greitens, Introduction to Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy by Dr. Timothy Barclay, Atomic Habits by James Clear --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

Ingin menjadi pribadi yang berani dan menghadapi rasa takut dengan percaya diri? Temukan jawabannya dalam rangkuman buku Courage is Calling karya Ryan Holiday. Kami akan membahas tips dan strategi untuk mengembangkan keberanian dan melawan rasa takut. Kami akan membagikan tips percaya diri yang ampuh serta strategi berani yang dapat melatih mental. Dari memahami bahwa keberanian dapat dipelajari hingga menghadapi rintangan dengan keyakinan, kamuakan belajar bagaimana mengatasi rasa takut dan mengambil langkah menuju pertumbuhan pribadi yang lebih besar. Jadi, jangan lewatkan kesempatan ini untuk mengasah mental dan menemukan potensi berani yang ada dalam diri ! Mulailah perjalanan menuju keberanian sejati! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/clhb6d0v60kms01w226gw80p4/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

It takes courage to be a Canaanite woman who crosses the border of Tyre and Sidon and approach a rabbi to ask for mercy. The story of the Canaanite mother who demonstrates faith in Jesus is a compelling narrative of courage. She believes in the identity and authority of Jesus over demons and disease so she courageously asks him to heal her daughter. When Jesus sees her persistent faith, he does as she wishes. It takes courage to call out for mercy. it takes courage to have faith in God's vision for wholeness, flourishing, and justice. It take courage put faith into action and approach God for what we need. When we do, we become conduits for mercy.

Welcome back to Courage Is Calling! Over the last few weeks I've been ruminating - allowing thoughts and ideas to come when they're ready and I usually find when I have a bit more space or margin, I can sense certain things taking shape naturally. I notice that I keep coming back to certain themes within myself, in my processes and thoughts and I notice those things appearing or being talked about more frequently in my calls with groups and clients so I thought I'd share some of them with you today. I'm calling them Mantras - 5 ideas or ways of being that I really want to hold onto as I run my business and do my work this year. Some of these have been brewing for a while and are finally landing in my head and my heart and I want to offer them to you so you can think on them as well. So those are my five mantras: Trust is paramount (in yourself and your clients) Growth is not measured by numbers, but by depth of trust and impact in your work Create a body of work rather than churning out content Everything is an invitation, never an expectation I don't have to do this alone I wonder if any of these feel important for you to explore or take up for yourself and your work this year? I'd love to know if they are - so do feel free to DM me on instagram @melwiggins or to reach out on email hello@melwiggins.com and let me know. **And if you are interested in working together this year to help move your business and work into a place of alignment with your values, and of profit and purpose, my invitation to you is to have a look at my Brand Builder Programme. We have a beautiful community of female business owners in there that are working through the really powerful resources and tools that I've put together that will bring so much more ease and clarity to your work and over the life of the fourth month programme you've got me with you every step of the way. The link to find out more is below

Sometimes you just need to read something to reconfirm that you don't like it.In January 2023 we reviewed 5 books on this channel. We had some Japanese self-help, a classic adventure novel, a Buddhist text that is hard to appreciate without all the background knowledge and two Stoic explanations by Ryan Holiday. Plus a bonus bit of a controversy regarding a certain thumbnail.Huge thanks to Petar, Cole McCormick and Joel W for supporting the show. Absolute legends!I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Welcome(0:42) - The Courage To Be Disliked(7:09) - Around The World In 80 Days(13:53) - Am I offensive?(17:24) - The Tibetan Book Of The Dead(20:06) - Courage Is Calling(22:32) - Stillness Is Key(24:22) - Value For Value(26:25) - Boostagram Lounge(35:05) - Coming Up In February 2023(36:48) - I also do these liveConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/

Welcome back Mere Mortalites to another book review, this time on Courage is Calling by Ryan HolidayI enjoyed the new series by Ryan on the four virtues, and even with a few Ryan Holiday books under my belt this really shined.I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world. Juan out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(1:20) - New Series(2:00) - Synopsis(6:08) - Themes(10:00) - TakeawaysConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/

