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The Daily Stoic

ByDaily Stoic | Wondery
2547 episodes

Podcast Summary

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 Stoic thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca the Younger. Daily Stoic Podcast also features Q+As with listeners and interviews with notable figures from sports, academia, politics, and more. Learn more at DailyStoic.com.Listen to The Daily Stoic on the Wondery App or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-daily-stoic/ now. 

#1

This Is Why We Do It

Cleanthes and Socrates exposed themselves to cold. Marcus Aurelius slept on a hard mattress. Seneca practiced poverty on a regular basis. Why did they do this?🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-06-04•2mins
#2

If They Control Your Attention, They Control YOU | Chris Hayes (PT. 1)

What if the real problem isn’t politics, the economy, or technology, but where you’re directing your attention? Emmy-winning journalist Chris Hayes joins Ryan to reveal the sinister mechanics of modern media, explore how the digital age fractures our sense of self, and explain why misinformation is most dangerous when it tells us exactly what we want to hear.Chris Hayes is the Emmy Award–winning host of All In with Chris Hayes on MSNBC and the New York Times bestselling author of A Colony in a Nation and Twilight of the Elites. Chris’ latest book is The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource. Follow Chris on Instagram and X @ChrisLHayes and watch Chris’ show ALL IN on MSNBC📚 Books Mentioned: The Sirens' Call: How Attention Became the World's Most Endangered Resource by Chris Hayes Trust Me, I’m Lying by Ryan Holiday The Odyssey by Homer (Emily Wilson Translation)The Brass Check by Upton Sinclair🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-06-04•46mins
#3

Who Was The Tough One? | Role Models

There is no mention of what became of the Stoics' wives. We don’t talk about the slights and the condescension they would have put up with as the ‘weaker sex.’ 🎥 Watch “The Most Powerful Stoic Women In History” on The Daily Stoic YouTube Channel: Pick up a signed edition of The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living: Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-06-03•10mins
#4

This Is How You Become Well-Read | Plato's View

As Marcus would say, we can't be satisfied with merely "getting the gist" of what we read. "Read attentively," he advised. Read deeply. Aim for quality, not quantity.The Daily Stoic is $1.99 as an ebook for a limited time only. Grab it here now!📘 Grab the hardcover edition of The Daily Stoic here: Pick up your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-06-02•12mins
#5

When Everything Feels Unpredictable, Hold Onto This

In moments of chaos, let Stoicism be your guide. In today’s episode, Ryan dives into how to tackle both small and big obstacles by harnessing your inner strength, staying steady in the face of unpredictability, and leading with purpose📕 Pick up a copy of the 10th Anniversary Edition of The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday at dailystoic.com/obstacle🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-06-01•31mins
#6

The Stoic’s Playbook For INSTANT Charisma | Vanessa Van Edwards (PT. 2)

The Stoics knew something we often forget: influence starts before you speak. It's in your energy, your posture, your presence. In today’s PT. 2 episode with body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards, she breaks down how to project authentic warmth, gives Ryan tips for navigating social dynamics, and shares how to confidently master the art of saying no.Vanessa Van Edwards is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People, translated into 17 languages, and Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. More than 70 million people have watched her on YouTube and seen her viral TEDx London Talk.Vanessa is renowned for teaching science-backed people skills to audiences worldwide, including Harvard, SXSW, MIT, and Stanford. Through her engaging workshops and courses, Vanessa shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership. Her science-backed framework helps anyone communicate with confidence.Check out Vanessa’ work on her website: scienceofpeople.com Follow Vanessa on Instagram and X: @VVanEdwards and on YouTube: @ScienceOfPeople📕 Check out ALL the books Ryan recommended to Vanessa here: Grab signed copies of Vanessa Van Edwards' books Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication and Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People . 🎥 WATCH all The Daily Stoic Podcast interview on The Daily Stoic YouTube channel | Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-31•58mins
#7

It’s Not Something You’ve Done. It’s Something You’re Doing. | 9 Stoic Keys To Building Character That Lasts

The world is constantly changing. We are constantly changing. Therefore what we get out of these books changes, too. 📓 The Daily Stoic eBook is $1.99 on Amazon! Grab your copy here📔 Pick up your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-30•15mins
#8

No Amount of This Will Make You Not Small | Ask Daily Stoic

It’s pathetic, isn’t it? What some people do with power—what it reveals about them.🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-29•19mins

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#9

It Calls For Thee

Think about the principles we are standing on. Think of what we are willing to risk for them.🏛 Preorder the Limited Edition Stoic Virtues Series: Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work": Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-28•3mins
#10

The Stoic’s Playbook For INSTANT Charisma | Vanessa Van Edwards (PT. 1)

The Stoics didn’t just preach wisdom, they commanded attention. They knew how to lead with presence, not just ideas. In this episode, body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards joins Ryan to break down the science of real connection through a Stoic lens. She shares powerful, research-backed strategies to communicate with purpose, project warmth without losing authority, and instantly shift how others see and respond to you.Vanessa Van Edwards is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People, translated into 17 languages, and Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. More than 70 million people have watched her on YouTube and seen her viral TEDx London Talk.Vanessa is renowned for teaching science-backed people skills to audiences worldwide, including Harvard, SXSW, MIT, and Stanford. Through her engaging workshops and courses, Vanessa shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership. Her science-backed framework helps anyone communicate with confidence.Check out Vanessa’ work on her website: scienceofpeople.com Follow Vanessa on Instagram and X: @VVanEdwards and on YouTube: @ScienceOfPeople📚 Grab signed copies of her books Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication and Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People . 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-28•48mins
#11

This Is Real Time Travel | The View From Above

The ancients did not just leave us words on papyrus—they left us a gift that keeps on giving through the ages.💡 To be a great reader, as we say in our Read To Lead Challenge, it’s not enough just that you read—it’s about HOW you read. It’s about learning how to think more critically, how to digest books above your level, how to find books with the potential of changing your life. You’ll learn how to do just that—and more!—during our Read to Lead Challenge. 📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work": Pick up a signed edition of The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living: Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-27•13mins
#12

This Is The Highest Form Of Courage | Stop Caring What People Think

On Memorial Day, it is worth reflecting on this very beautiful and almost baffling bit of human greatness.📔 Pick up your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-26•10mins
#13

These Are All The Ways Ryan Holiday Feels Poorer Than He Is

In today’s episode, Ryan opens up about how despite his career success and net worth, he still struggles with anxiety and stress, not so much about the state of the world but about the constant pressure for things to go right.🎥 Watch Ryan's interviews with Sahil Bloom and Robert Rosenkranz on The Daily Stoic YouTube Channel Sahil Bloom episode: Rosenkranz episode: Pick up signed copies of The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life by Sahil Bloom at The Painted Porch📕 Grab a copy of The Stoic Capitalist: Advice for the Exceptionally Ambitious by Robert Rosenkranz at The Painted Porch💡The Wealthy Stoic: A Daily Stoic Guide to Being Rich, Happy, and Free explores how stoic ideas can be applied to personal finance, wealth-building, financial mindset, and how it can help you overcome common financial obstacles and challengesGet The Wealthy Stoic: A Daily Stoic Guide to Being Rich, Happy, and Free & all other Daily Stoic courses for FREE when you join Daily Stoic Life | dailystoic.com/life🪙 We are the creators of our anxiety. Which means we can also be the ones to do something about it. Gain a powerful tool in your fight against anxiety and get the Daily Stoic Anxiety Coin today! Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-25•22mins
#14

Your Personality Is Not Fixed | Olga Khazan

Can people actually change or are we just stuck with who we are? In this episode, author and journalist Olga Khazan joins Ryan to unpack the age-old debate: are personality traits fixed or can we reshape them over time? Olga shares what happened when she tried to change her own personality over the course of a year and what science says about whether that’s even possible.Olga Khazan is a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Me, But Better. You can follow Olga on Instagram and X @Olganator and read more of her work on Substack: Grab signed copies of her book Me, But Better at The Painted Porch!🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-24•1hr 14mins
#15

You Must Seek Out Hard Truths | Marcus Aurelius’ Advice For Life (5 Incredible Stories)

