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  1. This Is Real Time Travel | The View From Above

    27 mei 2025 · 11 min

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    The ancients did not just leave us words on papyrus—they left us a gift that keeps on giving through the ages. Lees meer

    💡 To be a great reader, as we say in our Read To Lead Challenge, it’s not enough just that you read—it’s about HOW you read. It’s about learning how to think more critically, how to digest books above your level, how to find books with the potential of changing your life. You’ll learn how to do just that—and more!—during our Read to Lead Challenge.

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  2. This Is The Highest Form Of Courage | Stop Caring What People Think

    26 mei 2025 · 8 min

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    On Memorial Day, it is worth reflecting on this very beautiful and almost baffling bit of human greatness. Lees meer

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  3. These Are All The Ways Ryan Holiday Feels Poorer Than He Is

    25 mei 2025 · 19 min

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    In today’s episode, Ryan opens up about how despite his career success and net worth, he still struggles with anxiety and stress, not so much about the state of the world but about the constant pressure for things to go right. Lees meer

    🎥 Watch Ryan's interviews with Sahil Bloom and Robert Rosenkranz on The Daily Stoic YouTube Channel

    Sahil Bloom episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKCA2ymdQtc

    Robert Rosenkranz episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvzsEopZ94Q

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    💡The Wealthy Stoic: A Daily Stoic Guide to Being Rich, Happy, and Free explores how stoic ideas can be applied to personal finance, wealth-building, financial mindset, and how it can help you overcome common financial obstacles and challenges

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    🪙 We are the creators of our anxiety. Which means we can also be the ones to do something about it. Gain a powerful tool in your fight against anxiety and get the Daily Stoic Anxiety Coin today! https://store.dailystoic.com/

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  4. Your Personality Is Not Fixed | Olga Khazan

    24 mei 2025 · 1 uur 7 min

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    Can people actually change or are we just stuck with who we are? In this episode, author and journalist Olga Khazan joins Ryan to unpack the age-old debate: are personality traits fixed or can we reshape them over time? Olga shares what happened when she tried to change her own personality over the course of a year and what science says about whether that’s even possible. Lees meer

    Olga Khazan is a staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Me, But Better. You can follow Olga on Instagram and X @Olganator and read more of her work on Substack: https://olgakhazan.substack.com/

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  5. You Must Seek Out Hard Truths | Marcus Aurelius’ Advice For Life (5 Incredible Stories)

    23 mei 2025 · 24 min

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    As leaders, we cannot allow people to tell us what we want to hear. We have to cultivate honesty, both in ourselves and in those around us. Lees meer

    💡 We designed The Daily Stoic Leadership Challenge: Ancient Wisdom For Modern Leaders to mirror the kind of education that produced historically great leaders like Marcus Aurelius. Check it out at store.dailystoic.com

    📖 How to Read Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations (A Daily Stoic Guide) is designed to help you get the most wisdom and very best tools Stoicism has to offer and apply them to your life.

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  6. We Must Create Order From Chaos | Ask Daily Stoic

    22 mei 2025 · 13 min

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    The world is crazy. Plus, we have our own crazy lives to worry about—that pile of work, the kid who might be coming down with a cold, the house project that must be finished. Lees meer

    🎥 Watch George Raveling’s FULL interview on The Daily Stoic Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ-ZQ2p0WhY

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  7. This Is What Comes Next

    21 mei 2025 · 5 min

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    As Seneca wrote: “Associate with people who are likely to improve you. The process is a mutual one: men learn as they teach.” Lees meer

    💡 Modern Stoics are parents, athletes, entrepreneurs, soldiers, artists, students. They are busy, curious, principled people who want to do more than talk about virtue—they want to live it. And they want to do it with others who share that aim. Join The Daily Stoic Life community today: dailystoic.com/life

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  8. You Need to Know What Happened in 1963 | Dr. Peniel Joseph

    21 mei 2025 · 50 min

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    1963 was a transformational year in American history—JFK's assassination, Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech, the Birmingham Campaign, the rise of the Civil Rights Movement, and escalating Cold War tensions. It was a year that changed the soul of America. Lees meer

    In this episode, Dr. Peniel Joseph, author and professor at the University of Texas at Austin, joins Ryan to discuss how 1963 ignited a decade of transformation. They discuss the pivotal events of the year, the contrasting strategies of Malcolm X and MLK Jr., and how this single year reshaped the course of future generations.

