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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This Is How It's Meant To Be Done | It Is Well to Be Flexible
Stoicism as a lived, conversational practice and the virtue of flexibility/humility when public roles close. Guest backgrounds: No guests; Ryan Holiday hosts.
1 Jun 2026 · 8m · 3 chaptersBONUS | The Novels Every Stoic Should Read
Bonus episode listing Stoic-themed novels and related literature, with discussion of how Stoicism appears in fiction and classics. Guests: The transcript is a two-person conversation (no names given).
31 May 2026 · 6m · 5 chaptersThe Stoic Way To Handle Real Problems
Applying Stoic principles to real, emotional, human obstacles—especially bureaucracy, dehumanizing systems, and burnout—by focusing on what you can control, practicing virtues with “obstacles,” and…
31 May 2026 · 17m · 10 chapters
Senator Mark Kelly on Stoicism, Space, and Staying Calm Under Pressure
Stoicism under real pressure, using examples from Navy carrier landings, NASA/spaceflight, and public service; key claims include “pressure reveals,” “when you don’t know what to do, don’t do…
30 May 2026 · 1h 6m · 24 chaptersIt is a Lonely Thing | Sweat the Small Stuff
“It is a Lonely Thing” contrasts lonely, unpopular moral stands with the Stoic duty to do what’s right, plus a practical theme that well-being comes from small, cumulative actions (“no small thing”).
29 May 2026 · 7m · 3 chaptersThey Are Calling To You | Adam Grant’s 3 Skills for Real Growth
The Daily Stoic episode uses Adam Grant’s research-backed “3 skills for real growth” and links them to practical Stoicism: seeking discomfort, being a human sponge (with good filters), and becoming…
28 May 2026 · 16m · 7 chaptersSkip The Shortcut. Take The Long Way Instead.
Stoic critique of “shortcuts,” applied to AI—argues wisdom and learning can’t be outsourced or automated; inner work and adaptability matter more than productivity hacks.
27 May 2026 · 3m · 2 chaptersThe Stoic Skill AI Can’t Replace
Stoicism and AI—how to handle ceaseless technological change without surrendering judgment, discipline, or wisdom to “magical” tools.
27 May 2026 · 16m · 7 chaptersThey Felt The Same Way As You | How To Remember Everything You Read
The episode argues that forgetting what you read is costly, and proposes a four-part, physical system to remember and reuse knowledge: read actively with marginalia, extract after a delay, convert…
26 May 2026 · 20m · 9 chaptersWhat Do You Fight For? | The View From Above
Memorial Day reflection on “sacred honor” and full commitment, then a Stoic practice of “the view from above” to escape petty worries by zooming out.
25 May 2026 · 8m · 2 chaptersHow to Change Your Life in 24 Hours
The Daily Stoic episode argues that you can “change your life” by adopting Stoic practices: do hard things, build discipline in small daily steps, stop being a “slave” to urges/habits, show up…
24 May 2026 · 12m · 6 chapters
Was Nero Really That Bad?
The episode asks whether Nero’s reputation as a cruel, incompetent tyrant is deserved.
23 May 2026 · 33m · 13 chaptersA Sense of Urgency. A Sense of Urgency. | Practice True Joy
Stoic urgency and “joy” as a serious, non-hedonistic practice—live immediately, act with resolution, and find joy in proper human work rather than sensory pleasures.
22 May 2026 · 7m · 2 chaptersYou’re Never Going to Be Perfect | Ask Daily Stoic
Stoic “good over perfect” and practical discipline—striving to improve, accepting imperfection, and focusing on what you can control (your reactions/actions).
21 May 2026 · 9m · 5 chaptersThis is a Service
Making AI “work for us” now, plus a Stoic encouragement that courage is a “service” and a “team sport.” Guests: None.
20 May 2026 · 3m · 1 chapter
Empathy Is Not Weakness | Will Guidara
Empathy as strength and a leadership skill, tied to hospitality, justice, and Stoic virtue; backlash against empathy is criticized (including Elon Musk’s claim that empathy will destroy Western…
20 May 2026 · 1h 4m · 25 chaptersThey Give You Direction for Life | The Stoic Secret to Finding Real Joy
The episode explains Stoic “cardinal virtues” as a compass for living well: courage, temperance (self-control), justice (fairness/service), and wisdom (truth, reflection).
19 May 2026 · 17m · 4 chaptersThis is What Money Is Jealous Of | The Stoic Is A Work In Progress
Money and power breed jealousy; Stoics say the “good life” isn’t about wealth but about freedom, time, and happiness.
18 May 2026 · 8m · 1 chapter
How To Think Better in the Age of AI (From the Stoics)
How to think better in the AI era using Stoic “first principles” thinking—slow down, verify, manage your “information diet,” and build wisdom through daily practice, humility, and asking better…
17 May 2026 · 33m · 16 chapters
Gavin Newsom on Ego, Power, and Stoicism
Gavin Newsom discusses how Stoicism shaped his life and leadership—ego and power, agency over victimhood, translation and rereading, and Stoicism’s ethical focus (not emotional suppression).
16 May 2026 · 40m · 13 chaptersThis Is How You Release Your Anxiety | Quality Over Quantity
The episode argues that anxiety “costs” life by consuming attention, damaging relationships and self-confidence, and causing missed opportunities; it urges stepping back when calm and discarding…
15 May 2026 · 6m · 3 chaptersHow Much Is Left? | The Stoic Protocol for Your Next Zoom Call
The episode opens with historian Jill Lepore’s idea that most of history is lost, but Stoicism survives through preserved writings and ongoing practice.
14 May 2026 · 13m · 5 chaptersThis Is Inseparable From Living a Good Life
The episode argues that stoic virtues are inseparable for living a good life—courage, discipline (temperance), justice, and wisdom—citing Aristotle and Zeno, and emphasizing discernment as the…
13 May 2026 · 3m · 2 chaptersThe Stoic Code General Mattis Lives By
Stoicism as a practical “code” for responding to crises, with emphasis on courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom; applying Stoic “first principles” to leadership and civic duty in divided times.
13 May 2026 · 29m · 9 chapters