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Jack Johnson (1878 - 1946), smiles despite being one of the most unpopular Heavyweight boxers of his time.
Dec 18

The Unstoppable Power of Greeting It All With a Smile

Whatever is happening, however horrible the circumstances, as long as it doesn’t kill you dead on the spot, there is only one response.
By Ryan Holiday
We don’t get to choose so much of happens to us in life, but we can always choose how we feel about it, whether we’re going to work with it or not.
Oct 13

The Unfathomable Power of Amor Fati

If the event must occur, Amor fati (a love of fate) is the response. No looking backwards. Sideways. Only forward with a smile.
By Ryan Holiday
Handle what’s important. Take care of others. Enjoy yourself. Be at peace.
Jun 27

Why You Should Pretend Today Is the End

Don��t live each day as if the world is ending. That would be a disaster. Live your life as if you’re not sure whether your time on this earth is ending or not.
By Ryan Holiday
Is there so little meaning in your life that your only pursuit is work until you’re eventually carted off in a coffin?
Mar 31

Five Truths of Ancient Wisdom That Will Make You a Better Entrepreneur

By Ryan Holiday
Here’s what it takes to make the most of entry-level drudgery and limit your time doing it.
Mar 31

How to Advance Your Career While You’re Stuck Doing Grunt Work

By Ryan Holiday
Confidence is based on what is real—it is earned.
Mar 31

Do You Have to Be a Jerk to Be Successful?

By Ryan Holiday
Instead of perfectionism, we need to embrace a philosophy of pragmatism.
Mar 30

How to Beat Perfectionism, Make Progress and Find Happiness

By Ryan Holiday
Perception is one of the three Stoic disciplines
Mar 21

The Secret, Singular Philosophy That Today’s Politics Are Desperately Missing

By Ryan Holiday
External change is secondary to internal change, always.
Feb 1

Stoicism and Compassion: A False Dichotomy

By Zack Paul
Mark Manson
Nov 7

On Stoicism and Not Giving a F*ck: An Interview With Mark Manson

By Ryan Holiday
Michael Lombardi won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots in 2015.
Sep 14

Why This Super Bowl-Winning NFL Exec Studies Ancient Philosophy

By Ryan Holiday
Jules Evans delivering his talk, "How Philosophy Can Save Your Life".
Jul 27

How Philosophy Can Change Your Life

By Ryan Holiday
(Photo: Pexels)
Dec 17

Here’s the Strategy Elite Athletes Follow to Perform at the Highest Level

By Ryan Holiday
(Photo: Flickr)
Nov 3

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Stoicism Is Exactly Why You Need It

By Ryan Holiday
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Mar 5

A Guide to Stoicism, From One of NYC’s Greatest Stoics

By Ryan Holiday
Jul 22

Behind The Book Campaign: How to Sell 30,000 Copies in Six Weeks

By Ryan Holiday
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