Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2020-12-19
Books mentioned on The National’s Matt Berninger On Ego, Collaboration, and Slowing Down
On today’s podcast, Ryan talks to the lead singer of indie rock band The National about the false glamour of the rock n’ roll lifestyle, staying creative during the pandemic, and how he has sustained a successful career in the music industry.
Ryan Holiday discussed Meditations by Aurelius Marcus.
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“but marcus really says this line in the beginning of meditations where he goes the key is to be free of passion but full of love”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (4) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged The Obstacle Is the Way
“it's funny because in the obstacles the way you know the the question i get all the time is like well so what's the biggest obstacle you've ever encountered in your life”
Plugged Stillness Is the Key
“i mean i wrote a book about ego i wrote a book about overcoming obstacles and i wrote a book about stillness”
Plugged The Obstacle Is the Way
“i mean i wrote a book about ego i wrote a book about overcoming obstacles and i wrote a book about stillness”
Plugged Ego Is the Enemy
“i mean i wrote a book about ego i wrote a book about overcoming obstacles and i wrote a book about stillness”