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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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You Can’t Help But Leave a Piece | Ask Daily Stoic
Every “yes” is a trade. Every obligation takes its cut. Every distraction leaves with something.
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Choose to See What It Gave You
The Stoics remind us that everything has its compensation…if we choose to see it, if we choose to welcome it.
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7 Stoic Steps for Breaking an Addiction
Everyone has something they’re trying to quit, whether it’s a habit, compulsion, or addiction. But what if the secret to getting clean and breaking fr...
It’s No Good Without This | Epicurus’ Secret to the Good Life
Do not trade your soul away. Because once it’s gone, you cannot get it back.
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In The Resolute Urgency of Now | Finding The Right Mentors
We could do it later. We could get serious later. But why? Why not do it while we have the chance?
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Why Struggling Is the Point | David Epstein
The easier life gets, the less prepared we may be for what’s hard. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with David Epstein about “desirable difficulties,” t...
The Stoic Mind Behind D-Day
82 years ago, thousands of young men crossed the English Channel and stepped into one of the most consequential days in history. In today’s episode, R...
We Could Use More People Like This | How Ryan Holiday Is Challenging Himself Creatively
We are in desperate need of good, courageous people. Can you fill that need?
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What To Do When the World Feels Like Too Much
The world has always been uncertain, but we have never had this much access to everything that might go wrong. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with the...
It’s a Team Sport
It is harder to be courageous when all you see are examples of cowardice. Well, the Stoics can help us with this.
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They Will Shove This In Your Face
Moral compromise is never a single act. It creates a precedent…and then another, and another.
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You Made That Up | Robert Greene's Favorite Stoic Lessons
Stop extrapolating. Stop adding in the lens of anxiety.
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This Is How It's Meant To Be Done | It Is Well to Be Flexible
For most of its history, Stoicism was a spoken, conversational philosophy. It was meant to be heard, discussed, and worked through in the back and for...
BONUS | The Novels Every Stoic Should Read
After recording in studio for The Daily Stoic Podcast, Ryan and Maria Semple went next door to The Painted Porch to talk about the Stoic-themed novels...
The Stoic Way To Handle Real Problems
In today’s episode, Ryan answers questions about how to apply Stoicism to the real problems life throws at us. How do you stay Stoic when the obstacle...
Senator Mark Kelly on Stoicism, Space, and Staying Calm Under Pressure
There are some situations where panic is not an option. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Senator Mark Kelly about what his years as a Navy pilot, t...
It is a Lonely Thing | Sweat the Small Stuff
A Stoic thinks about what’s right. They don’t ask, “Is this safe?” They say, “That’s wrong.”
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They Are Calling To You | Adam Grant’s 3 Skills for Real Growth
The ancients are there to guide us. We can struggle to live up to their expectations. We can learn from their mistakes
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The Stoic Skill AI Can’t Replace
The more powerful our tools become, the more important our judgment becomes. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Jeremy Utley and Henrik Werdelin, hos...
Skip The Shortcut. Take The Long Way Instead.
Marcus Aurelius, despite being emperor of Rome, still made time every day to write in his journal, examining his thoughts and actions. He understood t...
They Felt The Same Way As You | How To Remember Everything You Read
Seneca and Marcus Aurelius and Cato were all concerned about their declining institutions. But unlike us, as we read about these historical events, th...
What Do You Fight For? | The View From Above
The question for you today (and always) is: what do you pledge your sacred honor to? What are you fighting for?
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How to Change Your Life in 24 Hours
This is the day to change your life. A new day is in front of us. As Marcus Aurelius reminds us, it’s a tragedy to cling to being the person you’ve al...
Was Nero Really That Bad?
Was Nero really that bad, or has history been telling the same story for 2,000 years without asking who started it? In today’s episode, Ryan looks at...
A Sense of Urgency. A Sense of Urgency. | Practice True Joy
This is your life that sits before you. Time is ticking away.
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You’re Never Going to Be Perfect | Ask Daily Stoic
The Stoics had high standards. They also understood that perfection was not possible.
📚 The Stoic Virtues Series teaches the tim...
Empathy Is Not Weakness | Will Guidara
Empathy is not the opposite of Stoic strength. It’s part of what keeps that strength from becoming coldness. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Will...
This is a Service
Maybe you don’t think it’s making much of a difference. Maybe it’s terrifying and exhausting. Maybe it’s costing you a lot—friends, followers, peace o...
They Give You Direction for Life | The Stoic Secret to Finding Real Joy
The four virtues serve as a compass for how to act, who to be, and how to respond in any situation. Have we found anything better?
This is What Money Is Jealous Of | The Stoic Is A Work In Progress
You think they have everything they could possibly want. But the rich, the powerful? They are actually incredibly jealous people.
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How To Think Better in the Age of AI (From the Stoics)
In today’s episode, Ryan shares timeless lessons from the ancients on how to ask better questions, think more clearly, and make the most of AI without...
Gavin Newsom on Ego, Power, and Stoicism
The real test of philosophy is not what it teaches us in quiet moments, but what it demands from us when power, pressure, and ego enter the room. In t...
This Is How You Release Your Anxiety | Quality Over Quantity
Think about what your anxiety costs you. Think about it honestly and painfully.
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How Much Is Left? | The Stoic Protocol for Your Next Zoom Call
What’s left of Stoicism today is, if anything, more robust than it was in the ancient world.
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The Stoic Code General Mattis Lives By
General Jim Mattis has spent his life proving that philosophy is not just for the classroom. In today’s episode, Margaret Hoover interviews General Ma...
This Is Inseparable From Living a Good Life
The four Stoic virtues are not supposed to be pursued in isolation. Instead, they come together under the idea of virtue itself.
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No, This Is The Mission | Kindness Is Always The Right Response
You thought you were supposed to be doing this. You thought your job was to do that. But then what happened? Life happened. Stuff happened. Other peop...
BONUS | Ryan Holiday Responds to Daniel Radcliffe
In a recent interview, Daniel Radcliffe talked about the book "How To Hide an Empire" which has been one of Ryan's favorite reads lately. Here are som...
It Can Change Everything | A Real-Life Example of How to Build a Coaching Tree
Great leaders don’t just build winning teams, they build people who can go on to lead without them. In today’s episode, Ryan talks about the idea of “...
We Owe It All To Them | What Marcus Aurelius Learned From His Mother
In honor of Mother’s Day, Ryan talks with Donald Robertson about the powerful influence Marcus Aurelius’ mother had on his life and philosophy. Even t...