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Don’t Underestimate This | Ask DS

The Daily Stoic

Thu Oct 19 2023



Terribly Famous podcast:

  • New season about Zayn Malik, the first One Directioner to go solo
  • Explores his journey from a shy lad from Bradford to being in the world's biggest boy band and why he decided to walk away

Ghost Story podcast:

  • Podcast about family secrets, overwhelming coincidence, and hauntings
  • Features stories of alleged ghosts and experiences with the supernatural
  • Focuses on the ghost haunting the narrator's childhood room, which may be their wife's great-grandmother who was murdered next door

The Daily Stoic Podcast:

  • Reads passages of ancient wisdom for everyday life
  • Thursdays feature Q&A sessions with listeners and fellow Stoics
  • Questions come from talks, Zoom sessions, interactions on the street
  • Seneca advised Lucilius to do one thing each day that positively moves his life forward
  • Small consistent contributions add up over time and lead to productivity and progress
  • Paul Kix wrote The Saboteur while working full-time at ESPN and taking care of newborns by making small progress each day
  • Offers a course called The Storytelling You for aspiring writers looking to make progress in their writing careers
  • Course helps writers improve their skills step by step until they achieve their goals
  • Special offer available for Daily Stoic subscribers

Ryan Holiday's speaking engagement:

  • Had a busy schedule traveling across three states in three days
  • Stayed at Torrey Pines lodge in La Jolla, California before giving a talk at Signal Advisors
  • Talked about stillness during the event
  • Had a great day overall and answered questions from attendees

Q&A session with Ryan Holiday:

  • Asked about his decision to drop out of college and become a writer
  • Explained that success is not a straight line and often requires trying different things simultaneously
  • Asked about making decisions when things are going well
  • Advised considering what you want your life to look like and making choices aligned with your long-term goals
  • Discussed the importance of being unique in your field and doing what only you can do
  • Shared insights from his own career path, including writing books while working in marketing

Jason Concepcion and Shea Serrano's Six Trophies podcast:

  • New podcast from Wondery
  • Discusses NBA storylines and awards pop culture-themed trophies for basketball-related activities