Episode · EconTalk · 2019-10-07
Books mentioned on Ryan Holiday on Stillness Is the Key
Ryan Holiday talks about his latest book, Stillness Is the Key, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Holiday explores how stillness--the cultivation of serenity and focus--can affect how we live and how we perceive life.
Russ Roberts discussed Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday and Thanks A Thousand by A. J. Jacobs. Ryan Holiday discussed The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Stillness Is the Key
Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday is a popular book exploring the ancient philosophical concept of stoicism and how achieving inner stillness can lead to a more balanced and successful life.
Discussed“His latest book, Stillness is the Key, is the subject of today's conversation.”
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Thanks A Thousand
Thanks A Thousand by A.
Discussed“One of them reminds me of a a really nice um idea from AJ Jacobs in our conversation about his book Thanks a Thousand, where he talks about his one thing journal...”
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The Theory of Moral Sentiments
The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith is a seminal 1759 work of moral philosophy that examines the psychological foundations of human judgment, empathy, and social order.
Discussed“...when I read um uh your book on Adam Smith, and then when I read Theory of Moral Sentiments, in a way I'm almost like groaning before I finish the book...”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“He was last here in April of 2018 talking about his book Conspiracy.”
“His book is Stillness is the key.”