Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2023-04-29
Ryan Holiday & Alexander Ludwig: books mentioned on The Daily Stoic (Apr 2023)
Actor Alexander Ludwig on How Stoicism Helped Him Get Sober
Ryan speaks with Alexander Ludwig about how studying Stoicism gave him the discipline to quit drinking, the power of surrendering to the moment, pursuing mastery of the crafts of acting and songwriting, the mindset he has maintained while navigating his career, and more.
Alexander Ludwig recommended Recovery by Russell Brand, and discussed Meditations by Aurelius Marcus, Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, Discipline Is Destiny by Ryan Holiday, and The Power of Intention by Wayne W. Dyer.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Meditations
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of personal journals and philosophical notes written by the Roman emperor during his military campaigns, offering profound insights into Stoic philosophy, self-discipline, and personal endurance.
Discussed“but it's funny in meditations there's a passage where Marcus to realize is like doing exactly that he's like I know you think you want to get away from it all yeah like in the country or the beach or whatever and he's like but actually whatever you need is inside of you right now it's like you can Retreat”
Where to get it
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Why We Sleep
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker is an acclaimed exploration of sleep neurobiology and the critical importance of rest for overall health and cognitive function.
Discussed“because I I saw that I actually read that book while we sleep that author right and I and and that's like there's this the percentage of people who can actually do that is staggeringly low you're like the exception that proves the rule”
Where to get it
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Discipline Is Destiny
Discipline Is Destiny by Ryan Holiday is a compelling book that examines the power of self-control through historical examples and Stoic philosophy.
Discussed“I mean I saw that so much in discipline is Destiny yeah”
Where to get it
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Recovery
Recovery by Russell Brand is a humorous and accessible guide that applies the principles of the twelve-step program to help individuals navigate addiction and personal struggles.
Recommended“Russell Brand really study I don't know if you've ever met have you ever met Russell before I I actually I haven't either but the people who I talked to said that he's a great dude but he um he he released like an AAA book yeah yeah he has like a recovery right and I read it and it”
Where to get it
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The Power of Intention
The Power of Intention by Wayne W.
Discussed“have you read the power of intention no so my mom just sent me this book and I and I just finished it yesterday and I'm rereading it right now this started this morning”
Where to get it
