#045 Stoicism in everyday life with William Irvine

Today, we have the immense pleasure of hosting a true luminary who has played a pivotal role in the revival of Stoicism over the past decade - William Irvine.William is a world renowned philosopher, author, and professor who has been credited as a key figure in popularising Stoicism through his lectures, writing and interviews.His groundbreaking book "A Guide to a Good Life: The ancient art of Stoic Joy" that was published in 2008 has been an instrumental introducing stoicism to countless readers. That’s how I got into Stoicism and I highly recommend the book.William has authored an impressive nine other books, each offering profound insights into life and philosophy. He’s been featured in esteemed publications - the New York Times, Guardian, Huffington Post.You may recognise William from some thought provoking conversations on top podcasts like the Tim Ferriss Show, Knowledge Project, and School of Greatness. His wisdom can also be found in influential youtube channels - “School of Life”, “Academy of Ideas”, and “Pursuit of Wonder”. In our conversation, we explore a wide range of topics, delving into emotions, relationships, expectation setting, resilience, desire, control, and happiness, among others. Through his unique blend of academic rigour and practical wisdom, William offers a fresh perspective on how ancient philosophy can be applied to our lives today.Episode Shownotes<br/>https://howtolive.life/episode/045-stoicism-in-everyday-life-with-William-Irvine<br/><br/>Related Episodes<br/>#006 Stoicism: how to live a good life<br/>Spotify: https://howtolive.life/ep6spotify<br/>Apple Podcasts: https://howtolive.life/ep6apple<br/>Leave us a message<br/>https://howtolive.life/contact<br/><br/>Follow us<br/>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadlal24/<br/>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastHowtolive/<br/>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcasthowtolive/<br/><br/>Information on Podcast & Host<br/>https://howtolive.life/