{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"PNTV: Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday","description":"\ud83d\ude80 Start your FREE 7-day trial of Heroic OS: \u2192 https:\/\/go.heroic.us\/heroic-os-app   \ud83d\udc47 Get my Notes on Lives of the Stoics for FREE to follow along: \u2192 https:\/\/go.heroic.us\/lives-of-the-stoics   Brian is back at the chalkboard with the ultimate guide to ancient wisdom for modern life: Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday. Written by one of the world's leading voices on Stoicism, this book explores the real lives of ancient philosophers to reveal why philosophy isn't an academic exercise\u2014it's a toolkit to help you become a better human being. If you are looking to build mental toughness, turn life's shipwrecks into fuel, and play your role well moment to moment, this episode is for you.   Grab the book on Amazon: \u2192 https:\/\/link.amazon\/B0aoh6qB3   \u23f1\ufe0f Chapters: 0:00 \u2014 Introduction: Why Study Philosophy? 2:04 \u2014 Idea 1: The Target & Closing the Gap 5:23 \u2014 Idea 2: Zeno & The Prosperous Shipwreck 8:14 \u2014 Idea 3: Musonius Rufus (A Hospital, Not a Spa) 10:41 \u2014 Idea 4: Epictetus (Freedom in the Gap) 13:36 \u2014 Idea 5: Play Your Role Well Right Now 15:04 \u2014 Summary & Plus One: Practicing Philosophy Today   \ud83e\udde0 The big shift: The only reason to study philosophy is to become a better person. When life hits you with a shipwreck or an unexpected obstacle, don't view it as a disaster\u2014view it as virtue's ultimate opportunity to step up and play your role well. ","author_name":"You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson","author_url":"https:\/\/www.heroic.us","html":"