Ryan Holiday
@RyanHoliday
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NYT Bestselling Author of The Obstacle Is The Way & more @DailyStoic @DailyDadEmail Get my newest book here:
Austin, TX
Joined April 2007
To procrastinate is to be entitled. It is arrogant. It assumes there will be a later. It assumes you’ll have the discipline to get to it later (despite not having the discipline now).
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Ego Is The Enemy. You’re not as good as you think. You don’t have it all figured out. Stay focused. Do better.
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9 short rules for a better life:. 1. Wake up early.2. Focus on effort, not results.3. Read every day.4. Strict with yourself, forgiving of others.5. Seek out challenges.6. Stay a student.7. Cut toxic people out of your life.8. Think about death.9. Focus on what you can control.
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“When a man can’t find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure.” — Viktor Frankl.
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Don’t just read books, re-read books. What's your favorite book to re-read?.
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“When a man can’t find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure.” — Viktor Frankl.
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Ego Is The Enemy. You’re not as good as you think. You don’t have it all figured out. Stay focused. Do better.
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Be quiet, work hard, and stay healthy. It’s not ambition or skill that is going to set you apart but sanity.
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“When a man can’t find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure.” — Viktor Frankl.
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Vacations are great, but do you know what's even greater?. Building a life that you don’t need to escape from.
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Nobody is thinking about you. They're too busy thinking of themselves.
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Not a lot of people understand this. but you actually don’t have to have an opinion about everything. You don’t have to decide if something is good or bad. Marcus Aurelius says limiting the amount of opinions we have is one of the most powerful things we can do in life.
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The secret to success in almost all fields is large, uninterrupted blocks of focused time.
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9 short rules for a better life:. 1. Wake up early.2. Focus on effort, not results.3. Read every day.4. Strict with yourself, forgiving of others.5. Seek out challenges.6. Stay a student.7. Cut toxic people out of your life.8. Think about death.9. Focus on what you can control.
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You’re not as good as you think. You don’t have it all figured out. Stay focused. Do better.
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Be quiet, work hard, and stay healthy. It’s not ambition or skill that is going to set you apart but sanity.
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The secret to success in almost all fields is large, uninterrupted blocks of focused time.
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Nobody is thinking about you. They're too busy thinking of themselves.
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Be quiet, work hard, and stay healthy. It’s not ambition or skill that is going to set you apart but sanity.
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Focus on effort, not outcomes. It’s insane to tie your wellbeing to things outside of your control, Marcus Aurelius said. If you did your best, if you gave it your all, if you acted with your best judgment—that's a win…regardless of whether it’s a good or bad outcome.
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Ego Is The Enemy. You’re not as good as you think. You don’t have it all figured out. Stay focused. Do better.
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“When a man can’t find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure.” — Viktor Frankl.
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23 pieces of career advice I wish I’d known earlier. Whether you’re just starting out, looking to make a big change, or aiming to reach new heights in your current role, I hope you’ll find something here that helps you navigate your own unique path:
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Don’t just read books, re-read books. What's your favorite book to re-read?.
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“When a man can’t find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure.” — Viktor Frankl.
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When you're lacking motivation, remind yourself: discipline now, freedom later. The labor will pass, and the rewards will last.
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“When a man can’t find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure.” — Viktor Frankl.
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7 Stoic lessons from Marcus Aurelius:. 1. Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself.2. Don't be afraid to ask for help.3. Anger is the opposite of strength.4. No one can make you upset—you choose to be.5. The obstacle is the way.6. Helping others helps you.7. Memento mori.
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On the @dailystoic podcast, I spoke with pop superstar @Camila_Cabello about how we have the power to decide our responses and reactions. Hear the rest here: Subscribe now!.Apple: Spotify:
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When you're lacking motivation, remind yourself: discipline now, freedom later. The labor will pass, and the rewards will last.
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5 Stoic lessons from Seneca:. 1. We suffer more in imagination than in reality.2. Associate only with people who improve you.3. The greatest remedy for anger is delay.4. Value your time more than your possessions.5. Death is not in the distant future. We are dying every day.
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Be quiet, work hard, and stay healthy. It’s not ambition or skill that is going to set you apart but sanity.
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Build a life that you don’t need to escape from this year.
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Be quiet, work hard, and stay healthy. It’s not ambition or skill that is going to set you apart but sanity.
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When you're lacking motivation, remind yourself: discipline now, freedom later. The labor will pass, and the rewards will last.
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Focus on effort, not outcomes. As Marcus Aurelius said, it’s insane to tie your wellbeing to things outside of your control. If you did your best, if you gave it your all, if you acted with your best judgment—that is a win…regardless of whether it’s a good or bad outcome.
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Ego Is The Enemy. You’re not as good as you think. You don’t have it all figured out. Stay focused. Do better.