As leaders, we cannot allow people to tell us what we want to hear. We have to cultivate honesty, both in ourselves and in those around us.💡 We designed The Daily Stoic Leadership Challenge: Ancient Wisdom For Modern Leaders to mirror the kind of education that produced historically great leaders like Marcus Aurelius. Check it out at store.dailystoic.com📖 How to Read Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations (A Daily Stoic Guide) is designed to help you get the most wisdom and very best tools Stoicism has to offer and apply them to your life. Get How to Read Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations (A Daily Stoic Guide), The Daily Stoic Leadership Challenge: Ancient Wisdom For Modern Leaders & all other Daily Stoic courses for FREE when you join Daily Stoic Life | dailystoic.com/life🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-23•26mins
#16

We Must Create Order From Chaos | Ask Daily Stoic

The world is crazy. Plus, we have our own crazy lives to worry about—that pile of work, the kid who might be coming down with a cold, the house project that must be finished.🎥 Watch George Raveling’s FULL interview on The Daily Stoic Podcast: You can grab copies of What You’re Made For by George Raveling at The Painted Porch: Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-22•15mins
#17

This Is What Comes Next

As Seneca wrote: “Associate with people who are likely to improve you. The process is a mutual one: men learn as they teach.”💡 Modern Stoics are parents, athletes, entrepreneurs, soldiers, artists, students. They are busy, curious, principled people who want to do more than talk about virtue—they want to live it. And they want to do it with others who share that aim. Join The Daily Stoic Life community today: dailystoic.com/life🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-21•5mins
#18

You Need to Know What Happened in 1963 | Dr. Peniel Joseph

1963 was a transformational year in American history—JFK's assassination, Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech, the Birmingham Campaign, the rise of the Civil Rights Movement, and escalating Cold War tensions. It was a year that changed the soul of America.In this episode, Dr. Peniel Joseph, author and professor at the University of Texas at Austin, joins Ryan to discuss how 1963 ignited a decade of transformation. They discuss the pivotal events of the year, the contrasting strategies of Malcolm X and MLK Jr., and how this single year reshaped the course of future generations.Dr. Peniel E. Joseph is the Barbara Jordan Chair in Ethics and Political Values, founding director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and distinguished service leadership professor and professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author and editor of eight award-winning books on African American history, including The Third Reconstruction and The Sword and the Shield. 📚 Pick up a copy of Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America’s Civil Rights Revolution by Dr. Peniel Joseph📕 Grab signed copies of Dr. Peniel Joseph’s books The Sword and the Shield and The Third Reconstruction at The Painted Porch | Dr. Peniel on Instagram @Dr.PenielJoseph and on X @PenielJoseph The three-volume "America in the King Years" by Taylor Branch has a total of 2,912 pages | Grab the series at The Painted Porch📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work": Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-21•56mins
#19

This Is Your Job Right Now | Practice True Joy

We are not emperors. We are not senators. But we are human beings, connected to all other human beings. 📓 Pick up a signed edition of The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living: Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-20•11mins
#20

This Is What It Gave You | Learn, Practice, Train

The Stoics remind us that everything has its compensation…if we choose to see it, if we choose to welcome it.🎙️ Listen to Ryan Holiday's other podcast, The Daily Dad Podcast and sign up for his FREE newsletter The Daily Dad where he delivers timeless parenting wisdom each day. 📕 Check out The Daily Dad by Ryan Holiday, a daily devotional designed to help you become the kind of role model your child needs in a parent. Grab a signed copy here, or get our BRAND-NEW leatherbound edition here—both make great Father’s Day gifts!📔 Pick up your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-19•11mins
#21

5 Stoic Tips for Handling Rude People

Is a world without rude people possible? Perhaps. Likely? Not in our lifetimes. So the question is…how do we deal with them without compromising our character? Learn 5 Stoic tips for dealing with the worst kind of people in today's episode. Read this article: by: Kat Pichik 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-18•17mins
#22

Why You Don't Want To Win The Argument | Jefferson Fisher (PT. 2)

