The Daily Stoic

Some fathers show us who to become. Others show us who not to become.In this Father’s Day weekend episode, Ryan looks at two very different examples of fatherhood. First, he reflects on Marcus Aurelius and the extraordinary influence of Antoninus Pius, the adopted father who taught him compassion, humility, discipline, responsibility, and how to hold power without being changed by it.Then Ryan tal...

Today in the US, we celebrate Juneteenth, the commemoration of the emancipation of slaves in America. It’s wonderful to note the moments of historical progress like Juneteenth. But we have to remember that beautiful language pales in comparison to beautiful acts.In today’s episode, Ryan talks with General Ty Seidule about memory, monuments, and what it means to tell the truth about the past....

Feeling deeply is not a weakness. The challenge is learning how to experience those emotions without letting them take control. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Becky Kennedy about the tools kids and adults need to stay steady when feelings run high.They talk about why some people become overwhelmed more easily, how to speak for a feeling instead...

Getting to a place where you know yourself, where you have controlled your needs, where you understand and live by your values is an incredibly wealthy place. Do you have it?🎶 Song lyrics: A Satisfied Mind (Bon Iver version)🎟️ 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 S...

We are in the process of filling our banned books library here in Bastrop, Tx and if you want to be part of this project, you can send your books to:Painted Porch BookstoreATTN: Banned Books912 Main StBastrop, Tx 78602United States📚 Pick up your own copy of the books mentioned in this episode from The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/🎥 Watch this episode on Ryan Holiday's YouTube...

Instead of mistaking feelings for facts, let’s pause. Let’s get curious.🎟️ 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 subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content: https://dailystoic.supercast.com/🎥 VIDEO...

There is the form of poverty that is not having enough. But there was another form of poverty that Seneca talked about...🎟️ 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 subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium&nbsp...

To the untrained eye, ego can be mistaken for confidence. In reality, the person doesn’t feel that way inside at all.📚 Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday | https://store.dailystoic.com/🪙 Whatever we’re doing in life—whether we’re aspiring to do something, experiencing success or in the middle of difficulty—ego is the enemy every step along the way. Carry the Ego is the Enemy Medallion to remi...

Looksmaxxing promises to make you more attractive, more confident, and more powerful. But at what point does self-improvement become obsession? In today’s episode, Ryan looks at what the Stoics would say about this viral trend, the dangers of chasing external validation, and what it actually means to become your best self.🎥 Watch this episode on The Daily Stoic YouTube channel: https://...

Ambition can open doors, but your principles determine where you go from there. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with entrepreneur and investor Codie Sanchez about how the four Stoic virtues of courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom can serve as a guide for building a successful career, leading well, and creating a life you actually want. They discuss why most professional risks are less dangerous...

Heading into the weekend, here’s a reminder that not everything you do has to be useful, efficient, or productive. In this bonus episode, Ryan and Chris Guillebeau talk about making space for fun, following strange impulses, and doing the small things that make you feel more alive.Watch the full episode with Chris Guillebeau here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHyEgbTg-BAChris Guillebeau is the...

You will have to face facts. You will have to get uncomfortable. You will have to take up the burden of history. This will not always be fun.🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here |  https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎥 VIDEO EPISODES| Watch the video episodes on The Daily Stoic YouTube channel: https:/...

Every “yes” is a trade. Every obligation takes its cut. Every distraction leaves with something.🎟️ 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 subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listeni...

The Stoics remind us that everything has its compensation…if we choose to see it, if we choose to welcome it.👉 Join The Daily Dad Society before Father’s Day and get $60 off your yearly membership with code FATHERSDAY: https://dailydad.com/society🎙️The Daily Dad Podcast | Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you!...

Everyone has something they’re trying to quit, whether it’s a habit, compulsion, or addiction. But what if the secret to getting clean and breaking free from that kind of slavery dates back more than 2,000 years?🎥 Watch this episode on The Daily Stoic YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTE6jEbR094🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near yo...

Do not trade your soul away. Because once it’s gone, you cannot get it back. 📚 To learn more about Epicurus and his work, check out The Art of Living at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.com🎟️ 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 Stoici...

We could do it later. We could get serious later. But why? Why not do it while we have the chance?🎟️ 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 subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free liste...

The easier life gets, the less prepared we may be for what’s hard. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with David Epstein about “desirable difficulties,” the challenges that make learning slower and more frustrating in the moment but lead to greater growth over time. David Epstein is the author of the #1 New York Times best seller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. His new book, Ins...

82 years ago, thousands of young men crossed the English Channel and stepped into one of the most consequential days in history. In today’s episode, Ryan shares the Stoic lessons behind D-Day and Dwight D. Eisenhower’s leadership. He explains how Eisenhower prepared for failure, took responsibility before the outcome was known, stayed steady under unimaginable pressure, and saw opportunity where o...

We are in desperate need of good, courageous people. Can you fill that need?📚 Grab signed copies of Austin Kleon's books at The Painted Porch: Don’t Call it ArtSteal Like An Artist Show Your WorkKeep Going 🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🇺🇸 USA dates:Portland, Oregon - June 8 San...

The world has always been uncertain, but we have never had this much access to everything that might go wrong. In today’s episode, Ryan talks with the hosts of The Imperfects about what Stoicism can teach us when the world feels like too much. They discuss doomscrolling, AI anxiety, the difference between worrying and actually taking action, and how to stay engaged with the world without letting i...

It is harder to be courageous when all you see are examples of cowardice. Well, the Stoics can help us with this. 📚 Grab a copy of Courage is Calling by Ryan Holiday🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🇺🇸 USA dates:Portland, Oregon - June 8 San Francisco, California - June 11Minn...

Moral compromise is never a single act. It creates a precedent…and then another, and another.📚 Books Mentioned: Dying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero Plato and the TyrantHow To DieHow To Give🎙️ Check out the full episode: James Romm on The Daily Stoic Podcast | Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you...

 Stop extrapolating. Stop adding in the lens of anxiety. 🎟️ 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 subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content: htt...

For most of its history, Stoicism was a spoken, conversational philosophy. It was meant to be heard, discussed, and worked through in the back and forth.🎙️ Listen to the episode with David Mamet on Apple Podcasts and Spotify📚 Pick up a copy of 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/🎙️...