The Daily Stoic Who Decides Who Gets What? | What Young Men Get Wrong About Stoicism
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Jan 12, 2026 Explore the wisdom of Stoicism as Ryan Holiday reflects on who controls our time and priorities, emphasizing that philosophy should never be an afterthought. He addresses the allure of Stoicism for young men while critiquing simplistic interpretations that reduce emotion to indifference. Highlighting Marcus Aurelius, he urges listeners to engage in public life and embrace justice and compassion, proving that Stoicism isn't about exploitation but about building character and contributing to the common good.
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Don't Let Philosophy Get The Leftovers
- Seneca compares Alexander's refusal to accept leftovers to how we should allocate our time and priorities.
- Philosophy and what matters should get your best hours, not scraps after everything else.
Prioritize Your Best Hours
- Give your best, most productive hours to the things that matter most.
- Make sure work on yourself and your priorities come first, not the leftover time.
Mattress Shopping For A New House
- Ryan tells a personal story about furnishing a Gulf Coast house and choosing Helix mattresses.
- The anecdote illustrates a real-life decision that led to satisfaction with the chosen product.
