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 Connect with Mere Mortals: Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast Connect with Mere Mortals: Website: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcasts/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcasts Value 4 Value Support: Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcasts.com/support Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast
