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The Daily Stoic

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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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Episodes

This Practice Will Define Your Year | 7 Stoic Mantras That Will Change Your Life

Epictetus said that by writing, reading, and speaking our philosophical journal, we keep the teachings top of mind and are better able to follow them. But only if you start. Just start. 📓 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 Insta...

Jan 14, 202517 minEp. 2402

This Is What The World Thinks Of Your Dreams | The Wake Up

The world does not give anyone what they deserve. Still, we have to figure it out. We have to decide how we’re going to respond. We have to make the best of it. 📓 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/ 🎙️ 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/@dailystoicpod...

Jan 13, 20259 minEp. 2401

The Stoic Disciplines of Perception, Action, and Will

Join Ryan Holiday as he speaks to Creech Air Force Base about turning obstacles into opportunities through the Stoic disciplines of perception, action, and will. 📚 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 🎙️ 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/@da...

Jan 12, 202524 minEp. 2392

Greeking Out’s Kenny Curtis on How Ancient Myths Teach The Human Experience

Greek myths have been passed down through generations, remaining as relevant as ever with their spot-on portrayal of the human experience—proving that gods and mortals have more in common than we’d like to admit. Kenny Curtis, the host of National Geographic Kids’ podcast Greeking Out , joins Ryan to talk about the evolution of myths across different cultures and times. Kenny and Ryan discuss the significance of ancient myths, the process of creating the show, and the fascinating ways these time...

Jan 11, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 2391

You Must Return Again and Again | If You Want To Be Steady

“You must linger among a limited number of master-thinkers, and digest their works,” Seneca wrote, “if you would derive ideas which shall win firm hold in your mind.” 📕 Tomorrow is the LAST day you can get The Daily Stoic ebook for just $2.99 ! Grab yours now at dailystoic.com/discount 📔 Pick up your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic ! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: https://store.dailystoic.com/ 📚 Check out The Daily Stoic Boxed Set here which includes The Daily Stoi...

Jan 10, 202510 minEp. 2398

This is What A Life Well-Lived Looks Like | Ask Daily Stoic

It is, of course, sad to hear of Jimmy Carter’s passing. On the other hand, no one can say that he was taken from us too soon. This man got more time on the planet than any other America president, but much more impressively, he did more with his time. 🎥 Stoic Lessons From Jimmy Carter's Legacy | Ryan Holiday Speaks To The U.S. Naval Academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRYGvMuC2Bc 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast 🎥 Watch top mom...

Jan 09, 202516 minEp. 2397

The Secret To Climbing The Mountain

The problems we face seem overwhelming. The change we seek will not be easy. What do we do? 🎥 Watch 9 Stoic Lessons From Iron Maiden on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdPCjKWz8dI 📕 Pick up your own Premium Leather Edition of Meditations - Marcus Aurelius (Gregory Hays Translation) at the Daily Stoic Store: 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 You...

Jan 08, 20252 minEp. 2395

Rupi Kaur on 10 Years of Milk & Honey, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, and Empowering Others

In 2014, a few months after Ryan Holiday released his first book on Stoicism, The Obstacle Is the Way , another young author, Rupi Kaur, self-published her first book, milk and honey . Her collection of poems quickly became a huge success, becoming one of the highest-selling poetry books of the 21st century. Now, 10 years later, Ryan and Rupi reflect on the ups and downs that followed the releases of The Obstacle Is the Way and milk and honey . Rupi shares with Ryan what it was like revisiting h...

Jan 08, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 2387

You Weren’t Born This Way | The Six Stereotypes Of Stoicism

Marcus Aurelius would say that the student of philosophy is like a boxer. Through training and practice and repetition, a boxer becomes one with their weapon. 📕 The Daily Stoic eBook is on sale for $2.99! Grab yours now at dailystoic.com/discount 📘 Grab the hardcover edition of The Daily Stoic here: https://store.dailystoic.com/ 📔 Pick up your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic ! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: https://store.dailystoic.com/ 📚 Check out The Daily Stoic...

Jan 07, 202516 minEp. 2394

Where Does The Good Go? | The Sphere of Choice

We are right to be disappointed and frustrated with the state of the world. At the same time, we never need to despair about good in the world because we have it within 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/ 🎙️ 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/@d...

