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The Daily Stoic
by Daily Stoic | Backyard Ventures · English
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It Has Always Been This Way (And We Have Always Known It) | The Untold Struggle of Florence Nightingale
The episode argues “there’s nothing new under the sun” by comparing ancient and modern human behavior, then uses Florence Nightingale’s life to illustrate how fear and social pressure delay…
13 Nov 2026 · 7m · 3 chaptersThis Is The Secret To Wisdom | Judge Yourself, Not Others
Daily Stoic practice of accumulating wisdom one quote per day (Seneca), and applying Stoic philosophy as self-correction rather than using it to scold others (“Judge yourself, not others”).
12 Nov 2026 · 8m · 3 chaptersBONUS | The Incredible Story of Medal of Honor Recipient Kyle Carpenter
A bonus conversation with Medal of Honor recipient Corporal William Kyle Carpenter about the grenade incident that earned him the Medal of Honor, the five-week coma-like period after he believed he…
11 Nov 2026 · 1h 14m · 29 chaptersHow To Spend More Time In This Time Zone (with Arthur Brooks)
The episode argues that people waste most of their lives “time traveling” mentally—replaying the past, rehearsing the future, and missing the present.
11 Nov 2026 · 15m · 11 chaptersSpiritual but not Religious, from No Small Endeavor
A sneak peek of No Small Endeavor’s three-part series “The Ache,” exploring why modern “disenchantment” and rationalization (Weber’s “iron cage”) don’t satisfy people’s longing for meaning, and how…
10 Nov 2026 · 48m · 19 chaptersNone of This Is Unfamiliar | How Do You Stop Caring What Other People Think?
Stoic perspective on “none of this is unfamiliar” (political/social chaos and personal setbacks), focusing on courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom; practical advice for anxiety about what others…
10 Nov 2026 · 14m · 6 chapters
Robert Greene: 99% of People Are Sleepwalking Through Life. Here's How to Wake Up.
Robert Greene argues that most people “sleepwalk” through life in a trance of repetitive thoughts (grievances, envy, comparison).
9 Nov 2026 · 1h 26m · 29 chaptersHow Will You Respond?
The episode “How Will You Respond?” argues that while people and events (e.g., “bad times,” “bad people,” public collapse) are outside our control, our response is still ours.
9 Nov 2026 · 2m · 1 chapter5 Life Lessons From Marcus Aurelius
Stoic life lessons from Marcus Aurelius, arguing Stoicism is resilient and optimistic—about duty, adapting to obstacles, and practicing virtue despite war, plague, betrayal, and personal grief.
8 Nov 2026 · 19m · 4 chapters3 Pieces of Advice Worth Keeping Close | Seth Wickersham
Seth Wickersham discusses “three pieces of advice worth keeping close” and how outcomes, luck, and endurance shape writing and leadership, using sports examples and Stoic framing.
7 Nov 2026 · 19m · 8 chaptersBONUS | Someone Else Is Spinning The Thread
Stoic reflection on fate and reversals—“someone else is spinning the thread”—using Seneca and the Greek goddess Clotho to argue that triumph and trials transform into each other, so no one can…
6 Nov 2026 · 3m · 1 chapterDon’t Lose the Day in Expectation of the Night | It's Not Too Late, But Don't Wait (ft. Chris Guillebeau)
Stoic reminder (Seneca) not to “lose the day” by yearning for the next season or fearing the dawn; live and account for each day now; use memento mori (mortality) to turn anxiety into urgency and…
6 Nov 2026 · 10m · 3 chaptersThis Is How You Should Think About It | 3 Stoic Exercises to Stop Taking Life for Granted
Stoic exercises to stop taking life for granted by confronting mortality (memento mori) and using death as a focus tool rather than a reason for fear.
5 Nov 2026 · 15m · 4 chaptersYour Obligation Remains The Same | Why Did You Choose Stoicism?
Stoicism after the U.S. election—political outcomes don’t change one’s Stoic obligations to virtue (courage, discipline, justice, wisdom).
4 Nov 2026 · 14m · 4 chapters
How To Stay Calm When The World Feels Out Of Control
Stoic strategies for staying calm and decent amid election anxiety and broader political dysfunction; focus on what you can control, avoid cynicism, and make small real-world differences.
3 Nov 2026 · 17m · 8 chaptersThis is Your Chief Task
Stoic “chief task in life” (Epictetus): separate what’s controllable from uncontrollable, then act on what you can—especially by participating in politics.
3 Nov 2026 · 3m · 2 chapters
BONUS | 3 Shows in 72 Hours
The host shares a “bonus” travel-and-talk recap while teaching Stoicism themes: flexibility amid delays, what Stoicism is (not emotionlessness or passivity), focusing on what’s in your control,…
2 Nov 2026 · 22m · 9 chaptersYour Job is This Simple | Accepting What Is
Stoic guidance for staying sane during chaos by not becoming “a lunatic,” accepting what is, and wishing events happen as they do while still acting for the common good; includes a discussion of the…
2 Nov 2026 · 8m · 4 chapters
Stoicism, Democracy, and Personal Responsibility | Stacey Abrams
How Stoicism and personal accountability can strengthen democracy amid “competitive authoritarianism,” media distraction, and declining willingness to accept consequences; also how political…
1 Nov 2026 · 46m · 10 chapters
43 Stoic Rules That Will Change How You Live
A solo episode by the host (Daily Stoic) summarizing “43 Stoic rules” for living—control vs.
31 Oct 2026 · 34m · 27 chaptersIf We Were Dying, It Would Be Easier | What Grief Teaches Us About Being Alive
Stoic memento mori and grief—how remembering we’re “dying every day” clarifies priorities, reduces wasted time, and helps people live with uncertainty and still find joy after loss.
30 Oct 2026 · 19m · 14 chaptersIt’s Not How You See It. It’s What You Make It | 18 Stoic Lessons You’ll Wish You Learned Sooner
Daily Stoic episode arguing that the most important choice isn’t how you perceive the moment, but what actions you take to make it good; it then delivers “18 Stoic lessons” on obstacles, anxiety,…
29 Oct 2026 · 7m · 6 chapters
16 Brutally Honest Stoic Reminders
Stoic “brutally honest” reminders about wasting life, controlling emotions, resisting external manipulation, and living with humility, acceptance, and mortality.
28 Oct 2026 · 27m · 14 chaptersIt’s All In How You See It
The episode argues that how you interpret events determines whether you see the present as “broken” or as containing real good.
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