How Stoicism Can Help You Persevere and Succeed

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A Stoic Masterclass for Ambitious People | Codie Sanchez

Ambition can open doors, but your principles determine where you go from there. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with entrepreneur and investor Codie Sanchez about how the four Stoic virtues of courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom can serve as a guide for building a successful ...  Show more

BONUS | Not Everything Has To Be Productive (with Chris Guillebeau)

Heading into the weekend, here’s a reminder that not everything you do has to be useful, efficient, or productive. In this bonus episode, Ryan and Chris Guillebeau talk about making space for fun, following strange impulses, and doing the small things that make you feel more aliv ...  Show more

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