We all have bad habits. Some of us procrastinate. Nearly all of us, as Seneca said, are slaves to something–food or sex or booze or ambition. We don’t work as hard as we should, or we work too hard. We’re too quick with our temper, we’re too slow to ask for help.
It’s easy to be cynical about ourselves. We know, more than anyone, how long we’ve been struggl ... Show More
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12 Stoic Remedies for When Life Feels Heavy
The Stoics knew life could be heavy, that loneliness, frustration, and heartbreak were part of the deal. They also knew something most people miss: if your thoughts shape your life, changing them can change everything.Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | ... Show More
16m 54s
Mar 28
Arthur Brooks’ Ultimate Philosophy Masterclass (PT. 2)
What did Epicurus, Buddha, and Viktor Frankl understand about meaning that most people never question? In Part 2 of this masterclass, bestselling author and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks joins Ryan to break down Epicureanism, Buddhism, Christianity, and other schools of thought ... Show More
48m 25s
Mar 2023
472: You Only Need to Change ONE Habit
<p>In the pursuit of becoming the best versions of ourselves, we often fall into the trap of trying to change several habits at once, hoping that'll get us faster to the finish line. But let's be real here, it rarely works out that way.</p> <p><br /> The truth is, when we try to ... Show More
55m 14s
Jul 2021
How To Love Yourself (hint: you already do)
There is a place life takes us sometimes. It’s dark, it’s lonely and it feels like we’re trapped at the bottom of a hole. It can be hard to get out, unless we remember one thing: the only way out is through.
This week, Rachel has managed to see the light again after two weeks of ... Show More
51m 8s
Jan 2024
Stop Trying To Make People Love You
<p>In this episode, I chat about why it's not our job to make others love us. Instead, it's all about finding out who we really are, being that person authentically, and then magnetically attracting those who will love us just the way we are. Sounds liberating, right?</p><p>We'll ... Show More
20m 59s