Episode Details

What if success wasn’t about wealth, fame, or followers—but about staying true to your 18-year-old self? 🤔 In this episode we dive deep into Nassim Nicholas Taleb's powerful lens on success, stoicism, antifragility, and skin in the game. 

🎧 Key Topics Covered:

• 🪞 Redefining success: Self-respect over social status
• 💪 Virtue, courage & taking risks for others
• 🔄 The “Silver Rule” & ethical decision-making
• 💼 Why starting a business beats chasing NGO dreams
• 🧠 Stoic wisdom, deadlifts & healing through strength
• 🧩 Taleb’s hierarchy of trust: From family to federal government
• ❌ What to avoid at all costs (muscles without strength, opinions without risk & more)

📌 Whether you're into philosophy, entrepreneurship, or just looking to live with more honor and intention, this episode will challenge modern metrics of success and inspire a more robust, antifragile mindset.

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Ministry of Mind — Where Calm Creates Power.

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🎵 instrumental music by Ministry of Music on Spotify

calm • clarity • discipline • mental resilience