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Podcast: Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
Episode: The Obstacle Is the Way (Episode 45)
Description: Want to become more Stoic? Join us and other Stoics this October: Stoicism Applied by Caleb Ontiveros and Michael Tremblay on MavenIn this conversation, Michael and Caleb discuss Ryan Holiday’s book The Obstacle Is the Way. They cover the good, bad, and provocative. Both argue that it’s practically inspiring even if philosophically shallow. Michael argues that in a real sense, it’s not a Stoic book. Caleb pushes back – a little.(05:30) Protreptic Philosophy(11:44) The Necessity of Popularization(14:35) Stoicism as An Operating System(19:00) Motivational Power(22...