The Daily Stoic
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For centuries, all sorts of people—generals and politicians, athletes and coaches, writers and leaders—have looked to the teachings of Stoicism to help guide their lives. Each day, author and speaker Ryan Holiday brings you a new lesson about life, inspired by the thoughts and writings of great Stoic thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca the Younger. Daily Stoic Podcast also features Q+As with listeners and interviews with notable figures from sports, academia, politics, and more. Learn more at DailyStoic.com.Support the podcast and go deeper with Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content (coming soon): dailystoic.com/premium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 6, 2026 • 4min
So Much Has Changed. So Little Has Changed.
A decade after The Daily Stoic first appeared, Ryan Holiday reflects on a world transformed by upheaval, technology, and personal milestones. He explores the struggles that remain stubbornly human, from temper and uncertainty to distraction and control. He also shares how marriage, fatherhood, hardship, and experience shaped a page-by-page revision of the book’s anniversary edition.
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Oct 6, 2026 • 53min
What a Decade of Stoicism Teaches You About Life
Steve Hanselman, a literary agent, publisher, editor, and Stoic scholar, reflects on a decade of translating ancient wisdom with Ryan Holiday. They revisit illness and recovery, revising Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca, virtue and solidarity, Stoicism near political power, moral responsibility, and applying timeless ideas to AI and rapid change.
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Oct 5, 2026 • 1min
BONUS | A Reality Check From Ryan
Ryan Holiday offers a timely reality check for anyone convinced the world is falling apart. Drawing on historical crises, he explores staying decent under pressure, resisting outrage, focusing on what you can control, and finding ways to create positive change. The episode closes with a Shopify promotion for launching an online store.
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Oct 5, 2026 • 6min
When Everything Falls Apart, This Remains | Practice Silence
When chaos strikes, Stoic philosophy offers a steady source of hope, purpose, and clarity. This reflection explores the discipline of silence, the dangers of constant online opinions, and the wisdom of listening more and speaking less. Drawing on Zeno, Cato, and Seneca, it considers journaling, restraint, and the lasting power of measured words.
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Oct 4, 2026 • 16min
7 Stoic Strategies To Deal With Jerks
Will Guidara, restaurateur, author of Unreasonable Hospitality, and leadership expert, joins a thoughtful conversation about handling difficult people. Explore Stoic strategies for staying composed under provocation, turning rudeness into practice, making charitable assumptions while keeping boundaries, and maintaining distance from harmful personalities. Even frustrating encounters can become opportunities to strengthen character.
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Oct 3, 2026 • 1h 18min
The Art and Obsession of Writing with Rich Cohen
Rich Cohen, bestselling author, journalist, and co-creator of HBO’s Vinyl, joins a wide-ranging conversation on writing and human nature. They explore how history reshapes legacy, why literary voice resists adaptation, and how books give private feelings a name. Cohen also discusses ambition, parenting, rewriting, discarded material, creative myths, and the strange power of stories to change lives quietly.
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Oct 2, 2026 • 15min
You Can Get Away From It All Anytime You Like | 12 Stoic Ways to Quiet Your Mind
Discover practical Stoic ways to quiet a busy mind and create an inner retreat. The discussion explores walking, journaling, exercise, solitude, hobbies, and protecting attention from outrage. It also examines perspective, emotional steadiness, focused work, and the image of remaining grounded like a rock amid life’s constant waves.
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Oct 1, 2026 • 15min
Do You Know Where to Find It? | Why Does Ancient Wisdom Still Surprise Us?
A practical exploration of Stoicism as a daily search for wisdom, from getting lost in New York to improving through reflection and revision. The discussion examines why important writing demands your own thinking, how to build a healthier information diet, and why ancient Stoic and Buddhist ideas keep surprising us in a rapidly changing world.
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Sep 30, 2026 • 26min
50 Stoic Rules to Live By
Explore 50 practical Stoic principles spanning courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom. The discussion covers controlling your response, replacing worry with perspective, measuring success by effort, setting boundaries, asking for help, building wisdom through practice, choosing good companions, and turning obstacles into opportunities. It closes with humility, stillness, resilience, and putting philosophy into action.
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Sep 30, 2026 • 2min
It’s Happening To Them…and To You Too
Time changes athletes, children, familiar places, and us, often so quietly we barely notice. A reflection on a decade of Stoic practice explores growth, changing perspectives, and the ongoing work of improving both our ideas and ourselves.