What if you could learn a few simple, powerful tricks to handle arguments and conflict more effectively without losing your cool? In today’s Part 2 episode, communication expert Jefferson Fisher shares his practical approaches to communication that will help you stay calm, clear, and in control even in the heat of tough conversations.Jefferson and Ryan talk about the urge to have the last word, the discipline it takes to remain composed in conflict, and the Stoic lessons on emotional control and restraint.Jefferson Fisher is one of the most respected voices on communication and arguments in the world. He is a Texas board certified personal injury attorney and law firm owner of Fisher Firm. Millions of people and some of the world's leading brands come to Jefferson for advice and practical strategies to communicate more effectively. Grab a signed copy of Jefferson’s book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More, at The Painted Porch! Follow Jefferson on Instagram and X @Jefferson_Fisher, on YouTube @JeffersonFisher and on TikTok @JustAskJefferson📚 Check out all the books Ryan gave Jefferson here | up for Ryan's free monthly reading list newsletter: Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-17•52mins
#23

It’s Impossible For Them Not To Do So | How To Focus Like A Stoic Philosopher

They are who they are. Stop expecting them to be anything else.🎥 In a recent YouTube video, we explored why narcissistic leaders like Nero always fail in the end (the Stoics have some great insights on this), and how the narcissistic leaders in power today are bound to suffer a similar fate | Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-16•30mins

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#24

It’s All About Community | Ask Daily Stoic

Today, Stoicism is more popular than ever. But too many of us are on this path alone.💡 “Keep company only with people who uplift you,” Epictetus says, “whose presence calls forth your best.”That’s the kind of company you’ll find in Daily Stoic Life—those whose presence bring out your best.Head to dailystoic.com/life to learn more and join us today!🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-15•15mins
#25

When Have You Been That?

That person you just can’t stand. That person in traffic who won’t get out of the way. Don’t they realize how annoying they are? Probably not anymore than you did when you were that person.🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-14•2mins
#26

Why You Don't Want To Win The Argument | Jefferson Fisher (PT. 1)

You might prove a point in an argument, but what will you lose in the process? In today’s episode, Jefferson Fisher and Ryan talk about the art of handling arguments, drawing on wisdom from the Stoics, Jefferson’s real-world legal practice, and Abraham Lincoln’s legendary diplomacy. They discuss why being "right" isn't always worth the cost, how to stay grounded in the age of social media outrage, and the importance of knowing your “Alamo,” the hill you’re actually willing to die on. Jefferson Fisher is one of the most respected voices on communication and arguments in the world. He is a Texas board certified personal injury attorney and law firm owner of Fisher Firm. Millions of people and some of the world's leading brands come to Jefferson for advice and practical strategies to communicate more effectively. Grab a signed copy of Jefferson’s book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More, at The Painted Porch! Follow Jefferson on Instagram and X @Jefferson_Fisher, on YouTube @JeffersonFisher and on TikTok @JustAskJefferson🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-14•41mins
#27

Let Them Be Flexible. You Stand On This. | Count Your Blessings

The world needs unbending, courageous people. It needs people who day to day do what’s right, not what’s expedient.📚 Books mentioned:Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday | Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living by Ryan Holiday | Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-13•10mins
#28

This Will Save You In Crazy Times | Kindness Is Always The Right Response

The best way to get out of your head, to get outside yourself…is to step outside yourself. Literally. Step outside. Let nature do its quiet, steady work.📕 Pick up a signed copy of Stillness Is The Key by Ryan Holiday at Grab your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-12•11mins
#29

Wisdom in the Face of Censorship | Sharon McMahon and Ryan Holiday

Sharon McMahon, aka "America's Government Teacher", hosted Ryan on an Instagram Live to discuss his recent experience at the U.S. Naval Academy. Invited to speak on the topic of wisdom, Ryan was informed just moments before his lecture that it had been canceled due to his decision to address the removal of books from the Academy’s library. What was meant to be a conversation about wisdom quickly turned into a powerful lesson on censorship, free speech, and the challenge of living with virtue.Sharon and Ryan talk about the importance of confronting history honestly, the controversy around books labeled “too woke,” and the scary implications of silencing ideas in places meant to shape future leaders.After years as a high school government teacher, Sharon now runs the non-partisan, fact-based Instagram account @sharonsaysso and is the author of The Small and the Mighty.Check out Sharon’s podcast Here’s Where It Gets Interesting and follow her on Instagram @SharonSaysSo and on X @Sharon_Says_SoSharon's Substack: The Preamble. 🎙️ Listen to Sharon's episode on The Daily Stoic Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Spotify📚 Grab a copy of The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon at The Painted Porch: Read Ryan Holiday's opinion piece in The New York Times: Watch the talk that Ryan Holiday was supposed to give at The Naval Academy: Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-11•36mins
#30

