Olympian Kate Courtney on Optimization and Embracing the Process | This is What You Have To Choose
10 Nov 2021
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Ryan reads today’s meditation and talks to mountain bike champion Kate Courtney about her recent t...
Are You Being a Good Steward?
09 Nov 2021
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Ryan discusses how to think about your responsibilities, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up fo...
Practice Everything. Be Ready for Anything. | The Real Power You Have
08 Nov 2021
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Ryan talks about the importance of practicing premeditation malorum, and reads this week’s meditat...
Courage Is Calling | Going Beyond The Call
07 Nov 2021
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On today’s special episode of the podcast, Ryan reads a chapter from his newest book Courage Is Ca...
Michael Dell on Calculating Risk and Playing Nice But Winning
06 Nov 2021
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Ryan talks to founder and CEO of one of America’s largest technology companies Michael Dell about ...
This is the Struggle
05 Nov 2021
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Ryan explains what the Stoics can teach us about controlling our emotions when it matters most, on t...
Why Aren’t You Virtue Signaling? | Not Good, Nor Bad
04 Nov 2021
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Ryan discusses the paradoxical nature of our cultures negative view of virtue signaling, and reads T...
Dr. Kara Cooney on the Power Strategies of the Ancient World | This Is The Secret To Stoicism
03 Nov 2021
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Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to author and Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney about her...
If You Stay Ready, You Don’t Have To Get Ready
02 Nov 2021
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Ryan talks about the vitality of always being prepared for what comes your way, on today’s Daily S...
It Can Happen To You | Accepting What Is
01 Nov 2021
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Ryan explains why being prepared is so essential, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily ...
Why You Should Re-Read, Not Just Read Books
31 Oct 2021
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The Stoics were not only avid readers, but also avid re-readers. In this video, Ryan Holiday explain...
Powerlifter Stefi Cohen on Self-Mastery and Visualizing Negative Outcomes
30 Oct 2021
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On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks to powerlifter and boxer Stefi Cohen about how she g...
What Have You Done?
29 Oct 2021
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Ryan asks you to question what kind of an impact you’re having on the world, on today’s Daily St...
The Best Way To Arm Yourself | We Were Made For Each Other
28 Oct 2021
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Ryan talks about way to prepare and act in the face of immorality, and reads The Daily Stoic’s ent...
Ali Abdaal on the Keys to Productivity and Re-Defining Success | Take This Motto To Heart
27 Oct 2021
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Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to YouTuber Ali Abdaal about his journey from going ...
You Own Nothing
26 Oct 2021
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Ryan explains the reality of all of the possessions you pile up, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Si...
You Have To Lead Yourself First | Build Up, Don’t Tear Down
25 Oct 2021
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Ryan discusses why you can’t lead others if you’re not prepared, and reads this week’s meditat...
10 Stoic Choices You Can Make Today (To Get Better)
24 Oct 2021
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On today’s podcast Ryan gives you 10 Stoic inspired choices that you can make today to live a bett...
Nick Palmisciano on the Crisis in Afghanistan and Serving the Common Good
23 Oct 2021
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On today’s podcast Ryan talks to Nick Palmisciano about his recent trip to Afghanistan to help res...
There Have Always Been Haters (and Always Will Be)
22 Oct 2021
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Ryan talks about why you can’t let critics paralyze you, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up ...
Ask Yourself This Question About Every Thought | Heroes, Here And Now
21 Oct 2021
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Ryan explains why you should always think through your impressions before you act on them, and reads...
Steven Pinker on the Pursuit of Rationality | Never Wish Away A Minute of Your Life
20 Oct 2021
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Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to author Steven Pinker about his new book Rationali...
Legacy Is Not For You
19 Oct 2021
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Ryan discusses what actually matters in life, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily...
This Is How To Become Wise | Make Honesty Your Only Policy
18 Oct 2021
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Ryan explains how you should think about the process of learning, and reads this week’s meditation...
12 (Stoic) Questions That Will Change Your Life
17 Oct 2021
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On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan gives you 12 Questions that will change your life. Gathered...
