Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2023-07-04
Books mentioned on Garland Robinette On The Stoic Principle That Shaped His Incredible Life
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Trust Me, I'm Lying
Trust Me, I'm Lying by Ryan Holiday is an eye-opening exposé that details the mechanics of digital media manipulation, viral journalism, and how online outrage can be intentionally engineered.
Discussed“I was telling a friend last night I was telling you I was coming here and I said my staff brought in this book trust me I'm lying”
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The Obstacle Is the Way
The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday is a popular guide to applying Stoic philosophy to overcome severe life challenges and turn obstacles into advantages.
Discussed“and then I wrote the proposal for the obstacles away there and I sent it to them the week that trust me online came out”
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The Body Keeps the Score
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk is a comprehensive exploration of how psychological trauma physically alters the brain and body, offering pathways to recovery through modern therapeutic practices.
Recommended“Have you read the book 'The Body Keeps the Score'?”
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Lanterns On The Levee
Discussed“and he ended up being adopted by this guy his uncle will who wrote This Book lanterns on the Levee which is like one of the beautiful sort of Southern memoirs about you know that era”
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Painting as a Pastime
Painting as a Pastime is an engaging collection of essays by Winston S.
Recommended“have you read Churchill's book on painting no I have not Churchill wrote this book called painting as a Pastime”
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book The Obstacle Is the Way
“and and that goes back to the obstacle is the way sure because if you don't you're gonna hit this”