The Daily Stoic It’s A Thinking Person’s Game
68 snips
Oct 29, 2025 Life’s complexities demand thoughtful wisdom to navigate emotional challenges. Ryan Holiday argues that true understanding isn't given but earned through effort. He shares insights from his new book, stressing the importance of Stoicism in daily decisions. By tackling everyday dilemmas, he highlights how Stoic principles can lead to a more fulfilling life. It’s a journey of personal growth and reflective thinking, reminding us that wisdom requires dedication.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Family Whole Foods Routine
- Ryan Holiday describes his routine of taking his kids to Whole Foods and playing a game with the cart.
- He explains their weekly habit and preference for the store's 365 brand staples and fruit.
Life Demands Thoughtful Engagement
- Ryan Holiday asserts that life is a thinking person's game filled with dilemmas, choices, and complex problems.
- He argues that because of this complexity, the Stoics emphasized pursuing wisdom as essential to living well.
Wisdom Protects And Expands Capability
- Wisdom prepares you to face ethical dilemmas, anger, greed, fear, and choices about action or restraint.
- Without wisdom, problems will overwhelm you and you'll fail to explore your full potential.
