Dive into the world of storytelling with insights about how narratives resonate across generations. Discover the profound lessons hidden in tales like Aesop's Fables, proving they're not just for kids. Explore the importance of choosing stories that teach rather than merely entertain. The discussion also unveils a new illustrated book inspired by the stoic wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, making these timeless lessons relevant for both young minds and adults alike.
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Children's Stories Don't Exist
Stories should teach valuable lessons, not just entertain.
Great stories offer wisdom and meaning, appealing to all ages.
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Curating Children's Content
Fill your child's imagination with stories that offer timeless wisdom.
Expose them to enriching content like myths, poetry, and meaningful art.
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The Boy Who Would Be King
Ryan Holiday wrote The Boy Who Would Be King, a children's book about Marcus Aurelius.
He wrote it during the pandemic, drawing parallels to the plague Marcus Aurelius faced.
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Aesop's Fables are a collection of stories that have been passed down through oral tradition and later written down. These fables feature animals and other elements that take on human characteristics to convey important moral lessons. The stories cover a wide range of themes, including social, religious, and political issues, and have been used as ethical guides and educational tools for both children and adults. The fables are known for their simplicity and the profound truths they convey, making them timeless and universally relevant.
The Little Prince
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Written and illustrated by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, 'The Little Prince' tells the story of a young prince who travels from his small home planet to Earth, encountering various characters that symbolize the absurdities and narrow-mindedness of grown-ups. The prince, who deeply loves a rose on his home planet, learns valuable lessons about the importance of human connections and the uniqueness of loved ones through his interactions with a fox and other characters. The story is a poignant reflection on life, human nature, and the importance of seeing with the heart rather than the eyes.
The Boy Who Would Be King
Ryan Holiday
Victor Juhasz
“Aesop’s Fables are silly stories about dogs and mice and foxes and lions. Children love them. But are they ‘for kids?’ No, they are for human beings. They are designed to teach lessons. Bad stories pander. Good stories entertain. Great ones teach while they do it. The question is, what kind of stories are you filling your kid imagination with? What kind of stories are you filling your own life with?”
Ryan explains why the stories that you expose your children to should be teaching them timeless lessons, and launches his newest book The Boy Who Will Be King, on today’s Daily Dad podcast.
Pre-order The Boy Who Would Be King, our newest release at Daily Stoic, written by Ryan Holiday in the depths of the pandemic (not unlike the one Marcus ruled through), this new beautifully crafted book is available for preorder now. As a special bonus, if you order this book before March 9th, 2021, you’ll get a FREE audiobook version as well. Go to dailystoic.com/king to pre-order now and you’ll automatically get the free book.
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