Ryan Holiday is one of his generation's most influential thinkers. Many people - from rappers to NFL quarterbacks to corporate CEOS and entrepreneurs - credit his writing for introducing them to the teachings of the stoic philosophers. Holiday's books like The Obstacle Is The Way, Ego Is The Enemy, and Stillness Is The Key aren't just popular, they're also r ... Show More
Jan 2025
When the Best People Want to Be on Your Team: Peloton's Dara Tresedor
As a child growing up in Ibadan, Nigeria, Dara Treseder was often reminded to keep her feet on the ground. But her mother urged her to dream big and pursue her ambitions—especially if they brought her fulfillment. That encouragement propelled Dara across the world, where she atte ... Show More
57m 52s
Jan 2025
A Key Way to Grow Your Confidence: Joe Keohane
ENCORE EPISODE. Joe Keohane, a seasoned journalist and editor, believes that conversations with strangers can boost happiness, empathy, and even improve the world around us. In his book The Power of Strangers: The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World, Joe dives into resea ... Show More
45m 47s
May 2020
Best-selling author Ryan Holiday shares his thoughts on stillness, ego, and defining success
Ryan Holiday is one of the most popular writers in the world and has authored bestsellers such as The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and Stillness Is the Key. His books have become wildly successful among high-performing people and teams, including Rory McIlroy and the Ne ... Show More
54m 34s
Apr 2023
Author Philipp Meyer on Channeling History, Philosophy and Failure into Art
Ryan speaks with Philipp Meyer about his novels American Rust and The Son, processing the morally questionable history of the American west through literature, how he battled through ten years of failure before his first success, the challenge of balancing ego with ambition, the ... Show More
1h 24m
May 2016
245. Being Malcolm Gladwell
"Books are a pain in the ass," says Gladwell, who has written some of the most popular, influential, and beloved non-fiction books in recent history. In this wide-ranging and candid conversation, he describes other pains in the ass -- as well as his passions, his limits, and why ... Show More
28m 20s
Aug 2023
Celebrating a Remarkable Life: Guy Kawasaki's Birthday Insights
In this special birthday episode of Remarkable People, join host Guy Kawasaki as he reflects on his remarkable career and shares insights from his young life. The esteemed Valerie Fridland, a past guest on the show, steps into the interviewer's seat to engage in a thought-provoki ... Show More
1h 24m
Mar 2021
Stoicism and Celebrating Success ft. Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday is a media strategist and the author of ten books including, The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, Conspiracy, and Stillness is the Key. He joins Scott to discuss how the four virtues of stoicism (courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom) are in ... Show More
1h 9m