The Daily Stoic podcast

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. Listen to The Daily Stoic on the Wondery App or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting [wondery.com/links/the-daily-stoic/] (https://wondery.com/links/the-daily-stoic/) now.

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. Listen to The Daily Stoic on the Wondery App or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting [wondery.com/links/the-daily-stoic/] (https://wondery.com/links/the-daily-stoic/) now.

 

#2414

Socrates vs. The Thirty Tyrants | Philosophy in an Age of Fear

The Thirty Tyrants were a ruthless group that crushed anyone who opposed them. Socrates ha... more

18 hrs Ago

30 MINS

30:17

18 hrs Ago


#2413

Josh Brolin on Embracing Life’s Messiness With Stoicism (PT. 2)

In today’s Part 2 episode, Josh Brolin and Ryan talk about shedding the ‘young talent’ ima... more

Yesterday

42 MINS

42:04

Yesterday


#2412

This Is Always The Answer | Robert Greene's 6 Stoic Concepts For A Fulfilling Life

It’s not that the Stoics had no temper or no fear or no moments where their life felt unfu... more

14 Feb 2025

12 MINS

12:47

14 Feb 2025


#2411

This Is A Choice You’re Making | Ask Daily Stoic

We think if we just make enough money, we won't have to worry anymore. We think if we just... more

13 Feb 2025

13 MINS

13:04

13 Feb 2025


#2410

Don’t Put Things Off

Life has a way stripping all our reasons bare, of humbling our plans and assumptions. 🪙 D... more

12 Feb 2025

03 MINS

03:25

12 Feb 2025


#2409

Josh Brolin on Embracing Life’s Messiness With Stoicism (PT. 1)

Josh Brolin joins Ryan to talk about the childhood trauma that shaped him, the cathartic p... more

12 Feb 2025

45 MINS

45:27

12 Feb 2025


#2408

To The End They Remain | Watch Over Your Perceptions

We never met Marcus Aurelius or listened to Epictetus lecture. And yet, do they not feel r... more

11 Feb 2025

08 MINS

08:42

11 Feb 2025


#2407

This Is The Purpose of Desire | Anger Is Bad Fuel

The Stoics warned us about this endless cycle, not to condemn desire entirely, but to remi... more

10 Feb 2025

07 MINS

07:40

10 Feb 2025


#2406

Redesign Your Life With This | Ryan Holiday Live in Sydney, Australia

Join Ryan Holiday for an in-depth dive into Stoic wisdom, delivered to a packed audience a... more

09 Feb 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:02

09 Feb 2025


#2405

Steve Magness on Winning The Inside Game

In his work as a performance expert, Steve Magness has discovered that to truly reach the ... more

08 Feb 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:48

08 Feb 2025


#2404

Two Words To Lead And Live By | How To Be A Man (Lessons From The Stoics)

The most important thing displayed in Andy Reid’s his office is not a trophy.Instead, it’s... more

07 Feb 2025

29 MINS

29:08

07 Feb 2025


#2403

You Make This For Yourself | Ask Daily Stoic

Perhaps you feel a bit like Marcus Aurelius did when he wrote in [Meditations] (https://st... more

06 Feb 2025

12 MINS

12:53

06 Feb 2025


#2402

What Did You Think You Would See?

The reason it makes you upset is because you expect it to be otherwise. Because you let it... more

05 Feb 2025

02 MINS

02:26

05 Feb 2025


#2401

Alexi Pappas on Ditching Goals and Her Strategy For Maximizing Mentorship

It’s easy to assume an Olympian would be all about external achievements, but Alexi Pappas... more

05 Feb 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:50

05 Feb 2025