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Jul 2024
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Nobody Won Afraid Of Losing | Ask DS

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About this episode

Courage is the mother of all virtues, Aristotle said, because in a world that’s not virtuous, it’s a brave thing to go out there and do what needs to be done.

Ask DS:

  • What does Ryan do with his journals once they are full? 
  • How can Stoicism be practical and relevant in today’s environment? 
  • Does Ryan try to teach Stoicism to his kids? (check out Daily Dad for more on this!)
  • What is the best intro book to Stoicism? 
  • How does the concept of Antifragile intersect with Stoicism?


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