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The Daily Stoic
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. Support the podcast and go deeper with Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic...
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Jul 11, 2026
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Episodes
Molly Jong-Fast on Generational Trauma and Cancel Culture 03.08.2022 1:04:28
Ryan talks to journalist Molly Jong-Fast about the generational trauma that we’re passing down, the me too movement, how cancel culture has impacted our society, and more. Molly Jong-Fast is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and the author of its newsletter Wait, What? She is also the host of The New Abnormal and a columnist for Vogue. She often writes about parenting, whether that be reflecti...
The Earth Is Big And Has Room For Everyone 03.08.2022 3:47
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Don’t Just Be Tough, Be Practical | 7 Stoic Stories To Guide You Through Life 02.08.2022 11:55
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Your Weakness Can Be Your Strength | A Week Without Complaining 01.08.2022 8:11
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Epictetus - The Enchiridion Pt. 1 31.07.2022 16:53
The Enchiridion is one of the essential texts of Stoic philosophy, and one of the most important ancient documents that we have access to. It is a concentrated collection of Epictetus’s wisest teachings and contains all the fundamentals of his philosophy. It is a guiding text and required reading for students of Stoic philosophy. 📕Get a copy of Discourses and Selected Writings by Epictetus at the...
Morgan Housel on Building Wealth and Happiness 30.07.2022 1:23:19
Ryan talks to Morgan Housel about the real definition of wealth, the intricacies of building an audience as an author, the sacrifice required to gain success, and more. Morgan Housel is a partner at The Collaborative Fund. His book The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness is a deep dive into the psychology of money and investing. Morgan is a two-time winner of the...
We Are Free…and Not Free | Ask Daily Stoic 29.07.2022 18:07
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It All Fades Away | Check Your Privilege, right? 28.07.2022 9:20
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Chef Kwame Onwuachi on Overcoming Adversity and Pursuing Your Dreams 27.07.2022 1:03:15
Ryan talks to Kwame Onwuachi about his book Notes from a Young Black Chef: A Memoir , the importance of looking at failures as opportunities for growth, how to effectively lead a team of people, and more. Kwame Onwuachi is an American-Nigerian chef based in Washington, D.C. By the age of 27, Onwuachi had competed on Top Chef, been named a 30 Under 30 honoree by both Zagat and Forbes, and had opene...
Don’t Take Control, Take Charge 27.07.2022 2:55
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You Can’t Only See This | Where To Start With Stoicism (9 Exercises) 26.07.2022 12:09
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There Needs To Be Outlets | Keeping “The News” In Check 25.07.2022 10:20
🎓 Inspired by these last few difficult years, we’ve assembled the best Stoic wisdom into an actionable course— Slay Your Stress: A Daily Stoic Challenge . The new 20-day challenge, which includes 6 new days, is designed to equip you with the strategies and mindsets needed to reclaim your life from the negative effects of stress and anxiety. This will be a live course. Beginning on July 26, all pa...
Epictetus on How to Be Free 24.07.2022 26:30
Today’s episode features an excerpt from Anthony Long’s translation of Epictetus How to Be Free: An Ancient Guide to the Stoic Life as part of Princeton University Press’s Anient Wisdom For Modern Readers series. ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail 🏛Check out the Daily Stoic Store for Stoic inspired products, signed books, and more. 📱Follow us: Instagram...
Tony Gonzalez on Becoming Your Best Self 23.07.2022 1:10:09
Ryan talks to former NFL football player about his transition from sports to broadcasting and acting, the path to becoming your best self, the process of becoming great at any skill, and more. Tony Gonzalez is regarded as one of the greatest tight ends of all time. He spent his first 12 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, who selected him in the first round of the 1997 NFL Draft. During his last...
This is the Key To The Stoics | Ask Daily Stoic 22.07.2022 16:10
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Under Unimaginable Stress, This Has Stood Up | Made For Working Together 21.07.2022 11:10
🎓 Inspired by these last few difficult years, we’ve assembled the best Stoic wisdom into an actionable course— Slay Your Stress: A Daily Stoic Challenge . The new 20-day challenge, which includes 6 new days, is designed to equip you with the strategies and mindsets needed to reclaim your life from the negative effects of stress and anxiety. This will be a live course. Beginning on July 26, all pa...
Former Attorney General Eric Holder on the Value of History 20.07.2022 1:08:53
Ryan talks to former attorney general Eric Holder about his new book Unfinished March: The Violent Past and Imperiled Future of the Vote , the importance of understanding and learning from history, believing in people's ability to create change, and more. Attorney General Eric Holder is the third longest-serving attorney general and the first African American attorney general in American his...
Who The True Stoics Were 20.07.2022 3:47
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Wisdom Is Wisdom | 7 Lessons From Famous Stoics (Matthew McConaughey, Camila Cabello, General Jim Mattis) 19.07.2022 15:50
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How Much Did They Take You For? | Practice Gentleness Instead of Anger 18.07.2022 9:22
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The Vow - From Kamal Ravikant's “Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It" 17.07.2022 29:50
This episode features an excerpt from Kamal Ravikant’s book “Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It" provided by Harper Audio. The book is a collection of Kamal’s writings on overcoming depression and living a happier life. This first part talks about the vow that he made with himself and the practice that saved his life. ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail...
Victor Juhasz on Epictetus and Creating “The Girl Who Would Be Free” 16.07.2022 1:08:07
Ryan talks to illustrator Victor Juhasz about the process of creating his newest book “The Girl Who Would Be Free,” the decision to make Epictetus a girl, how he was impacted by the story of Epictetus, and more. Victor Juhasz is an artist and illustrator whose work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Time Magazine, and Esquire Magazine, and more. He has illustrated many books including The Boy Who Woul...
Don’t Waste Your Days With Thinking | Ask Daily Stoic 15.07.2022 20:59
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Stress Is a Fact. Being Stressed Is A Choice | A Little Knowledge Is Dangerous 14.07.2022 12:43
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Be A User, Not A Loser 13.07.2022 2:39
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