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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