The Daily Stoic
The Daily Stoic brings you a daily lesson inspired by Stoic philosophy, drawing from the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and others. Host Ryan Holiday offers practical wisdom for modern life, covering topics like resilience, virtue, and mindfulness. The podcast also features Q&A sessions with listeners and interviews with notable figures from various fields. It aims to help listeners apply ancient Stoic principles to their daily challenges.
Episodes
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 you become. This was Aristotle’s fundamental insight: excellence is not innate. It is a habit.👉 The Daily Stoic Habits for Success, Habits for Happiness course is a six-week challenge designed to change your entire relationship with habits
BONUS | Made For Working Together
According to the Stoics, we humans have a higher obligation—not to the gods but to each other. 📔 Pick up your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: https://store.dailystoic.com/🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast
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?-- Featured guests in order of appearance: Kenny Curtis | Full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTubeStephen Greenblatt | Full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify Chris Hayes | Full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTubeRobert Greene & Ryan Holiday Live | Daily Stoic Live Tickets 🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE
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.👉 Watch Ryan Holiday on Mike Herrera's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HEuo5HxHiQ📚 Join the Quarterly Classics Book Club | https://the-painted-porch-book-club.mn.co/landing/🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here |  
Is It Even Possible To Be Happy?
A master does not actually master anything. The Stoics understood this.👉 The Daily Stoic Habits for Success, Habits for Happiness course is a six-week challenge designed to change your entire relationship with habits for the better. Sign up to take the first step toward a more effective, happier life | https://challenge.dailystoic.com/habitsGet Habits for Success, Habits for Happiness for
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 Marcus Aurelius discovered Epictetus, why the former slave’s teachings hit him so deeply, and how those ideas about freedom, power, and self-mastery helped shape the philosopher king.William O. Stephens is a philosopher specializing in Stoici
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 👉 The Daily Stoic Habits for Success, Habits for Happiness course is a six-week challenge designed to change your entire relationship with habits for the better. Sign up to take the first step toward a more effective, happier life | https://challenge.dailystoic.com/habits🎟️ DAILY
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.📚 The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living by Ryan Holiday🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎥 VI
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 Caligula and Nero to Xerxes and Mussolini.The Stoics believed the antidote to ego was humility, self-awareness, reflection, and honest introspection. In this episode, Ryan explores the dangers of ego and the timeless practices that can help you k
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 ancient historian Barry Strauss discuss the broken civic bargain, economic strain, political violence, and personal ambition that pushed Rome toward civil war. They also talk about Cato’s refusal to compromise, Caesar’s decision to cross the Rub
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 courageous or just.📚 Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by
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 habits.👉 The Daily Stoic Habits for Success, Habits for Happiness course is a six-week challenge designed to change your entire relationship with habits for the better. Sign up to take the first step toward a more effective, happier life | https:
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. 🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock
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. In this episode, Ryan travels through Greece and Ithaca to share 12 lessons about ego, perseverance, discipline, temptation, and what it really means to make it home.📚 The Odyssey by Homer🎥 VIDEO EPISODE | Watch this episode here: https://www
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.”👉 The Daily Stoic Habits for Success, Habits for Happiness course is a six-week challenge designed to change your entire relationship with habits for the better. Sign up to take the first step toward a more effective, happier life | https://challenge.dailystoic.com/habitsRyan Holiday is coming to
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 must-read book recommendations.Listen to the full podcast episode with Dr. Becky Kennedy 👉 Apple Podcasts | Spotify🎥 Watch this episode on Ryan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au6lJyfrGlo📚 You can grab a copy of all the books
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. 📚 The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living by Ryan Holiday🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoici
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 and again, especially when life was difficult, people were disappointing, and the responsibilities kept piling up. 🎥 VIDEO EPISODE | Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HYYwg_sgCk🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is com
Men Are Reading Less Fiction. That’s A Problem. | Steven Pressfield
Men may be looking for answers in all the wrong books. In this episode, Ryan is joined by bestselling author Steven Pressfield to talk about how great fiction can teach us about courage, honor, sacrifice, and the human experience in ways that facts and advice often cannot. Steven Pressfield is an American author of historical fiction, non-fiction, and screenplays. Steven wrote for 2
What’s On a Hill Cannot Be Hidden | Stop Monkeying Around
We should let our light shine…and also let sunshine keep us honest. 🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early acce
If You Want To Be Great, This Is All You Have To Do | Can Ryan Pass This Stoic Quiz?
