Ryan Holiday is a prolific author who’s become notable as being a clear thinking person in a disruptive age. This conversation digs into the philosophy behind much of what Ryan believes and writes about – Stoicism. Anthony digs into Ryan’s first exposure to the philosophy, why it’s so appealing to him, and how it’s benefitted his life. But they go beyond that to the topics of Ego, building space into life, and the struggle each of us has to feel significant about our lives. It’s a packed conversation that takes many twists and turns, so set aside time to listen. Ryan Holiday summarizes the Stoic way of thinking by saying this: “Things are how they are. Your job is to learn how to live with that.” But that doesn’t mean you should resort to being a couch potato who lets the world pass you by. You have the power to take initiative and make a difference in the world, and must for the good of the world. Ryan unpacks a lot of gems in this conversation, including the 3 main sections of his new book, “Ego is The Enemy.” You’ll want to hear this one. Much of what Ryan Holiday believes comes from the Stoic tradition and the stoics believed that the ego (pride in self) is a destructive force when it is allowed to rule a person’s life. It’s important to ensure that the ego stays in check, that its voice is not allowed to be dominant. Anthony asks Ryan a very pointed question in this conversation, “How can a person quiet their ego?” Ryan takes his best shot at answering it and adds a lot more value in addition, on this episode of In The Arena. We seem to intuitively know that our bodies need a rest. Most people don’t workout every day – they take a break to give their muscles time to recover. Most people take vacations now and then, at least for a long weekend. But we live in a culture that has failed to realize that in the same way the body needs a break, the mind needs some down time now and then as well. Ryan Holiday gives some suggestions for how modern people who have much to accomplish can be sure to create space in their lives, for a healthier and more productive existence. In “Ego Is the Enemy” Ryan Holiday draws from many stories and examples, stories of people who reached the highest levels of power and success by conquering their own egos. In an era that glorifies social media, reality TV, and other forms of shameless self-promotion, the battle against ego must be fought on many fronts. Armed with the lessons in this book you will be less invested in the story you tell about your own specialness, and as a result, you will be liberated to accomplish the world-changing work you’ve set out to achieve. That’s Ryan’s promise from the book – and you can find out how to get it on this episode. Jeffrey Gitomer Sales Seminars – use the code “Anthony” to receive your discount. Sales Gravy University – tell Jeb that Anthony sent you. 1591847818 1591846285Accepting life as it is, not as you wish it was.
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Anthony Iannarino is a writer, an international speaker, and an entrepreneur. He is the author of four books on the modern sales approach, one book on sales leadership, and his latest book called The Negativity Fast releases on 10.31.23. Anthony posts daily content here at TheSalesBlog.com.