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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 57 MIN

Ryan Holiday: The Stoic Rules to Stop Overthinking, Stay Calm & Live a Better Life

from A Life of Greatness

What if the key to a better life isn’t controlling what happens to you, but learning how to respond when life doesn’t go your way?In this episode of A Life of Greatness, Sarah Grynberg sits down with bestselling author and modern Stoic philosopher Ryan Holiday to reveal how Stoicism can help you stop overthinking, let go of what you can’t control and find greater peace in an uncertain world.Ryan shares powerful lessons on ego, discipline, resilience and memento mori, the ancient practice of remembering that life is finite, and explains why accepting this can completely change the way you live.In this episode, you’ll learn:• How to stop wasting energy on what you can’t control• Why ego may be getting in the way of your happiness and success• How to build discipline, resilience and a stronger mindset• Why remembering that life is finite can help you live more fullyIf you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck or caught in the pressure to constantly achieve, this conversation will help you focus on what truly matters and live with greater purpose, presence and peace.Purchase Tickets to Ryan's live show: https://bit.ly/3U53Z38This episode of A Life of Greatness is proudly brought to you by Chemist Warehouse.At A Life of Greatness, we believe living well begins with the choices we make every day. That's why we're proud to partner with Chemist Warehouse, helping Australians access trusted health and wellness products to support a healthier, fuller life.This episode also features Revlon's Lipstick Gives Back campaign. For every Revlon Super Lustrous lip product purchased at Chemist Warehouse, Revlon will donate $2 to Look Good Feel Better—a wonderful program supporting people undergoing cancer treatment to feel more confident through practical workshops and support.Choose a lipstick that gives back. Lipstick Gives Back is available now, exclusively at Chemist Warehouse, until August 19. Shop hereIf this conversation resonated with you, please follow A Life of Greatness, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who would benefit from hearing it.Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.Sign up for Sarah’s newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.Instagram: @sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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