The Daily Stoic
Episodes
Live Q&A with Ryan Holiday | The 2021 New Year, New You Challenge
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of the podcast was taken from one of the live Q&A’s that took place during last year’s New Year, New You Challenge. The part...
Historian Allen C. Guelzo on Hard Choices and Robert E. Lee
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan talks to Historian Allen C. Guelzo about his new book Robert E. Lee: A Life, the mystery of how Lincoln would...
What Are You Spending Your Time On?
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains the importance of guarding your time above all else, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Get the Daily Stoic Page a Day Calendar in the Dai...
Life is Not a Victory March | Everlasting Good Health
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains why a Stoic never stops moving forward and getting better, and reads The Daily Stoic’s entry of the day, on today’s Daily Stoic Podc...
Scott Galloway on the Rarity of Restraint and Being Authentic | If You’re Not Seeking Out Challenges, You’re Betraying Yourself
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to professor and bestselling author Scott Galloway about the importance of being authentic and voicing...
A Few Sacred Minutes
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains the importance of daily reflection and the role it plays in life, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Get signed copies of Stillness Is The...
No One Is Unbreakable | Keep The Rhythm
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains how you can become incredibly resilient with Stoicism, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal, on today’s Dai...
7 Viral Speeches About Stoicism | Ryan Holiday Speaking
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast we’ve compiled some of Ryan Holiday’s best and most viral talks about Stoicism. Few writers have done more to ...
Author Catherine Baab-Muguira on Creating Lasting Work and Edgar Allen Poe
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan talks to Catherine Baab-Muguira about the life and work of Edgar Allan Poe, the difference between fleeting f...
Hate The Sin, Love The Sinner
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan discusses how a Stoic should deal with people who they disagree with, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://...
It's Not About Manifesting, It's About Taking Action | Spendthrifts Of Time
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan discusses the Stoic’s take on the law of attraction, and reads The Daily Stoic’s entry of the day, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Blinkist ...
CrossFit Athlete Brooke Wells on Training The Mind and Reaching Your Potential | This Is How You Can Talk To The Dead
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to Professional CrossFit Athlete Brooke Wells about getting better not just physically but mentally, h...
Evidence is Better Than Belief
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains why you should strive for knowledge, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailyStoic.com/emailFoll...
Who Is Calling You To Greatness? | Be Stingy With Time
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan discusses the importance of reminding yourself of the greats throughout history, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal,...
The Obstacle Is The Way | Summarized by Ryan Holiday
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Obstacle Is the Way has become a cult classic, beloved by men and women around the world who apply its wisdom to become more successful at whateve...
Ryan Shazier on Struggling in Public and Overcoming Obstacles
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks to former NFL linebacker Ryan Shazier about his new book Walking Miracle, his journey after being diag...
If You Can Get THIS, You Will Be Happy. Guaranteed.
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan talks about the only thing that you really need to be satisfied, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://Daily...
What Are Your Panic Rules? | Don’t Mind Me, I’m Only Dying Slow
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains how you should think about panic, and reads The Daily Stoic’s entry of the day, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.GiveWell is the best ...
Gary Vaynerchuk on Stoicism, Soft Skills, and Becoming Your Best Self | The End Will Not Be Pretty
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk about his new book Twelve and a Half: Leveraging the Emotional Ingredi...
The Best Don’t Care About Winning
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan talks about how a Stoic thinks about success, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.We've joined Team Feed Corporate to help end hunger in America. No...
Fortune Favors the Brave | Balance The Books Of Life Daily
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan talks about how crucial the virtue of courage is, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal, on today’s Daily Stoic Podca...
Seneca on Choosing Our Teachers
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is an excerpt from The Tao Of Seneca produced by Tim Ferriss’ Audio. In this letter Seneca writes about the importance of having a...
Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe on Fighting Fear With Gratitude
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan talks to Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe about how Stoicism helped him get through his time in a Czech pris...
We Have An Obligation
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan talks about the hunger crisis that America faces and explains how you can make a difference, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.We've joined Team F...