We haven't been who we want to be. The routine slipped, the momentum disappeared, and before long, we weren't just off track, we'd given up. How do we fix it?👉 The Daily Stoic Habits for Success, Habits for Happiness course is a six-week challenge designed to change your entire relationship with habits for the better. Sign up to take the first step toward a more effective, happier life |
Don’t Wait To Try It
Maybe you don’t get the job. Maybe that person says “no” to a date. Maybe you find out you don’t actually enjoy playing the piano. So what?🪙 Stoic Reminders:Memento Mori | Our Memento Mori Medallion is a literal and inescapable reminder that “you could leave life right now.” Check it out at https://store.dailystoic.com/Premeditatio Malorum | The Premeditatio Malorum medallion is designed
A Stoic’s Guide To Winning Without Losing Yourself | Leadership Expert Dan Coyle
You can be successful and still not be flourishing. In this episode, Ryan talks with leadership expert Dan Coyle about the difference between living like a machine and living like a human being. They talk about why high performance can become hollow, where real meaning comes from, and why simple mantras matter more than we think. They also discuss the importance of community, the role of
Learn To Ask This of Your Actions | Is Stoicism Compatible With Christianity?
As Epictetus said, “First tell yourself what kind of person you want to be, then do what you have to do.”👉 The Daily Stoic Habits for Success, Habits for Happiness course is a six-week challenge designed to change your entire relationship with habits for the better. Sign up to take the first step toward a more effective, happier life | https://challenge.dailystoic
This is The Most Valuable Thing | No One Said It'd Be Easy
There are all the things that wealthy people buy with their money. They buy nice cars and enormous homes. They pay for access. They hire help. But there is one thing that they cannot buy.🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The
The 7 Pillars Of A Spiritual Revolution | Rainn Wilson
The world feels broken, and it’s easy to believe nothing is ever going to change. In this audiobook excerpt from Soul Boom, Rainn Wilson makes the case for a spiritual revolution and pushes us to wonder what would happen if we rejected cynicism and stopped building so much of our world around competition, greed, and ego.Rainn Wilson is an actor, comedian, author, podcaster, writer, and di
The Ancient Ideas That Built America | Thomas Ricks
For the Fourth of July, we’re revisiting Ryan’s conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Thomas Ricks about America’s founding, the ancient ideas that shaped it, and the first principles the founders were trying to build into the country.In this episode, Ryan and Thomas talk about First Principles: What America's Founders Learned From the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Ou
Could You Do This? | Do Your Job
Life is going to ask you to wait sometimes. There will be people ahead of you. There will be things you need to learn. To be able to do this will take all of the Stoic virtues.📚 Books:The Stoic Virtues Series Boxed SetThe Daily Stoic🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️&nbs
You Are Not Fixed | How A Stoic Would Respond To A Tyrant
If we don't believe we're capable of change, then we are definitely not capable of change. 👉 The Daily Stoic Habits for Success, Habits for Happiness course is a six-week challenge designed to change your entire relationship with habits for the better. Sign up to take the first step toward a more effective, happier life | https://challenge.dailystoic.com/habits🎥 VIDEO EPISODE | Watc
Excellence Is Not an Act, But a Habit
We are what we do. What we do determines who we can be.👉 The Daily Stoic Habits for Success, Habits for Happiness course is a six-week challenge designed to change your entire relationship with habits for the better. Sign up to take the first step toward a more effective, happier life |https://challenge.dailystoic.com/habits🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a
Jo Ellis Served Her Country. Then They Made Her A Target.
