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You Must Declutter Your Life | Ask Daily Stoic Mar 13, 2025

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What we do as people is we accumulate stuff. We accumulate, accumulate, accumulate…until our homes, our cars, our minds, and our schedules are cluttered.

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They Have To Be This Way Mar 12, 2025

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They cause drama. They make things complicated. They say things that are hurtful. The Stoics dealt with these folks because these folks have always been with us.

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Master Illusionist Derren Brown: “ My Job Is To Control The Uncontrollable" Mar 12, 2025

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World-renowned illusionist and mentalist Derren Brown joins Ryan for a deep dive into his connection with Stoic philosophy. Derren shares how he first discovered Stoicism, how his perspective on Marcus Aurelius and the philosophy has evolved over the years, and the life-changing lessons it has taught him about happiness.

Derren Brown’s groundbreaking UK television career began in 2000 with Mind Control, and since then, he has captivated audiences with mind-bending feats—from playing Russian Roulette live on air to leading a national séance and even immobilizing viewers in their own homes.

Derren is the first magician in history to tour globally with eight sold-out one-man shows. He holds a record five Olivier Award nominations (with two wins) and made his U.S. stage debut with SECRET, which won the New York Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience before returning for a sold-out Broadway run in 2019.

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You Need To Take The Unfamiliar Road | Think About It From The Other Person's Perspective Mar 11, 2025

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What would you give for the key to unshackle you from the fear and laziness holding you back?

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This Is How Champions Are Made | Find Yourself a Cato Mar 10, 2025

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People can beat you, but no one can stop you from improving.

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Do THIS to Handle Chaos Mar 09, 2025

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In today's episode, discover George Raveling's powerful philosophy on navigating life’s chaos. With years of experience guiding top players and coaches, he reveals how to turn uncertainty into opportunity and transform life’s challenges into a winning strategy.

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BONUS: Clock’s Ticking—You Listening? Mar 09, 2025

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What this changing of the clocks should be–with their earlier mornings–is a wake up call. This is a chance for us to rethink, reexamine and re-invigorate.

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George Raveling on Defying the Odds and Changing The Game of Basketball Forever (PT. 2) Mar 08, 2025

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In today’s PT. 2 episode, George Raveling, basketball legend and Civil Rights leader, opens up about his close bond with Michael Jordan, the question he asks himself every morning, and why serving others holds more value than any accolade.

As one of the most revered basketball coaches of all time, George has mentored legendary athletes and worked alongside coaching icons like Bob Knight and John Wooden. He played a pivotal role in persuading Michael Jordan to collaborate with Nike on Air Jordan, guided the 1984 U.S. men’s Olympic team to gold, and even became the unexpected guardian of the original, handwritten copy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

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Are You Spending This Wisely | LIFE-CHANGING Stoic Lessons From Gladiator Mar 07, 2025

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As winter fades and spring emerges, as we adjust our clocks for daylight savings here in the next few days, it's a good time to pause and reflect. Where did the time go?

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How To Keep Hope Alive | Ask Daily Stoic Mar 06, 2025

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Sometimes hope is as simple as giving someone a reason to get through until morning. It's showing up, day after day, and saying, ‘I’m here for you.’”

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