David Rubenstein on Patriotic Philanthropy and the Value of History
16 Oct 2021
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Ryan talks to American billionaire businessman David Rubenstein about his new book The American Expe...
You Can’t Put Things Off
15 Oct 2021
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Ryan explains why you must create a sense of urgency and clarity in your life, on today’s Daily St...
If You Can’t Stand The Heat… | Don’t Get Mad, Help
14 Oct 2021
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Ryan explains why you can’t let the external world define your perspective, and reads The Daily St...
Robert Greene on the Power of Daily Practice | You Have To See Both
13 Oct 2021
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Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to bestselling author Robert Greene about his new bo...
You Must Study These Laws
12 Oct 2021
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Ryan discusses the importance of modeling your life after those who have come before you, on today’...
When the World Caves In… | Practice Love
11 Oct 2021
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Ryan discusses the reliability of Stoicism during tough times, and reads this week’s meditation fr...
How Stoicism Can Help You Persevere and Succeed
10 Oct 2021
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On today’s podcast Ryan speaks to a group of entrepreneurs about one of the biggest threats ...
Major General Dan Caine on Becoming a Great Leader
09 Oct 2021
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On today’s podcast, Ryan talks to Major General Dan Caine about the importance of defining success...
Who Are You Studying Under?
08 Oct 2021
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Ryan explains the importance of studying great men and women who came before you, on today’s Daily...
Make A’s in a few things | A Selfish Reason To Be Good
07 Oct 2021
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Ryan discusses how you can get better at what you do by doing less, and reads The Daily Stoic’s en...
Kate Bowler on Memento Mori and Falling in Love with Fate | This Decision—This Process—Will Change Your Life
06 Oct 2021
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Ryan reads today’s meditation and talks to author and professor Kate Bowler about her recent book ...
You Have To Be Firm… But Not Rude
05 Oct 2021
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Ryan explains how to balance the discipline and poor bahavior, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign...
This Is the Greatest Thing | Practice Silence
04 Oct 2021
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Ryan discusses the vitality of stillness and reflection that philosophy demands of us, and reads thi...
How Stoicism Can Help You Be Brave (7 Practical Tips)
03 Oct 2021
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Ryan Holiday’s newest book Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors The Brave is out today! Check it out...
Rabbi Mordecai Finley on the Value of Rationality
02 Oct 2021
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On today’s podcast Ryan talks to Rabbi Mordecai Finley about what he learned from his encounter wi...
The Gift Of Having To Start Over
01 Oct 2021
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Ryan explains the other-side of the disorder and devastation that has come from the pandemic, on tod...
Why Are We Still Talking About This? | You Can’t Touch Me
30 Sep 2021
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Ryan why we must be continually reminded of our duty to the common good, and reads The Daily Stoic’...
Stephen Hanselman on Pursuing Virtue and Redefining Courage | How Are You Going To Be?
29 Sep 2021
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Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to his agent and writing partner Stephen Hanselman (...
Prepare Yourself To Answer The Call | Courage Is Calling: Preface & Introduction
28 Sep 2021
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Ryan explains why you must be prepared when you are called upon, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Ry...
The World Wants To Know | Pain Is Self-Inflicted Harm
27 Sep 2021
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Ryan explains how we should think about courage, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily S...
Exclusive Preview: Courage Is Calling | Don’t Be Deterred by Difficulties
26 Sep 2021
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On today’s special episode of the podcast, Ryan reads a chapter from his newest book Courage Is Ca...
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman on Having the Courage to Do the Right Thing
25 Sep 2021
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On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan speaks with Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman about his book Here,...
You Have The Power
24 Sep 2021
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Ryan discusses the innate power that resides within us all, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Pre-ord...
This is All You Need | The Most Secure Fortress
23 Sep 2021
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Ryan explains why the desire to persevere and keep going is all that we need, and reads The Daily St...
Coach Bob Bowman on Balancing Stillness and Excellence | You Have To Earn That Trust
22 Sep 2021
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Pre-orders are available for Ryan Holiday’s new book Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors The B...
