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Meditations Isn’t Just for Philosophers

Meditations Isn’t Just for Philosophers

The Daily Stoic
19 apr 2025 53 min
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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>. 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