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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.

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This Is How The Impossible Became Possible

What Epictetus learned in his fascinating life—beginning in slavery and culminating in a legacy as one of the most influential philosophers of all time—was simple, profound, and enduring. It’s why countless Roman families sent their children to learn from Epictetus at his school in Nicopolis. And that’s why we’re spending this month doing a deep dive into Epictetus—because if reading him changed Marcus Aurelius’ life, how might he change yours? 💡 We designed our How To Read Epictetus (A Daily S...

Jul 02, 2025•5 min•Ep. 2608

You’re Not Wasting Time, You’re Wasting Your Life | Rutger Bregman (PT. 1)

You could be doing anything with your life…so why are you choosing this? Historian and bestselling author Rutger Bregman joins Ryan to question everything we tend to believe about success, work, and impact. They discuss why many “prestigious” careers might actually be pointless, how a few regular people pulled off one of the biggest moral wins in history, and why meaningful work rarely looks like what society celebrates. Rutger Bregman is a Dutch historian and author. His latest book Moral Ambit...

Jul 02, 2025•46 min•Ep. 2599

Do You Have This? | Protect Your Own Good

Seneca practiced poverty. Marcus Aurelius mentally rehearsed being criticized and misunderstood. Why did they put themselves in these uncomfortable positions? 📓 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/ 📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work": https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/wisdom-takes-work 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram : ht...

Jul 01, 2025•7 min•Ep. 2606

The One Thing In Your Life You Can Control | The Obstacle Is The Way

Our lives are unpredictable. We are at the mercy of so many forces. 📚 Books Mentioned: The Inner Citadel by Pierre Hadot The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday 📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work": https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/wisdom-takes-work 🎙️ 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/@dailystoicp...

Jun 30, 2025•8 min•Ep. 2605

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