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.dailystoiclive.com/ 🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early ac...
Jun 26, 2026•20 min•Ep. 3061
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 Stephens Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work 👉 Head here now to grab your Meditations book and guide bundle Listen to the full episode wit...
Jun 26, 2026•24 min•Ep. 3057
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 Way The 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 | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus conte...
Jun 25, 2026•8 min•Ep. 3056
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 knowing when it’s time to move on. Carli is a former American professional soccer player who retired in 2021 a...
Jun 24, 2026•49 min•Ep. 3054
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://dailystoic.supercast.com/ 🎥 VIDEO EPISODES | Watch the video episodes on The Daily Stoic YouTube channel : https://...
Jun 24, 2026•2 min•Ep. 3055
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 ! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/ 🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into St...
Jun 23, 2026•11 min•Ep. 3053
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.dailystoiclive.com/ 🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free list...
Jun 22, 2026•7 min•Ep. 3052
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 deployment he knew he might not come home from. Ryan and Mark discuss the idea of an ethical will, the responsibili...
Jun 21, 2026•13 min•Ep. 3051
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 Ryan talks with Tom Junod about the harder side of inheritance: what it means to love a father who caused ...
Jun 20, 2026•55 min•Ep. 3050
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 the past. They discuss the difference between memory and nostalgia, why commemoration should reflect our values, a...
Jun 19, 2026•15 min•Ep. 3049
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 feeling instead of from it, the difference between understanding and approval, and why repairing a relationship of...
Jun 18, 2026•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 3046
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 deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bon...
Jun 18, 2026•2 min•Ep. 3047
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 Bookstore ATTN: Banned Books 912 Main St Bastrop, Tx 78602 United 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 YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyaPwChvq6Y 🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and g...
Jun 17, 2026•5 min•Ep. 3048
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/ 🎥 VIDEO EPISODES | Watch the video episodes on The Daily Stoic YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/@Da...
Jun 17, 2026•7 min•Ep. 3045
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 Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content: https://dailystoic.supercast.com/ 🎥 VIDEO EPISODES | Watch the video episodes on The Daily St...
Jun 16, 2026•8 min•Ep. 3044
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 to remind yourself of this. | https://store.dailystoic.com/collections/coins/products/ego-is-the-enemy-medall...
Jun 15, 2026•7 min•Ep. 3040
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 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpEOle-Pvxw 🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you ! Grab ...
Jun 14, 2026•20 min•Ep. 3043
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 dangerous than they seem, how to stop undervaluing your work, and what it means to pursue success without sac...
Jun 13, 2026•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 3041
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-BA Chris Guillebeau is the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup , Side Hustle, and The Happiness of Pursuit ...
Jun 12, 2026•4 min•Ep. 3042
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 : https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos ✉️ FREE STOIC WISDOM | Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at ...
Jun 12, 2026•7 min•Ep. 3039
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-free listening, early access, and bonus content: https://dailystoic.supercast.com/ 🎥 VIDEO EPISODES | Watch the video episodes on The Daily Stoic YouTube channel : htt...
Jun 11, 2026•10 min•Ep. 3038
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 near you ! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/ ✉️ FREE STOIC WISDOM | Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox ...
Jun 10, 2026•16 min•Ep. 3037
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 near you ! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/ 🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subs...
Jun 10, 2026•4 min•Ep. 3036
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 into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content: https://da...
Jun 09, 2026•19 min•Ep. 3035