Ryan Holiday's bestselling trilogy—The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, and Stillness is the Key—captivated professional athletes, CEOs, politicians, and entrepreneurs and helped bring Stoicism to millions of readers. Now, in the first book of an exciting new series on the cardinal virtues of ancient philosophy, Holiday explores the most foundational virtue of all: Courage.Courage is Calling! Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3G9v9Lp+++++Subscribe to the Podcast!▶︎ PODCAST: https://bit.ly/3qpki6YFollow us on Social Media:▶︎ WEBSITE | https://thebooklegion.com▶︎ YOUTUBE  |  http://bit.ly/2MZJ3Io▶︎ INSTAGRAM  |  https://instagram.com/thebooklegion▶︎ FACEBOOK  |  https://facebook.com/thebooklegion Check out Tyzer Evans' other Podcast, Grind Sell Elevate here: https://bit.ly/3bU6D3Or check out Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday here: https://amzn.to/3NGih2T Check out our sponsor Odin's Rune Clothing Co.: https://bit.ly/odinsrune, clothing for those who want to burn the boats to live a purpose-driven life - motivation themed clothing brand, perfect for those who believe in courage  Do you love Coffee? Our sponsor Coffee. Love. Hope. Has fun coffee mugs and shirts for gifts! Check out their store here: https://etsy.me/3gTBVfZ

Today we continue our book study “Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. We are in Part Two-Courage. In this section will end our book study and is titled “Courage is Virtue, Virtue is Courage.” Ryan closes the book on the virtues of courage. Discusses how courage calls us in our fear and it is our decision to answer the call. ________________________________________________________  Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

Today we continue our book study “Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. We are in Part Two-Courage. In this section “No One Is Unbreakable” Ryan discusses how we all suffer setbacks and get broken. It is about putting the pieces back together and continuing life with purpose. ________________________________________________________  Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

Today we continue our book study “Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. We are in Part Two-Courage. In this section “To Go Back To The Valley” Ryan discusses how seeking the safety of security may be right for some, but it is never right for those on a hero's journey. ________________________________________________________  Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

Is it worth investing in individual stocks or should you simply go with ETFs? Joe has recently parted ways with his financial planner and is beginning to manage his portfolio himself and was wondering about the benefits of these choices.  Tanya Nichols and I will explore Joe's questions as well as others on this episode of Retirement Answer Man. Listen in to hear the benefits of owning ETFs vs individual stocks, how to structure your Roth conversions, and what to do about health insurance before Medicare.  Making decisions is rarely a cut-and-dry process When making decisions, we usually look for a clear answer: yes or no, do it or don't do it, jump or don't jump. However, judgment calls are rarely so simple. Usually, we are operating without all of the pertinent information, so we have to make assumptions about how the future will look.  The process of brainstorming is messy. There is no crystal clear way to go about making decisions, and once you do you probably won't know if you chose correctly.  When confronted with choices you'll want to have a framework to explore decisions in an organized way. Then you'll want to relax and consider all the options. When you take the pressure off you'll have more opportunities to come to a good decision. Next, dive into the process and see what comes. You may explore several different scenarios before coming upon your final decision. What I'm reading My strategy for reading this year has been to make reading my default activity. Reading is what I go to when I'm waiting in line, have spare time at home, or when I'm taking a walk (via audiobooks, of course!). This new mindset has led me to read 33 books so far this year. Today I wanted to share with you the most recent books I have read and my thoughts on them.  Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown is an inspiring book that I highly recommend. It chronicles a member of a crew team in the 1920s and 30s and his life journey from childhood and then on to the 1936 Olympics.  Quit was written by Annie Duke the author of Thinking in Bets. Annie was a professional poker player turned decision-making expert. In this volume, she examines how hard it is to quit something once you have started. Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be by Steven Pressfield is a fast read–you could finish it in a day. This is a great book that helps people work on challenging goals. This book will help you get past the resistance.  Courage Is Calling by Ryan Holiday is a book that will enrich your soul.  It Takes What It Takes was written by Trevor Moawad who was a performance coach for elite athletes. This book on mental conditioning promotes the thesis that if you want to be great at something you have to make a choice to do the things to make you great. Making the choice to be exceptional clears the path to greatness because it takes everything else off the table.  The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink was written for leaders on the aspects of finding the virtuous mean.  If you have any great book recommendations I'd be happy to hear them. Just head on over the Ask Roger page and leave an audio suggestion or write it in.  OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT [1:23] On making decisions [4:11] What I've been reading LISTENER QUESTIONS WITH TANYA NICHOLS [19:33] Should Joe invest in individual stocks or ETFs [27:36] What to put in Roth conversions [32:45] What should Todd do about insurance between the ages of 58 and Medicare? [42:22] Looking for resources on the ex-pat life TODAY'S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT [44:38] Treat people as they could be Resources Mentioned In This Episode Align Financial BOOK - Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown BOOK - Quit by Annie Duke BOOK - Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be by Steven Pressfield BOOK - Courage Is Calling by Ryan Holiday BOOK - It Takes What It Takes by Trevor Moawad BOOK - The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink Phil Stutz Rock Retirement Club Roger's YouTube Channel - Roger That BOOK - Rock Retirement  by Roger Whitney Roger's Retirement Learning Center  

