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Susan Cain on Transforming Pain Into Beauty | This Is Our Most Dangerous Opponent Apr 06, 2022

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Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to author Susan Cain about her new book “Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole,” how melancholy can spark creativity and drive ambition, how to take heartbreak and mold something great out of it, and more.

Susan Cain is the author of the bestsellers “Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverted Kids,” and “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can't Stop Talking,” which is in its eighth year on The New York Times bestseller list and was named the best book of 2012 by Fast Company. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal and many other publications. Her viral TED Talk, "The power of introverts," has been viewed more than 30 million times, making it one of the most popular of all time.

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Yes, Even Those People… Apr 05, 2022

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Ryan talks about how we all need each other.

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What Will It Bring Out Of You? | What Can Go Wrong… Might Apr 04, 2022

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Ryan talks about how our character is exposed in themes extreme circumstances, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal.

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7 Life Changing Stoic Ideas That You Can Practice Daily Apr 03, 2022

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Stoicism is a practical philosophy, which means it is made to be PRACTICED. In this podcast, Ryan discusses 7 key ideas of Stoicism that will help you develop a daily practice and respond to challenging situations in your life. Stoicism provides exercises to help manage stress, excessive thought, anger, depression, worry, and other destructive mindstates. Stoic practices can help develop a sense of inner peace and calm

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Ultramarathoner Courtney Dauwalter on Building Mental Strength Apr 02, 2022

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Ryan talks to ultramarathon runner Courtney Dauwalter about the balance between listening to your body and pushing through pain, prioritizing happiness and enjoyment rather than optimization, her metaphor of the pain cave that she visualizes when pushing her body, and more.

Courtney Dauwalter is the world’s best female ultra runner in the world, and when it comes to races over 200 miles, she is, hands down, the best. She is a two-time ultra runner of the year, and has been named one of the top 50 fittest athletes by Sports Illustrated. She’s won multiple races, most impressively the Mohab 240, where she beat all men and women by 10 hours. Courtney credits this success to her mindset. From her unorthodoxically long shorts, running without a training plan, to her ability to go deep into what she calls “ The Pain Cave,” Courtney is a humble master of mental grit.

Amelia Boone on Excellence and Endurance: https://dailystoic.com/amelia-boone/

Dean Karnazes on the Virtue of Self-Discipline: https://dailystoic.com/dean-karnazes/

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How to Be More Patient With People Apr 01, 2022

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Ryan talks about the key to dealing with people who you will inevitably come across.

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This Is How To Own Everything | You’re a Product of Your Training Mar 31, 2022

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Ryan talks about the vital importance of stillness and presence, and reads The Daily Stoic’s entry of the day.

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Thomas Chatterton Williams on Reading, Practical Philosophy, and Embracing Contradiction | Approach Your Troubles Like Doctor Mar 30, 2022

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Ryan reads today’s meditation and talks to author Thomas Chatterton Williams about how his father helped him cultivate his love for reading, why the point of philosophy should be practical application rather than theorizing, the importance of embracing contradicting ideas, and more.

Thomas Chatterton Williams is an American culture critic and is the author of two memoirs: “Self-Portrait in Black and White: Unlearning Race” and “Losing My Cool: How a Father’s Love and 15,000 Books Beat Hip-Hop Culture.” In 2020, Thomas helped write and organize “A Letter on Justice and Open Debate.” This open letter, published in Harper’s Magazine and reprinted in newspapers around the world, defended free speech at a time of growing censorship and was signed by 153 leading public figures. Thomas is also a dedicated father, and much of his work is inspired by the relationship he shares with his father, and the relationship he has with his own children.

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You’d Be A Fool To Not Do This Mar 29, 2022

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Ryan talks about the importance reading diverse and challenging books.

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Can You Be a Glow Worm? | Say No to the Need to Impress Mar 28, 2022

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Ryan talks about how nothing will last forever, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal.

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