Jan 06, 202510 minEp. 2393

The Secret To Better Habits In 2025

Here we are…at the halfway point of the 2020s. The first half seems like it was both yesterday and forever ago, doesn’t it? In today's episode, Ryan Holiday shares the habits and practices that he is going to ask of himself in 2025. The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, to help you create a better life, and a new you in 2025. Why 3 weeks? Because it ...

Jan 05, 202516 minEp. 2382

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee’s Essential Daily Practices for a Healthier, Happier Life

How do your emotional responses and daily habits affect your health? Dr. Rangan Chatterjee joins Ryan to discuss how intentional practices can create lasting change in both your physical and emotional well-being. Drawing from personal experiences and over 20 years of clinical expertise, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee offers incredibly useful advice for achieving long-term happiness and behavioral change. Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is a physician, author, TV presenter and podcast host of Feel Better Live More ...

Jan 04, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 2381

This Is Why You Do It | Be Ruthless To The Things That Don't Matter

Marcus Aurelius was an all-powerful emperor. No one else was interrogating him, no one else was subjecting him to these hard questions. He knew that if he didn’t do it, no one would. 📓 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/ 📕 The Daily Stoic eBook is on sale for $2.99!...

Jan 03, 202512 minEp. 2390

Let This Guide You In Challenging Times | Ask Daily Stoic

Stoicism is designed to be a daily practice, part of our daily routines. It’s not a philosophy you read once and magically understand at the soul-level. 📕 The Daily Stoic eBook is on sale for $2.99! Grab yours now at dailystoic.com/discount 📘 Grab the hardcover edition of The Daily Stoic here: https://store.dailystoic.com/ 📔 Pick up your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic ! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: https://store.dailystoic.com/ 📚 Check out The Daily Stoic Boxed...

Jan 02, 202521 minEp. 2389

Reminders From James Clear on How To Get 1% Better Every Day

Kick off 2025 on the right note by revisiting James Clear’s first interview from 2021, one of the most popular episodes of The Daily Stoic Podcast . In this conversation, James and Ryan discuss the balance between identity and results, the importance of staying consistent with habits amid disruption, and how to craft a lifestyle that reflects your core values and priorities. James Clear is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, Atomic Habits , as well as a world-renowned speaker. You can l...

Jan 01, 202555 minEp. 2378

Today Is A Miracle

This is an incredible gift you have been given. A wonderful opportunity. Have something to show for the next 365 days. Have something to show for today. The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, to help you create a better life, and a new you in 2025. Why 3 weeks? Because it takes human beings 21 days to build new habits and skills, to create the muscle ...

Jan 01, 20255 minEp. 2388

BONUS: 10 Stoic Habits To Practice In 2025

How much longer are you going to wait to demand the best of yourself? The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, to help you create a better life, and a new you in 2025. Why 3 weeks? Because it takes human beings 21 days to build new habits and skills, to create the muscle memory of making beautiful choices each and every day. Head over to dailystoic.com/...

Dec 31, 202413 minEp. 2385

What Are You Waiting For? | 10 Timeless Meditations From Stoic Philosophy

You are at a crossroads. Make the right call. The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, to help you create a better life, and a new you in 2025. Why 3 weeks? Because it takes human beings 21 days to build new habits and skills, to create the muscle memory of making beautiful choices each and every day. Head over to dailystoic.com/challenge today to sign ...

Dec 31, 202418 minEp. 2386

The Time To Start Doing This Is Now | What's Up To Us, What's Not Up To Us

“How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?” Epictetus says. Start Now. The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, to help you create a better life, and a new you in 2025. Why 3 weeks? Because it takes human beings 21 days to build new habits and skills, to create the muscle memory of making beautiful choices each and every da...

Dec 30, 202412 minEp. 2383

The Life of Musonius Rufus the Unbreakable

Get to know Musonius Rufus, the resilient Stoic philosopher and teacher of Epictetus, in today's episode. Learn how he exemplified Stoic principles when faced with multiple exiles, adversities and in times of tyranny and hardship. The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, to help you create a better life, and a new you in 2025. Why 3 weeks? Because it ta...

