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Jul 2017
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Ryan Holiday, Stoic Philosophy 101, Ego ...

KEVIN ROSE
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Ryan Holiday is the author of "The Daily Stoic," "Ego is The Enemy," and "The Obstacle is The Way." In this episode Kevin and Ryan explore the basics of stoic philosophy, showing how you can reframe your thinking to be more like a stoic.

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