Today we continue our book study “Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. We are in Part Two-Courage. In this section “The Big Why” Ryan discusses how the WHY creates a path to a destination that many may not understand or support. Yet, YOU know its your path and it is the right journey for you. ________________________________________________________  Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

Today we continue our book study “Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. We are in Part Two-Courage. In this section “You Must Go Through The Wilderness” Ryan discusses how our most powerful leaders in history had to endure the loneliest of their opinion and the stand they took. It was this exile from the public that built their strength for greatness. ________________________________________________________  Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

Strict with Yourself   I've said it before and I'll say it again.   Ryan Holiday is one of my favorite writers. We've featured a bunch of his books including The Obstacle Is the Way, The Daily Stoic, Ego Is the Enemy, and Stillness Is the Key.   He's currently working on “The Stoic Virtue Series” in which he's creating a new book for each of the cardinal virtues of Stoicism: Courage, Temperance, Justice, and Wisdom.   We briefly chatted about the first book in the series: Courage Is Calling.   Today we're going to chat about an Idea from the second book in the series: Discipline Is Destiny.   We're going to talk about an Idea that didn't make it into the Note. It's from a chapter called “Tolerant with Others. Strict with Yourself.”   Ryan tells us: “'I am prepared to forgive everybody's mistakes,' Cato the Elder said, ‘except my own.' Ben Franklin, many generations later, would put forth an even better rule: ‘Search others for their virtues, thyself for thy vices.' Or as Marcus Aurelius put it, Tolerant with others, strict for yourself.”   That's Today's +1.   Let's be tolerant with others—looking for their VIRTUES and forgiving their mistakes.   Let's be strict with ourselves—looking for our vices and getting to work on them.    We have more than enough work to do on ourselves.   Let's do it.   TODAY.

Today we continue our book study “Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. We are in Part Two-Courage. In this section “Make It a Habit” Ryan discusses in a single moment that we can act in courage. To be able to execute courage we must make this action a habit. This is done through simple practice. ________________________________________________________  Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