What We Accept, and What We Must Never Accept
21 Sep 2021
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Ryan explains why why we must do everything we can to change injustice when we see it, on today’s ...
You Must Be Willing To Stand Alone | On Handling Haters
20 Sep 2021
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Ryan explains why no matter the circumstances courage is always required, and reads this week’s me...
How to Be More Courageous With Stoicism (7 Tips)
19 Sep 2021
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Pre-orders are available for Ryan Holiday’s new book "Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors The Brave...
Professor Jo Lukito on the Rise of Misinformation
18 Sep 2021
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On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks to Jo Lukito about her research on trading up the ch...
You Need To Be That Bright Spot
17 Sep 2021
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Ryan explains why doing the right thing matters even when it seems like no one else is, on today’s...
This is Why You're Upset | Anyone Can Get Lucky, Not Everyone Can Persevere
16 Sep 2021
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Ryan explains why legacy is for everyone else not for you, and reads The Daily Stoic’s entry of th...
Author Adam Rubin on Creativity and Pursuing Your Passion | Did It Make You Better
15 Sep 2021
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Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to Adam Rubin about his newest book High Five, takin...
The Whiplash is Your Fault
14 Sep 2021
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Ryan discusses how much control you have over your response, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Pre-or...
Just A Few Seconds Of Courage | A New Way To Pray
13 Sep 2021
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Ryan explains how a few seconds can define so much of your life, and reads this week’s meditation ...
New Book Preview: Courage Is Calling | You Must Burn The White Flag
12 Sep 2021
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On today’s special episode of the podcast, Ryan reads a chapter from his newest book Courage Is Ca...
Bobby Hall (Logic) on Turning Pain Into Prosperity
11 Sep 2021
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On today’s podcast, Ryan talks to recording artist Bobby Hall (known professionally as Logic) abou...
You Can’t Go Out Like This
10 Sep 2021
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Ryan explains why we all need what you have to offer and why you should believe in the value that yo...
You Are Not Seeing The Whole Picture | Nothing To Fear But Fear Itself
09 Sep 2021
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Ryan explains why legacy is for everyone else not for you, and reads The Daily Stoic’s entry of th...
Author Tom Nichols on the Assault on Modern Thinking | The Story We Tell Is Powerful
08 Sep 2021
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Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to Tom Nichols about his new book Our Own Worst Enem...
How Are You Using Your Platform?
07 Sep 2021
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Ryan challenges you to think about how you are using the voice that you were given, on today’s Dai...
Nothing Is Possible Without This | A Hard Winter Training
06 Sep 2021
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Ryan explains why the virtue of courage is essential no matter what you do, and reads this week’s ...
50 (Short) Rules For Life From The Stoics
05 Sep 2021
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Ryan Holiday defines 50 rules for life from the Stoics, gathered from their immense body of work acr...
Little Rock Nine Member Ernest Green on Creating an Atmosphere of Change
04 Sep 2021
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On today’s podcast Ryan talks to Ernest Green about his experience as one of the first African-Ame...
These Are The People Watching Out For You
03 Sep 2021
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Ryan explains why we should thank the people who put their lives on the line for our freedom, on tod...
This Is Worse Than Death | The Philosopher’s School Is A Hospital
02 Sep 2021
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Ryan explains why the Stoics have always given their lives for what they believe in, and reads The D...
Brad Stulberg on the Practice of Groundedness | They Are Us And We Are Them
01 Sep 2021
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Ryan reads today’s meditation and talks to author Brad Stulberg about his new book The Practice of...
Nothing Is Unusual
31 Aug 2021
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Ryan explains why nothing should surprise a Stoic, on today's Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Da...
This Choice Is Everything | A Cure For Procrastination
30 Aug 2021
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Ryan explains discusses the choice that will decide your fate, and reads this week’s meditation fr...
Time Management Strategies From the Stoics
29 Aug 2021
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On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan talks about the different time management strategies that c...
Sharon Lebell on Epictetus and Rescuing Philosophy from the Philosophers
28 Aug 2021
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On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan talks to Sharon Lebell about her translation of Epictetus –...
