Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2022-10-06
Ryan Holiday & Steven Pressfield: books mentioned on The Daily Stoic (Oct 2022)
Steven Pressfield on Overcoming Resistance and the Value of Discipline
Ryan Holiday recommended Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be by Steven Pressfield, and discussed Meditations by Aurelius Marcus, One Line a Day by Line A Day, It's Better to Be Feared by Seth Wickersham, The War of Art by Steven Pressfield, Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield, and The Artist's Journey by Steven Pressfield. Steven Pressfield recommended Discipline Is Destiny by Ryan Holiday and Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday and others, discussed Journal of a Novel by John Steinbeck and The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and others, and criticized The Secret by Rhonda Byrne.
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“in meditations Marx real estate is ask yourself at every moment is this task essential”
Where to get it
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Journal of a Novel
Journal of a Novel by John Steinbeck is a collection of letters written by the author to his editor during the composition of East of Eden, offering a candid and revealing look into his daily writing routine and psychological struggles.
Discussed“you recommended this John Steinbeck uh book to me Journal of a novel”
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.
Recommended“that was in your book about discipline yeah so yes so which is a great book by the way”
Where to get it
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One Line a Day
One Line a Day by Line A Day provides a structured, five-year memory book format designed to make daily journaling simple and sustainable for any writer.
Discussed“And well, it's so, it's called the one line a day journal, and each page has five slots on it.”
Where to get it
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Lives of the Stoics
Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman is a comprehensive biographical exploration of ancient philosophy, tracing the history of Stoicism from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius through the personal stories of its most notable practitioners.
Recommended“Two days later, one year later, I started Lives; like I realized I was sort of almost unconsciously on a schedule of starting a book on this day five years in a row. Wow.”
Where to get it
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It's Better to Be Feared
It's Better to Be Feared by Seth Wickersham is a compelling sports journalism book that offers an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the dominant New England Patriots dynasty, focusing heavily on the intricate dynamics between Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and owner Robert Kraft.
Discussed“yeah although uh I read this book about Tom Brady uh called uh better to be love better to be feared”
Where to get it
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The Secret
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne is a bestselling self-help book and film centered on the law of attraction, asserting that positive thinking and intentional visualization can directly manifest wealth, health, and happiness.
Critiqued“whatever was that book The Secret”
Where to get it
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Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be
Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be by Steven Pressfield is a practical and motivational guide designed to help creators overcome internal resistance, conquer self-doubt, and achieve discipline in their artistic pursuits.
Recommended“likewise the new book put your ass where your heart wants to be is incredible”
Where to get it
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The War of Art
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield is a well-regarded guide on creativity, professionalism, and overcoming self-imposed creative blocks known as resistance.
Discussed“as always this is my copy of war of art her new Pro the artist Journey Gates of Fire”
Where to get it
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Gates of Fire
Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield is a historical novel detailing the heroic Spartan stand at the Battle of Thermopylae.
Discussed“as always this is my copy of war of art her new Pro the artist Journey Gates of Fire”
Where to get it
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The Artist's Journey
The Artist's Journey by Steven Pressfield is a creative guide that explores the mythological path of the artist, detailing the internal transformation required to pursue one's true calling.
Discussed“as always this is my copy of war of art her new Pro the artist Journey Gates of Fire”
Where to get it
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The Daily Stoic
The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman is a popular daily devotional offering 365 days of ancient Stoic wisdom, practical reflections, and actionable insights.
Discussed“and thank you for while we're talking for giving me off of your book The Daily stoic the idea of doing me doing a book”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (7) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“this is when I was writing courage and I felt like I was so much more locked in on that book”
“And then I still had a book that I was writing, this is when I was writing Courage, and I felt like I was so much more locked in on that book.”
“I remember I was working at American Apparel well after I'd written The Obstacle, come out.”
“You know, and I think that where my attention goes when I'm really doing it right, like if I'm writing a book like Gates of Fire or something like that, my attention goes to that world that is being created kind of through me, but not by me in the moment, you know?”
“the other thing like in uh in my book The Lion's gate about the 67 Israeli War that was one of the things most should die on the great Israeli General said”
“um uh there's a rabbi he wrote that book um when good things happen to bad people I forget I know the book but I do”
“And thank you for giving me a copy of your book, 'The Daily Stoic,' which inspired me to write a book as well.”