Every Day is a Day of Thanks | Funny How That Works Out
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan discusses how a Stoic thinks about gratitude, and reads The Daily Stoic’s entry of the day, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.GiveWell is the be...
Ross Edgley on Swimming Around Great Britain and the Value of Resilience
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to Ross Edgley about his 1,792 mile swim all the way around Great Britain, overriding the innate funct...
We’re Screwed Either Way, Might As Well Do This
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan gives you a reason for always doing the right thing, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailyStoic.com/em...
What If You Weren’t Such a Know It All? | Practice Letting Go
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan talks about how to truly cultivate wisdom, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.The ...
Rome's Last Citizen: The Life and Legacy of Cato | Ch. 2: The Pillar
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is an excerpt from Rome's Last Citizen: The Life and Legacy of Cato by Rob Goodman and Jimmy Soni. This chapter deals with the early...
Julia Baird on Phosphorescence and Making a Habit Out of Awe
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan talks to Julia Baird about her newest book Phosphorescence, The awe and wonder that unfolds in the midst of deep suffering, how the journey towar...
This Is Real Wealth
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains why you should have your own definition of wealth, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailyStoic...
Courage is Contagious | Four Habits Of The Stoic Mind
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains how you can overcome fear with the virtue of courage, and reads The Daily Stoic’s entry of the day, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.L...
Randall Stutman on Becoming a Life-Long Student of Leadership | Don't Let This Pass You By
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is an excerpt from week 1 of the Daily Stoic Leadership Challenge, a 9-week course that was built to mirror the kind of education that produced h...
Good Character and Good Deeds
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan discusses why you should have your own definition of success, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailySto...
Nobody Gets Out Alive | Judge Yourself Not Others
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan talks about the importance of practicing memento mori, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal, on today’s Daily Stoic ...
Robert Greene on Being Effective and Courageous
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ordered your copy of Ryan's new book? Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors The Brave is out everywhere and you can still get the preorder bonus...
ESPN’s Seth Wickersham on the Patriots, Tom Brady and Greatness
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan talks to Seth Wickersham about his book It's Better to Be Feared: The New England Patriots Dynasty and the Pursuit of Greatness, the struggle and...
Don’t Self Deter
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan talks about how to follow through with what you know if right on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Ryan Holiday’s new book Courage Is Calling:...
Do This Unflinchingly | It’s Not The Thing, It’s What We Make Of It
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains why you must engage with the material that you study, and reads The Daily Stoic’s entry of the day, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.L...
Olympian Kate Courtney on Optimization and Embracing the Process | This is What You Have To Choose
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan reads today’s meditation and talks to mountain bike champion Kate Courtney about her recent trip to the Tokyo Olympics which she wrote about in...
Are You Being a Good Steward?
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan discusses how to think about your responsibilities, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailyStoic.com/ema...
Practice Everything. Be Ready for Anything. | The Real Power You Have
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan talks about the importance of practicing premeditation malorum, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal, on today’s Dai...
Courage Is Calling | Going Beyond The Call
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s special episode of the podcast, Ryan reads a chapter from his newest book Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors The Brave. Opening the 3rd a...
Michael Dell on Calculating Risk and Playing Nice But Winning
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan talks to founder and CEO of one of America’s largest technology companies Michael Dell about his new book Play Nice But Win: A CEO's Journey fr...
This is the Struggle
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains what the Stoics can teach us about controlling our emotions when it matters most, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily...
Why Aren’t You Virtue Signaling? | Not Good, Nor Bad
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan discusses the paradoxical nature of our cultures negative view of virtue signaling, and reads The Daily Stoic’s entry of the day, on today’s ...
Dr. Kara Cooney on the Power Strategies of the Ancient World | This Is The Secret To Stoicism
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to author and Egyptologist Dr. Kara Cooney about her new book The Good Kings: Absolute Power in Ancien...
If You Stay Ready, You Don’t Have To Get Ready
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan talks about the vitality of always being prepared for what comes your way, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: ht...
It Can Happen To You | Accepting What Is
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains why being prepared is so essential, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Li...
