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

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BONUS | 7 Stoic Rules for Staying Disciplined
Aug 28, 2026
Discipline is a daily practice, and these seven Stoic rules will help you stick with it.📚 Pick up a copy of Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city…
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When It’s Not How You Imagined | Seeking Out Shipwrecks
Aug 28, 2026
Fortune behaves however she pleases, as Seneca put it.🎶 Song lyrics: Lost Weekend - Phoebe Bridgers📚 Books: The Daily Stoic Lives of the Stoics 🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city…
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Stoic Lessons From 3 Cities in 3 Days
Aug 27, 2026
A chaotic few days on the road gave Ryan plenty of opportunities to practice what the Stoics taught. Between disrupted travel plans and visits to museums honoring Thomas Edison, Abraham Lincoln, and…
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This Is Where True Power Comes From
Aug 27, 2026
If you are a slave to your desires, if you are a slave to your fears, if you are a slave to things that were outside of your control, then you are not powerful at all. LIVE Q&A TODAY | If you get…
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It Takes a Guide To ‘Get’ It | 9 Core Stoic Beliefs
Aug 26, 2026
Wisdom doesn’t come from first impressions and it does not come easy. It’s hard work…and the only way to speed up the process is with the help of a great teacher.💡 We designed our How To Read…
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How to Be Freer Than a King
Aug 25, 2026
We often imagine that freedom means having more power, more money, or fewer people telling us what to do. But none of that makes us free if we cannot control ourselves.💡 We designed our How To Read…
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Can Journalism Survive the Collapse of Trust?
Aug 25, 2026
When everyone else seems to be abandoning their standards, what keeps you from abandoning yours? Ryan talks with USA TODAY national correspondent Rick Jervis, author of The Devil Behind The Badge…
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Can You Do This Even Here? | It's In Your Self-Interest
Aug 24, 2026
With enough practice, Seneca said, he found he could think anywhere. He could find stillness and peace anywhere.📚 Stillness Is The Key by Ryan Holiday 🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to…
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7 Stoic Strategies for Managing Your Time
Aug 23, 2026
Most people think about time as something they have plenty of until they suddenly don’t. But Seneca’s warning raises a more unsettling question: how much of your life are you giving away without even…
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The Marcus Aurelius Quote Steven Pressfield Couldn’t Ignore
Aug 22, 2026
In today's episode, Ryan and Steven Pressfield discuss one of Marcus Aurelius’ most striking lines: “Life is warfare and a journey far from home.” What begins with the epigraph to Steven’s new novel…
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BONUS | 5 Rapid-Fire Stoic Rules for Thinking More Clearly
Aug 21, 2026
Before you trust your first reaction, assumption, or opinion, the Stoics would tell you to do a few things first. In this bonus episode, Ryan breaks down five rules for thinking more clearly.🎟️ DAILY…
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It’s Your Job To See This Coming | Corralling The Unnecessary
Aug 21, 2026
These things happen to people…therefore they could happen to you.  📔 Pick up your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store…
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This Is Your Ticket to Freedom | What Ryan Holiday Told Shawn Ryan to Read Next
Aug 20, 2026
We may not control what happens to us, what other people decide, or what circumstances take away. But we can still choose what we believe, how we respond, and who we become.💡 We designed our How To…
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Can You Just Shut Up? | Stoicism vs. Epicureanism: Enemies or Allies?
Aug 19, 2026
To enter into another person’s mind, even for a moment, we first need to get out of our own head. 📚 Books Mentioned:Working by Robert CaroArt of Happiness by EpicurusLives of the Stoics by Ryan…
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Isn’t This What We’re After?
Aug 18, 2026
Why is that self-command and self-knowledge so elusive? How can we find it?💡 We designed our How To Read Epictetus (A Daily Stoic Guide) as a personal field guide —part book club, part masterclass…
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"I’m 56. I Lost My Faith, But I Found Strength in Stoicism"
Aug 18, 2026
Keith thought he knew what his purpose was. Then his daughter got sick, his life took an unexpected turn, and Stoicism was put to a test he never expected.If Keith’s story has inspired you to share…
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BONUS | 11 Things Stoics Never Do
Aug 17, 2026
Which of these do you struggle with the most?🎟️ 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…
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Oh, You’re Free, Are You? | Only Fools Rush In
Aug 17, 2026
We are prickly about our freedom…as we willingly submit to all sorts of addictions. 📚 Books Mentioned: Zero to One by Peter ThielLives of the Stoics by Ryan HolidayBlue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan…
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Who Was Marcus Aurelius' Favorite Stoic?
Aug 16, 2026
Most philosophers wrote about struggle, freedom, and resilience from a place of privilege. But one Stoic’s story raises a fascinating question: what can a life shaped by hardship teach us about what…
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The David Cross Episode
Aug 15, 2026
Ryan sits down with comedian and actor David Cross for a conversation that goes just about everywhere. They talk about Stoicism, comedy, politics, free speech, parenting, privilege, entitlement, and…
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These Things Happen (And They’ll Happen To You) | Always Ask Yourself This Question
Aug 14, 2026
What can happen to anyone could happen to you. It’s your job to be ready. 📚 Books Mentioned: The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living by Ryan Holiday💡 We…
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What Commands Your Attention?
Aug 13, 2026
Whatever controls what we desire or dislike, Epictetus warned, becomes our master. Whatever we obey, we serve.💡 We designed our How To Read Epictetus (A Daily Stoic Guide) as a personal field guide…
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Rich Roll & Ryan Holiday on The Odyssey’s Biggest Moral Questions
Aug 13, 2026
In this episode, podcaster, author, and endurance athlete Rich Roll invites Ryan onto The Rich Roll Podcast to discuss the biggest moral questions at the heart of The Odyssey. Together, they wrestle…
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You Were Unsuspecting, Not Unwarned
Aug 12, 2026
It was out of the blue. It caught you off guard. It hurt you. But that’s not to say you’re blameless here. In fact, you had plenty of warning.💡 We designed our How To Read Epictetus (A Daily Stoic…
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Let Them Talk | The Discipline Nobody Talks About
Aug 11, 2026
If there is a point to the criticism, let’s learn from it. If it’s off base, then what do we care? -- Codie Sanchez is an entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Contrarian Thinking, where she teaches…
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Who Can Teach Us More? | Stick With Just The Facts
Aug 10, 2026
We don’t control the role we are assigned by circumstance…but we control how we play that role.💡 We designed our How To Read Epictetus (A Daily Stoic Guide) as a personal field guide —part book club…
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BONUS | The Daily Routine That Built Marcus Aurelius
Aug 10, 2026
Marcus Aurelius’ life looked nothing like ours, but the habits that kept him grounded still work today. In this episode, Ryan breaks down the daily practices Marcus used to stay focused, disciplined…
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11 Final Takeaways From The Odyssey
Aug 09, 2026
What can a 3,000-year-old story about gods, monsters, and shipwrecks teach us today? Almost everything. In this episode, Ryan breaks down some of the most powerful lessons from The Odyssey and the…
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Stop Judging People. Go Meet Them. | Peter Santenello
Aug 08, 2026
It is easy to judge people from a distance. It is much harder to reduce them to a stereotype once you have sat with them, listened to their story, and tried to understand how they see the world. In…
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Ask Yourself For Peace (And You’ll Find It At Your Feet) | A Week Without Complaining
Aug 07, 2026
All you want is some quiet. All you want is some space. All you want is some calm. More than want it, you need it. You need it for your sanity. For your survival.🎶 Song lyrics: Future Islands - "A…
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