Can a Billionaire Be a Stoic? | Robert Rosenkranz (PT. 2)

For the Stoics, riches weren’t evil but attachment to them was. In Part 2 of their conversation, self-made billionaire Robert Rosenkranz and Ryan dive into the power of living within your means, mastering your mindset, and finding deeper purpose in your work. They discuss how your upbringing influences your relationship with money, why detachment leads to true freedom, and what really defines success.Robert Rosenkranz became a self-made billionaire as a pioneer in private equity, multi-strategy hedge funds, and the insurance industry. He launched the acclaimed NPR program, Open to Debate, funded Impetus Grants to extend human healthspans, and is founding an innovative cultural institution in New York to showcase immersive work at the intersection of visual art, sound, music, and technology.📕 Grab a copy of The Stoic Capitalist: Advice for the Exceptionally Ambitious by Robert Rosenkranz💡The Wealthy Stoic: A Daily Stoic Guide to Being Rich, Happy, and Free explores how stoic ideas can be applied to personal finance, wealth-building, financial mindset, and how it can help you overcome common financial obstacles and challengesGet The Wealthy Stoic: A Daily Stoic Guide to Being Rich, Happy, and Free & all other Daily Stoic courses for FREE when you join Daily Stoic Life | dailystoic.com/life🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-10•55mins
#31

What Marcus Learned From His Mother | 6 Stoic Lessons In Stillness

Happy Mother's Day this weekend to everyone!🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-09•28mins
#32

Sometimes This Is The Only Way To Grow | Ask Daily Stoic

It would be nice if we always had smooth sailing. But we don’t.📚 Books mentioned:Ghost Rider by Neil PeartOn Character by General Stanley McChrystal Say Nothing by Patrick Radden KeefeFire Weather by John Vaillant Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Gregory Hays Translation)🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-08•14mins
#33

You’ll Be Called Worse…By Better

Marcus Aurelius was the public face of an empire. Seneca published plays and books. Cato and Cicero ran for office. Epictetus was a slave to a powerful Roman, at his whim and his mercy. In other words, they knew what it was like to be criticized.🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-07•3mins
#34

Can a Billionaire Be a Stoic? | Robert Rosenkranz (PT. 1)

Wealth can free you—or consume you. Self-made billionaire Robert Rosenkranz joins Ryan to discuss how Stoicism can transform our approach to money, ambition, and identity. Robert shares how Stoicism has shaped his decision-making, honed his intuition, and influenced his mindset on wealth and living a fulfilling life. Robert Rosenkranz became a self-made billionaire as a pioneer in private equity, multi-strategy hedge funds, and the insurance industry. He launched the acclaimed NPR program, Open to Debate, funded Impetus Grants to extend human healthspans, and is founding an innovative cultural institution in New York to showcase immersive work at the intersection of visual art, sound, music, and technology.📕 Grab a copy of The Stoic Capitalist: Advice for the Exceptionally Ambitious by Robert Rosenkranz💡The Wealthy Stoic: A Daily Stoic Guide to Being Rich, Happy, and Free explores how stoic ideas can be applied to personal finance, wealth-building, financial mindset, and how it can help you overcome common financial obstacles and challengesGet The Wealthy Stoic: A Daily Stoic Guide to Being Rich, Happy, and Free & all other Daily Stoic courses for FREE when you join Daily Stoic Life | dailystoic.com/life🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-07•56mins
#35

It’s Strange How Cowardly We Sometimes Are | We Are A Product of Our Habits

Courage calls us and what do we do? We ignore it. We let it ring.📓 Pick up a signed edition of The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living: your Daily Stoic Journal from the wear and tear of everyday use with the Leather Cover: Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-06•10mins
#36

