The Daily Stoic If You Want to Make the World Better, Do This | Give Thanks
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Dec 29, 2025 Explore the transformative power of self-improvement through Stoicism. Personal growth, Ryan argues, not only enhances your life but also positively impacts society. Discover how small, disciplined actions can lead to greater social good. Get ready for a 21-day challenge starting January 1, where you can commit to being your best self in 2026. Dive into gratitude with insights from Seneca, learning to appreciate even the negatives, and practice thankfulness daily for a profound shift in perspective.
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Start With Personal Improvement
- Stoicism begins with improving yourself rather than blaming the world.
- By reforming ourselves we contribute to the wider society because we are part of it.
Make Next Year About Real Progress
- Make yourself better in the coming year so you can be of service to others.
- Quit bad habits, stop nastiness, and get serious about tasks you've postponed.
Annual 21-Day Improvement Challenge
- Ryan Holiday runs a 21-day New Year New You Challenge every January first.
- He credits habits picked up from past challenges for sustained personal improvements.