Jo Ellis spent years serving her country as an Army National Guard aviator and Black Hawk helicopter pilot. She wanted to fly, serve, and be part of something bigger than herself. Then, after a deadly aircraft collision over the Potomac, a false rumor spread online claiming Jo was responsible. She was not involved. She was not even there. But because she was a trans service member, the in
Would It Really Be Different? | How Do I Know If Ego Is Winning?
People fall prey to the same traps—the ones that have existed since the days of Seneca and Marcus Aurelius, indeed for all time.👉 Listen to Ryan's episode on Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons: https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/💡 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 min
Be Patient With Them | Protect Your Own Good
Everyone is new to this. We’re all figuring it out as we go.🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus
Why Elon Musk Is The Worst Human On The Planet
The Stoics studied powerful people not to worship them, but to learn from them. In this episode, Ryan looks at Elon Musk through the lens of courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom, and what his life reveals about the difference between success and virtue.🎥 VIDEO EPISODE | Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMjPSbkTOqs🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan H
Ezra Klein on Virtue, Self-Critique, and His Take on Stoicism
Ezra Klein is one of the sharpest voices in American politics, but this conversation is not about left versus right. It’s about virtue, responsibility, and character. Ryan and Ezra talk about why virtue matters in a democracy, what liberalism has lost by failing to speak clearly about responsibility, and why institutions alone can’t save a society if the people inside them abandon restrai
BONUS | Ryan Holiday’s Office Tour: Books, Stoic Artifacts, and Daily Rituals
In this bonus episode, Ryan is takes you inside his office and walks through the books, objects, notes, and reminders that shape how he works and lives.🎥 VIDEO EPISODE| Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ehDoHmXAVw🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoicl
The Low Road Will Always Dog You | Why Marcus Aurelius Didn’t Become Nero
Whenever someone does something to us—minor or major—we always have this choice.🎙️ Listen to the full episode with Maria Semple on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch it on YouTube 📚 Books Mentioned: Go Gentle by Maria Semple | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher-King by William StephensReading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to r
Which Of These Are You? | What's In Your Way Is The Way
Will we help or hinder? Will we support or stab in the back? Will we open doors or close them?📚 Books Mentioned: The Obstacle Is the WayThe Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE&nb
It Goes In Only One Direction
From one end comes another beginning, nothing lasts forever—nor would we want it otherwise.🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content: https://d
The Mindset of a World Cup Champion | Carli Lloyd
With the World Cup underway, it feels like the right time to revisit a conversation with someone who knows exactly what it takes to perform on that stage. In today's episode, Ryan talks with two-time World Cup champion Carli Lloyd about the work behind a championship career: learning to handle pressure, raising your own standards, staying disciplined when talent is no longer enough, and k
Step Outside, But Not To Brawl | How to Get Out of Bed When Life Feels Heavy
Step outside so that when you come back, you are not carrying the same heat you left with.🪙 Carry The Daily Stoic Pause & Reflect Medallion as a reminder to pause. A pause creates space. A pause creates clarity. A pause can change everything. | Grab The Daily Stoic Pause & Reflect Medallion at dailystoic.com/pause🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Gra
You Have To Be Both These Things | The Long Way Around
There will be times we have to bend. There will be times we have to collaborate. There will be times we have to adjust, times we have to meet someone where they are.📚 Get a signed copy of Wisdom Takes Work by Ryan Holiday | https://store.dailystoic.com/🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.daily
You Need An Ethical Will | Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling
Bruce Springsteen once said we can be an ancestor for our children, or a ghost. Father’s Day is a good time to ask which one we’re becoming. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Lieutenant General Mark Hertling about the lessons we hope our children inherit from us. Mark’s book, If I Don’t Return: A Father’s Wartime Journal, began as a way to pass down guidance to his sons during a deploym
What Our Fathers Teach Us, For Better Or Worse | Tom Junod
Some fathers show us who to become. Others show us who not to become.In this Father’s Day weekend episode, Ryan looks at two very different examples of fatherhood. First, he reflects on Marcus Aurelius and the extraordinary influence of Antoninus Pius, the adopted father who taught him compassion, humility, discipline, responsibility, and how to hold power without being changed by it.Then
