In this Mere Mortals book review, I tackle Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday, the third in his Stoic Virtue series. It’s a slower, deeper, more reflective book centred on justice, the virtue that’s hardest to sell and hardest to live by. I share why this wasn’t my favourite read, but why it might be the most meaningful one for the long game of life.

00:00 – Intro & Context on the Stoic Virtue Series
00:30 – Book Stats: Length, Release Date, Structure
01:13 – Theme of Justice & Ryan’s Intentions
02:00 – Why Justice Isn’t a Popular Topic
02:56 – How This Book Differs from Others in the Series
04:04 – Tone, Chapter Layout & Personal Reflections
04:39 – Breakdown of the 3 Sections: Me, We, All
05:18 – A Slower, More Reflective Reading Experience
06:24 – Ryan’s Personal Notes & Writing it for His Kids
07:12 – Why Justice Becomes More Important with Age
07:55 – Final Thoughts & Rating (7.5/10)
08:13 – Who This Book is For (and Not For)
09:01 – Recommendations & Legacy Focus
09:19 – Political Themes & Why Some Might Not Enjoy It
10:00 – Closing Comments & Call to Action

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A 14-year-old is thrust into the shadow world of espionage, where every move is a fight to survive—and grow up fast.

My book review on an oldie but a goodie, Stormbreaker by Anthony Horrowitz

(00:00) – You're Never Too Young to Die
(00:47) – First Encounter at 14
(02:15) – Spy Fantasy Meets Realism
(03:38) – Plot Recap & Absurd Action
(05:41) – Philosophy: Adapt to Survive
(07:18) – Final Reflections

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In this episode, I explore the concrete takeaways from The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett. These aren’t abstract ideals—they're raw, lived-in lessons. From why your mind and body are your first foundation, to how meaningful questions shape behaviour, this reflection dives deep into the book’s most impactful ideas and challenges conventional wisdom around leadership, communication, and culture.

(00:00) - Introduction to Learnings
(00:35) - Core Values from the Introduction
(01:18) - Less is More: Precision in Conversation
(02:02) - Law 1: Fill Your Buckets in the Right Order
(03:00) - Behavioural Psychology: The Power of the Right Question
(04:33) - Law 9: Warren Buffett’s “Last Car” Analogy
(06:05) - Law 10: Normality is Ignored, Absurdity Sells
(07:22) - Law 11: Semantic Satiation Explained
(08:23) - Law 14: Friction Creates Value
(09:47) - Law 29: Building Company Culture with Intention
(11:29) - Law 32: Treat People Differently, Not Equally
(12:40) - Final Reflections & Send-Off

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