The Daily Stoic

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 Hadrian Stoner A Man in Full Julius 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 🎙️...

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. 🎟️ DAILY STOIC...

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 leadership req...

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/virtuesboxset The 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 subscri...

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.com/...

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 other...

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 t...

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://...

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 content: h...

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 dee...

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. Drinkwater Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero b...

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 EPISODES...

The Stoics had high standards. They also understood that perfection was not possible. 📚   The Stoic Virtues Series  teaches the timeless principles of Courage, Discipline, Justice, and Wisdom through history’s greatest examples. Check out  The Four Virtues Boxed Set  here:  https://dailystoic.com/virtuesboxset 🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city ne...

Empathy is not the opposite of Stoic strength. It’s part of what keeps that strength from becoming coldness. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with  Will Guidara , author of  Unreasonable Hospitality , about why empathy is one of the most powerful skills a leader can build. They discuss why hospitality is really about making people feel seen, the Stoic idea of slowing down to speed up, the...

Maybe you don’t think it’s making much of a difference. Maybe it’s terrifying and exhausting. Maybe it’s costing you a lot—friends, followers, peace of mind. Still, it is worth doing. 📚   The Stoic Virtues Series  teaches the timeless principles of Courage, Discipline, Justice, and Wisdom through history’s greatest examples. Check out  The Four Virtues Boxed Set  here:&nb...

The four virtues serve as a compass for how to act, who to be, and how to respond in any situation.  Have we found anything better? 📚   The Stoic Virtues Series teaches the timeless principles of Courage, Discipline, Justice, and Wisdom through history’s greatest examples. Check out The Four Virtues Boxed Set here:  https://dailystoic.com/virtuesboxset 👉 Thanks to Tim Ferriss for provi...

You think they have everything they could possibly want. But the rich, the powerful? They are actually incredibly jealous people. 💡 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 mindset, and how it can help you overcome common financial obstacles and challenges 👉 Get The Wealthy Stoic:...

In today’s episode, Ryan shares timeless lessons from the ancients on how to ask better questions, think more clearly, and make the most of AI without losing your ability to discern what’s true. 🎥 Watch the video of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1cryeqgKlc 🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free...

The real test of philosophy is not what it teaches us in quiet moments, but what it demands from us when power, pressure, and ego enter the room. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, about Stoicism, leadership, responsibility, and the dangers of power without introspection. They discuss ego, the crisis facing young men, the loss of shared rituals and instit...

Think about what your anxiety costs you. Think about it honestly and painfully.  🪙 We are the creators of our anxiety. Which means we can also be the ones to do something about it. Gain a powerful tool in your fight against anxiety and get the Daily Stoic Anxiety Coin today! https://store.dailystoic.com/ 🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily...

What’s left of Stoicism today is, if anything, more robust than it was in the ancient world. 💡 Modern Stoics are parents, athletes, entrepreneurs, soldiers, artists, students. They are busy, curious, principled people who want to do more than talk about virtue—they want to live it . And they want to do it with others who share that aim. Join The Daily Stoic Life community today: dailystoic.com/li...

General Jim Mattis has spent his life proving that philosophy is not just for the classroom. In today’s episode, Margaret Hoover interviews General Mattis, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, and Ryan about why philosophy matters most when things are difficult. They discuss how leaders fall back on their first principles in a crisis, and what Marcus Aurelius, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln c...

The four Stoic virtues are not supposed to be pursued in isolation. Instead, they come together under the idea of virtue itself. 📚 Pre-order The Four Virtues Boxed Set : https://dailystoic.com/virtuesboxset 🎙️ 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...

You thought you were supposed to be doing this. You thought your job was to do that. But then what happened? Life happened. Stuff happened. Other people happened. 📕 Pick up a copy of the 10th Anniversary Edition of The Obstacle Is the Way 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...

In a recent interview, Daniel Radcliffe talked about the book " How To Hide an Empire " which has been one of Ryan's favorite reads lately. Here are some of his takeaways. You can grab a copy of How To Hide an Empire at Ryan's bookstore, The Painted Porch : https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ 🎥 Watch the video of this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GXGx2iIlzY 🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ry...