We end our Ryan Holiday series with his first book of an exciting new series on the virtues of ancient philosophy explores the most foundational virtue of all: Courage.In Courage Is Calling (buy on Amazon), Ryan Holiday breaks down the elements of fear, an expression of cowardice, the elements of courage, an expression of bravery, and lastly, the elements of heroism, an expression of valor. Through engaging stories about historic and contemporary leaders, including Charles De Gaulle, Florence Nightingale, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Holiday shows you how to conquer fear and practice courage in your daily life.In a world in which fear runs rampant—when people would rather stand on the sidelines than speak out against injustice, go along with convention than bet on themselves, and turn a blind eye to the realities of modern life—we need courage more than ever.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Answer the Call, Hero!   In our last +1, we talked about virtue #1 in Admiral McRaven's Hero Code.   COURAGE.   I reminded us of the fact that Aristotle told us that courage is the most important virtue—the one that vitalizes all the other virtues.    Why?    Because…   If we don't have the COURAGE to take action in the presence of fear, then all of our supposed Wisdom and Self-Mastery and Love and Gratitude and Hope and Curiosity and Zest is stuck in Theory-land and is, to put it bluntly, USELESS if we don't have the courage to put it into practice.   Churchill echoed that wisdom when he told us that: “Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities, because it is the quality which guarantees the rest.”   Note: Churchill also EMBODIED that Heroic Courage in the face of overwhelming odds and looming catastrophe during World War II. We, arguably, have HIM (and his tenacious (!) courage) to thank most for leading in such turbulent times to help create the world we live in today.   And…   Today I'd like to talk more about Ryan Holiday's take on the subject of courage.   So…   Let's.   As you know if you've been following along, Ryan Holiday is one of my all-time favorite writers and thinkers. My respect for him and for his dedication to his craft as a writer and a practicing Stoic grows with each new book of his I read.   So far, we've covered The Obstacle Is the Way, The Daily Stoic, Ego Is the Enemy, and Stillness Is the Key.   They are all fantastic.    As expected, the first book in his new virtue series on THE most essential virtue: Courage Is Calling is ALSO fantastic.   The book is packed with practical wisdom on why and HOW to embody Heroic courage.   Here's one passage we can reflect on today…   Ryan tells us: “Courage is the management of and triumph over fear. It's the decision—in a moment of peril, or day in and day out—to take ownership, to assert agency, over a situation, over yourself, over the fate that everyone else has resigned themselves to. We can curse the darkness, or we can light a candle. We can wait for someone else to come and save us, or we can decide to stand and deliver ourselves. Which will it be? Every hero faces this choice. Our discrimen—the critical turning point. The moment of truth. Will you be brave? Will you put yourself out there? What will you reveal your character to be? If cowardice is failure to do your duty, then courage is the decision to step up and do it. Answering the call. Overriding fear and seizing your destiny. Doing the thing you cannot do because it needs to be done . . . with fortitude and spirit, guts and grit, even if you have no idea if you'll succeed. This will not be easy. But we cannot fear. We must, as Shakespeare said, ‘meet the time as it seeks us.' Our destiny is here. Let's seize it.”   That's Today's +1.   Courage is calling.   Let's answer the call.   TOGETHER.   Today.

Today we continue our book study “Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. We are in Part Two-Courage. In this section “Speak Truth to Power” Ryan discusses the power of the truth when brought forth. The fear to own the truth and keep it to yourself is an act of cowardice. ________________________________________________________  Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

Today we continue our book study “Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. We are in Part Two-Courage. In this section “Go!” Ryan discusses the power of the gut. There are times when circumstances are telling you No and you just need to surrender and Go! In this Faith creates a powerful force. ________________________________________________________  Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

Today we continue our book study “Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. We are in Part Two-Courage. In this section “Just Start Somewhere Just Do Something” Ryan discusses the power of momentum. By just starting to do something, anything, the smallest move forward, you begin momentum towards the life you desire to build. ________________________________________________________    Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

Today we continue our book study “Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. We are in Part Two-Courage. In this section “Preparation Makes Brave” Ryan discusses how practice and preparation drives us through resistance and fear. If we do something over and over again before the tense event the event no longer becomes tense. ________________________________________________________  Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

Today we continue our book study “Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. We are in Part Two-Courage. In this section “The World Wants to Know” Ryan discusses the question that the world will ask. Do you have the courage to deal with your life? The world is asking you about your courage. Are you someone whi can be counted on? Or are you a coward? ________________________________________________________  RISE UP & SHIFT EVENT TICKETS HERE Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

Today we continue our book study “Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. We are beginning Part Two-Courage. In this section “The Call We Answer...” Ryan discusses the power of standing up for what we believe in. The CALL comes in our life yet will we hear it? In this section Ryan tells the story of how one man saved an entire country. ________________________________________________________  RISE UP & SHIFT EVENT TICKETS HERE Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