How To Love Your Country Without Lying About It | Ty Seidule
Today in the US, we celebrate Juneteenth, the commemoration of the emancipation of slaves in America. It’s wonderful to note the moments of historical progress like Juneteenth. But we have to remember that beautiful language pales in comparison to beautiful acts.In today’s episode, Ryan talks with General Ty Seidule about memory, monuments, and what it means to tell the truth about t
We Are Poor Compared To Them
Getting to a place where you know yourself, where you have controlled your needs, where you understand and live by your values is an incredibly wealthy place. Do you have it?🎶 Song lyrics: A Satisfied Mind (Bon Iver version)🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deep
How to Feel Everything Without Losing Control | Dr. Becky Kennedy
Feeling deeply is not a weakness. The challenge is learning how to experience those emotions without letting them take control. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Becky Kennedy about the tools kids and adults need to stay steady when feelings run high.They talk about why some people become overwhelmed more easily, how to speak for a feelin
BONUS | 3 High School Books You Need To Read Again
We are in the process of filling our banned books library here in Bastrop, Tx and if you want to be part of this project, you can send your books to:Painted Porch BookstoreATTN: Banned Books912 Main StBastrop, Tx 78602United States📚 Pick up your own copy of the books mentioned in this episode from The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/🎥 Watch this episode on Ryan Holiday's Y
It is Not a Fact | 6 Stoic Lessons for Living a Great Life
Instead of mistaking feelings for facts, let’s pause. Let’s get curious.🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content: https://dailystoic.supercast.com/
This Is Poverty That’s Your Fault | No Shame In Needing Help
There is the form of poverty that is not having enough. But there was another form of poverty that Seneca talked about...🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Pre
Recognize These Signs of Weakness | 7 Daily Habits That Will Change Your Life
To the untrained eye, ego can be mistaken for confidence. In reality, the person doesn’t feel that way inside at all.📚 Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday | https://store.dailystoic.com/🪙 Whatever we’re doing in life—whether we’re aspiring to do something, experiencing success or in the middle of difficulty—ego is the enemy every step along the way. Carry the Ego is the Enemy Medallion
A Stoic's Guide To Looksmaxxing
Looksmaxxing promises to make you more attractive, more confident, and more powerful. But at what point does self-improvement become obsession? In today’s episode, Ryan looks at what the Stoics would say about this viral trend, the dangers of chasing external validation, and what it actually means to become your best self.🎥 Watch this episode on The Daily Stoic YouTube channel:
A Stoic Masterclass for Ambitious People | Codie Sanchez
Ambition can open doors, but your principles determine where you go from there. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with entrepreneur and investor Codie Sanchez about how the four Stoic virtues of courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom can serve as a guide for building a successful career, leading well, and creating a life you actually want. They discuss why most professional risks are less
BONUS | Not Everything Has To Be Productive (with Chris Guillebeau)
Heading into the weekend, here’s a reminder that not everything you do has to be useful, efficient, or productive. In this bonus episode, Ryan and Chris Guillebeau talk about making space for fun, following strange impulses, and doing the small things that make you feel more alive.Watch the full episode with Chris Guillebeau here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHyEgbTg-BAChris Guillebea
The Terror of Knowing What The World Is About | Try The Other Handle
You will have to face facts. You will have to get uncomfortable. You will have to take up the burden of history. This will not always be fun.🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎥 VIDEO EPISODES| Watch the video episodes on The Daily Stoic YouTube channel: 
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.🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-fre
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 free from that kind of slavery dates back more than 2,000 years?🎥 Watch this episode on The Daily Stoic YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTE6jEbR094🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city
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.👉 Join The Daily Dad Society before Father’s Day and get $60 off your yearly membership with code FATHERSDAY: https://dailydad.com/society🎙️The Daily Dad Podcast | Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city n
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. 📚 To learn more about Epicurus and his work, check out The Art of Living at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.com🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper int
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?🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-f
