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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 listeners and interviews with notable figures from sports, academia, politics, and more. Learn more at DailyStoic.com.Support the podcast and go deeper with Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content (coming soon): dailystoic.com/premium
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What Comes After Surviving the Unthinkable | Kyle Carpenter
May 2, 202641 min<p>What happens after you survive something that should have killed you? After being critically injured in Afghanistan, Kyle Carpenter faced years of surgeries, setbacks, and a future he couldn’t yet see. In Part 2, Ryan and Kyle talk about learning to embrace the struggle, ask for help, and keep going when the path forward is unclear.</p><br><p>Kyle Carpenter is a medically retired United States Marine who received the United States' highest military honor, the Medal of Honor in 2010. Kyle is the youngest living Medal of Honor recipient. </p><br><p>📚 <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/you-are-worth-it-building-a-life-worth-fighting-for?_pos=1&_sid=585dbe09e&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grab a signed copy</a> of Kyle’s memoir, <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/you-are-worth-it-building-a-life-worth-fighting-for?_pos=1&_sid=585dbe09e&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>You Are Worth It</em></a>, at The Painted Porch | <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/you-are-worth-it-building-a-life-worth-fighting-for?_pos=1&_sid=585dbe09e&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thepaintedporch.com/</a></p><br><p>👉 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chiksdigscars/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow Kyle on Instagram @ChiksDigScars </a></p><br><p>Ryan Holiday is coming to a <a href="https://www.dailystoiclive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">city near you</a>! <a href="https://www.dailystoiclive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grab tickets here</a> | <a href="https://www.dailystoiclive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.dailystoiclive.com/</a></p><br><p>🇺🇸 USA dates:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/80444483/onstage-with-ryan-holiday-portland-revolution-hall" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Portland, Oregon - June 8 </a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daily-stoic-live-onstage-with-ryan-holiday-tickets-1984559640307?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">San Francisco, California - June 11</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dailystoiclive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Minneapolis, Minnesota - August 18 </a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daily-stoic-live-onstage-with-ryan-holiday-tickets-1984473140584?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chicago, Illinois - August 19 </a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daily-stoic-live-onstage-with-ryan-holiday-tickets-1984473550811?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Detroit, Michigan - August 20 </a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>🇳🇿 NEW ZEALAND:</p><ul><li><a href="https://au.thinkable.events/ryan-holiday-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Auckland, New Zealand - October 13 </a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA dates:</p><ul><li><a href="https://au.thinkable.events/ryan-holiday-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sydney, Australia - October 16 </a></li><li><a href="https://au.thinkable.events/ryan-holiday-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Melbourne, Australia - October 18 </a></li><li><a href="https://au.thinkable.events/ryan-holiday-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brisbane, Australia - October 20</a></li><li><a href="https://au.thinkable.events/ryan-holiday-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Perth, Australia - October 21 </a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
What You Need is a Small Crisis | Show, Not Tell, What You Know
May 1, 202610 min<p>When we stop resisting and start learning, the obstacle becomes the way.</p><br><p>📕 Grab the <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/products/the-obstacle-is-the-way-expanded-10th-anniversary-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10th Anniversary Edition</a> of <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/products/the-obstacle-is-the-way-expanded-10th-anniversary-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Obstacle Is the Way</em> by Ryan Holiday</a> at <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/products/the-obstacle-is-the-way-expanded-10th-anniversary-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dailystoic.com/obstacle</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
BONUS | Ryan Holiday's Response to Ivanka Trump
May 1, 20265 min<p>Watch Ryan's response on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1OfTQusvYM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a> here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1OfTQusvYM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1OfTQusvYM</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Why Are You Surprised?