    Dr. Peniel E. Joseph is the Barbara Jordan Chair in Ethics and Political Values, founding director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and distinguished service leadership professor and professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author and editor of eight award-winning books on African American history, including The Third Reconstruction and The Sword and the Shield.

    📚 Pick up a copy of Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America’s Civil Rights Revolution by Dr. Peniel Joseph

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    The three-volume "America in the King Years" by Taylor Branch has a total of 2,912 pages | Grab the series at The Painted Porch

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  9. This Is Your Job Right Now | Practice True Joy

    20 mei 2025 · 9 min

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    We are not emperors. We are not senators. But we are human beings, connected to all other human beings. Lees meer

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  10. This Is What It Gave You | Learn, Practice, Train

    19 mei 2025 · 9 min

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    The Stoics remind us that everything has its compensation…if we choose to see it, if we choose to welcome it. Lees meer

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  11. 5 Stoic Tips for Handling Rude People

    18 mei 2025 · 14 min

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    Is a world without rude people possible? Perhaps. Likely? Not in our lifetimes. So the question is…how do we deal with them without compromising our character? Learn 5 Stoic tips for dealing with the worst kind of people in today's episode. Lees meer

    Read this article: https://dailystoic.com/5-stoic-tips-for-handling-rude-people/

    Narrated by: Kat Pichik

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  12. Why You Don't Want To Win The Argument | Jefferson Fisher (PT. 2)

    17 mei 2025 · 45 min

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    What if you could learn a few simple, powerful tricks to handle arguments and conflict more effectively without losing your cool? In today’s Part 2 episode, communication expert Jefferson Fisher shares his practical approaches to communication that will help you stay calm, clear, and in control even in the heat of tough conversations. Lees meer

    Jefferson and Ryan talk about the urge to have the last word, the discipline it takes to remain composed in conflict, and the Stoic lessons on emotional control and restraint.

    Jefferson Fisher is one of the most respected voices on communication and arguments in the world. He is a Texas board certified personal injury attorney and law firm owner of Fisher Firm. Millions of people and some of the world's leading brands come to Jefferson for advice and practical strategies to communicate more effectively.

    Grab a signed copy of Jefferson’s book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More, at The Painted Porch!

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  13. It’s Impossible For Them Not To Do So | How To Focus Like A Stoic Philosopher

    16 mei 2025 · 28 min

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    They are who they are. Stop expecting them to be anything else. Lees meer

    🎥 In a recent YouTube video, we explored why narcissistic leaders like Nero always fail in the end (the Stoics have some great insights on this), and how the narcissistic leaders in power today are bound to suffer a similar fate | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ4gbvjdIao&ab_channel=DailyStoic

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  14. It’s All About Community | Ask Daily Stoic

    15 mei 2025 · 13 min

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    Today, Stoicism is more popular than ever. But too many of us are on this path alone. Lees meer

    💡 “Keep company only with people who uplift you,” Epictetus says, “whose presence calls forth your best.”

    That’s the kind of company you’ll find in Daily Stoic Life—those whose presence bring out your best.

    Head to dailystoic.com/life to learn more and join us today!

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  15. When Have You Been That?

    14 mei 2025 · 2 min

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    That person you just can’t stand. That person in traffic who won’t get out of the way. Don’t they realize how annoying they are? Probably not anymore than you did when you were that person. Lees meer

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  16. Why You Don't Want To Win The Argument | Jefferson Fisher (PT. 1)

    14 mei 2025 · 35 min

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    You might prove a point in an argument, but what will you lose in the process? In today’s episode, Jefferson Fisher and Ryan talk about the art of handling arguments, drawing on wisdom from the Stoics, Jefferson’s real-world legal practice, and Abraham Lincoln’s legendary diplomacy. They discuss why being "right" isn't always worth the cost, how to stay grounded in the age of social media outrage, and the importance of knowing your “Alamo,” the hill you’re actually willing to die on. Lees meer

    Jefferson Fisher is one of the most respected voices on communication and arguments in the world. He is a Texas board certified personal injury attorney and law firm owner of Fisher Firm. Millions of people and some of the world's leading brands come to Jefferson for advice and practical strategies to communicate more effectively.

