Nick Thompson on Discipline, Data, and Stoic Leadership – Daily Stoic
Nick Thompson argues that discipline compounds across health, leadership, and institutions and that data, not intuition, is the only defence against short-term decay.
Nick Thompson argues that discipline compounds across health, leadership, and institutions and that data, not intuition, is the only defence against short-term decay.
Clark Kegley reflects on what a $20,000 year of life coaching taught him about persona, anxiety, and authentic work.
Andrew Huberman explains why habits succeed or fail based on limbic friction, neurochemistry, and timing not willpower.
Justin Sung explains why studying harder often fails and how real learning depends on cognitive load, recall, and systems.
Dr Gabor Maté argues trauma is the internal wound that shapes addiction, chronic illness, and emotional suffering and not personal failure.
Mel Robbins and medical experts explain why overwhelm isn’t just stress and why control, not calm, is the reset
Hamza Ahmed argues discipline is trainable. His core method is friction control: remove instant gratification triggers, add barriers to bad habits, and build focus in small progressive blocks.
Vinh Giang breaks “confidence” into five trainable vocal pillars and simple body-language rules. The payoff is immediate: fewer fillers, stronger authority, and better attention.
Dr. K explains why “keeping your options open” can trap you in a provisional life where nothing becomes real. The cure isn’t more motivation it’s commitment and doing the boring work even when you don’t feel like it.
Jordan B. Peterson and Sam Harris argue the digital information landscape has shattered into “infinite plurality,” making societies harder to coordinate. Their verdict: we need old standards verification, accountability, and disciplined gatekeeping especially in the age of AI.