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Podcast: The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast
Episode: David Goggins, Suffering, and the Pursuit of Values
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In this episode of The Ayn Rand Institute Podcast, Tristan de Liège and Nikos Sotirakopoulos discuss David Gogginsâ idea that suffering is central to the pursuit of values.
Among the topics covered:
The popular idea that embracing suffering is essential to a successful life;
David Gogginsâ incredible life and character;
Why life is not fundamentally about overcoming suffering;
What makes Gogginsâ message inspiring, despite its misconceptions;
Why Objectivism views happiness, not suffering, as the ultimate purpose of life.
Recommended in this podcast are Ben Bayerâs âDonât Resign Yourself to Suffering, Combat Itâ an...