Patrick Dempsey on Ethical Dilemmas, Being of Service, and Embracing Stoicism
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🗓️ 31 July 2024
⏱️ 38 minutes
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Summary
Patrick Dempsey and Ryan’s conversation continues in today’s episode, talking about the ethical decisions made each day, how the entertainment world is impacting society, prioritizing being of service, contributing positively to communities, and how Patrick has embraced Stoicism in his life.
Patrick Dempsey is an actor, race car driver, and founder of the Dempsey Center. He is most known from his role as Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd from the series Grey’s Anatomy. Patrick has also starred in Enchanted, Sweet Home Alabama, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Made of Honor, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Ferrari, and more.
🎙️ Don’t forget to listen to part 1 with Patrick and Ryan if you haven’t already!
How Patrick Dempsey Applies Stoicism in Acting and Race Car Driving
📚 Books recommended by Ryan and Patrick:
The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough
The Wright Brothers by David McCullough
American Nations by Colin Woodard
Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love, and Raising Great Kids by Ryan Holiday
Connect with Patrick Dempsey on Instagram & X: @PatrickDempsey
Learn about the Dempsey Center at https://www.dempseycenter.org/
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