Stoicism
Mentioned as one of the schools of thought associated with ancient wisdom.
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Videos Mentioning Stoicism
This Book Changed my Love Life
Ali Abdaal
A philosophy mentioned in relation to a Skillshare class the speaker has on being happier.
John Vervaeke: Meaning Crisis, Atheism, Religion & the Search for Wisdom | Lex Fridman Podcast #317
Lex Fridman
An ancient Greek philosophy that emphasizes meditation on mortality not to extend life, but to deepen moments and achieve satisfaction, so death does not appear as a calamity. Also described as a 'psychotechnology' addressing meaning crises.
Bee AI: The Wearable Ambient Agent
Latent Space
Not explicitly mentioned, but related to philosophical approaches to life and self-improvement.
Life Advice Q&A with my Brother
Ali Abdaal
Mentioned as a philosophy with actionable advice for dealing with setbacks, though one host believes it's primarily an internal battle.
Money, Relationships and Hair Loss - Answering your Assumptions
Ali Abdaal
A school of Greek philosophy that the speaker looks to for managing emotions like anger, emphasizing that reactions are chosen responses to events.
CEO Coach Matt Mochary — Coaching Tim, Why Fear and Anger Give Bad Advice, and More
Tim Ferriss
An ancient philosophy discussed in the context of media misrepresentation and personal benefit.
Marie Kondo Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means of overcoming destructive emotions, mentioned in relation to keeping possessions.
Krista Tippett Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A philosophy that Tim Ferriss reads constantly, which he finds, alongside CBT, helpful for navigating emotions.
David "DHH" Heinemeier Hansson — The Power of Being Outspoken | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An ancient Greek philosophy that DHH incorporates into his personal operating system, particularly the concept of negative visualization and focusing on tranquility over happiness.
Ryan Holiday Returns (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An ancient Greek philosophy emphasizing virtue, reason, and resilience in the face of adversity, central to Ryan Holiday's work and personal practices.
Sebastian Junger Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An ancient Greek philosophy that Sebastian Junger resonates with, identifying with its inspiring and reassuring way of ordering the universe.
Josh Waitzkin Returns Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An ancient Greek philosophy that emphasizes virtue, reason, and peace of mind through self-control and detachment from external events, used by Tim Ferriss to mitigate risks of public life.
The Tao of Seneca: Letters from a Stoic Master | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A practical philosophical system embraced for producing real-world effects, serving as an operating system for thriving in high-stress environments, popular in Silicon Valley and professional sports.
Maria Popova Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A school of Hellenistic philosophy from which Maria Popova pulls excerpts, including her favorite, Seneca.
E27: The Great Inflation Debate, Amazon gets spicy on Twitter, rethinking supply chains & more
All-In Podcast
Not mentioned in transcript.
Botez Sisters: Chess, Streaming, and Fame | Lex Fridman Podcast #319
Lex Fridman
An ancient Greek philosophy, mentioned by Andrea Botez for its idea of revolting against the fundamental meaninglessness of life.
Tim Urban | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A philosophical system that focuses on refining expectations and preparing for worst-case scenarios, which Tim Ferriss often espouses.
Cal Newport: Deep Work, Focus, Productivity, Email, and Social Media | Lex Fridman Podcast #166
Lex Fridman
An ancient Greek philosophy, mentioned in the context of Ryan Holiday posting quotes from famous Stoics.
Jamie Foxx Returns (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A philosophy that has been a valuable asset and resource for Tim Ferriss, providing an operating system for making better, less reactive decisions.
Great Books #8: The Poetry of Empire
Predictive History
A philosophy emphasizing virtue, reason, and self-control, implicitly linked to Aeneas's piety and abandonment of emotion.
Pierre Poilievre, The Next Prime Minister of Canada?: The Economy Is About To Collapse!
The Diary Of A CEO
A Greek philosophy adopted by Poilievre, focusing on controlling what you can and finding peace by not being affected by external factors.
Daredevil Michelle Khare — How to Become a YouTube Superstar
Tim Ferriss
Ancient philosophy from which the practice of fear setting is derived, as systematized by Tim Ferriss.
Ivanka Trump: My Dad Told Me Two Weeks Before He Ran For President!
The Diary Of A CEO
A philosophy that Ivanka Trump has found informative, particularly in dealing with external 'noise' and maintaining inner peace, referencing Marcus Aurelius's Meditations.
How to Actually Make Money Online in 2026
Ali Abdaal
Referenced in the context of weight loss, where a friend uses a 'stoic weight loss type thing' leveraging personal experience to help others.