We Need More of These People | Pain Is Self-Inflicted Harm
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We once had Stoics in high office. We had Stoics making important decisions. We’re a long way from...
It’s Not Extraordinary | No Pain, No Gain
22 Sep 2025
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How does it happen? How does someone become great? 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoic...
You Have To Earn THIS | Ryan Holiday Live In London
21 Sep 2025
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If you think you know what wisdom is, you probably don't. If you think you have wisdom, you almost c...
The NFL Idols America Obsesses Over | Seth Wickersham (PT. 2)
20 Sep 2025
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Is ego a prerequisite for greatness as an NFL quarterback? In this episode, Ryan is joined by award-...
Can You Return With Honor? | Why You Need To Do Something Hard EVERY SINGLE DAY
19 Sep 2025
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Each of us is sent on missions, each of us does our stint in this situation or that one. The questio...
This Is How The Weak Beat The Strong | Ask Daily Stoic
18 Sep 2025
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You may not have a lot of money. Or powerful connections. Or even superior genetics. Does this mean ...
It’s For The Young and Old
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“As long as you live,” Seneca said, “keep learning how to live.” As long as we’re alive, w...
The Heaviest Crown in America: The Quarterback’s Throne | Seth Wickersham (PT. 1)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In America, kings don’t wear crowns, they wear helmets. Being an NFL quarterback is the ultimate c...
Just Put It On My Tab | On Handling Haters
16 Sep 2025
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Anyone who has had a run of bad luck knows the feeling. It’s frustrating and annoying and sometime...
This Is Who We Have To Be | A Garden Is Not For Show
15 Sep 2025
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It would be wonderful if we had more Stoic heads of state but a far more attainable goal is Stoic he...
"I Almost DIED" | 9 Stoic Lessons on MEMENTO MORI
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While in Athens, Ryan had a near-death experience that reminded him just how short life really is. I...
Silence the 5 Inner Critics DESTROYING Your Confidence | Fighter Pilot Michelle Curran (PT. 2)
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Self-doubt is just one of the 5 voices you can’t afford to keep listening to. Former U.S. Air Forc...
That’s The Thing With Anger | Is It Normal For A Stoic To Cry?
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seneca advises us to look in a mirror when we're angry to see how we've transformed. What we often f...
This Is What Kindles The Soul | Ask Daily Stoic
11 Sep 2025
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Today, on the 24th anniversary of 9/11, let's honor Brian Sweeney and the thousands of others we los...
What a 9/11 Pilot Will Never Forget | General Dan Caine (BONUS)
11 Sep 2025
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In today’s bonus episode, Gen. Dan Caine reflects on being one of the first pilots in the air on 9...
The Day My Ego Almost Killed Me | Fighter Pilot Michelle Curran (PT. 1)
10 Sep 2025
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When failure can mean life or death, you learn fast what ego and fear really cost. In today’s epis...
You Can Do This Too
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Put one foot in front of the other. Do your best. Make a tiny contribution.👉 Support the podcast ...
This Is A Timeless Temptation | A New Way To Pray
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Even with natural gifts or prestigious education, wisdom isn't guaranteed. As Seneca wrote, "much to...
You Prove Stoicism WORKS | Listener Stories (BONUS)
09 Sep 2025
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How has Stoicism impacted your life? In this special bonus episode, listeners share their own journe...
There’s Two Ways It Goes Now | Do Not Be Deceived By Fortune
08 Sep 2025
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A Stoic doesn’t always win, but they never go quietly along.🎥 Watch Matt Quinn, the lead singer...
Death and How to Live it | Rainn Wilson's Reflections
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this very personal chapter from his book Soul Boom, Rainn Wilson reflects on life and death as he...
“I Can’t Just Sit Back and Watch Anymore” | Astronaut Terry Virts on Courage, Ethics, & Politics (PT. 2)
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Part 2 episode with astronaut and Senate candidate Terry Virts, Ryan and Terry talk abo...
What’s It All For? It’s For This | Stoic Strategies To Control Your Temper
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life is difficult. People are obnoxious. Stuff is going to piss you off. But can you keep your cool ...
