Stoicism
Mentioned as one of the schools of thought associated with ancient wisdom.
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Stoicism
Morgan Housel — Contrarian Money and Writing Advice, Three Simple Goals to Guide Your Life, and More
Tim Ferriss
An ancient Greek philosophy, mentioned as a source of the idea of separating what one can control from what one cannot, which helps reduce anxiety.
Yannis Pappas: History and Comedy | Lex Fridman Podcast #175
Lex Fridman
An ancient Greek philosophy that emphasizes virtue, reason, and self-control, mentioned in connection with meditating on death.
Time Management for Mortals: A Conversation with Oliver Burkeman (Episode #289)
Sam Harris
Philosophical tradition, represented by Seneca, whose insights are relevant to understanding time and finitude.
Jim Collins on The Value of Small Gestures, Unseen Sources of Power, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Ancient Greek philosophy emphasizing virtue, reason, and endurance; mentioned as an influence on Tim Ferriss and a characteristic of Admiral Stockdale.
The Paradox of Psychedelics (Episode #286)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a topic discussed within the Waking Up app's content.
Ken Burns — A Master Filmmaker on Creative Process | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A school of Hellenistic philosophy, mentioned as an influence on Thomas Jefferson and George Washington.
How To Cure Your Phone & Social Media Addiction (My 3-Step Process) | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A philosophical school of thought, mentioned in the context of Ryan Holiday using Twitter to share stoic quotes.
David Allen — The Art of Getting Things Done (GTD) | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A philosophy explored in 'The Antidote', focusing on acceptance of reality.
Joe Rogan: Fear, Love, Chaos, and the Joe Rogan Experience | Lex Fridman Podcast #127
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as a philosophy that meditates on death, suggesting that understanding life's finitude can provide a sense of urgency and motivation.
My BIGGEST Rejections in Life
Ali Abdaal
A philosophy mentioned in relation to Ryan Holiday's book, which the speaker uses to help people be happier, healthier, and more productive.
Terry Crews Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A 2000-year-old philosophy from which Tim Ferriss borrowed the 'fear setting' exercise for defusing anxiety.
Kyle Maynard Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned in relation to the idea of fate and accepting things as they are, a philosophy Kyle's grandmother's teachings touched upon.
David Blaine Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A philosophy that emphasizes training the mind to accept what it cannot control and to practice gratitude, often utilizing negative visualization.
Books I’ve Loved — Ann Miura Ko | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A philosophy focused on calmness under duress, mentioned in relation to 'The Tao of Seneca.'
Corporate Courage: A Conversation with Jason Fried (Episode #253)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as a potential philosophical practice influencing Fried's approach to negative visualization about business failure.
Hugh Jackman — His Best Decisions, Favorite Books, Daily Routines, The 85% Rule, & More
Tim Ferriss
A philosophy that Hugh Jackman learned about from Ryan Holiday, which he tries to apply in his life, particularly when facing career decisions.
Arianna Huffington Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An ancient Greek philosophy valuing self-control and fortitude, exemplified by Marcus Aurelius and discussed by Tim Ferriss regarding handling challenges.
Esther Perel Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A philosophy focused on thriving in high-stress environments, which has become popular among athletes and CEOs.
Jason Fried Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An ancient philosophy that Jason Fried has recently been exploring, resonating with its ideas of controlling reactions and using negative visualization.
Eric Ripert Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A branch of philosophy, particularly by figures like Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca, that Tim Ferriss considers compatible with secular Buddhism and helpful for self-awareness and emotional regulation.
How to Succeed in High Stress Situations | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An ancient Greek philosophy that serves as a personal operating system for thriving in high-stress environments, focusing on emotional regulation and rational response.
Peterson Academy | Dr. James Orr | Ancient Philosophy | Lecture 1 (Official)
Peterson Academy
Mentioned as one of the schools of thought associated with ancient wisdom.
What Am I Doing With My Life?
Ali Abdaal
An ancient Greek school of philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions, referenced by the speaker as a guiding principle and a topic he learned about through Ryan Holiday's books.
Master Negotiator William Ury — Strategies and Stories from Warren Buffett, Nelson Mandela, & More
Tim Ferriss
An ancient philosophy emphasizing self-mastery, non-reactivity, and external vs. internal control, which Ury ties to effective negotiation and handling difficult situations.