Today we continue our book study “Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. We are continuing Part One-Fear. In this section “What We Rise Above.” Ryan discusses the last of Part One Fear and how we cannot get rid of fear but ultimately must face it. Just because fear exists does not mean we are a slave to it. ________________________________________________________  RISE UP & SHIFT EVENT TICKETS HERE Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

Today we continue our book study “Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. We are continuing Part One-Fear. In this section “You Can't Be Afraid to Ask..” Ryan discusses how there will come times that we need assistance on our journey. Most people fail to ask for help out of the fear of looking weak or needy. We must have the courage to be honest with ourselves and speak up for whatever we may need to succeed. ________________________________________________________  RISE UP & SHIFT EVENT TICKETS HERE Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

Today we continue our book study “Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. We are continuing Part One-Fear. In this section “Life Happens in Public. Get Used to It.” Ryan discusses how the fear of being embarrassed or ridiculed stops our changes of becoming a success. This also stops us from achieving our goals and even our true desires. ________________________________________________________  RISE UP & SHIFT EVENT TICKETS HERE Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

Today we continue our book study “Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. We are continuing Part One-Fear. In this section “The Scariest Thing To Be Yourself” Ryan discusses how fear drives our behavior to be like everyone else. It takes courage to truly be your-self. Most people let opinions of others define who they are. ________________________________________________________  RISE UP & SHIFT EVENTN TICKETS HERE Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

Today we continue our book study “Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday. We are continuing Part One-Fear. In this section “Fear Is Showing You Something” Ryan discusses how fear can be a signal in our lives to do something. Ryan explains by doing the opposite of what your mind is telling you to do will set you free. ________________________________________________________  RISE UP & SHIFT EVENTN TICKETS HERE Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast?  Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com  Mentioned in this show: Join the private Facebook Group: The Stress Mastery Podcast Subscription/SocialLinks: Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the The Stress Mastery Mailing List Watch on Youtube www.livingrightwithbillcortright.com Instagram: @livingrightwithbillcortright Facebook at Bill Cortright STAY INSPIRED!

Sean Illing talks with author Ryan Holiday about Stoicism — a philosophy with roots in ancient Greece and which flourished in early imperial Rome — and how it can help us live fulfilling lives today. In addition to explaining what Stoicism is and how we can practice it, Holiday addresses the critical idea that Stoicism is a philosophy for elites, unpacks some of the parallels between Stoicism and Buddhism, and explains how being in touch with our mortality can relieve some of our modern anxieties. This is the fourth episode of The Philosophers, a monthly series from Vox Conversations. Each episode will focus on a philosophical figure or school of thought from the past, and discuss how their ideas can help us make sense of our modern world and lives today. Check out the other episodes in this series, on Albert Camus, Hannah Arendt, and pragmatism with Cornel West. Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), Interviews writer, Vox Guest: Ryan Holiday (@RyanHoliday), author; creator of Daily Stoic References to works by Stoics:  Zeno of Citium (c. 334 – c. 262 BC) (about whom much is known from Diogenes Laërtius, c. 3rd c. AD, in Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, VII) Epictetus (c. 50 – c. 125 AD): The Encheiridion (or Handbook) of Epictetus; The Discourses of Epictetus Seneca (c. 4 BC – 65 AD): Dialogues and letters Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180 AD): Meditations (Penguin Classics ; MIT Internet Classics Archive) Other references:  The Daily Stoic podcast with Ryan Holiday Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman (Portfolio; 2020) Courage Is Calling by Ryan Holiday (Portfolio; 2021) Courage Under Fire: Testing Epictetus's Doctrines in a Laboratory of Human Behavior by James B. Stockdale (Hoover Institution Press; 1993) "Self-pity" by D.H. Lawrence The Stoic Life: Emotions, Duties, and Fate by Tad Brennan (Oxford; 2005) How to Be a Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci (Basic; 2017) Stoic Wisdom: Ancient Lessons for Modern Resilience by Nancy Sherman (Oxford; 2021) Enjoyed this episode? Rate Vox Conversations ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of Vox Conversations by subscribing in your favorite podcast app. Support Vox Conversations by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts This episode was made by:  Producer: Erikk Geannikis Editor: Amy Drozdowska Engineer: Patrick Boyd Deputy Editorial Director, Vox Talk: Amber Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan talks about the relationships that you should have.For a limited time, the ebook edition of Courage Is Calling by Ryan Holiday is only $1.99! We have no idea how long the discount will last, so grab your copy now! Or if you prefer hardcover, you can get those over in the Daily Stoic store, where you can also get signed copies!Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailyStoic.com/emailFollow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook

