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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)

 

#2999

This Is How It's Meant To Be Done | It Is Well to Be Flexible

For most of its history, Stoicism was a spoken, conversational philosophy. It was meant to... more

10 hrs Ago

07 MINS

07:47

10 hrs Ago


#2998

The Stoic Way To Handle Real Problems

In today’s episode, Ryan answers questions about how to apply Stoicism to the real problem... more

Yesterday

17 MINS

17:20

Yesterday


#2997

BONUS | The Novels Every Stoic Should Read

After [recording in studio for The Daily Stoic Podcast] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c... more

Yesterday

05 MINS

05:30

Yesterday


#2996

Senator Mark Kelly on Stoicism, Space, and Staying Calm Under Pressure

There are some situations where panic is not an option. In today’s episode, Ryan talks wit... more

30 May 2026

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:42

30 May 2026


#2995

It is a Lonely Thing | Sweat the Small Stuff

A Stoic thinks about what’s right. They don’t ask, “Is this safe?” They say, “That’s wrong... more

29 May 2026

06 MINS

06:42

29 May 2026


#2994

They Are Calling To You | Adam Grant’s 3 Skills for Real Growth

The ancients are there to guide us. We can struggle to live up to their expectations. We c... more

28 May 2026

16 MINS

16:26

28 May 2026


#2993

Skip The Shortcut. Take The Long Way Instead.

Marcus Aurelius, despite being emperor of Rome, still made time every day to write in his ... more

27 May 2026

02 MINS

02:55

27 May 2026


#2992

The Stoic Skill AI Can’t Replace

The more powerful our tools become, the more important our judgment becomes. In today’s ep... more

27 May 2026

16 MINS

16:05

27 May 2026


#2991

They Felt The Same Way As You | How To Remember Everything You Read

Seneca and Marcus Aurelius and Cato were all concerned about their declining institutions.... more

26 May 2026

19 MINS

19:44

26 May 2026


#2990

What Do You Fight For? | The View From Above

The question for you today (and always) is: what do you pledge your sacred honor to? What ... more

25 May 2026

08 MINS

08:12

25 May 2026


#2989

How to Change Your Life in 24 Hours

This is the day to change your life. A new day is in front of us. As Marcus Aurelius remin... more

24 May 2026

12 MINS

12:01

24 May 2026


#2988

Was Nero Really That Bad?

Was Nero really that bad, or has history been telling the same story for 2,000 years witho... more

23 May 2026

32 MINS

32:48

23 May 2026


#2987

A Sense of Urgency. A Sense of Urgency. | Practice True Joy

This is your life that sits before you. Time is ticking away. 📚 Books Mentioned: [The Dai... more

22 May 2026

07 MINS

07:22

22 May 2026


#2986

You’re Never Going to Be Perfect | Ask Daily Stoic

The Stoics had high standards. They also understood that perfection was not possible. 📚 [... more

21 May 2026

09 MINS

09:20

21 May 2026


#2985

This is a Service

Maybe you don’t think it’s making much of a difference. Maybe it’s terrifying and exhausti... more

20 May 2026

02 MINS

02:31

20 May 2026


#2984

Empathy Is Not Weakness | Will Guidara

Empathy is not the opposite of Stoic strength. It’s part of what keeps that strength from ... more

20 May 2026

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:30

20 May 2026


#2983

They Give You Direction for Life | The Stoic Secret to Finding Real Joy

The [four virtues] (https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/stoic-virtues-box-set) serve as a c... more

19 May 2026

17 MINS

17:13

19 May 2026


#2982

This is What Money Is Jealous Of | The Stoic Is A Work In Progress

You think they have everything they could possibly want. But the rich, the powerful? They ... more

18 May 2026

07 MINS

07:43

18 May 2026


#2981

How To Think Better in the Age of AI (From the Stoics)

In today’s episode, Ryan shares timeless lessons from the ancients on how to ask better qu... more

17 May 2026

32 MINS

32:43

17 May 2026