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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 Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content (coming soon): [dailystoic.com/premium] (http://dailystoic.com/premium)

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 Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content (coming soon): [dailystoic.com/premium] (http://dailystoic.com/premium)

 

#2860

Bert Kreischer's Reading List (From Ryan Holiday)

After [recording their episode] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHlRuY_S1SA) , Ryan and B... more

13 hrs Ago

13 MINS

13:46

13 hrs Ago


#2859

The Philosopher Who Didn’t Care What Anyone Thought

The most fearless philosopher in the ancient world didn’t rule an empire or write books. H... more

Yesterday

23 MINS

23:49

Yesterday


#2858

This Is A Good Surprise | The Stoic Edge Behind Peak Performance

You’re tough. You’re firm. You don’t get bothered by things. You keep yourself under contr... more

06 Feb 2026

25 MINS

25:15

06 Feb 2026


#2857

This is The One Thing You Don’t Accept

From corruption to tyranny, the Stoics refused to sit on the sidelines. They tried to chan... more

05 Feb 2026

02 MINS

02:08

05 Feb 2026


#2856

BONUS | No One Is Coming to Give You Permission

If your New Year motivation didn’t make it to February, this episode is for you. Ryan and ... more

05 Feb 2026

39 MINS

39:31

05 Feb 2026


#2855

It’s Always Going To Be One-Sided

It’s always been a dilemma: Why should I be honest when no one else seems to be? Why shoul... more

04 Feb 2026

02 MINS

02:30

04 Feb 2026


#2854

Chuck Klosterman: The NFL Explains More About America Than You Think

Few writers understand American culture like Chuck Klosterman, which is why he joins Ryan ... more

04 Feb 2026

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:08

04 Feb 2026


#2853

Do You Have Double What It Takes? | The Source Of Your Anxiety

Obstacles, adversaries, pitfalls, and bad luck. It’s going to be there. It’s going to happ... more

03 Feb 2026

07 MINS

07:26

03 Feb 2026


#2852

BONUS | You Can't Let The Setbacks Win

When jarred by circumstances, Marcus Aurelius writes, we have to revert back to ourselves.... more

02 Feb 2026

02 MINS

02:47

02 Feb 2026


#2851

Sometimes You Just Lose (But That’s No Excuse) | A Proper Frame Of Mind

We have to stay at it. We have to accept the losses that come…without accepting the status... more

02 Feb 2026

07 MINS

07:53

02 Feb 2026


#2850

This Is Why You Have To Care

Immigration is a complicated issue. Crime is complicated. But this is not complicated. 👉 ... more

01 Feb 2026

11 MINS

11:58

01 Feb 2026


#2849

Why Bert Kreischer Thinks He Needs a Stoic Coach

Bert Kreischer and Ryan continue their conversation about the tension between discipline a... more

31 Jan 2026

37 MINS

37:50

31 Jan 2026


#2848

The Age of Catos is Gone (or Is It?) | Ryan Holiday Owes Everything To This One Book

It always feels like the traditional values are slipping away…Maybe they are. Maybe they a... more

30 Jan 2026

14 MINS

14:23

30 Jan 2026


#2847

This is the Day You Start | What Does Living A Virtuous Life Look Like?

Sometimes life happens, but here’s your second chance. Now is the best time to start being... more

29 Jan 2026

17 MINS

17:51

29 Jan 2026


#2846

Bert Kreischer Has a Stoicism Problem

Bert Kreischer wants to be Stoic. It just doesn’t come naturally. In this episode, he talk... more

28 Jan 2026

45 MINS

45:25

28 Jan 2026


#2845

Do You Think They Liked It?

This is what philosophy is about, what discipline is as a virtue: Doing things you don’t w... more

28 Jan 2026

03 MINS

03:27

28 Jan 2026


#2844

We Have to Care About the Little Guy | A Stoic Reset for Right Now

Forget party, forget class, forget any perceived differences: We must speak loudly and wit... more

27 Jan 2026

20 MINS

20:41

27 Jan 2026


#2843

Discipline is Doing It Anyway | The Power of Mantra

You’re tired. You’re busy. It would be easier to stay home...It’s the perfect excuse. Unle... more

26 Jan 2026

08 MINS

08:59

26 Jan 2026


#2842

Feeling Scared and Overwhelmed? Start Here

Pain and hardship are part of life. From ancient Greece and Rome to now, people have faced... more

25 Jan 2026

15 MINS

15:34

25 Jan 2026


#2841

Jaimie Alexander: “I Was Asked If I Wanted to Live or Die”

You’ve seen Jaimie Alexander as the tough, unstoppable character on screen, but what was h... more

24 Jan 2026

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:28

24 Jan 2026