The Daily Stoic The Stoic Way To Survive 2026
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Dec 28, 2025 Discover how to embrace the new year with Stoic principles centered on courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom. Explore the importance of moral courage and everyday bravery, alongside the power of tackling unpleasant tasks to strengthen willpower. Hear about ambitious goals that push you beyond limits, and why resolutions should benefit the community. Learn from Thomas Clarkson's impactful small actions and the continuous pursuit of wisdom through learning and inquiry. Make 2026 your year for growth!
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Practice Moral Courage Daily
- Practice moral courage by speaking up, betting on yourself, and getting out of your comfort zone.
- Repeat small acts of bravery so fear loses its power and you act despite anxiety.
Use Discomfort To Build Discipline
- Build discipline by doing hard, unpleasant things like cold plunges to train willpower.
- Pick a big physical or mental challenge for 2026 and train toward it to expand your capacity.
The Marathon That Tested Willpower
- Ryan Holiday ran the original Greek marathon and hit multiple walls, got lost, and suffered heat stroke.
- The experience taught him that you have more willpower than you think when you keep going.