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Mentioned in 127 episodes

Lives of the Stoics

The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius
Book • 2020
This book presents the fascinating lives of twenty-six ancient Stoics, from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius, organized in digestible mini-biographies.

It vividly brings to life the stories of key Stoic philosophers, such as Seneca, Epictetus, and Cicero, and demonstrates how their philosophies shaped their actions and legacies.

The authors intertwine historical context with philosophical insights, making the book both educational and entertaining.

It shows how Stoic principles can be applied to modern life, emphasizing virtues like Courage, Justice, Temperance, and Wisdom.

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Mentioned in 127 episodes

Mentioned by Shane Parrish when discussing anger management and Stoic practices.
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#170: TKP Insights: Philosophy
Mentioned by Jocko Willink as a book exploring the lives and philosophies of prominent Stoics.
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394: Lessons from the Stoics. Discipline, Leadership, Life. With Ryan Holiday.
Mentioned by the speaker when discussing examples of rude people throughout history.
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5 Stoic Tips for Handling Rude People
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as an audiobook and signed copy available on Audible and at the Daily Stoic store.
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The Life of Musonius Rufus the Unbreakable
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in the context of his daughter, Portia Cato, and her life.
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Encourage Yourself Like This | Are Women MORE Stoic Than Men?
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a book where the lives of Stoics are featured.
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Letting Go Is Not Giving Up | The Long Way Around
Mentioned by Cal Newport as his guest host and author of a recently released book on stoicism.
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Ep. 31: RYAN HOLIDAY on Ranch Life, Fostering Discipline, and the Loss of Reading Culture
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday when discussing Stoicism in a business context.
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The Time Is Now | Ask Daily Stoic
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday when discussing the importance of studying the lives of great people.
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25 Essential Rules For Life (From The Stoics)
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as one of his books on Stoicism.
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#1836 - Ryan Holiday
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as containing a chapter on Marcus Aurelius' life.
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This Is How To Live Well | Don't Let Your Attention Slide
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a collection of biographies of significant Stoic figures.
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Let Them Be Flexible. You Stand On This. | Count Your Blessings
Mentioned by Sean Illing as a book detailing the lives and actions of Stoic philosophers.
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The Philosophers: Stoic revival
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in the context of Stoic philosophy and poetry.
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We Are Better For This | On Being Invincible
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a book exploring the lives and actions of Stoic philosophers.
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Who Possesses You? | 12 Must-Read Stoic Books To Get You Started

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