This Is The Secret To Dealing With People | Ask Daily Stoic
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stoics understood that the boundary between "me" and "you" is thinner than we realize. 📚...
BONUS | George Raveling's Greatest Lessons That Will CHANGE How You Live
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This special tribute episode celebrates the life and wisdom of George Raveling, bringing together so...
Spending 213 Days In Space Does THIS To You | Astronaut Terry Virts (PT. 1)
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people dream of being an astronaut. Terry Virts actually lived it. In this episode, Ryan sits d...
Run Down The List. Where Are They Now?
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been generations upon generations now. For thousands and thousands of years, humans have been...
This Is The Most Important Virtue | A Hard Winter Training
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wisdom is not a destination. It’s a method—a practice, a lifelong commitment to learning, questi...
Go Out And Do This Today | A Strong Soul Is Better Than Good Luck
01 Sep 2025
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Take your much deserved break today. We are human beings after all, not human doings. 👉 Supp...
You Are What You Won't Do For Money
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your money is stained in blood, you are not free. You really don't know who you are until you kno...
Stop Taking Yourself So Seriously | Chad Goes Deep
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What can a comedian teach you about ego, shame, and philosophy? In today’s episode, Ryan sits down...
It Begs To Linger | Ryan Holiday Visited The BEST Swimming Pools All Over The World (Here's What He Learned)
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once you let anger into your life, once you let it motivate or animate you, it’s very hard to get ...
What Example Are You Setting? | Ask Daily Stoic
28 Aug 2025
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What good are you doing? What courage are you showing? 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper i...
BONUS | The State of The Daily Stoic Podcast
28 Aug 2025
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It’s been eight years since The Daily Stoic Podcast launched. In today’s bonus episode, Ryan loo...
It Ain’t The Whole World
27 Aug 2025
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Extrapolation, we have to understand, is the enemy.Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism b...
The Greatest Leader You’ve Never Understood | Doris Kearns Goodwin
27 Aug 2025
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What made Lincoln great wasn’t power or genius, it was his moral fiber. Historian and bestselling ...
BONUS | 8 Life Lessons Ryan Holiday Learned The Hard Way
26 Aug 2025
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Life lessons aren’t handed to us, they’re earned the hard way. In this bonus episode, Ryan share...
Would You Be Mad At This? | A Cure For Procrastination
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People will inspire you one moment and utterly disappoint you the next. You can’t let this co...
You Always Lose When You Lose Your Temper | Respect The Past, But Be Open To The Future
25 Aug 2025
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How much worse getting mad is than the things that caused it, Seneca said.🪙 Carry The Daily Stoic...
6 Stoic Time Management Techniques From Seneca
24 Aug 2025
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Seneca writes that we think life is short, when in reality we just waste it. The present moment—it...
Your Character Defines Your Life | General Stanley McChrystal (PT. 2)
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The test of character is simple: what do you do when you have nothing to lose… or everything? Ryan...
It’ll Come For You Eventually | How To Read Better (10 Rules From Ryan Holiday)
22 Aug 2025
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Sooner or later, it catches up with you. When you compromise with bad people, their consequences bec...
These Are Three Ancient Stoic Secrets | Ask Daily Stoic
21 Aug 2025
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Without wisdom, the other virtues cannot truly flourish—it is wisdom that guides our courage, mode...
Is This Really Worth The Cost?
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We can’t let our accomplishments fool us into thinking that we are immortal, that we can outthink,...
The Hard Truth About Character | General Stanley McChrystal (PT. 1)
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We control who we are. We control what we do. We control the standards we hold ourselves to. Ryan si...
Why Are You Going Through Life This Way? | Just Say No To Future Misery
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A pause creates space. A pause creates clarity. A pause can change everything.🪙 Carry The Daily S...
Can You Believe We Can Do This? | Only Fools Rush In
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re doing better than it sometimes feels. Let us marvel at the cooperation that is possible—co...
Maybe You CAN Make More Time
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stoics remind us that time, especially the time we’re healthy and able to actually enjoy life,...
When Good People Lose Themselves to Tyrants | James Romm (PT. 2)
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
History has a way of looking calmer than it really was. In this PT. 2 episode, Ryan sits down with h...
The Choice Is Clear (But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Easy) | Ryan Holiday Ran The ORIGINAL Marathon
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to doing what’s right, the timing is rarely perfect.🎥 Watch the video of Ryan run...
This Is The Only Place To Look For Approval | Ask Daily Stoic
14 Aug 2025
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We want the stamp of approval—from the critics, from the crowd, from the market. This makes sense....
It’s Always Been Like This (But Worse)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The point is: It’s always been rough. The point is: It always will be rough. 📖 Preorder th...
When Good People Lose Themselves to Tyrants | James Romm (PT. 1)
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes smart, principled people work for the worst leaders? In this conversation, historian and ...
This Is The Secret To Success (And A Happy Life) | Always Ask Yourself This Question
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's only fools who fly off the handle, it's the immature who say the first thought that pops into t...
This Is What To Surprise Them With | No Time For Theories, Just Results
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ask yourself today: Where can you be less possessive? Where can you share the load, elevate someone ...
Stoic Lessons From The Worst Day In The World
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everything went wrong. But Ryan stayed calm. A real-time Stoic stress test, and a reminder that phil...
Are We In A Post-Shame Society? | Elliot Ackerman (PT. 2)
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when politics becomes performance and politicians become influencers? In today’s Part...
It’s Always The Right Time To Do The Right Thing | Epictetus' Guide To A Better Life
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The right time to do the hard thing, the courageous thing, the right thing? It’s right now. 📖...
Now You Know Better, Do This | Ask Daily Stoic
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guilt is about the past and the past is the one thing we cannot change. All we can do is do better n...
The One Thing In Your Life You Can Control
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our lives are unpredictable. We are at the mercy of so many forces.📖 Preorder the final book in R...
The #1 Gift You Can Give Your Future Self | Former Marine Elliot Ackerman
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Marine turned novelist Elliot Ackerman sits down with Ryan to talk about what discipline real...
Where Would We Be Without Them? | What Little Wins Can You Find
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Education takes time. It takes work. It takes patience. 📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Ho...
We Are Better Than Before | No Blame, Just Focus
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before, you were scared. Before, you were soft. Before, you were dependent. Before, you were so many...
See How The Other Half Lives
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
True curiosity demands action. It challenges your assumptions, expands your worldview, and pushes yo...
Winning Is A Muscle. Build It. | WNBA Legend Candace Parker
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If there’s one thing Candace Parker does best, it’s winning. In today’s episode, Ryan sits dow...
Why Would It Go Differently For You? | 9 Life-Changing Books
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When people show us who they are, we need to believe them.👉 Find all of the books mentioned in to...
There Is Hope Within Despair | Ask Daily Stoic
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despair is so easy, even reasonable in moments like this. The Stoics knew that feeling well. 📖 Pr...
BONUS | Matthew McConaughey’s Advice on Handling Difficult People
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Marcus Aurelius wrote 'the obstacle is the way,' he was talking about difficult people. Tune in...
This Is How To Direct Your Life
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What good is courage if not in pursuit of justice? And how can we know what is just and right withou...
Feelings Are Valid, Reacting To Them Is Not | Dr. Aliza Pressman
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Self-regulation is the single most important skill for life. In today’s episode, developmental psy...
Can You Subject Yourself To This? | A Week Without Complaining
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You have to interrogate the thoughts, views, and understanding of the facts. You do this not to prov...
No One Can Give You This | Check Your Privilege
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Why do you wait?” Seneca asks us. “Wisdom comes haphazard to no man.”📚 The Four Stoic Vi...
100 (Stoic) Lessons From Marcus Aurelius
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Aurelius didn't read a book once and think that he got it. He read it over and over and over ...
Live from the Birthplace of Stoicism (PT. 2) | Ryan Holiday and Donald Robertson (in Greece)
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Part 2 episode, Ryan visits the birthplace of Stoicism in Athens and sits down for lunc...
BONUS | Jefferson Fisher's Reading List (From Ryan Holiday)
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After their conversation for The Daily Stoic Podcast, Ryan gives communication expert and The Next C...
This Is How To Change Your Life | 25 Brutally Honest Stoic Reminders From Marcus Aurelius
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we make a great fortune out of misfortune? Reverse our circumstances, as Epictetus did?💡 ...
This Doesn’t Make You Weak | Ask Daily Stoic
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stoics were human. Most great men and women were. If they were made of stone, what would there b...
Don’t Deprive Yourself This Fortune
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If enslavement—the horrible torture that Epictetus experienced, the lifelong disability that follo...
Live from the Birthplace of Stoicism | Ryan Holiday and Donald Robertson (in Greece)
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Follow along as Ryan visits the birthplace of Stoicism in Athens—where Zeno once taught beneath th...
This Is The Most Valuable Real Estate In The World | Keeping "The News" In Check
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We study philosophy to learn how to protect this real estate between our ears—and you could argue ...
Are Your Excuses Any Better? | Made For Working Together
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s call out the cowards and the corrupt—but let’s also hold up the mirror. 📔 Pick u...
The Stoic Formula For Timeless Success | Ryan Holiday
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What separates the work that fades from the work that endures? In this episode, Ryan explores the St...
This Conversation Will Make You Rethink Everything You Create | James Altucher (PT. 2)
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Altucher and Ryan return for Part 2 to talk about creativity, aging, and why most ideas don’...
Are You Bringing The Words To Life? | This Is Why You're Anxious.
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Epictetus didn't just theorize about resilience—he lived it. It’s why his powerful lessons have ...
We Can Be Hurt…Or We Can Do This Instead | Ask Daily Stoic
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People will betray us in life. They will take from us. We can be hurt and broken and angry about thi...
This Conversation Will Make You Rethink Everything You Create | James Altucher (PT. 1)
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The greatest work isn’t what goes viral, it’s what endures. Podcaster, writer, and venture capit...
Will You See What Everyone Else Missed?
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's unfortunate Epictetus isn't more widely read—because when he is, he changes lives.💡 We des...
Do You Have This Too? | Practice Gentleness Instead of Anger
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There was gruffness to the Stoics. A wariness of getting too close or too attached, lest your heart ...
Only The Wise Are Free | A Little Knowledge Is Dangerous
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people are enslaved and controlled and directed by their ignorance. Their impulses. Their tempe...
Seneca Explains The Art of Argument
13 Jul 2025
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In this letter, Seneca critiques sophistical argumentation, highlighting how it exercises wit withou...
Think About Death. Science Says You’ll Be Happier. | Dr. Laurie Santos
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The most misunderstood Stoic practice is Memento Mori - remember you will die. Dr. Laurie Santos, an...
Can You Play Ball Like This? | Stoic Tips For Navigating Change & Disruption
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Win or lose, what matters, the Stoics believed, was that we tried. That we did our best. 💡 W...
Do You Know The Favorite Of Your Favorite? | Ask Daily Stoic
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s rather sad—almost sacriligeous—that more people don’t know who shaped Marcus’s philos...
It Does Make Sense
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It drives you nuts—the things some people believe and do and say. But here’s the thing: It does ...
Your Worldview Is Only as Wide as Your Curiosity | Chet Garner
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can’t expand your perspective if you never step out of your bubble. In today’s episode, Ryan...
How The Powerless Become Powerful | Don't Look For The Third Thing
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is self-command and self-knowledge so elusive? How can we find it? Well, Epictetus can show us t...
Forget Your Dreams. Do This Instead. | Our Duty To Learn
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The key to life, Epictetus said, was not to dream for things to be a certain way but to dream for th...
The 3-Step Formula for Difficult Conversations
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for practical strategies to deal with difficult people? In today’s episode, communication ...
You’re Not Wasting Time, You’re Wasting Your Life | Rutger Bregman (PT. 2)
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’re not here to impress, you're here to make a difference. In this PT. 2 episode, historian and...
There Is No Freedom Without This (or Rather, Without These) | 8 Stoic Strategies To Beat Procrastination
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The American experiment—based as it was on individual liberty—was built on the necessity of virt...