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Discipline, in this way, isn’t just about action; it’s about control. Control over our impulses, our desires, and even our most deeply ingrained habits.

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📚 Grab signed copies of David Epstein's books at The Painted Porch:
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better

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With Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey hitting theaters this week, now is the perfect time to hear the Stoic lessons hidden within this ancient story. In this episode, Ryan travels through Greece and Ithaca to share 12 lessons about ego, perseverance, discipline, temptation, and what it really means to make it home.

📚 The Odyssey by Homer

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Marcus Aurelius was checked by philosophy, but if he hadn’t been, he could have easily been a Nero or a Caligula. The American Founders knew this well.

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“First, say to yourself what you would be,” Epictetus says, “and then do what you have to do.”

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🇺🇸 USA dates:
Portland, Oregon - June 8
San Francisco, California - June 11
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Detroit, Michigan - August 20
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Melbourne, Australia - October 18
Brisbane, Australia - October 20
Perth, Australia - October 21

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After recording their episode at The Daily Stoic Podcast studio, Ryan and Dr. Becky headed next door to The Painted Porch, where Ryan shared a few must-read book recommendations.

Listen to the full podcast episode with Dr. Becky Kennedy 👉 Apple Podcasts | Spotify

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Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and the founder and CEO of Good Inside, a parenting platform that gives parents practical tools for raising emotionally healthy kids. Named “The Millennial Parenting Whisperer” by TIME, Dr. Becky is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be and host of the chart-topping podcast Good Inside with Dr. Becky.

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