In this Mere Mortals Learnings episode, I unpack the raw insights from Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday. This book, focused on the Stoic virtue of justice, might not be his most thrilling but it’s undoubtedly the one that digs the deepest. From power and personal responsibility to kindness and selfishness, these lessons challenge you to live with purpose and integrity, especially when no one is watching.
00:00 – Intro: What This Episode Covers
00:34 – Ryan’s Style: Stories Over Theory
01:33 – Take Responsibility (and Ask Better Questions)
03:18 – It's Your Turn to Make the Fire
04:22 – Be an Open Book: Secrets, Shame, & Integrity
05:23 – Treat People Right When It’s Hard
06:26 – Realise Your Potential: Do Your Best, Become Who You Should Be
07:48 – See Every Person as an Opportunity for Kindness
08:16 – Power: What You Do When You Can Do Anything
09:18 – Gandhi’s 7 Blunders of Humanity
10:05 – Afterword Reflections: Wisdom Comes With Age
11:12 – The Hidden Cost of Success
12:10 – Final Reflections & Justice in the Real World
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