Apr 30, 20263 min<p>The surprising thing about all this is that you were surprised. How could you not have seen this coming?</p><br><p>Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work 👉 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Head here now to grab your <em>Meditations</em> book and guide bundle</strong></a> | <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
The Choice That Kept Dr. Edith Eger Alive In Auschwitz
Apr 30, 202631 min<p>Dr. Edith Eger faced the worst humanity can do, survived Auschwitz, and went on to build a 98-year life rooted in resilience, forgiveness, and meaning. In this episode, Ryan reflects on her life and lessons as a Holocaust survivor, student of Viktor Frankl, and a powerful voice on resilience and forgiveness. </p><br><p>🎥 Watch Dr. Edith Eger’s interview on The Daily Stoic Podcast: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZHbBxW07ME" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZHbBxW07ME</a></p><br><p>📚 Grab copies of Dr. Edith Eger’s books <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/choice-embrace-the-possible?_pos=2&_sid=5941b1c4f&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Choice</em></a>, <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/the-gift-14-lessons-to-save-your-life?_pos=1&_sid=5941b1c4f&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Gift</em></a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ballerina-Auschwitz-Young-Adult-Choice/dp/1665952555" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Ballerina of Auschwitz </em></a> | <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/search?type=product&q=dr+edith+eger*" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thepaintedporch.com/</a></p><br><p>Ryan Holiday is coming to a <a href="https://www.dailystoiclive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">city near you</a>! <a href="https://www.dailystoiclive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grab tickets here</a> | <a href="https://www.dailystoiclive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.dailystoiclive.com/</a></p><p>🇺🇸 USA dates:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/80444483/onstage-with-ryan-holiday-portland-revolution-hall" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Portland, Oregon - June 8 </a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daily-stoic-live-onstage-with-ryan-holiday-tickets-1984559640307?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">San Francisco, California - June 11</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dailystoiclive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Minneapolis, Minnesota - August 18 </a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daily-stoic-live-onstage-with-ryan-holiday-tickets-1984473140584?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chicago, Illinois - August 19 </a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daily-stoic-live-onstage-with-ryan-holiday-tickets-1984473550811?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Detroit, Michigan - August 20 </a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>🇳🇿 NEW ZEALAND:</p><ul><li><a href="https://au.thinkable.events/ryan-holiday-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Auckland, New Zealand - October 13 </a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA dates:</p><ul><li><a href="https://au.thinkable.events/ryan-holiday-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sydney, Australia - October 16 </a></li><li><a href="https://au.thinkable.events/ryan-holiday-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Melbourne, Australia - October 18 </a></li><li><a href="https://au.thinkable.events/ryan-holiday-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brisbane, Australia - October 20</a></li><li><a href="https://au.thinkable.events/ryan-holiday-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Perth, Australia - October 21 </a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Marcus Aurelius's Rules for Living a Better Life
Apr 29, 202611 min<p>To wrap up <a href="https://dailystoic.com/meditations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meditations Month</a>, today Ryan explores Marcus’s best rules for using the precious time in your life.</p><br><p>Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work 👉 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Head here now to grab your <em>Meditations</em> book and guide bundle</strong></a> | <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Kyle Carpenter on Courage, Survival, and What Comes After
Apr 29, 202639 min<p>The Medal of Honor is the highest military award in the United States, given for extraordinary courage in the face of danger. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Kyle Carpenter, the youngest living recipient, to talk about what that kind of courage really looks like and what comes after it.</p><p>Kyle received the Medal of Honor after throwing himself on a live grenade to save a fellow Marine in Afghanistan. It was a split second decision that changed his life. But as he explains, that moment was only the beginning.</p><br><p>Kyle Carpenter is a medically retired United States Marine who received the United States' highest military honor, the Medal of Honor in 2010. </p><br><p>📚 <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/you-are-worth-it-building-a-life-worth-fighting-for?_pos=1&_sid=585dbe09e&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grab a signed copy</a> of Kyle’s memoir, <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/you-are-worth-it-building-a-life-worth-fighting-for?_pos=1&_sid=585dbe09e&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>You Are Worth It</em></a>, at The Painted Porch | <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/you-are-worth-it-building-a-life-worth-fighting-for?_pos=1&_sid=585dbe09e&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thepaintedporch.com/</a></p><br><p>👉 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chiksdigscars/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow Kyle on Instagram @ChiksDigScars</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
It’s Right There. Take It. | Stoic Lessons Hidden in Bruce Springsteen Songs
Apr 28, 202613 min<p>You can’t learn history that you don’t take the time to look at, that you think you already understand.</p><br><p>📚 <strong>BOOKS:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/deliver-me-from-nowhere-the-making-of-bruce-springsteens-nebraska?_pos=1&_sid=912f30b26&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska</em></a></li><li><a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/products/wisdom-takes-work-learn-apply-repeat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Wisdom Takes Work </em></a> </li></ul><p><br></p><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Nothing Is As Encouraging As This | The Freedom of Contempt