Ryan talks about how nothing in this world is truly certain, and reads this week's meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal.For a limited time, the ebook edition of Courage Is Calling by Ryan Holiday is only $1.99! We have no idea how long the discount will last, so grab your copy now! Or if you prefer hardcover, you can get those over in the Daily Stoic store, where you can also get signed copies!Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://DailyStoic.com/emailFollow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook

Ryan talks about why you should hold yourself to your own standards.For a limited time, the ebook edition of Courage Is Calling by Ryan Holiday is only $1.99! We have no idea how long the discount will last, so grab your copy now! Or if you prefer hardcover, you can get those over in the Daily Stoic store, where you can also get signed copies!Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailyStoic.com/emailFollow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook

Ryan talks about why it's so important to soak in the present moment, and reads The Daily Stoic's entry of the day.For a limited time, the ebook edition of Courage Is Calling by Ryan Holiday is only $1.99! We have no idea how long the discount will last, so grab your copy now! Or if you prefer hardcover, you can get those over in the Daily Stoic store, where you can also get signed copies!Go Macro is a family-owned maker of some of the finest protein bars around. They're vegan, non-GMO, and they come in a bunch of delicious flavors. Visit gomacro.com and use promo code STOIC for 30% off your order plus free shipping on all orders over $50.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 at https://dailystoic.com/life/Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailyStoic.com/emailFollow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook

Ryan reads today's daily meditation and talks to author and historian and author Barry S. Strauss about his new book “The War That Made the Roman Empire,” the mistakes and successes of the ancient stoics, the self-inflicted wounds that lead to the end of empires, the value of immigration and assimilation, and more.Barry Strauss has spent years researching and studying the leaders of the ancient world. He is also a widely acclaimed military and naval historian whose analyses of the strategies and campaigns of some of history's great commanders reveal the successful rules of engagement that were true on the battlefield and resonate in today's boardrooms and executive suites. Barry is professor at Cornell University, and the author of nine books, including the bestselling “Ten Caesars: Roman Emperors from Augustine to Constantine.”Check out Ryan Holiday's book “Courage Is Calling” at The Painted Porch Bookshop.Blinkist takes top nonfiction titles, pulls out the key takeaways and puts them into text and audio explainers called Blinks that give you the most important information in just 15 minutes. Go to Blinkist.com/STOIC to start your free 7 day trial and get 25% off of a Blinkist Premium membership.The Jordan Harbinger Show is one of the most interesting podcasts on the web, with guests like Kobe Bryant, Mark Manson, Eric Schmidt, and more. Listen to one of Ryan's episodes right now (1, 2), and subscribe to the Jordan Harbinger Show today.Shopify has the tools and resources that make it easy for any business to succeed from down the street to around the globe. Go to shopify.com/stoic for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features.New Relic combines 16 different monitoring products that you'd normally buy separately, so engineering teams can see across their entire software stack in one place. Get access to the whole New Relic platform and 100GB of data free, forever – no credit card required! Sign up at NewRelic.com/stoic.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 at https://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, FacebookFollow Barry Strauss: H

The world wants to know what category to put you in, which is why it will occasionally send difficult situations your way. Think of these not as inconveniences or even tragedies but as opportunities, as questions to answers. "Am I brave? Am I going to face this problem or run away from it? Will I stand up or be rolled over?"Have you gotten a copy of Ryan Holiday's new book Courage Is Calling? Pick up a signed edition in the Daily Stoic Store - https://dailystoic.com/courageiscalling - or grab it on Amazon - https://geni.us/rW8veQLet your actions etch a response into the record—and let them remind you of why courage is the most important thing.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, Facebook