The easier life gets, the less prepared we may be for what’s hard. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with David Epstein about “desirable difficulties,” the challenges that make learning slower and more frustrating in the moment but lead to greater growth over time.
David Epstein is the author of the #1 New York Times best seller Range: Why Generalists Triumph ... Show More
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The Stoic Mind Behind D-Day
82 years ago, thousands of young men crossed the English Channel and stepped into one of the most consequential days in history. In today’s episode, Ryan shares the Stoic lessons behind D-Day and Dwight D. Eisenhower’s leadership. He explains how Eisenhower prepared for failure, ... Show More
13m 29s
Sep 2025
Episode #236 ... Meditations - Marcus Aurelius
Today we talk about the collection of journals known as Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. We mark the differences between Stoicism, modern Stoic ethics, and the journals of Marcus Aurelius. We talk about the divine logos, indifferents, and how metaphysical assumptions ladder up int ... Show More
34m 39s
Jun 2019
Episode 62, Epictetus: A Guide to Stoicism (Part III. Modern Stoicism)
<p class="">Imagine you are in an open field which stretches in every direction, further than your eyes can see. Since there is nothing of interest in your immediate surroundings, you set your sights on the horizon. You begin to walk with purpose; long strides eventually break in ... Show More
51m 6s
Jun 2019
Episode 62, Epictetus: A Guide to Stoicism (Part I. The Context and Life of Epictetus)
<p class="">Imagine you are in an open field which stretches in every direction, further than your eyes can see. Since there is nothing of interest in your immediate surroundings, you set your sights on the horizon. You begin to walk with purpose; long strides eventually break in ... Show More
54m 36s
Jun 2025
Ep. 540: Very Special Episode: Treasure Trove of Easy Ideas to Add Whimsy to Daily Life
In this Very Special Episode, we share dozens of ideas from listeners—and ourselves—about how to add an element of whimsy to everyday life, without needing to spend much time, energy, or money. Resources & links related to this episode: Order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood My ... Show More
33m 15s
Dec 2023
Committing to A Healthier Happier You in 2024 (WWYBD?!)
Ep 154: We’re back with another Q&A! The last one of 2023. In our WWYBD episodes, we answer anonymously submitted listener questions. We catch up about the holidays and share our peaks of the week. In this episode, we talk about doing dry / damp january, maintaining friendships w ... Show More
49m 6s
Apr 2019
Trust Issues, Ideation & Food - Leo Flowers
The comic, life coach, & ex-athlete shares about his lifelong suicidal ideation, struggles with food, abandonment by his dad who fathered him via an affair, learning trust, self-care, conflict resolution and even trying the suicide hotline. More About Our Guest www.LeoFlowers.com ... Show More
2h 8m
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99.5% of Billionaires Share this Mindset: Tim Ferriss Shows You How You Can Adopt it Too
99.5% of Billionaires Share this Mindset: Tim Ferriss Shows You How You Can Adopt it Too billionaire mindset tim ferriss, 99.5 percent of billionaires share this mindset, tim ferriss motivational speech, billionaire success mindset explained, how billionaires think motivation, en ... Show More
9m 35s