You May Have To Do This
27 Aug 2021
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Ryan explains the resistance that you are likely to face during your life.Sign up for the Daily Stoi...
Compete With Yourself And Root For Everybody Else | Seeking Out Shipwrecks
26 Aug 2021
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Ryan explains how you turn the words and phrases you come across into actions, and reads this week’...
MLB Pitcher Scott Oberg on Overcoming Adversity with Stoicism | Will You Answer the Call?
25 Aug 2021
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Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and launches the pre-order for his new book Courage Is Calling...
You Have Not Been Harmed
24 Aug 2021
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“The last year has been rough. It’s not how any of us would have chosen for things to go. Workin...
Make Sure You Write Down Everything Interesting That You Find | Just Say No to Future Misery
23 Aug 2021
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“When he was young, James Mattis hitchhiked to San Francisco to meet Eric Hoffer, the philosopher ...
Ryan Holiday on America’s missing Statue of Responsibility
22 Aug 2021
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“THE STATUE OF LIBERTY was a gift from France to America, commemorating the two nations’ f...
Megan Phelps-Roper on Radicalization and Redemption
21 Aug 2021
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On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks to former Westboro Baptist Church member Megan Phelp...
These Conversations Are How You Learn
20 Aug 2021
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“In times of clickbait and divisiveness, of the filter bubble and superficiality, one medium of co...
It's Not Unfair, It Just Is | Corralling The Unnecessary
19 Aug 2021
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“It’s amazing how often we find ourselves using these words. Words like “unfair,” “unlucky...
Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson on Building Resilience and Communicating Effectively | It's About What You Make of It
18 Aug 2021
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Ryan reads today’s meditation and has another conversation with Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnso...
How To Teach and How to Learn
17 Aug 2021
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“Tim Duncan is likely the great power forward in the history of the NBA. Five titles. Three NBA Fi...
Notice The Reminders | Always Ask Yourself This Question
16 Aug 2021
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“Everytime you cut your hair. Every time you trim your nails. Every time you have to replace an ol...
The Lancer Brigade’s Leadership Experience - Ryan Holiday in Conversation with Col. Jonathan Chung
15 Aug 2021
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Today’s episode of the podcast is a conversation with Lancer Brigade’s Col. Jonathan Chung and R...
NASCAR Champion Brad Keselowski on Reaching Your Maximum Potential
14 Aug 2021
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On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks to NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski about the intricaci...
This is Where You’re Supposed To Be
13 Aug 2021
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“We all feel pulled. To do more. To go more places. To make more progress. We are dogged by the co...
What Are You Doing? | Make The Words Your Own
12 Aug 2021
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“We find ourselves baffled by our politicians. By our bosses. By our leaders. Why don’t they do ...
Venture Capitalist Brad Feld on How Nietzsche Empowers the Entrepreneur | This Must Be Done Daily
11 Aug 2021
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Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to Venture Capitalist and Author Brad Feld about his...
Labels Make You Worse
10 Aug 2021
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“It’s an interesting fact. Not once in any of his writings or speeches, let alone Meditations, d...
Why Are You Surprised? | What Little Wins Can You Find
09 Aug 2021
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“In June of 2001, Paul Wolfowitz, then U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, addressed the cadets at W...
Seneca on Being
08 Aug 2021
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Today’s episode is an excerpt from The Tao Of Seneca produced by Tim Ferriss’ Audio. In this let...
Journalist Oliver Burkeman on Making the Most of the Time That We Have
07 Aug 2021
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On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks to journalist and author Oliver Burkeman about his n...
You Have To Be Able To See Both Ways
06 Aug 2021
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“There’s no question Marcus Aurelius had a cynical eye. This was deliberate. He looked out over ...
You Need To Police Your Side of the Street | Silence Is Strength
05 Aug 2021
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“There’s no question that there are extremists on both sides of any meaningful divide. That ther...
Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead on Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing | Think About This
04 Aug 2021
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Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead about the cultural ...
If You Can Do This, Every Moment Will Be Wonderful
03 Aug 2021
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Ryan explains why you should meditate on your mortality.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://Da...