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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

Dr. Kara Cooney on the Power Strategies of the Ancient World | This Is The Secret To Stoicism 03.11.2021

Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to author and Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney about her new book The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancient Egypt and the Modern World , the use of short term thinking and long term thinking as tools to gain power, ancient strategies that were used to gain and maintain power, and more. Dr. Kara Cooney is a professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA...

If You Stay Ready, You Don’t Have To Get Ready 02.11.2021

Ryan talks about the vitality of always being prepared for what comes your way, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast. 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 .

It Can Happen To You | Accepting What Is 01.11.2021

Ryan explains why being prepared is so essential, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal , on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast. List your product on AppSumo between September 15th - November 17th and the first 400 offers to go live will receive $1000, the next 2000 to list a product get $250. And everyone who lists gets entered to be one of 10 lucky winners of $10k! Go to https:/...

Why You Should Re-Read, Not Just Read Books 31.10.2021

The Stoics were not only avid readers, but also avid re-readers. In this video, Ryan Holiday explains why we should re-read the books we love or those that have had a big impact on us. For more on how to get more out of your reading, check out http://dailystoic.com/read Join Daily Stoic’s Read to Lead Challenge: http://dailystoic.com/read Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://DailyStoic.com/s...

Powerlifter Stefi Cohen on Self-Mastery and Visualizing Negative Outcomes 30.10.2021

On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks to powerlifter and boxer Stefi Cohen about how she got involved in weightlifting after immigrating to the U.S. from Venezuela, the incremental difference between just being great and being world class, her decision to transition from powerlifting to boxing, and more. Stefi Cohen is a 25x world-record-holding powerlifter and the first woman in the histo...

What Have You Done? 29.10.2021

Ryan asks you to question what kind of an impact you’re having on the world, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast. 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 .

The Best Way To Arm Yourself | We Were Made For Each Other 28.10.2021

Ryan talks about way to prepare and act in the face of immorality, and reads The Daily Stoic ’s entry of the day, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast. List your product on AppSumo between September 15th - November 17th and the first 400 offers to go live will receive $1000, the next 2000 to list a product get $250. And everyone who lists gets entered to be one of 10 lucky winners of $10k! Go to https:/...

Ali Abdaal on the Keys to Productivity and Re-Defining Success | Take This Motto To Heart 27.10.2021

Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to YouTuber Ali Abdaal about his journey from going to medical school to become a doctor to becoming a full time YouTuber and entrepreneur, what the Stoic definition of success actually looks like, staying productive and getting your life organized, and more. Ali Abdaal is a YouTuber, Podcaster and co-founder of 6med, best known for his videos on his y...

You Own Nothing 26.10.2021

Ryan explains the reality of all of the possessions you pile up, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast. 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 .

You Have To Lead Yourself First | Build Up, Don’t Tear Down 25.10.2021

Ryan discusses why you can’t lead others if you’re not prepared, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal , on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast. List your product on AppSumo between September 15th - November 17th and the first 400 offers to go live will receive $1000, the next 2000 to list a product get $250. And everyone who lists gets entered to be one of 10 lucky winners of $10k...

10 Stoic Choices You Can Make Today (To Get Better) 24.10.2021

On today’s podcast Ryan gives you 10 Stoic inspired choices that you can make today to live a better life.  The single most important practice in Stoic philosophy is differentiating between what we can change and what we can’t. What we have influence over and what we do not. The same is true for us today. If we can focus on making clear what parts of our day are within our control and what pa...

Nick Palmisciano on the Crisis in Afghanistan and Serving the Common Good 23.10.2021

On today’s podcast Ryan talks to Nick Palmisciano about his recent trip to Afghanistan to help rescue American interpreters, the philosophical implications of practicing Brazilian jujitsu, his journey after leaving the military and becoming an entrepreneur, and more. Nick Palmisciano is the CEO of Diesel Jack Media, a full-service marketing agency. Nick is also the Vice President and one of four f...

