Ryan and Comic Pete Holmes Talk Work-Life Balance and Why Joy Matters

<p>On today’s Daily Stoic Podcast, Ryan talks with comedian and writer Pete Holmes about understanding your own brain, finding personal fulfillment when things are out of your control, and more.</p><p>Pete Holmes has spent years as a touring comedian as well as a TV writer and actor. He was the creator and star of HBO’s <a href='https://www.hbo.com/crashing'><em>Crashing</em></a> and has appeared in a number of stand-up specials. Holmes has released four comedy albums as well as a book, <a href='https://geni.us/VCnA59u'><em>Comedy Sex God</em></a><em>.</em> Holmes also hosts a podcast, <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-made-it-weird-with-pete-holmes/id475878118'><em>You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes</em></a><em>.</em></p><p>This episode is brought to you by <a href='http://linkedin.com/stoic'>LinkedIn Jobs</a>. <a href='http://linkedin.com/stoic'>LinkedIn Jobs</a> is the best platform for finding the right candidate to join your business. And right now, <a href='http://linkedin.com/stoic'>LinkedIn</a> is helping companies like yours find the essential workers that they need in these trying times. Visit <a href='http://linkedin.com/stoic'>http://linkedin.com/stoic</a> to post your healthcare or essential job for free, or to post another job for your business.</p><p>This episode is also brought to you by <a href='http://gomacro.com'>GoMacro</a>. <a href='http://gomacro.com'>GoMacro</a> is a family-owned maker of some of the finest protein bars around. They&apos;re vegan, non-GMO, and they come in a bunch of delicious flavors. Visit <a href='http://gomacro.com'>http://gomacro.com</a> and use promo code STOIC for 30% off your order plus free shipping.</p><p>This episode is also brought to you by<a href='http://felixgrayglasses.com/stoic'> Felix Gray</a>, maker of amazing blue light-filtering glasses. <a href='http://felixgrayglasses.com/stoic'>Felix Gray</a> glasses help prevent the symptoms of too much blue light exposure, which can include blurry vision, dry eyes, sleeplessness, and more. Get your