Dec 29, 202428 minEp. 2374

BONUS: Why They Do This | You Need To Quit These 14 Habits In 2025

What Seneca said is true—that the only people to pity are those who never experience difficulty because they never knew what they’re capable of. The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, to help you create a better life, and a new you in 2025. Why 3 weeks? Because it takes human beings 21 days to build new habits and skills, to create the muscle memory o...

Dec 29, 202420 minEp. 2384

Stoic Parenting Principles | Essential Lessons From 2024

Parenting can often feel like a maze of conflicting opinions, pressures, and expectations. But what if we could simplify it by taking a Stoic approach? Tune in to hear some of the top parenting lessons learned from The Daily Stoic and The Daily Dad in 2024 that can help modern parents navigate the challenges of raising children while fostering courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom. 🎙️ Episodes Mentioned: Stop Having So Many Opinions | Ryan And Sam Holiday David Kessler on Finding Meaning in ...

Dec 28, 202450 minEp. 2372

What Do You Do When You Have Nothing To Do? | Don't Let Your Soul Go First

The in-between moments. The extra time you were planning to get. What do you do in these moments? The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, to help you create a better life, and a new you in 2025. Why 3 weeks? Because it takes human beings 21 days to build new habits and skills, to create the muscle memory of making beautiful choices each and every day. ...

Dec 27, 202415 minEp. 2380

This Is Why We Don’t Change | Ask Daily Stoic

We make lists and resolutions, plans and promises, while the clock ticks on. And suddenly, the moment is gone. The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, to help you create a better life, and a new you in 2025. Why 3 weeks? Because it takes human beings 21 days to build new habits and skills, to create the muscle memory of making beautiful choices each an...

Dec 26, 202418 minEp. 2379

This Has Been Passed Down To Us

Remarkably, Seneca and Jesus lived nearly parallel lives. More incredible is just how much their teachings overlap. And it’s worth taking some time this Christmas morning to consider those similarities. The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, to help you create a better life, and a new you in 2025. Why 3 weeks? Because it takes human beings 21 days to ...

Dec 25, 20246 minEp. 2377

The Four Stoic Virtues | Real-Life Role Models to Inspire You

Courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom are not just abstract concepts from Stoic history, they are virtues that are still embodied by individuals today. In 2024, several guests on The Daily Stoic podcast demonstrated these principles, not as theoretical philosophers, but as real people who actively apply these Stoic values in their lives. Courage: Colonel (retired) Martha McSally, former U.S. Congresswoman and U.S. Senator, and author of Dare to Fly: Simple Lessons in Never Giving Up Listen to...

Dec 25, 202457 minEp. 2368

Surprise People Like This | Powerful Life Lessons From Epictetus

Perhaps your own position affords you certain advantages. The true measure of your character, however, lies in how lightly you wear these honors. The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, to help you create a better life, and a new you in 2025. Why 3 weeks? Because it takes human beings 21 days to build new habits and skills, to create the muscle memory ...

Dec 24, 202412 minEp. 2376

Who Do You Wish To Become? | Turn Words Into Works

The Stoics understood that it was only by changing our actions that we could change who we are. The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, to help you create a better life, and a new you in 2025. Why 3 weeks? Because it takes human beings 21 days to build new habits and skills, to create the muscle memory of making beautiful choices each and every day. He...

Dec 23, 202411 minEp. 2375

The Wisest Man Alive (Yet Not Without Flaws)

Socrates is considered the man who brought philosophy down from the heavens. He made philosophy practical, accessible, urgent, but he was also contradictory, confusing, and complicated. Today's audiobook excerpt is from How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World by Donald Robertson. 💡 The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoi...

Dec 22, 202427 minEp. 2364

The Daily Stoic Wrapped 2024 | Timeless Wisdom, Lessons, and Reminders

In honor of Spotify Wrapped releasing just a few days ago, we’re excited to share The Daily Stoic Wrapped 2024 — unforgettable messages and highlights from our top podcast episodes, YouTube videos, and Daily Stoic meditations. Thank you to everyone who has tuned in to The Daily Stoic Podcast throughout the year! The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of ALL-NEW, actionable challenges, presented in an email per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy, ...

Dec 21, 202458 minEp. 2367
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