Why You Should Re-Read, Not Just Read Books
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Stoics were not only avid readers, but also avid re-readers. In this video, Ryan Holiday explains why we should re-read the books we love or those...
Powerlifter Stefi Cohen on Self-Mastery and Visualizing Negative Outcomes
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks to powerlifter and boxer Stefi Cohen about how she got involved in weightlifting after immigrating to ...
What Have You Done?
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan asks you to question what kind of an impact you’re having on the world, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: htt...
The Best Way To Arm Yourself | We Were Made For Each Other
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan talks about way to prepare and act in the face of immorality, and reads The Daily Stoic’s entry of the day, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Li...
Ali Abdaal on the Keys to Productivity and Re-Defining Success | Take This Motto To Heart
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to YouTuber Ali Abdaal about his journey from going to medical school to become a doctor to becoming a...
You Own Nothing
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains the reality of all of the possessions you pile up, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailyStoic...
You Have To Lead Yourself First | Build Up, Don’t Tear Down
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan discusses why you can’t lead others if you’re not prepared, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal, on today’s Dai...
10 Stoic Choices You Can Make Today (To Get Better)
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast Ryan gives you 10 Stoic inspired choices that you can make today to live a better life. The single most important practice i...
Nick Palmisciano on the Crisis in Afghanistan and Serving the Common Good
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast Ryan talks to Nick Palmisciano about his recent trip to Afghanistan to help rescue American interpreters, the philosophical impli...
There Have Always Been Haters (and Always Will Be)
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan talks about why you can’t let critics paralyze you, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailyStoic.com/e...
Ask Yourself This Question About Every Thought | Heroes, Here And Now
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains why you should always think through your impressions before you act on them, and reads The Daily Stoic’s entry of the day, on today’...
Steven Pinker on the Pursuit of Rationality | Never Wish Away A Minute of Your Life
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to author Steven Pinker about his new book Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matter...
Legacy Is Not For You
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan discusses what actually matters in life, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailyStoic.com/emailFollow us...
This Is How To Become Wise | Make Honesty Your Only Policy
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains how you should think about the process of learning, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal, on today’s Daily ...
12 (Stoic) Questions That Will Change Your Life
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan gives you 12 Questions that will change your life. Gathered from some of the wisest philosophers, most incisi...
David Rubenstein on Patriotic Philanthropy and the Value of History
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan talks to American billionaire businessman David Rubenstein about his new book The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream, learning from past h...
You Can’t Put Things Off
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains why you must create a sense of urgency and clarity in your life, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: htt...
If You Can’t Stand The Heat… | Don’t Get Mad, Help
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains why you can’t let the external world define your perspective, and reads The Daily Stoic’s entry of the day, on today’s Daily Stoic...
Robert Greene on the Power of Daily Practice | You Have To See Both
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to bestselling author Robert Greene about his new book The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations on Power, Seduc...
You Must Study These Laws
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan discusses the importance of modeling your life after those who have come before you, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Get your copy of Robert Gre...
When the World Caves In… | Practice Love
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan discusses the reliability of Stoicism during tough times, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal, on today’s Daily Sto...
How Stoicism Can Help You Persevere and Succeed
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast Ryan speaks to a group of entrepreneurs about one of the biggest threats they will face in pursuing their goals: themselves...
Major General Dan Caine on Becoming a Great Leader
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast, Ryan talks to Major General Dan Caine about the importance of defining success before you set out to try to solve a problem, the...
Who Are You Studying Under?
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains the importance of studying great men and women who came before you, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: ...
Make A’s in a few things | A Selfish Reason To Be Good
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan discusses how you can get better at what you do by doing less, and reads The Daily Stoic’s entry of the day, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.C...
Kate Bowler on Memento Mori and Falling in Love with Fate | This Decision—This Process—Will Change Your Life
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan reads today’s meditation and talks to author and professor Kate Bowler about her recent book Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I'...
You Have To Be Firm… But Not Rude
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains how to balance the discipline and poor bahavior, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailyStoic.c...