Apr 27, 20268 min<p>It was a dark world…and Marcus Aurelius desperately needed some light.</p><br><p><a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LAST CHANCE</a> | <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your ticket to the live Q&A</a> with Ryan Holiday 👉 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
The Most Powerful Lines From Marcus Aurelius
Apr 26, 202631 min<p>How can a 2,000-year-old book still change the way you think today? In this episode, Ryan Holiday shares passages from <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meditations</a> that he’s returned to more than a hundred times over the years. Each reading has revealed something new, and these lines are the ones that have had the biggest impact on how he thinks and lives. </p><br><p>Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work 👉 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Head here now to grab your <em>Meditations</em> book and guide bundle</strong></a> | <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Why “Meditations” Needs a New Name—According to William O. Stephens
Apr 25, 202634 min<p>Most people read <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marcus Aurelius</a> the wrong way. In this episode, Ryan sits down with philosopher William Stephens to discuss why the title "<a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Meditations</a>" may be misleading, what these writings were actually meant to be, and how that changes the way we read them today. </p><br><p>William O. Stephens is a philosopher specializing in Stoicism, ethics, and ancient philosophy. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and spent over 30 years teaching at Creighton University, where he is now Professor Emeritus. His work spans topics like friendship, ecology, and human nature, with a focus on Stoic thought. His latest book is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marcus-Aurelius-Philosopher-King-Great-Ancient/dp/1836391161" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher-King</em></a> (2025), and he is also the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marcus-Aurelius-Guide-Perplexed-Guides-ebook/dp/B00LFPKS1U/ref=books_amazonstores_desktop_mfs_aufs_ap_sc_dsk_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=vFw52&content-id=amzn1.sym.9c9a049f-252a-49d9-a8c2-e300a1663200&pf_rd_p=9c9a049f-252a-49d9-a8c2-e300a1663200&pf_rd_r=139-8118888-5645531&pd_rd_wg=UukXM&pd_rd_r=be8560ba-bdf5-44fe-8446-a88fe7e8d42d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Marcus Aurelius: A Guide for the Perplexed</em></a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Epictetuss-Encheiridion-Translation-Guide-Ethics-ebook/dp/B0BWHTKRWJ/ref=books_amazonstores_desktop_mfs_aufs_ap_sc_dsk_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=vFw52&content-id=amzn1.sym.9c9a049f-252a-49d9-a8c2-e300a1663200&pf_rd_p=9c9a049f-252a-49d9-a8c2-e300a1663200&pf_rd_r=139-8118888-5645531&pd_rd_wg=UukXM&pd_rd_r=be8560ba-bdf5-44fe-8446-a88fe7e8d42d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Epictetus’s Encheiridion: A New Translation and Guide to Stoic Ethics</em></a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ethics-Stoic-Epictetus-Translation-Revisioning-ebook/dp/B093T9MLFB/ref=books_amazonstores_desktop_mfs_aufs_ap_sc_dsk_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=vFw52&content-id=amzn1.sym.9c9a049f-252a-49d9-a8c2-e300a1663200&pf_rd_p=9c9a049f-252a-49d9-a8c2-e300a1663200&pf_rd_r=139-8118888-5645531&pd_rd_wg=UukXM&pd_rd_r=be8560ba-bdf5-44fe-8446-a88fe7e8d42d" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Stoic Ethics: Epictetus and Happiness as Freedom</em></a><em>. </em></p><p>Check out more of William Stephens' work at <a href="https://williamostephens.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://WilliamOStephens.com/</a></p><br><p>📚 Grab a copy of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marcus-Aurelius-Philosopher-King-Great-Ancient/dp/1836391161" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher-King</em> by William Stephens </a></p><br><p><a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>LAST CHANCE </strong></a>| Grab your ticket to the live Q&A with Ryan on April 27 👉 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026</a></p><br><p>Ryan Holiday is coming to a <a href="https://www.dailystoiclive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">city near you</a>! <a href="https://www.dailystoiclive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grab tickets here</a> | <a href="https://www.dailystoiclive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.dailystoiclive.com/</a></p><p>🇺🇸 USA dates:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/80444483/onstage-with-ryan-holiday-portland-revolution-hall" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Portland, Oregon - June 8 </a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daily-stoic-live-onstage-with-ryan-holiday-tickets-1984559640307?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">San Francisco, California - June 11</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dailystoiclive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Minneapolis, Minnesota - August 18 </a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daily-stoic-live-onstage-with-ryan-holiday-tickets-1984473140584?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chicago, Illinois - August 19 </a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daily-stoic-live-onstage-with-ryan-holiday-tickets-1984473550811?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Detroit, Michigan - August 20 </a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? 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It’s Never an Accident | Ask Daily Stoic
Apr 24, 202617 min<p>Our true character comes out under pressure. So we must train that character, we must develop our bodies, we have to put in the work. </p><br><p>Your ticket to a live Q&A with Ryan Holiday 👉 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Empower Yourself with This | Why You Need to Get In the Arena
