Ryan Holiday: Courage Is Calling
EPISODE 149
Ryan Holiday’s first book of an exciting new series on the virtues of ancient philosophy explores the most foundational virtue of all: Courage.
In Courage Is Calling (buy on Amazon), Ryan Holiday breaks down the elements of fear, an expression of cowardice, the elements of courage, an expression of bravery, and lastly, the elements of heroism, an expression of valor. Through engaging stories about historic and contemporary leaders, including Charles De Gaulle, Florence Nightingale, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Holiday shows you how to conquer fear and practice courage in your daily life.
In a world in which fear runs rampant—when people would rather stand on the sidelines than speak out against injustice, go along with convention than bet on themselves, and turn a blind eye to the realities of modern life—we need courage more than ever.
SHOW OUTLINE
INTRO
Ryan introduces us to the importance of courage
Courage Intro (2m10)
MEMBERSHIP
ACCEPTANCE MINDSET: LET GO OF EGO
Start by caring about yourself
Stop worrying about the opinions of others (1m06)
Celebrate the journey of education and experience
Be ok with looking foolish (53s)
MEMBERSHIP
ACTIVE METHODS
Know when to retreat and fight another day; not reckless
Be disciplined (56s)
Recognise the experience that you can uniquely bring
Ask yourself ‘if not me then who’ (54s)
MEMBERSHIP
OUTRO
How to make courage a habit and part of your nature
Do courageous things (55s)
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