Tim Ferriss sits down with George Raveling to uncover the incredible story of how he came to possess the original copy of Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have a Dream speech and where it is now. Tim also talks with Ryan about the lessons he’s learned from the 88-year-old basketball icon, the best advice George has given him, and what working on What You’re Made For meant to him.

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In this PT. 2 episode, Josh Jung, professional baseball player for the Texas Rangers, joins Ryan to talk about the mental battles, leadership, and personal growth that come with playing baseball at the highest level. Josh opens up about the pressure of expectations, the dangers of comparison, and the mindset needed to thrive through the ups and downs of a grueling MLB season.

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The unfeeling stereotype of a Stoic would of course not be moved by a roll call of plague victims, the death of beloved tutor, or the enormity of the imperial burden. But Marcus Aurelius was never that. He was a human being.

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Plenty of people with less have found contentment, while plenty with more have been miserable. You can lead a good life anywhere, the Stoics remind us.

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Cicero vs. Cato: Who is the greater example?

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How do the best athletes push through self-doubt, turn failure into fuel, and avoid getting lost in the details? Josh Jung, professional baseball player for the Texas Rangers, joins Ryan to discuss his mental and physical routines, the game-changing effects of the pitch clock, and what can make or break an elite athlete's long-term success. 

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If we want to be the metaphorical fire that turns everything into fuel, we must be quite strong. We must have real momentum. We must be operating at a high and heated level. 

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We must regroup. We must come together to defeat the flood.

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Learn 12 powerful Stoic techniques to conquer stress and turn anxiety into strength. Equip yourself with the strength and poise to handle life's obstacles calmly and confidently, no matter what comes your way.

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The daily comforts and conveniences that make life ‘easier’ might be the very thing keeping you stuck. In today’s episode, Ryan sits down with bestselling author and journalist Michael Easter to explore the power of discomfort, the dangers of modern excess, and how ancient wisdom encourages seeking out struggle. They discuss the paradox of comfort, the psychology of scarcity, and why stepping outside of our routines can make life richer and more meaningful.

Michael Easter has made a career of traveling the world to uncover practical ideas that help people live healthier, happier, and more remarkable lives. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller Scarcity Brain, and The Comfort Crisis. 

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