Apr 23, 202613 min<p>We all have those days where we’d rather just <em>not.</em> Days where we’d rather not deal with that annoying co-worker or petty family member. Days where we’d rather not bother with all the work we have to do, all the responsibilities we have to manage. The ancients knew days like this.</p><br><p>Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work 👉 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Head here now to grab your <em>Meditations</em> book and guide bundle</strong></a> | <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026</a></p><br><p>📚 Books Mentioned: </p><p><a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Meditations</em></a></p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/river-of-doubt-theodore-roosevelts-darkest-journey?_pos=1&_sid=70d413c3f&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>River of Doubt</em> by Candice Millard</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/the-rise-of-theodore-roosevelt?_pos=1&_sid=22f9cbd9c&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt </em>by Edmund Morris</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/mornings-on-horseback-the-story-of-an-extraordinary-family-a-vanished-way-of-life-and-the-unique-child-who-became-theodore-roosevelt?_pos=1&_sid=8f5b4e676&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Mornings on Horseback</em> by David McCullough</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/the-bully-pulpit-theodore-roosevelt-and-the-golden-age-of-journalism?_pos=1&_sid=9e57286f7&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Bully Pulpit</em> by Doris Kearns Goodwin</a></p><p><a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/discipline-is-destiny" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Discipline is Destiny </em>by Ryan Holiday </a></p><p><a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/products/the-obstacle-is-the-way-leatherbound-signed-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Obstacle Is the Way </em>by Ryan Holiday</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Everything Is Connected. We Just Forgot.
Apr 22, 202633 min<p>It’s strange that we need a day to remind us we’re part of the planet we live on. In this Earth Day episode, Ryan explores the Stoic idea of <a href="https://dailystoic.com/what-is-sympatheia-and-why-its-important/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>sympatheia</em></a>, the belief that we’re part of a larger whole and that what affects the world affects us too. He looks at how modern life, filled with noise, busyness, and constant stimulation, pulls us out of alignment with nature. Earth Day is a reminder of that connection, but the Stoics believed it should shape how we live every day. </p><br><p>📚 Books Mentioned: </p><ul><li><a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/products/ego-is-the-enemy-signed-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Ego is the Enemy</em></a> by Ryan Holiday</li><li><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/raising-hare-a-memoir?_pos=1&_sid=97e50e311&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Raising Hare</em> by Chloe Dalton</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Crisis-Embrace-Discomfort-Reclaim/dp/0593138767" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Comfort Crisis</em></a> by Michael Easter</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🎥 Watch this video: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im9ovLBNSOA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>A Conversation with Kai Whiting On Stoicism and Sustainability</strong></a></p><br><p>Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work 👉 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Head here now to grab your <em>Meditations</em> book and guide bundle</strong></a> | <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
You Have Access to a Miracle of History
Apr 22, 20263 min<p>The Stoics weren’t just leaders and philosophers. They were parents, spouses, and friends, who experienced joy, who fell in love, who cherished the beauty of the world around them. </p><br><p>Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work 👉 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Head here now to grab your <em>Meditations</em> book and guide bundle</strong></a> | <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
You Are On The Right Timeline | Don't Let Your Attention Slide
Apr 21, 20268 min<p><em>This isn’t the timeline I’m supposed to be on,</em> you think. This isn’t how it was supposed to go. But what if it is?</p><br><p>Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work 👉 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Head here now to grab your <em>Meditations</em> book and guide bundle</strong></a> | <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026</a></p><br><p>📚 Books Mentioned: <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/search?type=product&q=cal+newport*" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Deep Work</em></a><em> and </em><a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/search?type=product&q=cal+newport*" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Digital Minimalism</em></a> by Cal Newport at The Painted Porch | <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/search?type=product&q=cal+newport*" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thepaintedporch.com</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Time is Racing Toward Us | Pete Holmes on The Real Point of Philosophy
Apr 20, 202611 min<p>We think that it’s off in the distance. We think that it’s far away. But this is wrong. Fundamentally wrong.</p><br><p>Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work 👉 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Head here now to grab your <em>Meditations</em> book and guide bundle</strong></a> | <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026</a></p><br><p>🎥 Watch the full episode with Pete Holmes here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiVU3613prw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiVU3613prw</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
31 Life-Changing Lessons from Marcus Aurelius
Apr 19, 202633 min<p>For nearly 2,000 years, Meditations has guided presidents, generals, and leaders, from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick the Great to Arnold Schwarzenegger. What makes it remarkable is that it was never meant to be read. It was Marcus Aurelius’ private notes to himself. In this episode, Ryan breaks down 31 of the most powerful lessons from the book and how to actually apply them to your life.</p><br><p>Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work 👉 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Head here now to grab your <em>Meditations</em> book and guide bundle</strong></a> | <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
How Does Stoicism Help You Overcome Guilt and Shame?
