#21 - Do the Work by Steven Pressfield
11/30/24 • 95 min
A discussion of the book Do the Work by Steven Pressfield.
Do the Work by Steven Pressfield, as with many of Steven's non-fiction books, is about battling Resistance. It's about how to do the work, and the the challenges Resistance will throw your way for any meaningful project. The book is broken into a beginning, middle, and an end - as Steven would recommend you do for your project.
Hosted by Peter Banda & James de Klerk
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindfulreading.substack.com
A discussion of the book Do the Work by Steven Pressfield.
Do the Work by Steven Pressfield, as with many of Steven's non-fiction books, is about battling Resistance. It's about how to do the work, and the the challenges Resistance will throw your way for any meaningful project. The book is broken into a beginning, middle, and an end - as Steven would recommend you do for your project.
Hosted by Peter Banda & James de Klerk
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindfulreading.substack.com
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#20 - Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday
A discussion of the book Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday.
Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday is a book about ego and all its dangers. It looks at how ego is the enemy throughout different stages in our lives such as when we aspire, when we succeed, and even when we fail. Through various stories and quotes these ideas are explored, and we see how ego leads to demise, with humility being the better option.
Hosted by Peter Banda & James de Klerk
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindfulreading.substack.com
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#22 - Lessons in Stoicism by John Sellars
A discussion of the book Lessons in Stoicism by John Sellars.
In the book Lessons in Stoicism, John Sellars takes one through some of the core teachings of Stoicism. He focuses on the works of the well known Stoics: Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. Covering topics such as:
What is the philosopher’s role in life?
What is within our control?
How do we live in community?
Ultimately, as with the Stoics, Sellars provides practical insights to help us cultivate virtue and lead more meaningful lives.
Hosted by Peter Banda & James de Klerk
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindfulreading.substack.com
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