Ryan Holiday: The Stoic Way To Calm Your Mind & Control Your Response To Anything!

What if the secret to a happier life isn’t controlling what happens to you, but changing how you respond?

In this inspiring episode of Begin Again, Davina McCall sits down with bestselling author and Daily Stoic creator Ryan Holiday to explore how the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can help us find calm, courage and purpose when life feels overwhelming.

Ryan explains why so much of our anxiety, anger and unhappiness comes from focusing on things we can’t control, and how the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius and Seneca can help us face life’s challenges differently.

Together, Davina and Ryan explore how to let go of regret, overcome procrastination, build emotional resilience, and use journaling to make more intentional choices. They also discuss why accepting our mortality can help us feel more alive, and why Stoicism isn’t about shutting down our emotions, but learning how to respond with greater wisdom. 

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(00:00) Intro

(01:32) Selling 10 Million Books Worldwide

(04:31) How Stoicism Changes Our View Of Death

(09:45) Stoic Parenting: Learning To Let Go

(12:02) The Power Of Apologising

(13:59) Ryan On Dropping Out Of University

(16:58) Where Can Young Men Find Guidance Today

(18:30) How Stoic Philosophy Changes With Age

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(23:20) Why Ancient Stoicism Still Applies To Modern Life

(28:56) Stoicism Isn't About Suppressing Emotions

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(39:19) How Stoicism Helps You Learn From Mistakes & Overcome Regret

(46:22) Ryan's Favourite Stoic Philosophers

(47:08) The Obstacle Is The Way: Overcoming Adversity

(50:40) Ryan's Book Recommendations

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