Apr 18, 202619 min<p>In today's episode, Ryan answers questions from a live audience in <a href="https://au.thinkable.events/ryan-holiday-tour-ticket-sale/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sydney, Australia</a>. Some of these questions include: </p><ul><li>How do we keep our ego in check when things are going well? </li><li>How does a Stoic handle guilt and shame? </li><li>What do the Stoics say about navigating profound loss? </li></ul><p><br></p><p>+ more! </p><br><p>Ryan Holiday is coming to a <a href="https://www.dailystoiclive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">city near you</a>! <a href="https://www.dailystoiclive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grab tickets here</a> | <a href="https://www.dailystoiclive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.dailystoiclive.com/</a></p><p>🇺🇸 USA dates:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/80444483/onstage-with-ryan-holiday-portland-revolution-hall" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Portland, Oregon - June 8 </a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daily-stoic-live-onstage-with-ryan-holiday-tickets-1984559640307?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">San Francisco, California - June 11</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dailystoiclive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Minneapolis, Minnesota - August 18 </a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daily-stoic-live-onstage-with-ryan-holiday-tickets-1984473140584?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chicago, Illinois - August 19 </a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/daily-stoic-live-onstage-with-ryan-holiday-tickets-1984473550811?aff=oddtdtcreator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Detroit, Michigan - August 20 </a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>🇳🇿 NEW ZEALAND:</p><ul><li><a href="https://au.thinkable.events/ryan-holiday-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Auckland, New Zealand - October 13 </a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>🇦🇺 AUSTRALIA dates:</p><ul><li><a href="https://au.thinkable.events/ryan-holiday-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sydney, Australia - October 16 </a></li><li><a href="https://au.thinkable.events/ryan-holiday-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Melbourne, Australia - October 18 </a></li><li><a href="https://au.thinkable.events/ryan-holiday-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brisbane, Australia - October 20</a></li><li><a href="https://au.thinkable.events/ryan-holiday-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Perth, Australia - October 21 </a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>🎙️<strong> </strong>AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 VIDEO EPISODES | Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ FREE STOIC WISDOM |<strong> </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
The Decades Disappear Like Sinking Ships | Impulse Control
Apr 17, 20267 min<p>This is happening and it’s happening in one direction. We have to pay attention.</p><br><p>📚 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/products/the-daily-stoic-journal-signed-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living </em>by Ryan Holiday</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
The 5-Step Stoic Routine for Clear Thinking | Maria Semple
Apr 16, 202655 min<p>The difference between reacting and thinking clearly starts with how you begin your day. In this episode, Ryan sits down with bestselling author <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/go-gentle?_pos=1&_sid=162aa43b9&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Maria Semple</a> to break down the 5-step Stoic routine she uses each morning. They talk about how a daily practice of reflection, intention, and perspective can change the way you approach everything from small annoyances to life’s biggest challenges.</p><p>Maria Semple is the bestselling author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Today-Will-Different-Maria-Semple-ebook/dp/B01A5VQUKM/ref=books_amazonstores_desktop_mfs_aufs_ap_sc_dsk_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=eiAJQ&content-id=amzn1.sym.9c9a049f-252a-49d9-a8c2-e300a1663200&pf_rd_p=9c9a049f-252a-49d9-a8c2-e300a1663200&pf_rd_r=131-0453485-7543633&pd_rd_wg=xJffK&pd_rd_r=3327b52c-d15f-47f8-804f-c7fac45c2a1c" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Today Will Be Different</em></a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Whered-You-Go-Bernadette-Novel/dp/0316204269/ref=sr_1_2?crid=17QFOPTJKTGKV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vzJQ_pXfcVL_pHR1BpI9bGl6Slx6tIlMdQEjZfZ4SdLmAOseOZMU2yEiLIevK4DCRu4RSXLyERJ_Iinmn7aZjy8WdOCl9ETHVJD8CQ_oBU-uMbMkhW7c03B14b_C9DkWJYpUSYfk9SClaBEw4Ro2A0IulIy0LBD1I4FtgJfaiSF6gitoi7omSoabLXlDa1ZszAJnyuFp8fucvBuRbbTzywwOlHoTmjadoJgxQdNTJWY.U52m6COfEl1s3B5iEAcW61lt63ps3MX9QzRSixCI9_g&dib_tag=se&keywords=maria+semple&qid=1776287604&s=books&sprefix=maria+semple%2Cstripbooks%2C160&sr=1-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Where’d You Go, Bernadette</em></a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/This-One-Mine-Maria-Semple-ebook/dp/B0018QQQHG/ref=books_amazonstores_desktop_mfs_aufs_ap_sc_dsk_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Dct0x&content-id=amzn1.sym.9c9a049f-252a-49d9-a8c2-e300a1663200&pf_rd_p=9c9a049f-252a-49d9-a8c2-e300a1663200&pf_rd_r=131-0453485-7543633&pd_rd_wg=wIAFY&pd_rd_r=70738690-f6f2-4442-957a-0d2e0621e9a7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>This One Is Mine</em></a>. Her new novel, <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/go-gentle?