    Grab a signed copy of Jefferson’s book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More, at The Painted Porch!

    Follow Jefferson on Instagram and X @Jefferson_Fisher, on YouTube @JeffersonFisher and on TikTok @JustAskJefferson

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  17. Let Them Be Flexible. You Stand On This. | Count Your Blessings

    13 mei 2025 · 8 min

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    The world needs unbending, courageous people. It needs people who day to day do what’s right, not what’s expedient. Lees meer

    📚 Books mentioned:

    Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday | https://store.dailystoic.com/

    The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living by Ryan Holiday | https://store.dailystoic.com/

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  18. This Will Save You In Crazy Times | Kindness Is Always The Right Response

    12 mei 2025 · 10 min

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    The best way to get out of your head, to get outside yourself…is to step outside yourself. Literally. Step outside. Let nature do its quiet, steady work. Lees meer

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  19. Wisdom in the Face of Censorship | Sharon McMahon and Ryan Holiday

    11 mei 2025 · 33 min

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    Sharon McMahon, aka "America's Government Teacher", hosted Ryan on an Instagram Live to discuss his recent experience at the U.S. Naval Academy. Invited to speak on the topic of wisdom, Ryan was informed just moments before his lecture that it had been canceled due to his decision to address the removal of books from the Academy’s library. What was meant to be a conversation about wisdom quickly turned into a powerful lesson on censorship, free speech, and the challenge of living with virtue. Lees meer

    Sharon and Ryan talk about the importance of confronting history honestly, the controversy around books labeled “too woke,” and the scary implications of silencing ideas in places meant to shape future leaders.

    After years as a high school government teacher, Sharon now runs the non-partisan, fact-based Instagram account @sharonsaysso and is the author of The Small and the Mighty.

    Check out Sharon’s podcast Here’s Where It Gets Interesting and follow her on Instagram @SharonSaysSo and on X @Sharon_Says_So

    Sharon's Substack: The Preamble.

    🎙️ Listen to Sharon's episode on The Daily Stoic Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Spotify

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    🗞️ Read Ryan Holiday's opinion piece in The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/19/opinion/naval-academy-speech-censorship.html

    🎥 Watch the talk that Ryan Holiday was supposed to give at The Naval Academy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcnE1-SClfg

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  20. Can a Billionaire Be a Stoic? | Robert Rosenkranz (PT. 2)

    10 mei 2025 · 49 min

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    For the Stoics, riches weren’t evil but attachment to them was. In Part 2 of their conversation, self-made billionaire Robert Rosenkranz and Ryan dive into the power of living within your means, mastering your mindset, and finding deeper purpose in your work. They discuss how your upbringing influences your relationship with money, why detachment leads to true freedom, and what really defines success. Lees meer

    Robert Rosenkranz became a self-made billionaire as a pioneer in private equity, multi-strategy hedge funds, and the insurance industry. He launched the acclaimed NPR program, Open to Debate, funded Impetus Grants to extend human healthspans, and is founding an innovative cultural institution in New York to showcase immersive work at the intersection of visual art, sound, music, and technology.

    📕 Grab a copy of The Stoic Capitalist: Advice for the Exceptionally Ambitious by Robert Rosenkranz

    💡The Wealthy Stoic: A Daily Stoic Guide to Being Rich, Happy, and Free explores how stoic ideas can be applied to personal finance, wealth-building, financial mindset, and how it can help you overcome common financial obstacles and challenges

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  21. What Marcus Learned From His Mother | 6 Stoic Lessons In Stillness

    9 mei 2025 · 26 min

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    Happy Mother's Day this weekend to everyone! Lees meer

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  22. Sometimes This Is The Only Way To Grow | Ask Daily Stoic

    8 mei 2025 · 12 min

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    It would be nice if we always had smooth sailing. But we don’t. Lees meer

    📚 Books mentioned:

    Ghost Rider by Neil Peart

    On Character by General Stanley McChrystal

    Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe

    Fire Weather by John Vaillant

    Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Gregory Hays Translation)

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  23. Can a Billionaire Be a Stoic? | Robert Rosenkranz (PT. 1)

    7 mei 2025 · 49 min

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    Wealth can free you—or consume you. Self-made billionaire Robert Rosenkranz joins Ryan to discuss how Stoicism can transform our approach to money, ambition, and identity. Robert shares how Stoicism has shaped his decision-making, honed his intuition, and influenced his mindset on wealth and living a fulfilling life. Lees meer

    Robert Rosenkranz became a self-made billionaire as a pioneer in private equity, multi-strategy hedge funds, and the insurance industry. He launched the acclaimed NPR program, Open to Debate, funded Impetus Grants to extend human healthspans, and is founding an innovative cultural institution in New York to showcase immersive work at the intersection of visual art, sound, music, and technology.

