Ryan Holiday on How Stoic Principles Can Help You Thrive in Modern Society

THE ED MYLETT SHOW

Ed Mylett

Education, Business, Self-improvement, Entrepreneurship

4.9 • 13.6K Ratings

🗓️ 8 October 2024

⏱️ 56 minutes

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"How Do You Master Stillness in a World of Chaos?" In this inspiring episode, I sit down with one of the brightest minds in modern-day philosophy, Ryan Holiday. Together, we explore the wisdom behind Stoicism and how its timeless principles can help us navigate through the chaos of today's world. Ryan unpacks the ideas behind his bestselling book "Stillness Is the Key" and shares the strategies that high performers use to cultivate peace and clarity amidst constant pressure. We get into the real stuff—like how to manage your mind, how to control your emotions, and why mastering stillness can be your ultimate advantage. Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, parent, teacher, or simply someone trying to find balance, Ryan’s insights will give you the tools to not just survive but THRIVE in the midst of adversity. This conversation will challenge you to rethink how you approach your life and elevate your performance, all while finding that crucial stillness in your day-to-day. Key takeaways from this episode: The power of stillness and how to cultivate it in a world full of distractions Practical Stoic practices to enhance your mental toughness and resilience How controlling your emotions can make you a better leader and performer Ryan’s personal rituals for maintaining focus and balance Why slowing down can actually speed up your success Whether you're battling constant distractions, struggling with stress, or seeking more clarity in your daily grind, this episode delivers actionable wisdom you can apply immediately. From harnessing ancient Stoic practices to controlling your inner dialogue, this is a blueprint for finding calm amidst the chaos and sharpening your mental edge. Get ready to unlock the power of stillness to transform how you perform, lead, and live! This conversation will inspire you to slow down, focus, and ultimately accelerate your success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:10.0	So hey, welcome back to the show today everybody. This guest that's coming back on, I just enjoyed, I was just telling him, our first conversation immensely. I just, I really think very highly of this man and his work. By the way, before we get started, let me say one thing. This is for men and women.
1:26.1	Oftentimes when you have Ryan on, I think people think about dudes. And Ryan's work is as
1:31.1	gender, non-specific as you could possibly imagine,
1:34.0	yet usually the work will say, man this or man that,
1:37.2	but this is for everybody.
1:38.4	And in fact, I know my audience really well,
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