Insights from ‘Stillness is the Key’ by Ryan Holiday Flashcards
What are the three domains to focus on to achieve stillness, according to Ryan Holiday?
Mind, body, and spirit.
How does journaling contribute to mental stillness?
Journaling acts like ‘spiritual windshield wipers,’ clearing away confusing thoughts and creating mental clarity.
True or False: Ryan Holiday believes stillness can inspire new ideas and help us persevere.
True
Fill in the blank: ___ allows us to resist the passions of the mob and find space for gratitude.
Stillness
What is the ‘Morning Pages’ practice described by Julia Cameron?
Writing three pages of continuous, stream-of-consciousness thought each morning to clear the mind.
Who credits their success to the practice of ‘Morning Pages’?
Brian Koppelman, screenwriter for ‘Rounders’ and ‘Billions.’
Why did Winston Churchill practice bricklaying?
To rejuvenate his mind through a meditative physical activity that balanced his demanding workload.
Compare: How did Winston Churchill and William Gladstone use physical activity to achieve stillness?
Churchill laid bricks while Gladstone chopped trees; both found stillness through repetitive, meditative movement.
What practice helps cultivate a feeling of abundance and presence according to Holiday?
Pausing the desire for more and appreciating what you already have.
Why might the wealthiest person a hundred years ago envy a person today?
Because modern conveniences, technology, and access to information would have amazed them.
True or False: Envying others is more beneficial than envying your own life.
False
Fill in the blank: The ___ envies the millionaire, the millionaire envies the simplicity of the 9-to-5 worker.
Factory worker
What does Ryan Holiday suggest about the desire for ‘external accomplishments’?
They won’t lead to lasting satisfaction; true contentment comes from within.
How can moving the body help the mind?
Engaging in meditative physical activity allows the mind to unwind and restores mental clarity.
According to Ryan Holiday, what can you find in stillness?
Presence, clarity, and insight.
