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Seneca is one of the most fascinating Stoic figures.  A famed writer, dramatist, politician and advisor, Seneca is one of the three key figures in the development of Stoicism. He not only wrote on philosophy but used it in the way it’s meant to be used: to handle and navigate through the upsides and downsides of fortune. And those he knew extremely well—varying from massive wealth to exile to hand...

Ryan talks to Michael Ian Black about how becoming a father forced him to face his emotionally cauterized state, how the theater became his escape from reality, our obligation as human beings to serve the common good, and more. Michael Ian Black is a multi-media talent who’s starred in numerous films and TV series, written and/or directed two films, is a prolific author and commentator, and regula...

Ryan talks about the importance of taming your temper. The Stoics have some of the smartest and most applicable insights about getting your anger contained. For a high level introduction to some of those insights, check out this article: Anger Management: 8 Strategies Backed By Two Thousand Years of Practice . Or if you really want to get serious about conquering your anger, sign up for our course...

Ryan talks about the Stoics view on suicide, and reads The Daily Stoic ’s entry of the day. If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis and you live in the USA, please call 1-800-273-8255 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline today. You can also text 741741 for help in a crisis. KiwiCo is a subscription service that delivers everything your kids will need to make, create an...

Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to author RIch Cohen about his new book The Adventures of Herbie Cohen: World's Greatest Negotiator , how to be a great negotiator, his fathers legacy, and more. Rich Cohen is the author of several New York Times bestsellers, including The Chicago Cubs: Story of a Curse and Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football. Rich is a...

Ryan talks about the importance of being a good friend to yourself. Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailyStoic.com/email Follow us: Instagram , Twitter , YouTube , TikTok , and Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ryan talks about the importance of constantly learning that which you do not yet know, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal . If you want to become a great reader, the Stoics can help. We built out their best insights into our Read to Lead: A Daily Stoic Reading Challenge . Since it first launched in 2019, Read to Lead has been our most popular challenge, taken on by almos...

Born a slave, Epictetus spent the first 30 years of his life in chains. Epictetus never actually wrote anything down. It is through his student Arrian that we have a written account of his lessons. And if everyone from Emperors to war heros have been grateful as they found guidance, solace and strength in Epictetus’ lessons, then there must be something for us. But only if we choose to. Learn more...

Ryan talks to A.J. Jacobs about his new book The Puzzler: One Man's Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life , the enduring power of puzzles, the Stoic concept of Memento Mori, and more. A.J. Jacobs is an American journalist, author, and lecturer best known for writing about his lifestyle experiments. He is a self-proclaimed “human guine...

Ryan talks about the value in knowing how to read books and apply them to your life. If you want to become a great reader, the Stoics can help. We built out their best insights into our Read to Lead: A Daily Stoic Reading Challenge . Since it first launched in 2019, Read to Lead has been our most popular challenge, taken on by almost ten thousand participants. Today, we’re excited to announce that...

Ryan talks about why it’s so important to find stillness, and reads The Daily Stoic ’s entry of the day. Get a copy of Ryan Holiday’s bestselling book “Stillness Is The Key” at The Painted Porch Bookshop. GiveWell is the best site for figuring out how and where to donate your money to have the greatest impact. Go to Givewell. Org and enter Daily Stoic at checkout so they know we sent you. Sign up...

Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to Josiah Osgood about his new book “ How to Stop a Conspiracy: An Ancient Guide to Saving a Republic ,” the complicated life of Cicero, what we can learn from the decline of the Roman Empire, and more. Get a copy of “ Frederick ” and “ The Boy Who Would Be King ” at The Painted Porch . Josiah Osgood is Professor of Classics at Georgetown University. H...

Ryan talks about the importance of embracing emotions. Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailyStoic.com/email Follow us: Instagram , Twitter , YouTube , TikTok , and Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ryan talks about the importance of constantly learning that which you do not yet know, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal . If you want to become a great reader, the Stoics can help. We built out their best insights into our Read to Lead: A Daily Stoic Reading Challenge . Since it first launched in 2019, Read to Lead has been our most popular challenge, taken on by almos...

How does someone who was born into slavery, whose master broke their leg and crippled them for life, somehow escape all that and become one of the fathers of Stoicism and an amazing thinker? Epictetus had every reason to be unable to transcend his own struggles, but instead he is one of the most important Stoic philosophers. He lived the philosophy and it saved him. Watch the video: https://youtu....

Ryan talks to Steven Rinella about his new book Outdoor Kids in an Inside World: Getting Your Family Out of the House and Radically Engaged with Nature (which you can pick up at the Painted Porch) , the temperance that is required to be a great hunter, how to find the right balance between pursuing your purpose and spending time with family, and more. Steve Rinella, from his books to his groundbre...

Ryan talks about the importance of finding enough. Grab a Memento Mori pendant necklace from the Daily Stoic Store . Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailyStoic.com/email Follow us: Instagram , Twitter , YouTube , TikTok , and Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ryan talks about the importance of establishing a great reading practice, and reads The Daily Stoic ’s entry of the day. If you want to become a great reader, the Stoics can help. We built out their best insights into our Read to Lead: A Daily Stoic Reading Challenge . Since it first launched in 2019, Read to Lead has been our most popular challenge, taken on by almost ten thousand participants. T...

Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to Jeff Waldman about his new book “Tools: The Ultimate Guide” (which you can get a signed copy of at the Painted Porch) , the Stoic concept of Memento Mori, why it’s so vital to develop competence, and more. Jeff Waldman is a maker, builder and creator with a talent for connecting with interesting people and even more interesting projects. With the he...

Ryan talks about how every situation is a test. Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailyStoic.com/email Follow us: Instagram , Twitter , YouTube , TikTok , and Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ryan talks about the power of turning inward, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal . Get a signed copy of Ryan Holiday’s bestselling book “Stillness is The Key” at the Painted Porch . Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://DailyStoic.com/email Follow us: Instagram , Twitter , YouTube , TikTok , and Facebook See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

It's pretty straight forward: Define your rules. Live by them.  “When the standards have been set,” Epictetus said, “the work of philosophy is just this, to examine and uphold the standards, but the work of a truly good person is in using those standards when they know them.” But of course, the Stoics were not quite so direct in practice. One Stoic, Chrysippus—supposedly wrote 500 lines a day...

Ryan talks to Coach John Calipari about his love of Stoicism, being indifferent to winning and losing, becoming your best self, and more. Coach John Calipari is a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, has guided six teams to the Final Four, led one to a national championship and helped 54 players earn selection in the NBA Draft during his 30-year college coaching career. During Calipari&apos...

Ryan talks about the importance of perpetuating growth. we’re excited to announce the release of the updated edition of The Daily Stoic Challenge Deck that pushes you to challenge yourself all year round. The new and improved Challenge Deck features 40 challenge cards categorized into three themes—the three critical disciplines of Stoicism: Perception, Action, Will. Each card includes challenge in...

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