Ryan Holiday - Stillness is the Key, Jill Lane - Controlling Cravings #1141
Ryan Holiday
In today's episode we talk with Ryan Holiday about his book, Stillness is the Key. And we talk with Jill Lane about controlling cravings during the holidays.
Ryan Holiday: Stillness is the Key
The act of "stillness" is something we don't do or see a lot of in today's world. People are too busy on Facebook and Instagram, or trying to figure out the next thing they need to buy to measure up to today's society. Material items and the way people view us are our top priorities, simply because that's where technology has taken us. Ryan Holiday wrote this book by taking inspiration from thought-leaders like Confucius, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Thich Nhat Hanh, John Stuart Mill, and Nietzsche.Stillness is the Key is written to teach you how to be steady while the world spins around you. With so much distraction, it can be hard to follow through with your goals and dreams. Becoming still can take you down the path to meaning, contentment, and excellence in a world that needs more of it than ever.
Ryan Holiday is the bestselling author of Trust Me, I’m Lying; The Obstacle Is the Way; Ego Is the Enemy; Conspiracy and other books about marketing, culture, and the human condition. His work has been translated into over 30 languages and has appeared everywhere from the New York Times to Fast Company.
Jill Lane: Controlling Cravings During the Holidays
In today's episode, Jill covers specific nutritional advice that can help you curb your cravings, especially during the holidays. Cravings are normal, we all go through times where we crave either sugar, carbs, caffeine, etc., but it usually stems from somewhere. The things you eat daily will train your tongue. So if you naturally eat a diet filled with processed foods and sugars, then most likely you crave those things when you go without.Jill Lane is a pro-athlete health and nutrition coach. She helps clients to build good nutrition plans and is an expert on this topic. She talks with us today about how to build good nutrition habits, so that the cravings aren't so tempting. During the holidays it can be very difficult to stop yourself from over-indulging. Her tips today will help you prepare for the holiday food and keep your nutrition goals.
