Summary of Ep. 215: Interview With Ryan Holiday | Discipline Is Destiny

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In this video, Ryan Holiday discusses the importance of discipline in achieving success. He argues that many people in America today lack this virtue, leading to unhappiness and lack of success. He recommends starting with physical discipline, which is the easiest to build and the most tangible.

  • 00:00:00 In this episode, Ryan Holiday discusses his new book, Discipline Is Destiny, and how it can help people achieve success. He also interviews Jesse about the show's new video format, which will allow viewers to see the interview and clips from it.
  • 00:05:00 In this video, Ryan Holiday discusses the idea of discipline being destiny, and how it can help people achieve their goals. He also talks about a company called Henson shaving, which specializes in precision parts for the aerospace industry. Finally, he recommends a website called Ren which helps people calculate their carbon footprints and purchase offsets to help reduce their impact on the environment.
  • 00:10:00 In his new book, Discipline is Destiny, Ryan Holiday discusses the Stoic concept of self-discipline and how it is essential to achieving success. He argues that many people in America today lack this virtue, leading to unhappiness and lack of success.
  • 00:15:00 Ryan Holiday discusses the three types of discipline that are essential for success: physical, temperamental, and mental. He argues that being a disciplined person is more than just not doing things--it's being someone who is able to control their emotions and focus in the face of opposition. Holiday recommends starting with physical discipline, which is the easiest to build and the most tangible.
  • 00:20:00 Ryan Holiday discusses the idea that discipline is an identity and a habit, and how it can be cultivated. He points to the example of bow hunting, which is a timeless activity that is still popular today.
  • 00:25:00 Ryan Holiday discusses how people can start to develop discipline in their lives by having a clearer understanding of where they are and what they need to do to move forward. He recommends starting with smaller tasks and building upon them until the person is able to complete larger projects with less effort.
  • 00:30:00 In this interview, Ryan Holiday explains how he disciplines himself by having specific interests and passions that he can focus on and pursue. He also notes that it can be difficult to remember or prioritize what is the "main thing," which can be a challenge for people like him who have a lot going on.
  • 00:35:00 Ryan Holiday discusses the tension between his responsibility to write books and the demands of his burgeoning online presence, which has grown rapidly in recent years. He credits the power of online platforms to his recent success, and notes that while he will always prioritize writing, he is open to exploring other forms of media in the future.
  • 00:40:00 Ryan Holiday discusses how online platforms such as YouTube can help an author reach a wider audience and how breaking through can be harder for non-fiction authors than for fiction authors. He also points out the importance of having a system in place to take advantage of online platforms, especially for authors with a unique message.
  • 00:45:00 Ryan Holiday discusses his career path, how he's discovered and pursued his passions, and how he has developed a successful empire around Stoicism.
  • 00:50:00 Ryan Holiday describes the process of how he developed his successful career as a marketer and writer. He emphasizes the importance of having a good idea and pushing forward with it, even if it's not an immediately successful venture. He also discusses the importance of building a network of professionals and fans, and the importance of transitioning into a new venture when the right opportunity arises.
  • 00:55:00 In this interview, Ryan Holiday discusses the importance of discipline in one's career and life. He shares a story about how he became more disciplined and wrote more books in a shorter time period as a result of a pandemic. He says that this type of discipline is important in any field, and that owning one's own bookstore is a fulfillment of a romantic dream for him.

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In this interview, Ryan Holiday discusses the importance of discipline and how it can be achieved. He recommends establishing a network of like-minded individuals, and knowing what each task is meant to achieve. He also discusses how he runs a bookstore, and how he approaches pricing and selection.

  • 01:00:00 Ryan Holiday discusses how having a physical space as his "home base" has helped him be more disciplined in his work. He credits the success of his bookstore to the early pandemic, which allowed him to focus on repairing and renovating the space rather than spending time with friends.
  • 01:05:00 Ryan Holiday interviews Jesse over some of their main takeaways from their interview with Ryan Holiday. Among the topics discussed are Ryan's book Discipline is Destiny, the Daily Stoic newsletter, the Daily Stoic podcast, YouTube, and Instagram. The two discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each social media platform. Ryan recommends Twitter for its ability to break one's brain, and Jesse recommends Instagram for its ability to melt one's brain.
  • 01:10:00 In this interview, Ryan Holiday discusses the importance of discipline and how it can be achieved. He also discusses the concept of discipline being cumulative, and how one should start by reaching a certain level before moving on to the next.
  • 01:15:00 Ryan Holiday discusses how he and Tom Brady have similar careers, their need to be disciplined, and how they use cold showers to improve their network. He also mentions that the benefits of cold plunges are still unknown, but that they are likely no different than other forms of exercise.
  • 01:20:00 In this interview, Ryan Holiday discusses how to create discipline as a young person. He also recommends establishing a network of like-minded individuals, and knowing what each task is meant to achieve.
  • 01:25:00 In this interview, Ryan Holiday discusses how he approaches life, emphasizing the importance of separating work and home life. He also discusses how he runs a bookstore, and how he approaches pricing and selection.

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