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
- 2660
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Your Character Defines Your Life | General Stanley McChrystal (PT. 2)
The test of character is simple: what do you do when you have nothing to lose… or everything? Ryan and General Stanley McChrystal continue their conversation about what true leadership demands, why “…
00:53:31 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
It’ll Come For You Eventually | How To Read Better (10 Rules From Ryan Holiday)
Sooner or later, it catches up with you. When you compromise with bad people, their consequences become yours.
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00:15:07 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
These Are Three Ancient Stoic Secrets | Ask Daily Stoic
Without wisdom, the other virtues cannot truly flourish—it is wisdom that guides our courage, moderates our discipline, and directs our sense of justice.
Come see Ryan Holiday LIVE in Austin, Te…
00:13:39 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Is This Really Worth The Cost?
We can’t let our accomplishments fool us into thinking that we are immortal, that we can outthink, outrun, outwork death.
📚 The ebook edition of Ryan Holiday's Ego Is the Enemy is just $1.99 for…
00:02:50 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
The Hard Truth About Character | General Stanley McChrystal (PT. 1)
We control who we are. We control what we do. We control the standards we hold ourselves to. Ryan sits down with retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal to talk about the thing that makes or bre…
00:45:16 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
Why Are You Going Through Life This Way? | Just Say No To Future Misery
A pause creates space. A pause creates clarity. A pause can change everything.
🪙 Carry The Daily Stoic Pause & Reflect Medallion as a reminder to stop and take a breathe. | Grab The Daily Stoic P…
00:09:29 |
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Can You Believe We Can Do This? | Only Fools Rush In
We’re doing better than it sometimes feels. Let us marvel at the cooperation that is possible—considering the flawed and petty humans it depends on.
📚 Books Mentioned:
Zero to One by Peter Thi…
00:08:52 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Maybe You CAN Make More Time
The Stoics remind us that time, especially the time we’re healthy and able to actually enjoy life, is our most valuable resource. But knowing that isn’t enough.
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00:17:33 |
Sun 17 Aug 2025
When Good People Lose Themselves to Tyrants | James Romm (PT. 2)
History has a way of looking calmer than it really was. In this PT. 2 episode, Ryan sits down with historian and author James Romm to talk about the messy, dangerous, and often absurd reality of life…
00:54:48 |
Sat 16 Aug 2025
The Choice Is Clear (But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Easy) | Ryan Holiday Ran The ORIGINAL Marathon
When it comes to doing what’s right, the timing is rarely perfect.
🎥 Watch the video of Ryan running the ORIGINAL Marathon on The Daily Stoic YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAdB…
00:22:51 |
Fri 15 Aug 2025
This Is The Only Place To Look For Approval | Ask Daily Stoic
We want the stamp of approval—from the critics, from the crowd, from the market. This makes sense...except it doesn’t.
📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdo…
00:15:39 |
Thu 14 Aug 2025
When Good People Lose Themselves to Tyrants | James Romm (PT. 1)
What makes smart, principled people work for the worst leaders? In this conversation, historian and author James Romm and Ryan dig into the timeless trap that’s snared some of history’s greatest mind…
00:37:58 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
It’s Always Been Like This (But Worse)
The point is: It’s always been rough. The point is: It always will be rough.
📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work": https://store.dailystoic.c…
00:02:51 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
This Is The Secret To Success (And A Happy Life) | Always Ask Yourself This Question
It's only fools who fly off the handle, it's the immature who say the first thought that pops into their head, it's the irresponsible who act without thinking.
🪙 The Stoics employed a range of te…
00:09:18 |
Tue 12 Aug 2025
This Is What To Surprise Them With | No Time For Theories, Just Results
Ask yourself today: Where can you be less possessive? Where can you share the load, elevate someone else, or choose principle over pride?
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00:08:00 |
Mon 11 Aug 2025
Stoic Lessons From The Worst Day In The World
Everything went wrong. But Ryan stayed calm. A real-time Stoic stress test, and a reminder that philosophy is for days just like this.
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00:30:20 |
Sun 10 Aug 2025
Are We In A Post-Shame Society? | Elliot Ackerman (PT. 2)
What happens when politics becomes performance and politicians become influencers? In today’s Part 2 episode, former Marine and NYT bestselling author Elliot Ackerman joins Ryan to talk about the ide…
00:39:25 |
Sat 09 Aug 2025
It’s Always The Right Time To Do The Right Thing | Epictetus' Guide To A Better Life
The right time to do the hard thing, the courageous thing, the right thing? It’s right now.
📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work": https://sto…
00:27:44 |
Fri 08 Aug 2025
Now You Know Better, Do This | Ask Daily Stoic
Guilt is about the past and the past is the one thing we cannot change. All we can do is do better now.
📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work":…
00:12:00 |
Thu 07 Aug 2025
The One Thing In Your Life You Can Control
Our lives are unpredictable. We are at the mercy of so many forces.
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00:02:17 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
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