The Daily Stoic This is the Day You Start | What Does Living A Virtuous Life Look Like?
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Jan 29, 2026 A call to start becoming the person you want to be right now. A discussion of living virtuously through public duty, participation in politics and business, and building institutions instead of just fighting. Thoughts on acting within what you can control, turning obstacles into leadership opportunities, and why ancient Stoic ideas resonate in today’s crises.
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Start Today, Not Tomorrow
- Start now instead of waiting for a perfect moment or next year.
- Choose to be good today and take the first action toward the person you want to be.
Filling In For Danny DeVito
- Ryan Holiday flew to New York to interview Arnold Schwarzenegger after Danny DeVito backed out.
- He filled in for DeVito and described it as a rare, memorable experience for him.
Stoicism Is Public, Not Private
- Stoicism is meant for public engagement, not solitary retreat.
- Stoics participate in politics, leadership, and public life as a duty of justice.
