The Daily Stoic
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The Daily Stoic
For centuries, all sorts of people—generals and politicians, athletes and coaches, writers and leaders—have looked to the teachings of Stoicism to help guide their lives. Each day, author and speaker Ryan Holiday brings you a new lesson about life, inspired by the thoughts and writings of great Stoi...
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Let Them Talk | The Discipline Nobody Talks About
If there is a point to the criticism, let’s learn from it. If it’s off base, then what do we care?
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Codie Sanchez is an entrepreneur,...
BONUS | The Daily Routine That Built Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius’ life looked nothing like ours, but the habits that kept him grounded still work today. In this episode, Ryan breaks down the daily pr...
Who Can Teach Us More? | Stick With Just The Facts
We don’t control the role we are assigned by circumstance…but we control how we play that role.
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11 Final Takeaways From The Odyssey
What can a 3,000-year-old story about gods, monsters, and shipwrecks teach us today? Almost everything. In this episode, Ryan breaks down some of the...
Stop Judging People. Go Meet Them. | Peter Santenello
It is easy to judge people from a distance. It is much harder to reduce them to a stereotype once you have sat with them, listened to their story, and...
Ask Yourself For Peace (And You’ll Find It At Your Feet) | A Week Without Complaining
All you want is some quiet. All you want is some space. All you want is some calm. More than want it, you need it. You need it for your sanity. For yo...
This Is Almost a Miracle | The Epictetus Lesson Kyle Carpenter Lives By
Epictetus’s work changed Marcus’ life. Both of them have changed Ryan's life. Both of them will change your life—if you let them.
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The Marcus Aurelius Quote Tom Junod Can’t Forget
One sentence from Marcus Aurelius made Tom Junod circle it three times, star it, and dog-ear the page. In this episode, Ryan talks with the acclaimed...
These Are Things You Cannot Buy
As Epictetus, the slave-turned-philosopher who inspired Marcus, reminds us, ”Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants....
BONUS | The Craziest Reasons Books Were Banned
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None of These Things Change | 10 Habits That Made Marcus Aurelius Great
This is what it is to be a human. Some of it good, some of it better to resist. But it’s the rhythm of life, the bleeding of eras, one into the other....
You Can’t Stop Here | No Blame, Just Focus
Marcus Aurelius was not satisfied just getting the gist of Epictetus’ powerful teachings and you shouldn’t be, either.
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Can Stoicism Fight Modern Corruption?
Corruption is everywhere, from politics and business to sports and universities. But as modern as it all feels, the Stoics saw the same thing happenin...
5 American Heroes Everyone Should Know | Ty Seidule
Some of the greatest American heroes are people most of us have never heard of. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with retired Brigadier General and mili...
This is a Line Worth Remembering | A Cure For The Self
We live in busy, stressful, unnerving times. We can’t let that rattle or rush us.
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Pause and Reflect…Before You Regret | When Someone Is Rude, Respond Like This
We have an impulse. We have a provocation…and before we act, we should consider it. How is this really going to go?
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How To Think For Yourself In A World Full Of Lies | David Pakman
When false information spreads faster than the truth, knowing how to think matters more than knowing what to think. In this episode, Ryan talks with D...
You Have This Freedom (If You Take It)
Marcus Aurelius lacked a freedom that we so readily take for granted...
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If Money Could Talk, What Would It Say? | What Would the Stoics Tell Us Today?
Money isn’t evil. It can do real good. But it is a tool, not a measure of life. It can tell you what something costs, but not what it is worth.
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BONUS | Are You Measuring Wealth Wrong? (with Sahil Bloom)
Some people have everything they thought they wanted and still feel like they’re losing. In this bonus episode, hear an excerpt from Ryan’s conversati...
Where Does It Get You? | Keeping "The News" In Check
People have been doing the same things for as long as there have been people.
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Kate Bowler Challenges Stoicism’s Most Famous Idea
One of Stoicism’s most famous ideas does not sit right with bestselling author Kate Bowler. In this episode, Ryan and Kate discuss the pressure this i...
9 Stoic Habits For A Better Life
Virtue is like any other skill. It’s not something you either have or you don’t. It’s something you practice, and the more you practice it, the better...
We Are All Kings Now | Why We Can’t Stop Talking About The Odyssey
You’re the king now. The Republic is in your hands. Can you keep it?
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BONUS | Made For Working Together
According to the Stoics, we humans have a higher obligation—not to the gods but to each other.
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They Have Been Misled | The Road Trip That Put Stoicism To The Test
If we want people to change, we have to give them a way to see the truth for themselves.
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How Epictetus Captured The Mind Of Marcus Aurelius
One of history’s most powerful rulers was shaped by a teacher he never met. In this episode, Ryan talks with Professor William O. Stephens about how M...
Is It Even Possible To Be Happy?
A master does not actually master anything. The Stoics understood this.
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This Is How You Change | What Is Our Duty To Society?
Change is hard but it doesn’t mean you have to be hard on yourself.
📚 Books Mentioned: In My Time Of Dying
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The Wealthiest Person is a Pauper | Practice Gentleness Instead of Anger
The Stoics understood that the wealthiest person can still be a pauper—poor in peace, poor in contentment, poor in perspective.
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6 Stoic Rules To Beat Ego
You don’t need to be an egotistical asshole to be successful. History is filled with powerful people whose pride ultimately destroyed them, from Calig...
The Fall Of The Roman Republic Was A Warning | Barry Strauss
What destroyed the Roman Republic was not one man or one moment, but a slow collapse of trust, duty, and shared values. In this episode, Ryan and anci...
This Will Define Your Legacy | Forgive Them Because They Don't Know
Discipline, as a virtue, is related to the other virtues. By controlling our urges or wants or lifestyle, we’re actually in a better position to be co...
You Will Need This to Push Through | Is AI Making Us Stupid?
Discipline, in this way, isn’t just about action; it’s about control. Control over our impulses, our desires, and even our most deeply ingrained habit...
12 Stoic Lessons from The Odyssey
With Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey hitting theaters this week, now is the perfect time to hear the Stoic lessons hidden within this ancient story. I...
This is Why We Have Limits
Marcus Aurelius was checked by philosophy, but if he hadn’t been, he could have easily been a Nero or a Caligula. The American Founders knew this well...
BONUS | Ryan Holiday's Best Book Recommendations for Dr. Becky Kennedy
After recording their episode at The Daily Stoic Podcast studio, Ryan and Dr. Becky headed next door to The Painted Porch, where Ryan shared a few mus...
Decide What to Be and Go Be It | How Would The Stoics Handle Social Media Envy?
“First, say to yourself what you would be,” Epictetus says, “and then do what you have to do.”
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It’s So Hard To Find | Stop Looking For This
The ability to be content, to be grateful, to be happy? These are the real luxuries, if you think about it.
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12 Stoic Rules For A Better Life
The most powerful man in the world still needed rules to live by. In this episode, Ryan looks at the rules Marcus Aurelius seemed to return to again a...