_pos=1&_sid=162aa43b9&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Go Gentle</em></a>, is about a Stoic philosopher living in New York City. Before writing fiction, Maria wrote for TV shows like Arrested Development, 90210, Mad About You, Ellen, and more. </p><br><p>📚 Grab a signed copy of <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/go-gentle?_pos=1&_sid=162aa43b9&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Go Gentle</em> by Maria Semple</a> | <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/go-gentle?_pos=1&_sid=162aa43b9&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thepaintedporch.com/</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
Apr 16, 20263 min<p>“Mastery of reading and writing requires a master,” Marcus Aurelius writes. He knew this from experience. </p><br><p>Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work 👉 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Head here now to grab your <em>Meditations</em> book and guide bundle</strong></a> | <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Prison Took His Freedom. Stoicism Gave It Back.
Apr 15, 202612 min<p>What happens when everything is taken from you and the only thing left is how you think? In this episode, Lamb of God’s lead singer Randy Blythe shares his firsthand prison experience and how Stoicism became more than philosophy and turned into a practical tool for surviving fear, uncertainty, and loss of control.</p><br><p>Listen to the full episodes with Randy Blythe:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAqhw62Lmj8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe on Fighting Fear With Gratitude</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_JNtgzPTLE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>EGO, DEATH, FAME: Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe</strong></a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>📚 Books Mentioned: </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Just-Beyond-Light-Making-Inside/dp/0306828189" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Just Beyond The Light by Randy Blythe </a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Days-D-Randall-Blythe-ebook/dp/B00NP8MDWW?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dark Days by Randy Blythe</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow Randy on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drandallblythe/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://x.com/drandallblythe?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drandallblythe/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@DRandallBlythe </a>and check out his <a href="https://randonesia.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
This is How You Have To See (and Respond To) Things | Becoming An Expert In What Matters
Apr 14, 20267 min<p>Start living your life with more courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom by deepening your understanding of one of the most <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">enduring books</a> on life ever written. </p><br><p>Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work 👉 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Head here now to grab your <em>Meditations</em> book and guide bundle</strong></a> | <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> </strong>AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 VIDEO EPISODES | Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ FREE STOIC WISDOM |<strong> </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Heal Yourself With This | The Cure for a Reading Slump
Apr 13, 202611 min<p>The Stoics urged us to read, study, and journal, not as abstract philosophy, but to help us recover from the stuff life throws at us.</p><br><p> 📚 Sign up for <a href="https://ryanholiday.net/reading-list/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ryan’s free monthly reading list</a> newsletter: <a href="https://ryanholiday.net/reading-list/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ryanholiday.net/the-reading-list/</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES4h6q1497I" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>VIDEO EPISODE </strong></a><strong>|</strong> Watch this episode here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES4h6q1497I" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES4h6q1497I</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
You Think You Have Time. You Don’t.
