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
- 2676
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Olympic Kickoff | Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes, Michael Phelps' Coach Bob Bowman, and Basketball Icon George Raveling
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris are officially here!
To kick off the Olympics, Ryan talks to gold medalist Dominique Dawes, Michael Phelps’ coach Bob Bowman, and legendary basketball coac…
00:43:23 |
Sat 27 Jul 2024
No One Escapes This | When Good Men Do Nothing
You’ll never be happy or feel good if your sense of worth is tied up in always being well-received, if you can’t handle the injustice of being misunderstood or unfairly criticized.
📕 Right Thing,…
00:09:39 |
Fri 26 Jul 2024
Everyone (And Everything) Is Like A River | Ask DS
Marcus Aurelius put his words down in Greek over 1,850 years ago. They have not changed. But each time a new translator has looked at them, they’ve found something different.
Ask DS:
Does leader…
00:17:13 |
Thu 25 Jul 2024
Are You Allowed To Cry?
A Stoic is invulnerable. A Stoic is tough. A Stoic is emotionless. A Stoic can't cry...right?
You’re only human. So be human and let yourself feel.
💡 Take the first step towards a calmer future …
00:01:51 |
Wed 24 Jul 2024
Stoicism for Turbulent Times (and Divisive Politics) | History of Rome Podcaster Mike Duncan on Political Parallels
After the recent assassination attempt of former President Trump and the heightening political divide, it’s important to learn from history and turn to what we can control amidst the chaos.
There’s…
01:13:00 |
Wed 24 Jul 2024
How To Stand Before Kings | Everything You Need To Know About Marcus Aurelius' Meditations
The Stoics didn’t just stand before kings, they came to them as equals and in some cases, towered over them, their virtue putting them above any kind of worldly power.
📕 Pick up a copy of Lives o…
00:14:55 |
Tue 23 Jul 2024
Waste No More Time Doing This | Keeping "The News" In Check
“Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be,” Marcus Aurelius says. “Be one.”
Don't follow breaking news. Don't let it change who you are. Don't let it rattle your equilibrium.
📕 T…
00:10:16 |
Mon 22 Jul 2024
Taming the Ego | Overcoming the Enemy Within
When you feel that voice inside you creeping up, the one that makes you feel entitled, the one that makes you feel superior, the one that makes you aghast that anyone would try to be telling you what…
00:49:01 |
Sun 21 Jul 2024
How Patrick Dempsey Applies Stoicism in Acting and Race Car Driving
You may know Patrick Dempsey as “McDreamy” from Grey’s Anatomy or from one of his many leading roles in films like Enchanted, Sweet Home Alabama, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, The Art of Racing in …
00:41:03 |
Sat 20 Jul 2024
Embrace Your Weirdness | Forgive Them Because They Don't Know
Embrace who you really are. Embrace what makes you unique. Embrace your weirdness. Because chances are it’s special.
🎙️ Listen to Rainn Wilson’s interview on The Daily Stoic or watch it on YouTub…
00:09:52 |
Fri 19 Jul 2024
This Will Help You Calm Down | Ask DS
If you read the news, it feels like the world is falling apart. Zoom out. Take a sideways glance. Get the outside of the issue, the problem, the day’s events. Seek perspective.
Ask DS:How do we k…
00:13:53 |
Thu 18 Jul 2024
The Key Media Strategies for Maximum Impact | Gary Vaynerchuck
Gary Vaynerchuck, better known as Gary Vee, has always had his finger on the pulse of digital media. His content pyramid is the secret behind how some of your favorite online creators built their pla…
00:46:04 |
Wed 17 Jul 2024
This Is What Is Making You So Stressed
Falling short today does not have to mean that everything is falling apart. Stop torturing yourself! Be present. Focus primarily on what is front of you.
💡 Slay Your Stress: A Daily Stoic 20 Day …
00:03:19 |
Wed 17 Jul 2024
Who Possesses You? | 12 Must-Read Stoic Books To Get You Started
We must retain possession of ourselves. We must get a hold of ourselves. No matter what they do to us. No matter how unfair or frustrating life (and bullies) can be.
Books Mentioned:
Letters fr…
00:20:32 |
Tue 16 Jul 2024
How To Live in an Imperfect World | Practice Gentleness Instead of Anger
We are in an imperfect world populated with flawed people. We ourselves are flawed. We can’t afford to feel or act superior. We have too much work to do, there is too much good we can do.
💡We des…
00:09:34 |
Mon 15 Jul 2024
9 Stoic Strategies to Overcome Procrastination
Twenty centuries ago, the Roman era Stoic philosopher Seneca joked that the one thing fools all have in common is that they are always getting ready to live. But they never do it.
Is that who you w…
00:32:23 |
Sun 14 Jul 2024
The Price of Integrity | Jordan Harbinger
Having interviewed over 1,000 people, how does Jordan Harbinger decide who he brings on his wildly successful podcast, The Jordan Harbinger Show? What guests, topics, or advertisers has he turned dow…
00:48:47 |
Sat 13 Jul 2024
The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived… | Some Simple Rules
We’re in an election year here, not just in America but across the world. Let us learn from Seneca.
📓 Grab your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoi…
00:07:37 |
Fri 12 Jul 2024
Nobody Won Afraid Of Losing | Ask DS
Courage is the mother of all virtues, Aristotle said, because in a world that’s not virtuous, it’s a brave thing to go out there and do what needs to be done.
Ask DS: What does Ryan do with his jou…
00:12:51 |
Thu 11 Jul 2024
You Know You’re Good When…
You keep going. You do your best. Even if life has kicked the crap out of you.
🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets at ryanholiday.net/tour
✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inb…
00:01:59 |
Wed 10 Jul 2024
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