There Have Always Been Haters (and Always Will Be) 22.10.2021

Ryan talks about why you can’t let critics paralyze you, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast. 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 .

Ask Yourself This Question About Every Thought | Heroes, Here And Now 21.10.2021

Ryan explains why you should always think through your impressions before you act on them, and reads The Daily Stoic ’s entry of the day, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast. List your product on AppSumo between September 15th - November 17th and the first 400 offers to go live will receive $1000, the next 2000 to list a product get $250. And everyone who lists gets entered to be one of 10 lucky winner...

Steven Pinker on the Pursuit of Rationality | Never Wish Away A Minute of Your Life 20.10.2021

Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to author Steven Pinker about his new book Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters , the importance of pursuing effective altruism, the responsibility of institutions to protect the common good, and more. Steven Pinker is an experimental cognitive psychologist and a popular writer on language, mind, and human nature. Pinker is the...

Legacy Is Not For You 19.10.2021

Ryan discusses what actually matters in life, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast. 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 .

This Is How To Become Wise | Make Honesty Your Only Policy 18.10.2021

Ryan explains how you should think about the process of learning, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal , on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast. List your product on AppSumo between September 15th - November 17th and the first 400 offers to go live will receive $1000, the next 2000 to list a product get $250. And everyone who lists gets entered to be one of 10 lucky winners of $10...

12 (Stoic) Questions That Will Change Your Life 17.10.2021

On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan gives you 12 Questions that will change your life. Gathered from some of the wisest philosophers, most incisive thinkers, greatest leaders and most awesome badasses that ever lived.  Watch the video: https://youtu.be/X5JwF5pwR34 Novo is the #1 Business Banking App - because it’s built from the ground up to be powerfully simple and free business banking t...

David Rubenstein on Patriotic Philanthropy and the Value of History 16.10.2021

Ryan talks to American billionaire businessman David Rubenstein about his new book The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream , learning from past historical figures' successes and from their mistakes, his original concept of patriotic philanthropy and giving back after coming from a middle class family, his thoughts on finding enough and finding peace in success, and more.  David Mark Rub...

You Can’t Put Things Off 15.10.2021

Ryan explains why you must create a sense of urgency and clarity in your life, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast. 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 .

If You Can’t Stand The Heat… | Don’t Get Mad, Help 14.10.2021

Ryan explains why you can’t let the external world define your perspective, and reads The Daily Stoic ’s entry of the day, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast. LinkedIn Jobs is the best platform for finding the right candidate to join your business this fall. It’s the largest marketplace for job seekers in the world, and it has great search features so that you can find candidates with any hard or soft...

Robert Greene on the Power of Daily Practice | You Have To See Both 13.10.2021

Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to bestselling author Robert Greene about his new book The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature , the process of writing some of his bestselling books, how to have courage in the modern world, and more.  Robert Greene is an American author known for his books on strategy, power, and seduction. He has...

You Must Study These Laws 12.10.2021

Ryan discusses the importance of modeling your life after those who have come before you, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast. Get your copy of Robert Greene’s new book The Daily Laws at The Painted Porch Bookshop 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...

When the World Caves In… | Practice Love 11.10.2021

Ryan discusses the reliability of Stoicism during tough times, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal , on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast. Blinkist is the app that gets you fifteen-minute summaries of the best nonfiction books out there. Blinkist lets you get the topline information and the most important points from the most important nonfiction books out there, whether it’s R...

How Stoicism Can Help You Persevere and Succeed 10.10.2021

​​ On today’s podcast Ryan speaks to a group of entrepreneurs about one of the biggest threats they will face in pursuing their goals: themselves. Our egos can stunt us, alienate us, tarnish our successes and deepen our failures, which is why it is so maligned by the Stoics. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOvvZBPcF_I The Jordan Harbinger Show is one of the most interesting podcas...

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