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  • How does Ryan Holiday read?

    I love this tweet from October 2020 that Ryan reposted recently. How I Read: Every day One book at a time Only physical With a pen Going down rabbit holes (find the next book in the current one) Transfer the knowledge to notes afterwards I know a lot is going on there. And for most…

  • Dont’ talk about your philosophy, embody it

    I’ve been studying philosophy for close to two decades now. And I say that not to impress but confess that studying philosophy has been one of the most challenging intellectual pursuits. The texts are hard to read and warrant re-reading at least half a dozen times if you would like to grasp the essence of…

  • 10 things I stole from Ryan Holiday (who stole them from others)

    I’ve been following Ryan Holiday for the past several years, and his work has made me realize how deeply I appreciate the study of philosophy. Not just stoicism, although his ideas on the stoic philosophy are a must-read. He’s written five books on the topic but if you’re new to his work, start with DailyStoic.com.…

  • Building your routines around your practices; not the other way around

    I’ve been big on routines and practices since god-knows-when. It certainly seems like I’ve been obsessed with some kind of routine or a practice since I was in 6th grade. Of course, my my routines and practices have greatly evolved over the years — I don’t do shadow batting practice or eat a bitter gourd…

  • Why you need a coach?

    There must be a gazillion articles and videos on why you (or everyone) need(s) a coach or a mentor/teacher for a fulfilling life. But this short chat between Ryan Holiday and Coby Karl in my opinion is probably the best testimonial to why anyone would need a coach/mentor/teacher in life. While it may seem ironical,…

  • The “canvas strategy” isn’t kissing ass

    I first heard about the Canvas Strategy while listening to Ryan Holiday‘s audiobook Ego is the Enemy. It’s a great strategy (not a tactic) that will skyrocket your prospects (in the future) and knowledge, particularly if you’re new to a field. Here’s what it really means: Find and make canvases for other people to paint…