Will They Forgive You? | You Are The Project

You could say something…you should say something. But…you don’t.📚 Books mentioned:The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday | Grab a signed copy here Augustus by John Williams | War of Art by Steven Pressfield | Pro by Steven Pressfield | Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-05•11mins
#37

BONUS: You Know, You Can Do Something

If it’s right, if it must be done….do it now.📕 Tomorrow is the LAST DAY you can grab the Right Thing, Right Now ebook for just $2.99! Or if you prefer reading hardcover books, we have signed copies available over at the Daily Stoic Store, too! Head here to get yours today🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-04•4mins
#38

Moral Courage Isn’t Always So Simple

The call for courage keeps returning, over and over. What matters most isn’t what we chose before, but what we choose right now.Listen to the talk that Ryan was supposed to give at The Naval Academy: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube 📚 Check out the Virtue Series 3-Book Bundle which includes Ryan Holiday’s books: Courage is Calling, Discipline is Destiny, and Right Thing, Right Now 📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work": Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-04•25mins
#39

What The Stoics Thought Made You Rich | Sahil Bloom

If wealth meant fulfillment instead of finances, how rich would you be? In today's episode, Sahil Bloom, entrepreneur and author of The 5 Types of Wealth, joins Ryan to unpack how they balance ambition and fulfillment. They discuss the concept of having “enough”, their definitions of being wealthy, what we can learn from the Stoics about living a rich life, and more. Sahil Bloom is the owner of SRB Holdings, the managing partner of SRB Ventures, and author of The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life. He holds a master’s in public policy and a bachelor’s in economics and sociology from Stanford University, where he was also a four-year member of the Stanford baseball team.You can follow Sahil on Instagram and X @SahilBloom Sign up for Sahil's newsletter here: Pick up signed copies of The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life by Sahil Bloom at The Painted Porch💡 The Wealthy Stoic: A Daily Stoic Guide to Being Rich, Happy, and Free explores how stoic ideas can be applied to personal finance, wealth-building, financial mindset, and how it can help you overcome common financial obstacles and challengesGet The Wealthy Stoic: A Daily Stoic Guide to Being Rich, Happy, and Free & all other Daily Stoic courses for FREE when you join Daily Stoic Life | dailystoic.com/life🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-03•1hr 14mins
#40

If You Want A Reason To Live Pt. II | 12 Stoic Choices To LEVEL UP Your Life TODAY

As dark as life can get, there are lovely things out there to cheer you up. 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-02•24mins
#41

What Is It For If Not This? | Ask Daily Stoic

You will never be secure enough, powerful enough that you won’t be afraid—that’s the whole point of courage. 📕 You can grab the Right Thing, Right Now ebook for just $2.99 right now! Or if you prefer reading hardcover books like us, we have signed copies available over at the Daily Stoic Store, too! Head here to get yours today.🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-05-01•14mins
#42

Can You Imagine?

We are all fighting our own battles, we are all besieged by misfortune in our own ways.🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-04-30•3mins
#43

Ed Helms on History’s Greatest Screw Ups

You might know Ed Helms as Andy Bernard from The Office or Stu Price from The Hangover movies—but did you know he’s also a serious history buff? He’s especially fascinated by history’s biggest screwups, better known as SNAFUs ("Situation Normal: All F**ked Up"). In today’s episode, Ed joins Ryan to unpack some of these epic blunders, explain how history became an escape for him, and share why learning about the past can be surprisingly therapeutic.Ed Helms is an actor, comedian, podcast host, and author. Ed has starred as Andy Bernard in The Office, Stuart Price in The Hangover trilogy, We’re the Millers, The Lorax, and much more. He hosts the podcast SNAFU and just released his book SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups. You can follow Ed on Instagram and X @EdHelms🎙️ Listen to Ed’s podcast SNAFU📕 Pick up a copy of SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups📚 Books Ryan recommended to Ed: The Library Book by Susan OrleanNight of the Grizzlies by Jack OlsenRiver of Doubt by Candice MillardThe Johnstown Flood by David McCulloughA Night To Remember by Walter LordRising Tide by John M. BarryDead Wake by Erik LarsonHis Majesty's Airship by S.C. Gwynne🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-04-30•1hr 19mins
#44

