This Too Is Always Yours (And Can’t Be Taken) | Ask Daily Stoic
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is something that can’t be taken from us by even the strongest strong man or the most unluck...
This Is How The Impossible Became Possible
02 Jul 2025
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What Epictetus learned in his fascinating life—beginning in slavery and culminating in a legacy as...
You’re Not Wasting Time, You’re Wasting Your Life | Rutger Bregman (PT. 1)
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You could be doing anything with your life…so why are you choosing this? Historian and bestselling...
Do You Have This? | Protect Your Own Good
01 Jul 2025
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Seneca practiced poverty. Marcus Aurelius mentally rehearsed being criticized and misunderstood. Why...
The One Thing In Your Life You Can Control | The Obstacle Is The Way
30 Jun 2025
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Our lives are unpredictable. We are at the mercy of so many forces. 📚 Books Mentioned:The In...
6 Stoic Tips to Being a Great Friend
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of great Stoic figures like Marcus Aurelius, Cato, and Epictetus, we tend to focus sol...
AI Isn't Stealing Creativity, It's Supercharging It | Rick Rubin (PT. 2)
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is AI the end of creativity, or the beginning of a new artistic era? Rick Rubin returns for PT. 2 of...
Look Around, How Lucky We Are To Be Alive Right Now | 10 Quotes To Improve Your Life
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For all the stupidity, for all the disasters, for all the noise and uncertainty, this is actually on...
This Also Cannot Be Taken (Only Given Up) | Ask Daily Stoic
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why should a Stoic let the awfulness of the world make them feel awful? Why would we let someone els...
Stop Turning Challenges Into Catastrophes
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stress, anxiety, and concern don’t exist outside us but within us—which means we have the power ...
AI Isn't Stealing Creativity, It's Supercharging It | Rick Rubin (PT. 1)
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if AI isn’t replacing creativity, but expanding it in ways we’ve never seen before? Rick Ru...
Who Can Tell You You’re Wrong? | What's In Your Way Is The Way
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The thing about power is not so much that it changes you but that it changes the people around you.&...
Letting Go Is Not Giving Up | The Long Way Around
23 Jun 2025
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Coming to terms with pain and setbacks and unfairness is critical to moving forward, to affecting ch...
The Virtue That Makes All The Others Worth Having
22 Jun 2025
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“Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” - Mark TwainIn this powe...
The UNTOLD Emotional Struggles of History’s Most Powerful Men | Ron Chernow (PT. 2)
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Twain didn’t just write American classics, he lived one of the most powerful personal transfo...
You Must Avoid These Stains Too | How To Make The Right Decision (Even When It Will Cost You)
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are forces out there, just as tempting as power, that can cut us off from our values, from tru...
You Can’t Be Afraid To Lose It | Ask Daily Stoic
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stoics remind you that the point of financial security is to feel secure. The point of plenty is...
This Cannot Be Taken (Only Given)
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Powerful people can take from you. Yet the Stoics remind us: our character is our own.📖 Preorder ...
The UNTOLD Emotional Struggles of History’s Most Powerful Men | Ron Chernow (PT. 1)
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brilliance without emotional control is often a recipe for destruction. In this episode, Ryan sits d...
Forgiveness, Can You Imagine? | Take A Walk
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We will be wronged—by friends, by colleagues, by life itself. When that happens, we have a choice:...
How Astonished Would They Be? | No Shame In Needing Help
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is astonishing, this world we live in. And it is a gift, this philosophical tradition we carry fo...
You're Wasting The One Thing You Can’t Get Back
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the most valuable thing you’ll ever own is already slipping through your fingers?🎥 Watc...
How To Survive In A World Of Assholes | Melinda Wenner Moyer
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to stay good when the world feels like it’s falling apart? And how do we prepare...
It’s About How You Respond | 7 Habits To Have The Most Productive Week Of Your Life
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody likes being criticized. Nobody likes it when someone highlights your mistakes. In Meditations...
We Can’t Let Them Stop Us | Ask Daily Stoic
12 Jun 2025
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We cannot let them sully us—although we have to accept that they are going to do their best.📚 B...
It Asks This Of You
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No one ever became excellent by chance, the Stoics said…so if you want to be courageous and discip...
The Deadly Cost of Honor in The Wild West | Bryan Burrough
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Wild West is full of myths, but behind the gunfights and honor codes is a deeper story about vir...
Put The Suitcase Away | Try The Other Handle
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We travel for work. We travel to see family. We travel to learn. As always, re-entry into our regula...
We Must Battle These Two Vices | Solve Problems Early
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have these desires and aversions, these habits we indulge, these things we let ourselves get away...
One Day Can Be A Whole Life | Ryan Holiday
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the best days don’t start out that way. In this episode, Ryan Holiday shares a personal ...
If They Control Your Attention, They Control YOU | Chris Hayes (PT. 2)
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a world obsessed with attention, are we rewarding the worst in us? In today’s PT. 2 episode, Ch...
Why Are You Surprised? | 12 Stoic Strategies on How To Stop Caring What People Think
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have to be prepared for what people will do. That isn’t to say we need to become cynical, but i...
Do Not Let This Miracle Go To Waste | Ask Daily Stoic
05 Jun 2025
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The whole future is uncertain, Seneca reminds us. Live virtuously, of course, but also live immediat...
This Is Why We Do It
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cleanthes and Socrates exposed themselves to cold. Marcus Aurelius slept on a hard mattress. Seneca ...
If They Control Your Attention, They Control YOU | Chris Hayes (PT. 1)
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the real problem isn’t politics, the economy, or technology, but where you’re directing ...
Who Was The Tough One? | Role Models
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is no mention of what became of the Stoics' wives. We don’t talk about the slights and the c...
This Is How You Become Well-Read | Plato's View
02 Jun 2025
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As Marcus would say, we can't be satisfied with merely "getting the gist" of what we read. "Read att...
When Everything Feels Unpredictable, Hold Onto This
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In moments of chaos, let Stoicism be your guide. In today’s episode, Ryan dives into how to tackle...
The Stoic’s Playbook For INSTANT Charisma | Vanessa Van Edwards (PT. 2)
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stoics knew something we often forget: influence starts before you speak. It's in your energy, y...
It’s Not Something You’ve Done. It’s Something You’re Doing. | 9 Stoic Keys To Building Character That Lasts
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world is constantly changing. We are constantly changing. Therefore what we get out of these boo...
No Amount of This Will Make You Not Small | Ask Daily Stoic
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s pathetic, isn’t it? What some people do with power—what it reveals about them.🎙️ Fol...
It Calls For Thee
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think about the principles we are standing on. Think of what we are willing to risk for them.🏛 Pr...
The Stoic’s Playbook For INSTANT Charisma | Vanessa Van Edwards (PT. 1)
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stoics didn’t just preach wisdom, they commanded attention. They knew how to lead with presenc...
This Is Real Time Travel | The View From Above
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ancients did not just leave us words on papyrus—they left us a gift that keeps on giving throu...
This Is The Highest Form Of Courage | Stop Caring What People Think
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Memorial Day, it is worth reflecting on this very beautiful and almost baffling bit of human grea...
These Are All The Ways Ryan Holiday Feels Poorer Than He Is
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Ryan opens up about how despite his career success and net worth, he still str...
Your Personality Is Not Fixed | Olga Khazan
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can people actually change or are we just stuck with who we are? In this episode, author and journal...
You Must Seek Out Hard Truths | Marcus Aurelius’ Advice For Life (5 Incredible Stories)
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As leaders, we cannot allow people to tell us what we want to hear. We have to cultivate honesty, bo...
We Must Create Order From Chaos | Ask Daily Stoic
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world is crazy. Plus, we have our own crazy lives to worry about—that pile of work, the kid wh...
This Is What Comes Next
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Seneca wrote: “Associate with people who are likely to improve you. The process is a mutual one...
You Need to Know What Happened in 1963 | Dr. Peniel Joseph
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
1963 was a transformational year in American history—JFK's assassination, Martin Luther King Jr.'s...
This Is Your Job Right Now | Practice True Joy
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are not emperors. We are not senators. But we are human beings, connected to all other human bein...
This Is What It Gave You | Learn, Practice, Train
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stoics remind us that everything has its compensation…if we choose to see it, if we choose to ...
5 Stoic Tips for Handling Rude People
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is a world without rude people possible? Perhaps. Likely? Not in our lifetimes. So the question is…...
Why You Don't Want To Win The Argument | Jefferson Fisher (PT. 2)
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could learn a few simple, powerful tricks to handle arguments and conflict more effectiv...
It’s Impossible For Them Not To Do So | How To Focus Like A Stoic Philosopher
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They are who they are. Stop expecting them to be anything else.🎥 In a recent YouTube video, we e...
It’s All About Community | Ask Daily Stoic
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Stoicism is more popular than ever. But too many of us are on this path alone.💡 “Keep co...
When Have You Been That?
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
That person you just can’t stand. That person in traffic who won’t get out of the way. Don’...
Why You Don't Want To Win The Argument | Jefferson Fisher (PT. 1)
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You might prove a point in an argument, but what will you lose in the process? In today’s episode,...
Let Them Be Flexible. You Stand On This. | Count Your Blessings
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world needs unbending, courageous people. It needs people who day to day do what’s right, not ...
This Will Save You In Crazy Times | Kindness Is Always The Right Response
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to get out of your head, to get outside yourself…is to step outside yourself. Literal...
Wisdom in the Face of Censorship | Sharon McMahon and Ryan Holiday
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sharon McMahon, aka "America's Government Teacher", hosted Ryan on an Instagram Live to discuss his ...
Can a Billionaire Be a Stoic? | Robert Rosenkranz (PT. 2)
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the Stoics, riches weren’t evil but attachment to them was. In Part 2 of their conversation, s...
What Marcus Learned From His Mother | 6 Stoic Lessons In Stillness
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Mother's Day this weekend to everyone!🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: htt...
Sometimes This Is The Only Way To Grow | Ask Daily Stoic
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It would be nice if we always had smooth sailing. But we don’t.📚 Books mentioned:Ghost Rider by...
You’ll Be Called Worse…By Better
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Aurelius was the public face of an empire. Seneca published plays and books. Cato and Cicero ...
Can a Billionaire Be a Stoic? | Robert Rosenkranz (PT. 1)
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wealth can free you—or consume you. Self-made billionaire Robert Rosenkranz joins Ryan to discuss ...
It’s Strange How Cowardly We Sometimes Are | We Are A Product of Our Habits
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Courage calls us and what do we do? We ignore it. We let it ring.📓 Pick up a signed edition of Th...
Will They Forgive You? | You Are The Project
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You could say something…you should say something. But…you don’t.📚 Books mentioned:The Daily...
BONUS: You Know, You Can Do Something
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If it’s right, if it must be done….do it now.📕 Tomorrow is the LAST DAY you can grab the Righ...
Moral Courage Isn’t Always So Simple
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The call for courage keeps returning, over and over. What matters most isn’t what we chose before,...
What The Stoics Thought Made You Rich | Sahil Bloom
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If wealth meant fulfillment instead of finances, how rich would you be? In today's episode, Sahil Bl...
If You Want A Reason To Live Pt. II | 12 Stoic Choices To LEVEL UP Your Life TODAY
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As dark as life can get, there are lovely things out there to cheer you up. 🎙️ Follow The ...
What Is It For If Not This? | Ask Daily Stoic
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You will never be secure enough, powerful enough that you won’t be afraid—that’s the whole poi...
Can You Imagine?
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are all fighting our own battles, we are all besieged by misfortune in our own ways.🎙️ Follo...
Ed Helms on History’s Greatest Screw Ups
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You might know Ed Helms as Andy Bernard from The Office or Stu Price from The Hangover movies—but ...
You Have To Win The Morning! | Show, Don't Tell
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
By winning the morning, we reduce the power that the rest of the day—much of which lies beyond our...
What's It All For? | Wants Make You A Servant
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We tell ourselves that this is all for the future, that someday, in some big moment of significance,...
Seneca’s Warning | The Quiet Corruption of the Soul
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We often ignore flaws in our body until they demand attention, but flaws in the soul are even harder...
Leadership Lessons from Gen. Dan Caine | 9/11 Pilot to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just after 2 a.m. on April 11, the U.S. Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Ca...
Encourage Yourself Like This | Are Women MORE Stoic Than Men?
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a dark world…and Marcus Aurelius desperately needed some light.🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aureli...
BONUS: This Is The Stoicism Talk The Navy Banned (Ryan Holiday At The U.S. Naval Academy)
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the previous lectures from Ryan Holiday at the U.S. Naval Academy here:Courage: The P...
It Can Change Your Life | Ask Daily Stoic
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The right book at the right time is a powerful thing. In fact, it can change the whole course of you...
Before You Get Angry Today, Listen To This
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We were born to work together like feet, hands, and eyes, like the two rows of teeth, upper and lowe...
Why We Treat The Body Rigorously | Bonnie Tsui
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The body should be treated more rigorously, so that it may not be disobedient to the mind." — Sen...
It’s The Most Empowering Thing | The Freedom Of Contempt
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all have those days where we’d rather just not. The ancients knew days like this.🎉 Celebrate...
BONUS: Celebrate Earth Day The Stoic Way | Living In Accordance With Nature
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Earth Day! Let today be a reminder of how the Stoics looked to nature as a guide for living wi...
This Is How To Live Well | Don't Let Your Attention Slide
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Aurelius' life teaches us how to live well. And because he lived well, his story also teaches...
BONUS: How Rory McIlroy Fueled His Comeback with Stoicism
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters Tournament, securing his first Green Jacket and complet...
The Moment Ryan Holiday's Life Changed Forever
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Marcus Aurelius addresses “you”—reminding you that your thoughts shape the quality of you...
Meditations Isn’t Just for Philosophers
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do an A-list actor, a four-star Navy admiral, and a world-famous magician have in common? Medit...
History Obliterates In Every Picture It Paints | Why You Need To Read Meditations By Marcus Aurelius
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stoics weren’t just leaders and philosophers, they were also parents, spouses, and friends who...
It’s Almost Unimaginable | Ask Daily Stoic
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
True fortune is not what happens to us, but how we choose to meet it.🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aurelius'...
Is There Anything Better Than This?
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is almost no situation that hatred improves, but love enhances nearly everything.🎉 Celebrat...
Discard Your Anxiety Today | Chris Guillebeau on The Power of Choosing Less
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Meditations, Marcus Aurelius says, “Today I escaped from anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, becaus...
Want To Capture The Magic? Do This | Impulse Control
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It should be the easiest book in the world to read. And yet…🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aurelius' Birthd...
How To Adjust To Difficult People | Becoming An Expert In What Matters
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When people show us who they are, we ought to believe them. They are the way they are—they have to...
The One Word That Will Set You Free
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Saying no isn’t selfish; it is a powerful act of self-respect. Listen to the audiobook of Stillnes...
How Regret Can Propel You Forward | Daniel Pink (PT. 2)
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Part 2 episode, award-winning author Daniel Pink joins Ryan to explore how fear of regr...
You Don’t Have The Right | 9 Habits To QUIT (From The Stoics)
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We must all see the pursuit of philosophy as both a mental and physical exercise. Mens sana in corpo...