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Every book Patrick Dempsey recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Patrick Dempsey has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of July 24, 2024.
  • Patrick Dempsey has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of July 24, 2024.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of July 24, 2024.
  • The 2 books Patrick Dempsey has mentioned in the most episodes, as of July 24, 2024: Meditations and The Obstacle Is the Way.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Patrick Dempsey aired on July 24, 2024.

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Guest on The Daily Stoic · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Patrick Dempsey appears as a guest on The Daily Stoic podcast, where he discusses personal success, resilience, and application of philosophical principles both in Hollywood and in competitive auto racing. Through his conversation, Dempsey emerges as a dedicated practitioner of applied stoicism, utilizing structured mental frameworks to navigate high-pressure environments, public scrutiny, and sudden adversities. During the episode, Patrick Dempsey recommended and discussed The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday. He mentioned contributing to a ten-year anniversary edition of the book and highlighted its practical utility for athletes, noting that he works with the United States ski team, which relies on Holiday's principles to cope with unpredictable challenges like equipment failures, weather problems, and scheduling delays. Furthermore, Dempsey brought up Holiday's central philosophy to explain his own coping mechanisms, specifically detailing how he applied the concept that the obstacle is the way to manage intense media attention and pressure while competing at Le Mans.

Books Patrick Dempsey recommended or discussed

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  1. Meditations

    Aurelius Marcus · Discussed · 1 episode

    Meditations is a profound collection of personal journals and philosophical notes written by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, offering timeless insights on Stoic philosophy, self-discipline, and enduring hardship.

    Discussed
    “I'm here in Rome and I'm I'm starting to read I'm like well I get stoic you just don't feel anything you know supposed to allow any emotion to come up you just you and then suddenly you're getting into it and you're like oh that's not it at all”
    The Daily Stoic Patrick Dempsey's Stoic Secrets To Success (in Hollywood and Racing) 2024-07-24 Listen at 24:36
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. The Obstacle Is the Way

    Ryan Holiday · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday is a popular modern guide to applying ancient Stoic philosophy to overcome adversity, drawing inspiration from historical figures who turned trials into triumphs.

    Discussed
    “and my technique was like you know the obstacle is the way right so very much the same way”
    The Daily Stoic Patrick Dempsey's Stoic Secrets To Success (in Hollywood and Racing) 2024-07-24 Listen at 14:12
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Patrick Dempsey's Stoic Secrets To Success (in Hollywood and Racing)The Daily Stoic2024-07-242