You Have To Win The Morning! | Show, Don't Tell

By winning the morning, we reduce the power that the rest of the day—much of which lies beyond our control—holds over us.📓 Pick up a signed edition of The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living: your Daily Stoic Journal from the wear and tear of everyday use with the Leather Cover: Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-04-29•9mins
#45

What's It All For? | Wants Make You A Servant

We tell ourselves that this is all for the future, that someday, in some big moment of significance, we’ll use it. But will we?You can grab the Right Thing, Right Now ebook for just $2.99 right now! If you prefer reading hardcover books like us, we have signed copies available over at the Daily Stoic Store, too!📔 Pick up your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-04-28•11mins
#46

Seneca’s Warning | The Quiet Corruption of the Soul

We often ignore flaws in our body until they demand attention, but flaws in the soul are even harder to see—the deeper the damage, the less aware we are of it.Today’s episode is an excerpt from The Tao Of Seneca produced by Tim Ferriss’ Audio. Get the free PDF at tim.blog/senecaListen to other letters from Seneca:Seneca on Despising DeathSeneca on Conquering the ConquerorSeneca on Philosophy and FriendshipSeneca on Practicing What You PreachSeneca on The Reasons For Withdrawing From The World Seneca on Master and SlaveSeneca on Worldliness and Retirement🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-04-27•14mins
#47

Leadership Lessons from Gen. Dan Caine | 9/11 Pilot to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Just after 2 a.m. on April 11, the U.S. Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Caine as the 22nd Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As it turns out, Ryan had the opportunity to interview Gen. Caine a few years ago as part of The Daily Stoic Leadership Challenge.In honor of his recent confirmation, today’s episode is Ryan and Gen. Caine's powerful conversation. Gen. Caine reflects on being one of the first pilots in the air on 9/11, the core traits every great leader must embody, and how to effectively inspire and guide a team toward a shared mission.General Dan Caine is the 22nd Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He has flown more than 100 combat hours in F-16 aircraft. His total flight hours are 2,800. Throughout his career he was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. 💡 Want more insights from extraordinary leaders like General Caine? Check out The Daily Stoic Leadership Challenge at store.dailystoic.com.🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-04-26•1hr 18mins
#48

Encourage Yourself Like This | Are Women MORE Stoic Than Men?

It was a dark world…and Marcus Aurelius desperately needed some light.🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aurelius' Birthday this month by reading Meditations with us and the Daily Stoic community. On April 26th, 1905 years after the day of his birth, Ryan Holiday will host an invite-only LIVE Q&A to talk about all things Marcus Aurelius and Meditations.Get 20% off with a Meditations BOOK & GUIDE bundle. Join the LIVE Meditations Q&A with Ryan Holiday by purchasing before April 26th!Get all our Meditations offering and learn more at our official Meditations Collection at dailystoic.com/meditations today. 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-04-25•46mins
#49

BONUS: This Is The Stoicism Talk The Navy Banned (Ryan Holiday At The U.S. Naval Academy)

Check out the previous lectures from Ryan Holiday at the U.S. Naval Academy here:Courage: The Power Of Courage Discipline: The Life Changing Art Of Self-DisciplineJustice: Stoic Habits To Help You Live And Be Better🗞️ Read Ryan Holiday's opinion piece in The New York Times: Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work": Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-04-24•50mins
#50

It Can Change Your Life | Ask Daily Stoic

The right book at the right time is a powerful thing. In fact, it can change the whole course of your life.🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aurelius' Birthday this month by reading Meditations with us and the Daily Stoic community. On April 26th, 1905 years after the day of his birth, Ryan Holiday will host an invite-only LIVE Q&A to talk about all things Marcus Aurelius and Meditations.Get 20% off with a Meditations BOOK & GUIDE bundle. Join the LIVE Meditations Q&A with Ryan Holiday by purchasing before April 26th!Get all our Meditations offering and learn more at our official Meditations Collection at dailystoic.com/meditations today. 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at

2025-04-24•20mins

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