    📕 Grab a copy of The Stoic Capitalist: Advice for the Exceptionally Ambitious by Robert Rosenkranz

    💡The Wealthy Stoic: A Daily Stoic Guide to Being Rich, Happy, and Free explores how stoic ideas can be applied to personal finance, wealth-building, financial mindset, and how it can help you overcome common financial obstacles and challenges

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  24. You’ll Be Called Worse…By Better

    7 mei 2025 · 3 min

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    Marcus Aurelius was the public face of an empire. Seneca published plays and books. Cato and Cicero ran for office. Epictetus was a slave to a powerful Roman, at his whim and his mercy. In other words, they knew what it was like to be criticized. Lees meer

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  25. It’s Strange How Cowardly We Sometimes Are | We Are A Product of Our Habits

    6 mei 2025 · 8 min

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    Courage calls us and what do we do? We ignore it. We let it ring. Lees meer

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  26. Will They Forgive You? | You Are The Project

    5 mei 2025 · 9 min

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    You could say something…you should say something. But…you don’t. Lees meer

    📚 Books mentioned:

    The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday | Grab a signed copy here https://store.dailystoic.com/

    Augustus by John Williams | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/

    The War of Art by Steven Pressfield | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/

    Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/

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  27. BONUS: You Know, You Can Do Something

    4 mei 2025 · 4 min

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    If it’s right, if it must be done….do it now. Lees meer

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  28. Moral Courage Isn’t Always So Simple

    4 mei 2025 · 23 min

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    The call for courage keeps returning, over and over. What matters most isn’t what we chose before, but what we choose right now. Lees meer

    Listen to the talk that Ryan was supposed to give at The Naval Academy: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube

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  29. What The Stoics Thought Made You Rich | Sahil Bloom

    3 mei 2025 · 1 uur 7 min

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    If wealth meant fulfillment instead of finances, how rich would you be? In today's episode, Sahil Bloom, entrepreneur and author of The 5 Types of Wealth, joins Ryan to unpack how they balance ambition and fulfillment. They discuss the concept of having “enough”, their definitions of being wealthy, what we can learn from the Stoics about living a rich life, and more. Lees meer

    Sahil Bloom is the owner of SRB Holdings, the managing partner of SRB Ventures, and author of The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life. He holds a master’s in public policy and a bachelor’s in economics and sociology from Stanford University, where he was also a four-year member of the Stanford baseball team.

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    💡 The Wealthy Stoic: A Daily Stoic Guide to Being Rich, Happy, and Free explores how stoic ideas can be applied to personal finance, wealth-building, financial mindset, and how it can help you overcome common financial obstacles and challenges

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  30. If You Want A Reason To Live Pt. II | 12 Stoic Choices To LEVEL UP Your Life TODAY

    2 mei 2025 · 22 min

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    As dark as life can get, there are lovely things out there to cheer you up. Lees meer

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  31. What Is It For If Not This? | Ask Daily Stoic

    1 mei 2025 · 13 min

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    You will never be secure enough, powerful enough that you won’t be afraid—that’s the whole point of courage. Lees meer

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  32. Can You Imagine?

    30 april 2025 · 3 min

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    We are all fighting our own battles, we are all besieged by misfortune in our own ways. Lees meer

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  33. Ed Helms on History’s Greatest Screw Ups

    30 april 2025 · 1 uur 12 min

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    You might know Ed Helms as Andy Bernard from The Office or Stu Price from The Hangover movies—but did you know he’s also a serious history buff? He’s especially fascinated by history’s biggest screwups, better known as SNAFUs ("Situation Normal: All F**ked Up"). In today’s episode, Ed joins Ryan to unpack some of these epic blunders, explain how history became an escape for him, and share why learning about the past can be surprisingly therapeutic. Lees meer

    Ed Helms is an actor, comedian, podcast host, and author. Ed has starred as Andy Bernard in The Office, Stuart Price in The Hangover trilogy, We’re the Millers, The Lorax, and much more. He hosts the podcast SNAFU and just released his book SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups.

