Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2022-12-22
Books mentioned on How To Deal With The Shortness Of Life - Dean Rickles - #568
Dean Rickles is Professor of History and Philosophy of Modern Physics at the University of Sydney and a Director of the Sydney Centre for Time. Life doesn't last that long.
Chris Williamson discussed On the Shortness of Life, Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, Discipline Is Destiny by Ryan Holiday, and Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield. Dean Rickles discussed The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz, Man's Search For Ultimate Meaning by Victor Frankl, The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday, and Meditations by Aurelius Marcus.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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On the Shortness of Life
On the Shortness of Life by Seneca is a foundational Stoic philosophical essay that examines the perception of time, mortality, and the importance of mindful attention to make every minute count.
Discussed“Seneca wrote on the shortness of Life two thousand years ago over 2000 years ago now”
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The Paradox of Choice
The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz examines how an abundance of modern options can lead to anxiety, decision fatigue, and diminished personal satisfaction.
Discussed“Barry Schwartz is the Paradox of choice right he uses this great example in his Ted Talk from 10 12 maybe even 15 years ago now”
Where to get it
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Man's Search for Meaning
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E.
Discussed“this was the man search for meaning this was Victor Frankel's like major Insight from that as well”
Where to get it
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Man's Search For Ultimate Meaning
Man's Search for Ultimate Meaning by Viktor Frankl is a profound psychological and philosophical work by a Holocaust survivor that explores how human beings can confront extreme suffering and find profound purpose in life.
Discussed“this was the man search for meaning This was Victor Frankel's like major Insight from that as well”
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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 had a conversation with Ryan holiday about his new book discipline his Destiny and I came to the opinion that without any goals there can be no discipline”
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Turning Pro
Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield is a motivational manual that challenges individuals to overcome internal resistance, drop amateur habits, and fully commit to their creative work.
Discussed“there was a quote that I found last week from Stephen pressfield in turning pro the amateur is a narcissist he views the world hierarchically”
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The Obstacle Is the Way
The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday is a popular self-help book that draws on Stoic philosophy to help readers reframe adversity as an opportunity for growth.
Discussed“this guy you had Ryan holiday he's the guy that did that obstacle book right Obstacles the way is that the guy”
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Meditations
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of personal journals and philosophical reflections written by the Roman emperor, offering timeless insights on Stoic philosophy, personal virtue, and resilience.
Discussed“was it Marcus Aurelius who said the whole universe is change in life itself is but what we deem it I think it was”
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