Stoicism
Mentioned as one of the schools of thought associated with ancient wisdom.
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Stoicism
John Vervaeke — How to Build a Life of Wisdom, Flow, and Contemplation | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An ancient Greek philosophy that emphasizes virtue, reason, and active open-mindedness. Vervaeke integrates Stoic principles into his practice of self-correction.
Life Advice - 50k subs Q&A
Ali Abdaal
A philosophy that the speaker adheres to, emphasizing that negative emotions stem from our response to events, not the events themselves, and focusing on controlling our thoughts and actions.
James Smith: How To Create The Life You’ve Always Wanted | E120
The Diary Of A CEO
Ancient philosophy that helps James Smith proactively override anxious traits by understanding their historical existence.
Andrew Kortina of Venmo and Fin on Technological Determinism and Work's Relationship to Dignity
Y Combinator
A philosophy discussed in the context of having minimal possessions as a way to cope with commercial overwhelm.
Ep. 223: Could This Meeting Have Been An Email?
Cal Newport
An ancient Greek philosophy, mentioned as a surprisingly successful book topic for an author previously known for marketing.
The Coddling of the American Mind and How to Become Intellectually Antifragile — Jonathan Haidt
Tim Ferriss
An ancient wisdom tradition that Jonathan Haidt incorporates into his daily routine, emphasizing morning and evening reflections for setting priorities and managing emotions in an uncontrollable world.
Insights from Sam Harris, Dr. Peter Attia, Ramit Sethi, and Elizabeth Gilbert | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An ancient Greek philosophy emphasizing virtue, reason, and resilience in the face of adversity, discussed as a way to survive emotions and accept limitations.
Devon Larratt: Arm Wrestling | Lex Fridman Podcast #265
Lex Fridman
A philosophical school that preaches contemplating mortality to appreciate life, aligning with Larratt's experience of living better after near-death experiences.
E152: Real estate chaos, WeWork bankruptcy, Biden regulates AI, Ukraine's “Cronkite Moment” & more
All-In Podcast
Not directly mentioned, but the discussion on shifting political views and seeking rationality touches on principles of seeking balance and clear-headedness.
Thomas Tull: From Batman Dark Knight Trilogy to AI and The Rolling Stones | Lex Fridman Podcast #259
Lex Fridman
An ancient Greek philosophy that Thomas Tull is a huge fan of, particularly its emphasis on contemplating mortality (Memento Mori) to influence life decisions.
Yann LeCun: Dark Matter of Intelligence and Self-Supervised Learning | Lex Fridman Podcast #258
Lex Fridman
A philosophy that suggests the cognizance of death can be a great motivator, adding urgency to life.
Eric Weinstein: Difficult Conversations, Freedom of Speech, and Physics | Lex Fridman Podcast #163
Lex Fridman
A philosophy emphasizing virtue, reason, and living in harmony with nature, referenced to describe a mindset where one is 'uncancelable' due to low standards and being rich relative to needs.
#101 – Ryan Holiday: Finding stillness amidst chaos
Peter Attia MD
A philosophy discussed as a tool to help during challenging times, focusing on controlling one's responses to external events.
Eliminate Distraction: How To Take Back Control Of Your Focus | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Mentioned metaphorically in relation to Greek philosophy, contrasting with the more 'Hebrew' or 'Jerusalem' style of writing.
Liz Lambert Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A philosophy mentioned by Tim Ferriss as being highly compatible with Buddhist thought and contemplative practice.
Tim Ferriss and Matt Mullenweg Get Personal in Antarctica
Tim Ferriss
An ancient Greek school of philosophy, referenced for its philosophy on contemplating mortality (memento mori) to better cope with death and help others.
#25 – Scott Harrison: transformation, finding meaning, and taking on the global water crisis
Peter Attia MD
Mentioned by Peter Attia in relation to Scott Harrison's mother's unwavering faith and positive outlook despite her suffering.
21 Life Lessons I've Learned
Ali Abdaal
An ancient Greek philosophy that emphasizes virtue, reason, and self-control to achieve a tranquil life, relevant to the 'separation of tasks' lesson.
Performance Psychologist Michael Gervais — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss
A philosophical school focused on controlling what can be controlled and accepting what cannot, relevant to mastery and mindset.
Jessica Lahey on Parenting, Desirable Difficulties, And Much More! | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An ancient Greek school of philosophy, mentioned by Tim Ferriss as a practice he hasn't quite mastered.
How Much Money I Make as a YouTuber (2021)💰
Ali Abdaal
A topic of one of the speaker's Skillshare classes, mentioned by a viewer discovering the channel.
Tim Urban: Tribalism, Marxism, Liberalism, Social Justice, and Politics | Lex Fridman Podcast #360
Lex Fridman
An ancient Greek philosophy that emphasizes virtue, reason, and control over one's emotions, mentioned as a way for individuals to control their own 'gratitude knob'.
Jack Kornfield — How to Find Peace Amidst COVID 19 | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A philosophy that Tim Ferriss reads, even though he admits to still struggling with anxiety despite his studies.
How to Get Unstuck, Do “The Work,” Take Radical Responsibility, and Reduce Drama in Your Life
Tim Ferriss
An ancient Greek philosophy, mentioned by Tim Ferriss as a potential reason for his tendency to temper expectations and not celebrate.