{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"what winners do differently | 250","description":"Want to GROW your newsletter? Join mine to learn how it\u2019s done: https:\/\/better.biz\/newsletter In this episode, I unpack the powerful lesson behind doing hard things\u2014through the incredible story of Admiral James Stockdale. Shot down over North Vietnam and held as a prisoner of war for seven years, Stockdale survived by practicing what later became known as the Stockdale Paradox: disciplined thinking, neither blind optimism nor crippling pessimism. His survival was shaped by one seemingly small decision\u2014taking a philosophy class years earlier. You never know which hard thing you choose today will shape who you become tomorrow. \ud83d\udca1 Key Takeaways:  Hard things prepare you for the unknown future\u2014before the crisis comes. The Stockdale Paradox: face brutal facts while maintaining belief you\u2019ll prevail. Stoicism gave Stockdale the mental armor to endure years of captivity and torture. We all have \u201ceasy buttons,\u201d but choosing difficulty builds resilience and strength. Daily practice: ask yourself, \u201cWhat hard thing will I do today?\u201d  \u23f1\ufe0f Chapters:  00:00 Why Doing Hard Things Matters 01:35 The Story of Admiral James Stockdale 03:15 From Fighter Pilot to Philosophy Student 05:00 Shot Down &amp;amp; Captured Over North Vietnam 06:30 Surviving Seven Years of Captivity 08:00 The Stockdale Paradox Explained 09:40 Why Small, Hard Choices Shape Your Future 11:00 Daily Practice: Choose Hard Things  Connect with me: Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jerred.moon\/  My site: https:\/\/better.biz Get my book: https:\/\/bit.ly\/killingcomfort #stoicism #mentalstrength #stockdaleparadox #dohardthings #tryharder ","author_name":"better. with Jerred Moon","author_url":"https:\/\/betterhumanbusiness.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38489450\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38489450"}