The Daily Stoic

We could do it later. We could get serious later. But why? Why not do it while we have the chance?

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The easier life gets, the less prepared we may be for what’s hard. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with David Epstein about “desirable difficulties,” the challenges that make learning slower and more frustrating in the moment but lead to greater growth over time.
David Epstein is the author of the #1 New York Times best seller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. His new book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, is out now!

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Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better

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82 years ago, thousands of young men crossed the English Channel and stepped into one of the most consequential days in history. In today’s episode, Ryan shares the Stoic lessons behind D-Day and Dwight D. Eisenhower’s leadership. He explains how Eisenhower prepared for failure, took responsibility before the outcome was known, stayed steady under unimaginable pressure, and saw opportunity where others saw disaster.

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We are in desperate need of good, courageous people. Can you fill that need?

📚 Grab signed copies of Austin Kleon's books at The Painted Porch:
Don’t Call it Art
Steal Like An Artist
Show Your Work
Keep Going

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🇺🇸 USA dates:
Portland, Oregon - June 8
San Francisco, California - June 11
Minneapolis, Minnesota - August 18
Chicago, Illinois - August 19
Detroit, Michigan - August 20

🇳🇿 NEW ZEALAND:
Auckland, New Zealand - October 13

🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA dates:
Sydney, Australia - October 16
Melbourne, Australia - October 18
Brisbane, Australia - October 20
Perth, Australia - October 21

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It is harder to be courageous when all you see are examples of cowardice. Well, the Stoics can help us with this.

📚 Grab a copy of Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday

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🇺🇸 USA dates:
Portland, Oregon - June 8
San Francisco, California - June 11
Minneapolis, Minnesota - August 18
Chicago, Illinois - August 19
Detroit, Michigan - August 20

🇳🇿 NEW ZEALAND:
Auckland, New Zealand - October 13

🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA dates:
Sydney, Australia - October 16
Melbourne, Australia - October 18
Brisbane, Australia - October 20
Perth, Australia - October 21

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