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Tech Investor Joe Lonsdale On How Philosophy Makes You Better at Business Nov 28, 2020

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Ryan speaks with entrepreneur and investor Joe Lonsdale about the intersections of business and philosophy, what Cicero means to him, why so many people are relocating to Texas, and more.

Joe Lonsdale is a major Silicon Valley tech sector investor. A co-founder of Palantir Technologies, Lonsdale was an early investor in companies including Oculus, Oscar, Illumio, and Orca Bio, and is a partner at 8VC, his venture capital firm. Lonsdale also started the Cicero Institute, a group dedicated to public-private partnerships to solve problems.

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This Is Our Duty Nov 27, 2020

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"That nice, warm feeling you have right now? That fullness? From the food you stuffed yourself with, from the wonderful meal you had with your family?
It’s important that you realize not everyone is feeling that right now."
Ryan explains what we can do to help others who don't have enough to eat this holiday season on today's Daily Stoic Podcast.
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Now, More Than Ever, You Have To Find This Nov 26, 2020

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"On this day of American Thanksgiving, we’re supposed to make time to give thanks, to actively think about that word which has become almost cliché in wellness circles: gratitude. But what is gratitude? Some people think of it as being thankful for all the good things you have in your life. Others see it as the act of acknowledging what people have done for you or what you appreciate about others.
While the Stoics would have agreed that all of what those interpretations encompass is important, they practiced a slightly different form of gratitude."
Find out what that different form of gratitude is, and how you can practice it, on today's Daily Stoic Podcast.
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Filmmaker Daniel Lombroso on How To Stay Sane Amidst Radicalization Nov 25, 2020

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Ryan talks to director and journalist Daniel Lombroso about social media and the ways that people can be manipulated and radicalized by it, the Internet-fueled rise of extremist movements, and more.

Daniel Lombroso is a filmmaker and journalist based in New York City. His most recent work is the feature documentary White Noise, which follows key figures in the American alt-right movement. Before that, Lombroso spent five years directing video shorts for The Atlantic.

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The Right Amount Is Key Nov 25, 2020

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"If you’re not on guard, you’ll find yourself falling victim to the urge for just one more helping, or I’ve earned that treat. But what we are bad at calculating is what kind of person we’re going to feel like after. It’s like with drinking: it might make you friendlier at first, and then a real monster a few hours later. And the next day? Well then you won’t be good for anything."
Ryan describes why moderation is so critical on today's Daily Stoic Podcast.
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Anger Is a Kind of Madness Nov 24, 2020

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"They didn’t have the studies to back it up, but they knew.
Anger makes you dumber. It makes you a worse leader, a worse decision-maker."
Ryan tells us precisely why anger is so irrational on today's Daily Stoic Podcast.
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Love Them as You Love Yourself | Practice Letting Go Nov 23, 2020

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"Other people.
Ugh.
They are all the things Marcus Aurelius said, and more: Dishonest. Arrogant. Envious. Frustrating. Shortsighted. Selfish.
And yet? Other people are not hell, as the expression goes. They are all we have. They are not even 'other.' They are us. We are all part of one whole, the Stoics would say."
Ryan explains why we need to work for the common good, and reads over the week's guidance from the Daily Stoic Journal, on today's Daily Stoic Podcast.
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Rich Roll and Ryan Reflect on Stoicism (Live Talks LA) Nov 22, 2020

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Today’s episode features an interview of Ryan conducted by yesterday’s guest Rich Roll about Ryan’s latest book, Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius at a Live Talks LA event. They talk about the intersection of Stoicism and politics, the best way to live virtuously, and more.

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Rich Roll - Ultra-Endurance Athlete On How to Be Healthy Nov 21, 2020

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On today’s episode, Ryan talks with athlete and wellness advocate Rich Roll about how our leadership has reacted to the coronavirus pandemic, the modern wellness community, the pros and cons of psychedelic therapy, and more.

Rich Roll is an author, wellness advocate, athlete, and podcast host. Roll was previously an entertainment lawyer, but after becoming sober and losing 50 lbs, Roll transformed into an ultra endurance athlete with a vegan diet. He has written a memoir, Finding Ultra, and hosts The Rich Roll Podcast.

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