Meditations Isn’t Just for Philosophers

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<p>What do an A-list actor, a four-star Navy admiral, and a world-famous magician have in common? <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/collections/meditations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Meditations</em> by Marcus Aurelius</a> has profoundly shaped each of their lives—proof that a Roman emperor’s private reflections still resonate 2,000 years later.</p><p>In today’s episode, Ryan speaks with actor Patrick Dempsey, director Francis Ford Coppola, Professor Jennifer Baker, magician Derren Brown, bestselling author Donald Robertson, Admiral William McRaven, and voice actor/musician Troy Baker about their personal connections to <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/collections/meditations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Meditations</em></a>.</p><br><p>🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aurelius' Birthday this month by reading <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/collections/meditations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Meditations</em></a> with us and the Daily Stoic community. On April 26th, 1905 years after the day of his birth, Ryan Holiday will host an invite-only LIVE Q&amp;A to talk about all things Marcus Aurelius and Meditations.</p><p>Get 20% off with a <a href="http://dailystoic.com/meditations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meditations BOOK &amp; GUIDE bundle</a>. Join the LIVE Meditations Q&amp;A with Ryan Holiday by purchasing before April 26th!</p><p>Get all our <em>Meditations </em>offering and learn more at our official Meditations Collection at <a href="http://dailystoic.com/meditations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dailystoic.com/meditations</a> today</p><br><p>Listen to the full episodes 👇</p><p>Patrick Dempsey: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-patrick-dempsey-applies-stoicism-in-acting-and/id1430315931?i=1000661942767" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4NB29gxO03dRPSaKQt01b8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN2WVGQcmqE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Francis Ford Coppola: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/francis-ford-coppola-opens-up-about-how-philosophy/id1430315931?i=1000668652784" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MSq8aS4m0Gf9G168kj3t5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3tWx2Jqc5Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><p>Jennifer Baker: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/professor-jennifer-baker-on-understanding-modern-stoicism/id1430315931?i=1000586486345" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zYkVi2vIYBGxiQW3WuCja" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCyjNwJiqZk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><p>Derren Brown: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-illusionist-derren-brown-my-job-is-to-control/id1430315931?i=1000697759411" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6usPH4Z7ICHO4TBYRB9AUQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YZoz-kJATs" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><p>Donald Robertson:<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/donald-robertson-on-marcus-aurelius-and-understanding/id1430315931?i=1000574897658" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uG08YomlqtY54Kr7ozVXA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cRyTI4i-u4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><p>Admiral Bill McRaven: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-be-an-honorable-leader-and-combat/id1430315931?i=1000649061451" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IH23ZLnWZ4tFw0Oanchnp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Ej3exPW_Y" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Troy Baker: <a href="https://dailystoic.com/troy-baker-on-how-stoicism-helps-him-be-a-better-actor-and-father/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://dailystoic.com/troy-baker-on-how-stoicism-helps-him-be-a-better-actor-and-father/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsw2aMz9S3w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><br><p>🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast</a></p><br><p>🎥 Watch top moments from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Daily Stoic Podcast</a> on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast</a></p><br><p>✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? 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