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
Episodes (11)
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Senator Mark Kelly on Stoicism, Space, and Staying Calm Under Pressure
Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, combat pilot, and NASA astronaut, reveals how the extreme pressures of spaceflight and military service forged his stoic discipline. He describes the terrifying precision of nighttime carrier landings—where a single
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The Stoic Way To Handle Real Problems
The Daily Stoic Podcast tackles a profound challenge: how to apply stoic principles when facing real, human, emotional obstacles—especially in high-stress environments like military healthcare. Ryan Holiday, speaking from a virtual talk with staff at Irwin Arm
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You Made That Up | Robert Greene's Favorite Stoic Lessons
The most destructive force in human life isn't external chaos—it's the stories we make up in our heads. In this powerful episode of The Daily Stoic, host Ryan Holiday dives into the core of Stoic wisdom through the lens of Robert Greene, one of today’s most in
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They Will Shove This In Your Face
The episode confronts a timeless moral trap: the illusion that you can influence a powerful, flawed leader without being corrupted by the role. Drawing on Seneca’s tragic entanglement with Nero and Plato’s failed attempts to reform tyrants like Dionysius, the
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What To Do When the World Feels Like Too Much
When the world feels overwhelming, the Stoics offer not escape but a framework for focused action. Ryan Holiday and his guests confront a modern crisis: the paralysis caused by constant exposure to global catastrophe—climate change, AI, nuclear threats—filtere
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The Stoic Mind Behind D-Day
On the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, this episode of The Daily Stoic reveals how General Dwight D. Eisenhower embodied Stoic principles not through passive endurance, but through radical mental preparation and strategic adaptability. Rather than relying on wishfu
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Why Struggling Is the Point | David Epstein
The core idea of this episode is radical: struggle isn't an obstacle to success—it's the very mechanism that builds resilience, wisdom, and skill. David Epstein, author of *Range* and *Inside the Box*, argues that what psychologists call 'desirable difficultie
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It’s No Good Without This | Epicurus’ Secret to the Good Life
The most dangerous trap in the pursuit of success isn't failure—it's the quiet erosion of your soul. Ryan Holiday argues that while Seneca’s pragmatic rise to power came at the cost of his integrity, Epicurus offers a radical alternative: true happiness isn’t
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7 Stoic Steps for Breaking an Addiction
The secret to breaking an addiction isn't willpower alone—it's a disciplined, philosophical framework rooted in ancient Stoicism. Ryan Holiday, host of The Daily Stoic, argues that addiction isn't just about substances, but about surrendering control to any ur
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A Stoic Masterclass for Ambitious People | Codie Sanchez
The Daily Stoic Podcast dives deep into how entrepreneurship isn't just a career path—it's a moral laboratory for practicing the four Stoic virtues: courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom. Host Ryan Holiday and guest Cody Sanchez, entrepreneur and author of
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A Stoic's Guide To Looksmaxxing
The host confronts the viral 'looksmaxxing' trend with a Stoic lens, arguing that true beauty isn't in physical appearance but in the integrity of one's choices. He challenges the obsession with gym aesthetics, social media validation, and mimicry, warning tha
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