#1001 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism’s Lessons on Becoming Wise

In this episode of the podcast, Chris Williamson interviews Ryan Holiday, an author, about wisdom, its challenges, and its practical applications in life. They discuss the virtue of wisdom, contrasting it with intelligence and exploring how ego, lack of empathy, and failure to address personal issues can impede its development. Holiday shares anecdotes, historical examples, and Stoic principles, emphasizing the importance of emotional regulation, continuous learning, and humility. The conversation also touches on the costs of wisdom, such as self-consciousness and cynicism, and the need to balance it with action and wonder. They explore the importance of understanding different perspectives and the value of learning from both success and failure, as well as the need to address past traumas to avoid making irrational decisions.