Apr 12, 202618 min<p>It’s a tragedy. Too many people, Seneca says, reach the end of life with nothing to show for it but a number.</p><br><p>🎥 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cInStI2DnI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>VIDEO EPISODE</strong></a><strong> |</strong> Watch this episode here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cInStI2DnI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cInStI2DnI</a></p><br><p>🪙 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/products/memento-mori" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>MEMENTO MORI</strong></a> | We have a collection of items in the Daily Stoic store<a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/collections/memento-mori" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> to help you in your own memento mori practice</a>, check them out here:<a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/collections/memento-mori" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/</a></p><br><p>✉️ <a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM</strong></a><strong> | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
What To Do When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned | Jim Collins
Apr 11, 202639 min<p>What if the hardest moments in your life aren’t detours but the very things that put you on the right path? In Part 2, bestselling author Jim Collins explains why the moments that derail you are often the ones that redirect you.</p><br><p>Jim Collins is a bestselling author and one of the leading voices on leadership and human performance, known for books like <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/business9?_pos=1&_sid=05066e865&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Good to Great</em></a>, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. His research-driven work explores what separates the truly exceptional from the average, with a focus on how people confront the biggest questions of leadership, purpose, and life.</p><br><p>Jim Collins’ new book 👉 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-Make-Life-Self-Knowledge-Imperative/dp/0063488809/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=185244558446&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nWEU8JSY2qPCQIL82e0iELtHK7zw68y0eMABAV9as8TpdcwCw4Xymoz732ADPo2YQLHaJq4GmWbAicYC0baVSYSf7-uhfuQH8b_7hKdHp3ZXhTjpa_QsYgEkOnW4GAG7FRcesZo0hSeOFukUGhjbT57a4TKwvJcgfMOw9LEt0jD_kMNFmi_Iq7xFkL7iYxuiXwzl1ra87BwymkQ7UGIyQWfkAF3dSkSnGKLZreTVXIs.D0kIDjU07LZvX5rqcVcCxqJ5F4o-vNxT6knyF3VcP5E&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779581521826&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9193065&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=18117721150008041877--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18117721150008041877&hvtargid=kwd-2455230625575&hydadcr=22562_13821251_8388&keywords=what+to+make+of+a+life&mcid=3fac1da0b4ba346b87c2bd4fe45882e6&qid=1775665019&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>What to Make of a Life: Cliffs, Fog, Fire and the Self-Knowledge Imperative</em> </a>is out now! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-Make-Life-Self-Knowledge-Imperative/dp/0063488809/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=185244558446&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nWEU8JSY2qPCQIL82e0iELtHK7zw68y0eMABAV9as8TpdcwCw4Xymoz732ADPo2YQLHaJq4GmWbAicYC0baVSYSf7-uhfuQH8b_7hKdHp3ZXhTjpa_QsYgEkOnW4GAG7FRcesZo0hSeOFukUGhjbT57a4TKwvJcgfMOw9LEt0jD_kMNFmi_Iq7xFkL7iYxuiXwzl1ra87BwymkQ7UGIyQWfkAF3dSkSnGKLZreTVXIs.D0kIDjU07LZvX5rqcVcCxqJ5F4o-vNxT6knyF3VcP5E&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779581521826&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9193065&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=18117721150008041877--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18117721150008041877&hvtargid=kwd-2455230625575&hydadcr=22562_13821251_8388&keywords=what+to+make+of+a+life&mcid=3fac1da0b4ba346b87c2bd4fe45882e6&qid=1775665019&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grab a copy here</a></p><br><p>📚 Pick up a copy of <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/business9?_pos=1&_sid=05066e865&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Good to Great</em> by Jim Collins</a> at <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/business9?_pos=1&_sid=05066e865&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Painted Porch</a> | <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/business9?_pos=1&_sid=05066e865&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thepaintedporch.com/</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> </strong>AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 VIDEO EPISODES | Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ FREE STOIC WISDOM |<strong> </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Nothing Can Get In The Way of the Mission | Test Your Impressions