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Procrastinating "is the biggest waste of life," the Stoic philosopher Seneca wrote. "It snatches away each day. and denies us the present by promising the future.". Want to stop wasting your life?. Here are 8 Stoic tactics to beat procrastination:.
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“When a man can’t find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure.” — Viktor Frankl.
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Be quiet, work hard, and stay healthy. It’s not ambition or skill that is going to set you apart but sanity.
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You’re not as good as you think. You don’t have it all figured out. Stay focused. Do better.
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7 Stoic DON’Ts:. 1. Don’t be overheard complaining. even to yourself.2. Don’t talk more than you listen.3. Don’t tie your identity to things you own.4. Don’t compare yourself to others.5. Don’t suffer imagined troubles.6. Don't judge others.7. Don’t overindulge in food or drink.
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“When a man can’t find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure.” — Viktor Frankl.
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Nobody is thinking about you. They're too busy thinking of themselves.
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"The highest form of wealth is the ability to wake up every morning and say, 'I can do whatever I want today.'" — @morganhousel.
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If you start your day with social media, the news, or email, realize: you're starting your day at the mercy of others.
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“Be satisfied with even the smallest progress," Marcus Aurelius said. You’re never going to be perfect—there is no such thing. You’re human. So instead, aim for progress, even the smallest amount.
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Be strict with yourself and tolerant of others. Your standards are for you.
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"The most important decision you make is to be in a good mood." — Voltaire.
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“When a man can’t find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure.” — Viktor Frankl.
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“Be satisfied with even the smallest progress," Marcus Aurelius said. You’re never going to be perfect—there is no such thing. You’re human. So instead, aim for progress, even the smallest amount.
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Put yourself in rooms where you’re the least knowledgeable person. Observe and learn. Ask questions.
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Ego Is The Enemy. You’re not as good as you think. You don’t have it all figured out. Stay focused. Do better.
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"If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will avoid one hundred days of sorrow." — Chinese Proverb.
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There is nothing worth doing that is not scary. There is no one who has achieved greatness without wrestling with their own doubts, anxieties, limitations, and demons.
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“The day a man becomes superior to pleasure, he will also be superior to pain.” — Seneca.
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"A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others." — Confucius.
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Nobody is thinking about you. They're too busy thinking of themselves.
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I’m not saying going for a walk will solve all your problems, I’m just saying there’s almost no problem that’s going to be made worse by going for a walk.
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When you're lacking motivation, remind yourself: discipline now, freedom later. The labor will pass, and the rewards will last.
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"The most important decision you make is to be in a good mood." — Voltaire.
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Nobody is thinking about you. They're too busy thinking of themselves.
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When you're lacking motivation, remind yourself: discipline now, freedom later. The labor will pass, and the rewards will last.
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Be quiet, work hard, and stay healthy. It’s not ambition or skill that is going to set you apart but sanity.
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30 Stoic lessons from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus:.
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“The most important decision you make is to be in a good mood.” — Voltaire.
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4 Stoic Don'ts. 1. Don't look outside yourself for approval (Epictetus).2. Don't suffer imagined troubles (Seneca).3. Don't fear change (Marcus Aurelius).4. Give up on the idea of revenge (Marcus Aurelius).
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When you're lacking motivation, remind yourself: discipline now, freedom later. The labor will pass, and the rewards will last.
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“When a man can’t find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure.” — Viktor Frankl.
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5 Stoic lessons from Seneca:. 1. We suffer more in imagination than in reality.2. Associate only with people who improve you.3. The greatest remedy for anger is delay.4. Value your time more than your possessions.5. Death is not in the distant future. We are dying every day.
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Forget about outcomes. Focus on making a little progress every day.
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5 habits that are killing your productivity:. 1. You don’t wake up early (Marcus Aurelius).2. You focus on what’s outside your control (Epictetus).3. You’re in the wrong crowd (Marcus Aurelius).4. You don’t know how to say “no” (Seneca).5. You think you’ll live forever (Seneca).
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Stop building things up in your imagination. Build things up in real life.
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"The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less." — Socrates.
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“Be satisfied with even the smallest progress," Marcus Aurelius said. You’re never going to be perfect—there is no such thing. You’re human. So instead, aim for progress, even the smallest amount.
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The best parenting advice I've ever gotten. From some of history’s greatest thinkers and parents:.
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“Ask yourself at every moment, ‘Is this necessary?’” — Marcus Aurelius.
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Be strict with yourself and tolerant of others. Your standards are for you.
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“Most people will choose unhappiness over uncertainty." Tim Ferriss.
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"If you are ever tempted to look for outside approval, realize that you have compromised your integrity. If you need a witness, be your own." — Epictetus.
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Focus on effort, not outcomes. As Marcus Aurelius said, it’s insane to tie your wellbeing to things outside of your control. If you did your best, if you gave it your all, if you acted with your best judgment—that is a win…regardless of whether it’s a good or bad outcome.
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"A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others." — Confucius.
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