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    📚 Books Ryan recommended to Ed:

    The Library Book by Susan Orlean

    Night of the Grizzlies by Jack Olsen

    River of Doubt by Candice Millard

    The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough

    A Night To Remember by Walter Lord

    Rising Tide by John M. Barry

    Dead Wake by Erik Larson

    His Majesty's Airship by S.C. Gwynne

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  34. You Have To Win The Morning! | Show, Don't Tell

    29 april 2025 · 7 min

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    By winning the morning, we reduce the power that the rest of the day—much of which lies beyond our control—holds over us. Lees meer

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  35. What's It All For? | Wants Make You A Servant

    28 april 2025 · 9 min

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    We tell ourselves that this is all for the future, that someday, in some big moment of significance, we’ll use it. But will we? Lees meer

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  36. Seneca’s Warning | The Quiet Corruption of the Soul

    27 april 2025 · 11 min

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    We often ignore flaws in our body until they demand attention, but flaws in the soul are even harder to see—the deeper the damage, the less aware we are of it. Lees meer

    Today’s episode is an excerpt from The Tao Of Seneca produced by Tim Ferriss’ Audio. Get the free PDF at tim.blog/seneca

    Listen to other letters from Seneca:

    Seneca on Despising Death

    Seneca on Conquering the Conqueror

    Seneca on Philosophy and Friendship

    Seneca on Practicing What You Preach

    Seneca on The Reasons For Withdrawing From The World

    Seneca on Master and Slave

    Seneca on Worldliness and Retirement

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  37. Leadership Lessons from Gen. Dan Caine | 9/11 Pilot to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

    26 april 2025 · 1 uur 11 min

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    Just after 2 a.m. on April 11, the U.S. Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Caine as the 22nd Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As it turns out, Ryan had the opportunity to interview Gen. Caine a few years ago as part of The Daily Stoic Leadership Challenge. Lees meer

    In honor of his recent confirmation, today’s episode is Ryan and Gen. Caine's powerful conversation. Gen. Caine reflects on being one of the first pilots in the air on 9/11, the core traits every great leader must embody, and how to effectively inspire and guide a team toward a shared mission.

    General Dan Caine is the 22nd Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He has flown more than 100 combat hours in F-16 aircraft. His total flight hours are 2,800. Throughout his career he was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.

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  38. Encourage Yourself Like This | Are Women MORE Stoic Than Men?

    25 april 2025 · 45 min

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    It was a dark world…and Marcus Aurelius desperately needed some light. Lees meer

    🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aurelius' Birthday this month by reading Meditations 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&A to talk about all things Marcus Aurelius and Meditations.

    Get 20% off with a Meditations BOOK & GUIDE bundle. Join the LIVE Meditations Q&A with Ryan Holiday by purchasing before April 26th!

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  39. BONUS: This Is The Stoicism Talk The Navy Banned (Ryan Holiday At The U.S. Naval Academy)

    24 april 2025 · 49 min

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    Check out the previous lectures from Ryan Holiday at the U.S. Naval Academy here: Lees meer

    Courage: The Power Of Courage

    Discipline: The Life Changing Art Of Self-Discipline

    Justice: Stoic Habits To Help You Live And Be Better

    🗞️ Read Ryan Holiday's opinion piece in The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/19/opinion/naval-academy-speech-censorship.html

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  40. It Can Change Your Life | Ask Daily Stoic

    24 april 2025 · 19 min

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    The right book at the right time is a powerful thing. In fact, it can change the whole course of your life. Lees meer

    🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aurelius' Birthday this month by reading Meditations 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&A to talk about all things Marcus Aurelius and Meditations.

    Get 20% off with a Meditations BOOK & GUIDE bundle. Join the LIVE Meditations Q&A with Ryan Holiday by purchasing before April 26th!

