The Daily Stoic

We Can Give This to Each Other | Be Stingy With Time

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Dec 2, 2025
Explore the virtues of courage and justice through communal care as the discussion connects ancient Rome's grain dole to modern hunger. The speaker promotes a Feeding America fundraiser, emphasizing the impact of even small donations. Delve into Seneca's warnings on time as a precious resource, urging listeners to protect it fiercely. Learn practical ways to reclaim time by saying no to unimportant commitments and valuing every hour. This engaging blend of Stoic wisdom and real-world action inspires listeners to reflect and give back.
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INSIGHT

Stoic Duty To Care For Others

  • Seneca and Roman grain dole illustrate civic duty to feed and care for the vulnerable.
  • Ryan Holiday connects ancient Stoic duty to modern philanthropy and Feeding America.
ADVICE

Act On Giving Tuesday

  • Give what you can on Giving Tuesday to support those facing food insecurity.
  • Ryan Holiday suggests donating at dailystoic.com/feeding to multiply impact.
INSIGHT

Time Is The True Nonrenewable Asset

  • Seneca argues life isn't short; we squander it by giving time away.
  • Being miserly with time preserves the single non-renewable resource we all have.
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