The Daily Stoic
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.
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 2675
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
The Who’s Who of Who’s That | Balance The Books Of Life Daily
Eternal fame doesn’t even last. So what should we prize instead?
📕 Pick up your own Premium Leather Edition of Meditations - Marcus Aurelius (Gregory Hays Translation) at the Daily Stoic Store: …
00:09:23 |
Mon 25 Nov 2024
This Is Why I Don’t Have Goals (And What To Do Instead)
Forget goals. Be Every Day.
🎥 Watch Coach Buzz Williams' interview on YouTube
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00:16:28 |
Sun 24 Nov 2024
Donald Robertson on What Ancient Philosophy Teaches Us About Facing Uncertainty
Stoicism is no different than working out or journaling—it is a daily practice that we lean on to overcome the obstacles we face every day. As a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist and trainer, Dona…
00:42:03 |
Sat 23 Nov 2024
We Must Think The Unthinkable | The Glass Is Already Broken
The point of contemplating this unthinkable reality isn’t morbid, it’s purposeful.
🎙️ Listen to Martha Nussbaum's interview on the Daily Stoic | Apple Podcasts & Spotify
🎥 Watch Francis Ford …
00:09:32 |
Fri 22 Nov 2024
Real Power Can't Be Taken Away | Ask DS
They can hate you, they can send you away, they can mock you or even kill you, but no one can take away those principles.
Ask DS:
Is Stoicism considered "self-help"?
How can Stoicism be incorp…
00:10:55 |
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Donald Robertson on the Life of Socrates and His Impact on Stoicism
It’s easy to forget that the Stoics, Socrates, and other ancient philosophers were just like us—human and therefore imperfect. But in his new book How To Think Like Socrates, author Donald Robertson …
00:42:17 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
The East Side of Sorrow
Pain and suffering and loss are a part of life. It was a part of life for the rich and powerful Stoics like Marcus and Seneca, it was a part of life for the powerless like Epictetus, and it's a part …
00:02:05 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
Have You Read These? | The Brutal Truth About Ego (The Stoics Warn About)
You can’t be a student of the Stoics without reading the Stoics.
Books mentioned:
Letters From A Stoic by Seneca
Hardship and Happiness (The Complete Works of Lucius Annaeus Seneca) by Seneca
Ho…
00:13:52 |
Tue 19 Nov 2024
It’s A Bad Use Of Your Creativity | Practice Letting Go
You have been given an incredibly powerful too—this brain and imagination of yours. We have to direct these resources properly.
🪙 Gain a powerful tool in your fight against anxiety and get the Da…
00:11:07 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
Ryan Holiday's MasterClass | Using Ancient Wisdom to Solve Modern Problems
Tune in for an exclusive sneak peak into what Ryan talks about in his MasterClass, Using Ancient Wisdom to Solve Modern Problems. The first course was just released and the rest of the MasterClass wi…
00:13:09 |
Sun 17 Nov 2024
Ken Burns on Bringing History’s Greatest Stories Back to Life (And Why Doing So Matters)
With over 40 documentaries under his belt, Ken Burns is one of the most iconic filmmakers of our time. His newest documentary, which features a brand-new filmmaking style from the director, explores …
01:04:48 |
Sat 16 Nov 2024
Split It In Two — It’ll Have To Do | Everything Is Change
Life doesn’t go easy on any of us. It splits us in two…and half will have to do.
📓 Grab your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: https://st…
00:07:39 |
Fri 15 Nov 2024
Live Like This To Handle Anything | Ask DS
By living philosophically, we can learn to handle anything. This isn’t easy. But this is also a foundation for true well-being, happiness, and, as seen in the lives of Marcus, Cato, and many other St…
00:10:10 |
Thu 14 Nov 2024
Dr. Jennifer Baker on Teaching Stoicism and Virtue Ethics to the Next Generation
How can Stoicism be applicable for Gen Z and generations to come? As a Professor of Philosophy, Dr. Jennifer Baker has an insider's look into what resonates about ancient philosophy with college stud…
01:01:08 |
Wed 13 Nov 2024
They Can Help You With Your Most Important Job
The more you study philosophy the more you realize that parenting is a topic almost every tradition has spoken about. The Daily Dad is built around accessing that advice—one piece at a time, one day…
00:04:04 |
Wed 13 Nov 2024
Each One Tells You This | Financial Freedom Won't Set You Free
Each yesterday is gone, dead. While there is a little grief, it also presents you an opportunity. a chance to begin afresh.
🗓️ The Daily Stoic Page-A-Day Desk Calendar reminds us of the chance t…
00:10:19 |
Tue 12 Nov 2024
So What’s Your Plan? | Judge Yourself, Not Others
Whether you’re excited about the direction of the country or not, you still have to focus on what’s in your control (which is you).
📓 Pick up a signed edition of The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days…
00:10:33 |
Mon 11 Nov 2024
Seneca On The Reasons For Withdrawing From The World
Seneca lived in a chaotic, dangerous, and unpredictable time. Listen in to this letter he wrote about how to stay sane in a crazy world and his advice for avoiding jealousy, hatred, and divisiveness.…
00:15:35 |
Sun 10 Nov 2024
Mt. Joy’s Matt Quinn on Consistent Growth Vs. Overnight Success (And Which Is Sweeter)
In the age of virality and trending TikTok songs, Mt. Joy rose to fame through the band’s authentic storytelling and community building within the indie music scene. On today’s episode, Mt. Joy’s lea…
01:09:10 |
Sat 09 Nov 2024
Don’t Follow His Example (For Once) | Actors In A Play
Don’t follow Cato’s example. Keep fighting for virtue and the common good.
🎥 Watch Patrick Dempsey’s interview on YouTube
🎥 Watch Matthew McConaughey's interview on YouTube
📓 Grab your o…
00:08:28 |
Fri 08 Nov 2024
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