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  41. Why We Treat The Body Rigorously | Bonnie Tsui

    23 april 2025 · 1 uur 3 min

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    "The body should be treated more rigorously, so that it may not be disobedient to the mind." — Seneca Lees meer

    In today’s episode, Ryan sits down with Bonnie Tsui - author, swimmer, surfer - to unpack the deep connection between our muscles and mental resilience. They dive into everything from the intelligence of muscle memory, what the ancient Stoics knew about strength that we’ve forgotten, how exercise can actually bulk up your brain, and much more.

    Bonnie Tsui is a journalist, New York Times contributor, swimmer, surfer, and the author of American Chinatown: A People’s History of Five Neighborhoods, Why We Swim, and now On Muscle.

    📚 Grab signed copies of Why We Swim at The Painted Porch and be sure to check out Bonnie's new book On Muscle | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/

    Follow Bonnie on Instagram @BonnieTsui8 and check out more of her work at www.bonnietsui.com

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  42. Before You Get Angry Today, Listen To This

    23 april 2025 · 4 min

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    We were born to work together like feet, hands, and eyes, like the two rows of teeth, upper and lower. To obstruct each other is unnatural. Lees meer

    🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aurelius' Birthday this month by reading Meditations 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&A to talk about all things Marcus Aurelius and Meditations.

    Get 20% off with a Meditations BOOK & GUIDE bundle. Join the LIVE Meditations Q&A with Ryan Holiday by purchasing before April 26th!

    Get all our Meditations offering and learn more at our official Meditations Collection at dailystoic.com/meditations today.

    👉 Check out the FULL interview with Troy Baker: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube

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  43. It’s The Most Empowering Thing | The Freedom Of Contempt

    22 april 2025 · 10 min

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    We all have those days where we’d rather just not. The ancients knew days like this. Lees meer

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  44. BONUS: Celebrate Earth Day The Stoic Way | Living In Accordance With Nature

    22 april 2025 · 21 min

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    Happy Earth Day! Let today be a reminder of how the Stoics looked to nature as a guide for living wisely and well. Lees meer

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  45. This Is How To Live Well | Don't Let Your Attention Slide

    21 april 2025 · 10 min

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    Marcus Aurelius' life teaches us how to live well. And because he lived well, his story also teaches us how to die well: with grace, with strength, with empathy, and with the comfort of knowing that he lived a good life as a good man. Lees meer

    🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aurelius' Birthday this month by reading Meditations 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&A to talk about all things Marcus Aurelius and Meditations.

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  46. BONUS: How Rory McIlroy Fueled His Comeback with Stoicism

    20 april 2025 · 12 min

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    Last week, Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters Tournament, securing his first Green Jacket and completing the career Grand Slam. Nearly five years earlier, The Golf Channel profiled Ryan in a feature on Rory McIlroy, showing how 'The Obstacle Is The Way' helped Rory reset his mindset and fuel what would become one of the most remarkable comebacks in golf history. Lees meer

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  47. The Moment Ryan Holiday's Life Changed Forever

    20 april 2025 · 17 min

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    When Marcus Aurelius addresses “you”—reminding you that your thoughts shape the quality of your mind, or advising you to choose not to be harmed so that you won’t feel harmed—he is speaking to himself. This exercise in self-improvement is so sincere and earnest, sometimes painfully so, that it unintentionally speaks directly to us, helping us with our modern problems. In today's episode, Ryan Holiday shares the profound shift these lessons had on his life since discovering Meditations at 19. Lees meer

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  48. Meditations Isn’t Just for Philosophers

    19 april 2025 · 53 min

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    What do an A-list actor, a four-star Navy admiral, and a world-famous magician have in common? Meditations by Marcus Aurelius has profoundly shaped each of their lives—proof that a Roman emperor’s private reflections still resonate 2,000 years later. Lees meer

    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 Meditations.

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  49. History Obliterates In Every Picture It Paints | Why You Need To Read Meditations By Marcus Aurelius

    18 april 2025 · 38 min

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    The Stoics weren’t just leaders and philosophers, they were also parents, spouses, and friends who experienced joy, who fell in love, who cherished the beauty of the world around them. Lees meer

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  50. It’s Almost Unimaginable | Ask Daily Stoic

    17 april 2025 · 13 min

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    True fortune is not what happens to us, but how we choose to meet it. Lees meer

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