Apr 10, 20267 min<p>Roles shift. Titles change. But the mission never does.</p><br><p>Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work 👉 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Head here now to grab your <em>Meditations</em> book and guide bundle</strong></a> | <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> AD-FREE |</strong> Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 <strong>VIDEO EPISODES|</strong> Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ <strong>FREE STOIC WISDOM | </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Make the Most of Your Life | Jim Collins
Apr 9, 202648 min<p>What if the reason you feel lost has nothing to do with direction and everything to do with the question you’re asking? Ryan sits down with bestselling author Jim Collins to explore the mindset that defines strong people, why success can mislead you, and what actually makes a life meaningful.</p><br><p>Jim Collins is a bestselling author and one of the leading voices on leadership and human performance, known for books like <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/business9?_pos=1&_sid=05066e865&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Good to Great</em></a>, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. His research-driven work explores what separates the truly exceptional from the average, with a focus on how people confront the biggest questions of leadership, purpose, and life.</p><br><p>Jim Collins’ new book 👉 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-Make-Life-Self-Knowledge-Imperative/dp/0063488809/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=185244558446&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nWEU8JSY2qPCQIL82e0iELtHK7zw68y0eMABAV9as8TpdcwCw4Xymoz732ADPo2YQLHaJq4GmWbAicYC0baVSYSf7-uhfuQH8b_7hKdHp3ZXhTjpa_QsYgEkOnW4GAG7FRcesZo0hSeOFukUGhjbT57a4TKwvJcgfMOw9LEt0jD_kMNFmi_Iq7xFkL7iYxuiXwzl1ra87BwymkQ7UGIyQWfkAF3dSkSnGKLZreTVXIs.D0kIDjU07LZvX5rqcVcCxqJ5F4o-vNxT6knyF3VcP5E&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779581521826&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9193065&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=18117721150008041877--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18117721150008041877&hvtargid=kwd-2455230625575&hydadcr=22562_13821251_8388&keywords=what+to+make+of+a+life&mcid=3fac1da0b4ba346b87c2bd4fe45882e6&qid=1775665019&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>What to Make of a Life: Cliffs, Fog, Fire and the Self-Knowledge Imperative</em> </a>is out now! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/What-Make-Life-Self-Knowledge-Imperative/dp/0063488809/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=185244558446&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nWEU8JSY2qPCQIL82e0iELtHK7zw68y0eMABAV9as8TpdcwCw4Xymoz732ADPo2YQLHaJq4GmWbAicYC0baVSYSf7-uhfuQH8b_7hKdHp3ZXhTjpa_QsYgEkOnW4GAG7FRcesZo0hSeOFukUGhjbT57a4TKwvJcgfMOw9LEt0jD_kMNFmi_Iq7xFkL7iYxuiXwzl1ra87BwymkQ7UGIyQWfkAF3dSkSnGKLZreTVXIs.D0kIDjU07LZvX5rqcVcCxqJ5F4o-vNxT6knyF3VcP5E&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779581521826&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9193065&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=18117721150008041877--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18117721150008041877&hvtargid=kwd-2455230625575&hydadcr=22562_13821251_8388&keywords=what+to+make+of+a+life&mcid=3fac1da0b4ba346b87c2bd4fe45882e6&qid=1775665019&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grab a copy here</a></p><br><p>📚 Pick up a copy of <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/business9?_pos=1&_sid=05066e865&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Good to Great</em> by Jim Collins</a> at <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/business9?_pos=1&_sid=05066e865&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Painted Porch</a> | <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/business9?_pos=1&_sid=05066e865&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thepaintedporch.com/</a></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> </strong>AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 VIDEO EPISODES | Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ FREE STOIC WISDOM |<strong> </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
This Can Change the Course of Your Life
Apr 9, 20264 min<p>The right book at the right time is a powerful thing. In fact, it can change the whole course of your life.</p><br><p>Reading Marcus Aurelius can change your life, but only if you know how to read his work 👉 <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Head here now to grab your <em>Meditations</em> book and guide bundle</strong></a> | <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations-month-2026</a></p><br><p>📕 Book mentioned: <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/meditations" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Meditations translated by Gregory Hayes</em></a><em> </em></p><br><p>🎙️<strong> </strong>AD-FREE | Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎥 VIDEO EPISODES | Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>✉️ FREE STOIC WISDOM |<strong> </strong>Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at<a href="https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