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,” the challenges that make learning slower and more frustrating in the moment but lead to greater growth over time. David Epstein is the author of the #1 New York Times best seller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. His new
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, Ryan shares the Stoic lessons behind D-Day and Dwight D. Eisenhower’s leadership. He explains how Eisenhower prepared for failure, took responsibility before the outcome was known, stayed steady under unimaginable pressure, and saw opportunit
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?📚 Grab signed copies of Austin Kleon's books at The Painted Porch: Don’t Call it ArtSteal Like An Artist Show Your WorkKeep Going 🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🇺🇸 USA dates:Portland, Oregon - June 8&
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. 📚 Grab a copy of Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🇺🇸 USA dates:Portland, Oregon - June 8 San Francisco, California - Jun
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 hosts of The Imperfects about what Stoicism can teach us when the world feels like too much. They discuss doomscrolling, AI anxiety, the difference between worrying and actually taking action, and how to stay engaged with the world without
They Will Shove This In Your Face
Moral compromise is never a single act. It creates a precedent…and then another, and another.📚 Books Mentioned: Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero Plato and the TyrantHow To DieHow To Give🎙️ Check out the full episode: James Romm on The Daily Stoic Podcast | Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city
You Made That Up | Robert Greene's Favorite Stoic Lessons
Stop extrapolating. Stop adding in the lens of anxiety. 🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:
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 forth.🎙️ Listen to the episode with David Mamet on Apple Podcasts and Spotify📚 Pick up a copy of The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive
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 is emotional, personal, and human? What does “doing the work” look like when you’re exhausted, burned out, or discouraged? How do you know what’s in your control, what you can influence, and where your energy is best spent? Plus more.🎟️ DAI
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 everyone should read.📚 Books:Moviegoer Memoirs of HadrianStonerA Man in FullJulius Caesar🎥 Want more book recs? Check out the full list that Ryan put together for Maria on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1fhk-7PHN4🎙️Li
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, test pilot, and NASA astronaut taught him about fear, focus, humility, and staying calm under pressure. They discuss the lessons of spaceflight, the danger of ego in high-stakes moments, Marcus Aurelius’ “view from above,” and what real leade
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.”📚 Mentioned: The Four Virtues Boxed Set: https://dailystoic.com/virtuesboxsetThe Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subsc
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📚 Grab a copy of Think Again by Adam Grant at The Painted Porch: https://www.thepaintedporch.com/👉 Listen to the full episode with Adam Grant on Apple Podcasts and Spotify 🎥 VIDEO EPISODES| Watch the video episodes on The Daily Stoic YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.co
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 that wisdom required ongoing effort—not once, but continually throughout life. 📚 The Four Virtues Boxed Set: https://dailystoic.com/virtuesboxset🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab ti
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, hosts of Beyond the Prompt, about what the Stoics can teach us about AI, modern technology, and the skills we can’t afford to outsource.Beyond the Prompt is hosted by Henrik Werdelin, an entrepreneur known for co-founding BarkBox, prehype, and
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, they did not know how they would end.🎥 VIDEO EPISODE | Watch the video of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBdlprawTkA🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https:
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?📚 Books Mentioned: The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living by Ryan Holiday🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus conte
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 always been.🎥 Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7EE-bjD_pM🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go
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 the myths, accusations, and contradictions behind Nero’s reputation, and asks whether he was really a monster, a scapegoat, or a warning. 📚 Books Mentioned: Nero: Emperor and Court by John F. DrinkwaterDying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of
A Sense of Urgency. A Sense of Urgency. | Practice True Joy
This is your life that sits before you. Time is ticking away.📚 Books Mentioned: The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living by Ryan Holiday🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content: https://dailystoic.supercast.com/🎥 VIDEO EPIS
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