The Daily Stoic This Is The One Thing That Keeps | Ask Daily Stoic
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Oct 2, 2025 Ryan Holiday explores the enduring power of wisdom, emphasizing that it's the one thing no one can take away from us. He argues that wisdom requires continuous effort, drawing insights from Stoic philosophers like Epictetus. The conversation touches on how Stoicism confronts life's challenges with hope and helps cultivate inner calm amidst chaos. Ryan also highlights the inclusive nature of Stoicism, showcasing its relevance to everyone, including women, while encouraging listeners to view obstacles as opportunities for growth.
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Wisdom Is The One Permanent Possession
- Wisdom is the one possession that cannot be taken from you while you're alive and sane.
- Ryan Holiday frames wisdom as an inner citadel, a priceless refuge amidst external loss.
Learn To Show Wisdom In Practice
- Do learn philosophy so you can demonstrate it in practice and reveal your blind spots through action.
- Treat wisdom as a lifelong cycle: learn, apply, repeat.
Build An Inner Fortress Systematically
- Do systematically build an inner fortress of wisdom by studying lives of exemplary thinkers.
- Ryan promotes his book 'Wisdom Takes Work' as a practical guide to that system: learn, apply, repeat.
