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On this episode of Conversations with Tom, bestselling-author Ryan Holiday joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss stoicism, character, and the philosophy of action and how it can be applied to your life today to create a drive towards your goals. They discuss how the stoics would interpret today\u2019s political culture and identity politics, the power of moderation as a virtue, why character is crucial to play the infinite game of life, what true heroes look like, and equality in America.\xa0\n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nBetter Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory\nAzlo: Sign up at Azlo.com/IMPACT and get a free copy of Azlo\u2019s Small Business Starter Guide.\xa0\nBlinkist: Go to https://blinkist.com/impact Try it FREE for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscription.\xa0\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nStoicism | Ryan and Tom discuss how the \u2018stoics\u2019 would interpret today\u2019s culture wars. [0:46]\nBe Involved | Ryan discusses how stoicism is a philosophy of action, not thought. [7:02]\nPolitics | Ryan discusses today\u2019s identity politics and it\u2019s consequences on one's self. [12:00]\xa0\nEquilibrium | Ryan discusses virtues and their balance needed in today\u2019s political culture. [17:55]\nPreferred Indifference | Ryan reveals why you should seek independence in thought. [23:41]\nGoals | Ryan discusses leadership, shared goals and how ego can be detrimental. [28:26]\nCharacter | Ryan reveals why character is what you need for the infinite game of life. [34:54]\nElasticity | Ryan discusses the idea of \u2018greatness\u2019 and its elasticity. [41:48]\nGreatness | Ryan shares the incredible story of James Stockdale. [49:18]\nMcCain | Ryan reveals why John McCain is in the same camp of greatness. [58:43]\nHeroes | Ryan reveals why we don\u2019t celebrate true greatness in today\u2019s culture. [01:02:41]\nWomen\u2019s Strength | Ryan discusses the power, courage, and impact of female heroes. [1:09:25]\nSink or Swim | Ryan discusses the consequences of today\u2019s changing world. [1:18:44]\xa0\nNo Shoving Principal | Ryan discusses the power of competition and the drive to win. [1:22:16]\nDisadvantages | Ryan discusses the history of the unfair playing field in America. [1:29:00]\nApproaches | Tom discusses the different approaches to solving the same problem. [1:43:37]\nImpact on Others | Ryan discusses the ultimate purpose of stoicism. [1:46:46]\n\nFOLLOW RYAN: Website: www.ryanholiday.net Twitter: twitter.com/RyanHoliday Instagram: instagram.com/ryanholiday Facebook: facebook.com/ryanholiday\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices