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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 ... more

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Wisdom doesn’t come from first impressions and it does not come easy. It’s hard work…and the only way to speed up the process is with the help of a great teacher.

💡 We designed our How To Read Epictetus (A Daily Stoic Guide) as a personal field gui... more

When everyone else seems to be abandoning their standards, what keeps you from abandoning yours? Ryan talks with USA TODAY national correspondent Rick Jervis, author of The Devil Behind The Badge, about objectivity, integrity, and how professional et... more

We often imagine that freedom means having more power, more money, or fewer people telling us what to do. But none of that makes us free if we cannot control ourselves.

💡 We designed our How To Read Epictetus (A Daily Stoic Guide) as a personal fie... more

With enough practice, Seneca said, he found he could think anywhere. He could find stillness and peace anywhere.

📚 Stillness Is The Key by Ryan Holiday

🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://... more

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Recent Guests

Keith Sensor
Youth empowerment and leadership coach
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Episode: "I’m 56. I Lost My Faith, But I Found Strength in Stoicism"
David Cross
Comedian, actor, writer; known for Mr. Show with Bob and David and Arrested Development
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Episode: The David Cross Episode
Peter Santenello
Filmmaker and author of Your Fellow Americans
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Episode: Stop Judging People. Go Meet Them. | Peter Santenello
Tom Junod
Senior writer, ESPN contributor, acclaimed magazine writer
ESPN, journalist
Episode: The Marcus Aurelius Quote Tom Junod Can’t Forget
David Pakman
Political commentator and author, host of The David Pakman Show
The David Pakman Show
Episode: How To Think For Yourself In A World Full Of Lies | David Pakman
Kate Bowler
Professor of religious history at Duke University, author
Duke University / The Painted Porch (bookseller)
Episode: Kate Bowler Challenges Stoicism’s Most Famous Idea
William O. Stephens
Professor Emeritus at Creighton University, Stoic ethics scholar
Creighton University
Episode: How Epictetus Captured The Mind Of Marcus Aurelius
Barry Strauss
Historian, classicist, military and naval historian, professor emeritus at Cornell
Cornell University, Hoover Institution
Episode: The Fall Of The Roman Republic Was A Warning | Barry Strauss
Tom Ricks
Author and military historian
Author of First Principles
Episode: The Ancient Ideas That Built America | Thomas Ricks

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Ryan Holiday
Host of The Daily Stoic and frequent Daily Stoic Podcast contributor, focusing on Stoic practice applied to leadership, growth, and practical life.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 15.6k ratings
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    Really wanted to like this podcast. The content is actually pretty good, but half the episode is adverts, irrelevant ones too. I struggled through for a week, then gave up.

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    Kyotoguardian
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • truly very helpful and insightful

    I have been reading and listening to Ryan Holiday for awhile now and I can honestly say it has improved the quality of my day to day life. I no longer worry about what is out of my control, at least I try to. His content is a great balance of philosophical wisdom with day to day practices to help keep me grounded.

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    5
    Lily L-H
    United Statesa month ago
  • Let others talk 💬

    Ryan is super smart, but I do think he likes to hear his own voice. When he interviews someone, he’s constantly interrupting, and you can't really get the opinions and views of the guests. But his short wisdom episodes are insightful.

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    BLACKMANNYC
    United States2 months ago
  • Grifter Marketer

    Ryan turned into a cautionary tale of following an academic and not a practitioner. He is a marketer by trade and shows it daily by targeting the biggest names in the news with pithy dialogue. It used to be about philosophy and he’s turned himself into the very thing he warns his listeners about.

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    Rpw210
    United States2 months ago
  • Episode about Musk

    Absolutely have no idea what’s going on in the world. Lives in a dream world.

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    Rinaldo1982
    South Africa2 months ago

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How Epictetus Captured The Mind Of Marcus Aurelius
Q: What do we know about Marcus's introduction to Epictetus, and how did the encounter shape him?
Marcus's introduction to Epictetus was mediated by Junius Rusticus, and the encounter is portrayed as a transformative moment that steered Marcus toward philosophy over oratory, with Epictetus's teachings emphasizing freedom through self-command and virtue.
This Is How You Change | What Is Our Duty To Society?
Q: Can you speak to what the Stoic view is on our duty to society in terms of volunteering, donating blood?
The view is that we are here to serve the common good, that contributing to others—through acts like blood donation or volunteering—forms the core of a good life, and it's something we should model and encourage in our children as part of practicing Stoic virtues.
Decide What to Be and Go Be It | How Would The Stoics Handle Social Media Envy?
Q: How should someone handle social media envy without stepping away completely?
By recognizing the built-in biases of these platforms, reducing exposure to triggers, and focusing your energy on what you can control, like your own habits and mindset; use premeditation to plan responses and keep meaningful priorities in sight.
The Fall Of The Roman Republic Was A Warning | Barry Strauss
Q: Was the assassination of Caesar a rational move or a miscalculation?
It was a miscalculation in the sense that the conspirators underestimated Caesar's followers and the post-assassination momentum, ultimately failing to secure the Republic and paving the way for imperial power under Octavian.
Learn To Ask This of Your Actions | Is Stoicism Compatible With Christianity?
Q: Could you speak to the relationship between Stoicism and Christianity for listeners who are curious about compatibility?
They are additive and complimentary; both share core virtues like courage and wisdom, and the pursuit of a good life can be a combined philosophical and religious path.

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