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Olympic Kickoff | Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes, Michael Phelps' Coach Bob Bowman, and Basketball Icon George Raveling Jul 27, 2024

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The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris are officially here!

To kick off the Olympics, Ryan talks to gold medalist Dominique Dawes, Michael Phelps’ coach Bob Bowman, and legendary basketball coach George Raveling.

Dominique Dawes is one of only three US women to compete at three Olympics, and has won four Olympic medals. In the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Dominique earned a gold medal as a part of the “Magnificent Seven”, as well as an individual bronze medal in the floor event. She also earned team bronzes in 1992 and 2000 and is a member of the International Gymnastics and USA Olympic Halls of Fame.

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Bob Bowman is best known for coaching 23-time Olympic gold medalist American swimmer Michael Phelps. Listen in to hear Bob share stories from Michael Phelps’ record-breaking Olympic performances and his approach to coaching top swimmers to world-class success.

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George Raveling served as an assistant coach on the medal-winning Olympic teams coached by Bob Knight and John Thompson in both 1984 (gold medal) and 1988 (bronze medal). George was a key influence in Michael Jordan partnering with Nike and worked as the Director for International Basketball for Nike after retirement from USC.

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No One Escapes This | When Good Men Do Nothing Jul 26, 2024

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You’ll never be happy or feel good if your sense of worth is tied up in always being well-received, if you can’t handle the injustice of being misunderstood or unfairly criticized.

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Everyone (And Everything) Is Like A River | Ask DS Jul 25, 2024

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Marcus Aurelius put his words down in Greek over 1,850 years ago. They have not changed. But each time a new translator has looked at them, they’ve found something different.

Ask DS:

Does leadership equal sacrifice?

How do you stay motivated, present, and fulfilled while also keeping Memento Mori in mind?

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Translations mentioned:

The Daily Stoic - Stephen Hanselman’s translation

Meditations translated by Meric Casaubon (1634)

The Inner Citadel (1998), Pierre Hadot

Meditations translated by Gregory Hayes

Meditations: The Annotated Edition (2021), Robin Waterfield

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Stoicism for Turbulent Times (and Divisive Politics) | History of Rome Podcaster Mike Duncan on Political Parallels Jul 24, 2024

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After the recent assassination attempt of former President Trump and the heightening political divide, it’s important to learn from history and turn to what we can control amidst the chaos.

There’s no better time to revisit Ryan Holiday’s conversation with Mike Duncan, author of Storm Before the Storm and podcast host of The History of Rome, to talk about the historical parallels between Roman history and today’s political turmoil. They debate the normalization of political violence and the consequences of ignoring systemic issues, as well as talk about how to use Stoicism to navigate today's political chaos and the need for introspection and corrective action within political systems.

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Are You Allowed To Cry? Jul 24, 2024

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A Stoic is invulnerable. A Stoic is tough. A Stoic is emotionless. A Stoic can't cry...right?

You’re only human. So be human and let yourself feel.

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How To Stand Before Kings | Everything You Need To Know About Marcus Aurelius' Meditations Jul 23, 2024

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The Stoics didn’t just stand before kings, they came to them as equals and in some cases, towered over them, their virtue putting them above any kind of worldly power.

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Waste No More Time Doing This | Keeping "The News" In Check Jul 22, 2024

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“Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be,” Marcus Aurelius says. “Be one.”

Don't follow breaking news. Don't let it change who you are. Don't let it rattle your equilibrium.

📕 Turn off the news and read these books instead:

Trust Me I’m Lying by Ryan Holiday

Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman

The Image by Daniel Boorstin

The Brass Check by Upton Sinclair

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Taming the Ego | Overcoming the Enemy Within Jul 21, 2024

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When you feel that voice inside you creeping up, the one that makes you feel entitled, the one that makes you feel superior, the one that makes you aghast that anyone would try to be telling you what to do, that child-like voice, that's ego.

Listen in to Ryan Holiday differentiate between ego and confidence, explain how ego gets in the way of success, tips to combat ego, and more by using examples from his personal life as well as people like Kanye West and Sam Bankman-Fried.

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How Patrick Dempsey Applies Stoicism in Acting and Race Car Driving Jul 20, 2024

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You may know Patrick Dempsey as “McDreamy” from Grey’s Anatomy or from one of his many leading roles in films like Enchanted, Sweet Home Alabama, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Ferrari, and countless others. In addition to being an incredible actor, Patrick is also a competitive race car driver and founder of Dempsey Racing. His first competitive race back on the track since 2015 was actually on the same day he came to the Daily Stoic studio!

Patrick talks to Ryan about how he applies Stoicism for both of his passions, emotional control, being adaptable in high-pressure situations, and more. He shares how he discovered Stoicism, how The Obstacle is the Way has helped him reframe difficult situations, and the mental training that he’s used to build resilience.

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Embrace Your Weirdness | Forgive Them Because They Don't Know Jul 19, 2024

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Embrace who you really are. Embrace what makes you unique. Embrace your weirdness. Because chances are it’s special.

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