Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2020-02-22
Books mentioned on Ask Daily Stoic: How Do You Recognize What's in Your Control?
Ryan talks about speaking to service members at Aviano Air Base in Italy. Ryan reads a passage from Twyla Tharp's The Creative Habit.
Ryan Holiday recommended The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp, and discussed Meditations by Aurelius Marcus and Letters from a Stoic.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Meditations
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a profound collection of personal reflections and Stoic philosophy written by the Roman emperor.
Discussed“he thanks him at the front of meditations you can look at that”
Where to get it
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Letters from a Stoic
Letters from a Stoic by Seneca is a classic collection of philosophical epistles offering timeless guidance on self-control, emotional regulation, and practical wisdom.
Discussed“that's what Senecas letters of a stoic our”
Where to get it
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The Creative Habit
The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp is a practical guide by the legendary choreographer that outlines how routines, schedules, and daily practices can foster lifelong artistic expression.
Recommended“so I wanted to do a little reading this is a passage from Twyla Tharp who wrote an amazing book called the creative heaven and I quote it in stillness is the key”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“and he's someone I profile in lives of the Stoics”
“and I quote it in stillness is the key”
“that's kind of what the idea of stillness is the key is really about and I think Twyla Tharp's book the creative habit is it's a great resource for anyone looking to explore that”