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 an...
May 17, 2025•45 min•Ep. 2546
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 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ4gbvjdIao&ab_channel=DailyStoic 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast 🎥 Watch top moments from The Daily Sto...
May 16, 2025•28 min•Ep. 2555
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 : https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast 🎥 Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast o...
May 15, 2025•13 min•Ep. 2553
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 : https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast 🎥 Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast ✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at https://dai...
May 14, 2025•2 min•Ep. 2552
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. Jeffe...
May 14, 2025•35 min•Ep. 2544
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 | https://store.dailystoic.com/ The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living by Ryan Holiday | https://store.dailystoic.com/ 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast 🎥 Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube : https://ww...
May 13, 2025•8 min•Ep. 2550
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 https://store.dailystoic.com/ 📓 Grab your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: https://store.dailystoic.com/ 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast 🎥 Watch top moment...
May 12, 2025•10 min•Ep. 2548
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. S...
May 11, 2025•33 min•Ep. 2538
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...
May 10, 2025•49 min•Ep. 2537
Happy Mother's Day this weekend to everyone! 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast 🎥 Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast ✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail 🏛 Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: https://store.dailystoi...
May 09, 2025•26 min•Ep. 2547
It would be nice if we always had smooth sailing. But we don’t. 📚 Books mentioned: Ghost Rider by Neil Peart On Character by General Stanley McChrystal Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe Fire Weather by John Vaillant Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Gregory Hays Translation) 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast 🎥 Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast ✉️ Want Sto...
May 08, 2025•12 min•Ep. 2545
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 : https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast 🎥 Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast ✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? S...
May 07, 2025•3 min•Ep. 2543
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,...
May 07, 2025•49 min•Ep. 2533
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 : https://store.dailystoic.com/ Protect your Daily Stoic Journal from the wear and tear of everyday use with the Leather Cover : https://store.dailystoic.com/ 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast 🎥 Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube : https:...
May 06, 2025•8 min•Ep. 2541
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 https://store.dailystoic.com/ Augustus by John Williams | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ The War of Art by Steven Pressfield | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast 🎥 Watch top moments ...
May 05, 2025•9 min•Ep. 2540
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 : https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast 🎥 Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast ✉️ Want Stoic wisdom del...
May 04, 2025•4 min•Ep. 2539
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": https://store.dail...
May 04, 2025•23 min•Ep. 2530
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 Tran...
May 03, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 2528
As dark as life can get, there are lovely things out there to cheer you up. 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast 🎥 Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast ✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail 🏛 Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily...
May 02, 2025•22 min•Ep. 2536
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 : https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast 🎥 Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube : https://ww...
May 01, 2025•13 min•Ep. 2535
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, a...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 2525
We are all fighting our own battles, we are all besieged by misfortune in our own ways. 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast 🎥 Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast ✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail 🏛 Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the...
Apr 30, 2025•3 min•Ep. 2534
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 : https://store.dailystoic.com/ Protect your Daily Stoic Journal from the wear and tear of everyday use with the Leather Cover : https://store.dailystoic.com/ 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast 🎥 Watch top ...
Apr 29, 2025•7 min•Ep. 2532
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: https://store.dailystoic.com/ 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on I...
Apr 28, 2025•9 min•Ep. 2531
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/seneca Listen to other letters from Seneca: Seneca on Despising Death Seneca on Conquering the Conqueror Seneca on Philosophy and Friendship Seneca on Practicing What You Preach Seneca on The Reasons For Withdrawing From The W...
Apr 27, 2025•11 min•Ep. 2519
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...
Apr 26, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 2518
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 ...
Apr 25, 2025•45 min•Ep. 2529
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-Discipline Justice: Stoic Habits To Help You Live And Be Better 🗞️ Read Ryan Holiday's opinion piece in The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/19/opinion/naval-academy-speech-censorship.html 📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic ...
Apr 24, 2025•49 min•Ep. 2527
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 purch...
Apr 24, 2025•19 min•Ep. 2526
"The body should be treated more rigorously, so that it may not be disobedient to the mind." — Seneca In today’s episode, Ryan sits down with Bonnie Tsui - author, swimmer, surfer - to unpack the deep connection between our muscles and mental resilience. They dive into everything from the intelligence of muscle memory, what the ancient Stoics knew about strength that we’ve forgotten, how exercise can actually bulk up your brain, and much more. Bonnie Tsui is a journalist, New York Times co...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 2514
