Control Your Destiny (with Ryan Holiday)

<p><span style= "color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-size: 11ptpx;font-family: Arial;"> Mark speaks with Ryan Holiday, an author, modern Stoic, public-relations strategist, bookstore owner and host of the podcast The Daily Stoic. Ryan</span> <span style= "color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 11ptpx;font-family: Arial;"> became fascinated with Stoicism in college and dropped out at age 19 to apprentice under Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power. One illustrious marketing career and 11 books later, Ryan lives on a ranch outside Austin, Texas where he writes, works, and raises cattle, donkeys and goats. His newest book Discipline is Destiny comes out in September 2022.</span><br /> <br /></p> <p><span style= "color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-size: 11ptpx;font-family: Arial;"> Today, Commander Divine speaks with Ryan Holiday, Stoic author, PR strategist, and host of The Daily Stoic podcast.</span> <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: rgb(255,255,255);font-size: 11ptpx;font-family: Arial;"> In this episode, Ryan shares his passion for how Stoic philosophy can be practical and useful in real life, and how discipline is key to destiny.</span><br /> <br /> <br /></p> <p><span style= "color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-size: 11ptpx;font-family: Arial;"> Key Takeaways:</span><br /> <br /></p> <p><span style= "color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-size: 11ptpx;font-family: Arial;"> Discipline is a practice of moderation. As Seneca would say, “Live immediately.” Yet, also know the importance of planning and investing as though tomorrow may happen. Furthermore, discipline does not need to be sacrificial. You can enjoy the fruits of the present without that enjoyment impacting your future enjoyment.</span><br /></p> <p><span style= "color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color: transparent;font-size: 11ptpx;font-family: Arial;"> The high performance paradox. It’s a fantasy to think there is such a thing as balance. Findi