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#101 – Ryan Holiday: Finding stillness amidst chaos — Whalespan

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#101 – Ryan Holiday: Finding stillness amidst chaos

Peter Attia1h 23m · 2020-03-31

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◐Partially SupportedWinston Churchill developed routines and rituals to manage extreme stress during World War II.◐Partially SupportedChurchill's daily rituals contributed to his ability to enter a flow state for work.◐Partially SupportedStoicism emphasizes the importance of having a plan for how to respond if circumstances worsen.◐Partially SupportedTaking forced breaks can lead to better decision-making and prevent rash actions.◐Partially Supported

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Using gifted time for self-care, relaxation, and tuning out is analogous to 'load management' in sports.

◐Partially SupportedPeople should spend time outdoors daily, taking precautions in high-risk areas.

◐Partially SupportedPracticing a structured routine, including consistent eating and bedtime, can lead to marginal improvements in life that may persist.

◐Partially SupportedMaking your bed first thing in the morning is a step in establishing a schedule and maintaining control.

◐Partially SupportedStoicism involves ceding control over external factors to focus on controllable actions like family well-being and financial decisions.

◐Partially SupportedStoicism emphasizes preparing for worsening situations and focusing on immediate actions within one's control.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker intentionally sets an alarm to wake up early every morning to be deliberate about their routine and order.

◐Partially SupportedStoicism emphasizes damage mitigation rather than defiance or denial when facing unavoidable crises.

◐Partially SupportedAdhering to a strict daily routine of writing, napping, eating, and dressing facilitated Churchill's prolific writing.

◐Partially SupportedStoicism teaches that while external events cannot be controlled, our responses to them can be.

◐Partially SupportedParkinson's Law states that work expands to fill the time available.

◐Partially SupportedThe true mortality rate of a virus is difficult to ascertain without knowing the denominator of testing.

◐Partially SupportedA pandemic could result in a million deaths in the United States, which would be approximately a 30% increase in all-cause mortality.

◐Partially SupportedOutdoor activity is permitted and encouraged even during quarantine.

◐Partially SupportedExercise provides physiological and psychological benefits even when modified for limited equipment or bodyweight.

◐Partially SupportedApp-based workouts or bodyweight exercises can be a viable alternative to gym workouts, requiring only 20 minutes daily.

◐Partially SupportedAvoiding social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook can mitigate manipulative and anxiety-inducing characteristics.

◐Partially SupportedAsserting control over one's actions, such as maintaining a schedule or exercising, is important for psychological well-being, especially during times of powerlessness.

◐Partially SupportedA leader's lack of hobbies and constant work without breaks can correlate with self-inflicted errors and poor decision-making.

◐Partially SupportedEngaging in a project or goal, such as journaling or writing, can provide purpose and an escape.

◐Partially SupportedJournaling can remind oneself of what is important and reframe worries by focusing on others.

◐Partially SupportedThe book 'Stillness is the Key' addresses managing stress, anxiety, worry, and calming a racing mind.

◐Partially SupportedEngaging in a long conversation with another human being can help calm a racing mind.

◐Partially SupportedJournaling can serve as a tool to process thoughts and improve productivity.

◐Partially SupportedWorry is productive only when it motivates action.

◐Partially SupportedThe discipline of making time for stillness and detachment daily is crucial for maintaining perspective and performing well in important tasks.

◐Partially SupportedEndurance sports like distance running, cycling, or swimming offer psychological and philosophical benefits.

◐Partially SupportedJournaling should be a repetitive process to embed lessons into memory and being.