This Is the Greatest Thing | Practice Silence
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan discusses the vitality of stillness and reflection that philosophy demands of us, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal...
How Stoicism Can Help You Be Brave (7 Practical Tips)
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Holiday’s newest book Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors The Brave is out today! Check it out at https://dailystoic.com/courageiscallingIn a wo...
Rabbi Mordecai Finley on the Value of Rationality
02 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast Ryan talks to Rabbi Mordecai Finley about what he learned from his encounter with an active shooter at the LAX airport in 1978, w...
The Gift Of Having To Start Over
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains the other-side of the disorder and devastation that has come from the pandemic, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Ryan Holiday’s new bo...
Why Are We Still Talking About This? | You Can’t Touch Me
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan why we must be continually reminded of our duty to the common good, and reads The Daily Stoic’s entry of the day, on today’s Daily Stoic Podc...
Stephen Hanselman on Pursuing Virtue and Redefining Courage | How Are You Going To Be?
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to his agent and writing partner Stephen Hanselman (The Daily Stoic, Lives of The Stoics) about how th...
Prepare Yourself To Answer The Call | Courage Is Calling: Preface & Introduction
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains why you must be prepared when you are called upon, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Ryan Holiday’s new book Courage Is Calling: F...
The World Wants To Know | Pain Is Self-Inflicted Harm
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains how we should think about courage, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Rya...
Exclusive Preview: Courage Is Calling | Don’t Be Deterred by Difficulties
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s special episode of the podcast, Ryan reads a chapter from his newest book Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors The Brave which is available...
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman on Having the Courage to Do the Right Thing
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast Ryan speaks with Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman about his book Here, Right Matters, the difference between physical an...
You Have The Power
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan discusses the innate power that resides within us all, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Pre-orders are available for Ryan Holiday’s new book&nb...
This is All You Need | The Most Secure Fortress
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains why the desire to persevere and keep going is all that we need, and reads The Daily Stoic’s entry of the day, on today’s Daily Stoic...
Coach Bob Bowman on Balancing Stillness and Excellence | You Have To Earn That Trust
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pre-orders are available for Ryan Holiday’s new book Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors The Brave - check it out at https://dailystoi...
What We Accept, and What We Must Never Accept
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains why why we must do everything we can to change injustice when we see it, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Pre-orders are available for R...
You Must Be Willing To Stand Alone | On Handling Haters
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains why no matter the circumstances courage is always required, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal, on today’...
How to Be More Courageous With Stoicism (7 Tips)
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pre-orders are available for Ryan Holiday’s new book "Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors The Brave" at https://dailystoic.com/preorderAlmost every r...
Professor Jo Lukito on the Rise of Misinformation
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks to Jo Lukito about her research on trading up the chain and the spread of misinformation, the differen...
You Need To Be That Bright Spot
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains why doing the right thing matters even when it seems like no one else is, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Sign up for the Daily Stoic e...
This is Why You're Upset | Anyone Can Get Lucky, Not Everyone Can Persevere
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains why legacy is for everyone else not for you, and reads The Daily Stoic’s entry of the day, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Pre-orders...
Author Adam Rubin on Creativity and Pursuing Your Passion | Did It Make You Better
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to Adam Rubin about his newest book High Five, taking the leap from being a part time artist to being ...
The Whiplash is Your Fault
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan discusses how much control you have over your response, on today’s Daily Stoic Podcast.Pre-orders are available for Ryan Holiday’s new book&n...
Just A Few Seconds Of Courage | A New Way To Pray
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan explains how a few seconds can define so much of your life, and reads this week’s meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal, on today’s Daily S...
New Book Preview: Courage Is Calling | You Must Burn The White Flag
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s special episode of the podcast, Ryan reads a chapter from his newest book Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors The Brave which is available...
Bobby Hall (Logic) on Turning Pain Into Prosperity
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s podcast, Ryan talks to recording artist Bobby Hall (known professionally as Logic) about his new memoir This Bright Future, defining what...