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The Daily Stoic

2,156 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

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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Stoic philosophy and virtue ethics×3Marcus Aurelius and Meditations×2Stoic virtues: courage, temperance, justice, wisdomPleasure versus joy distinction in philosophySelf-deception and flattery as barriers to growthTemperance and moderation in consumptionEmotional equanimity and resilienceVirtue-based happiness versus hedonic pleasureAncient philosophy applied to modern lifeSeneca's Letters and Stoic ethics

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May 19, 2026

They Give You Direction for Life | The Stoic Secret to Finding Real Joy

Stoic virtues: courage, temperance, justice, wisdomPleasure versus joy distinction in philosophySelf-deception and flattery as barriers to growth
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May 11, 2026

It Can Change Everything | A Real-Life Example of How to Build a Coaching Tree

Coaching trees and talent developmentOrganizational culture and values transmissionLeadership through example and embodiment
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May 18, 2026

This is What Money Is Jealous Of | The Stoic Is A Work In Progress

Stoic philosophy and personal developmentMoney and wealth psychologyTime management and prioritization
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May 12, 2026

No, This Is The Mission | Kindness Is Always The Right Response

Stoic philosophy and virtue ethicsObstacle adaptation and mission pivotingNon-violent resistance and civil disobedience
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May 12, 2026

BONUS | Ryan Holiday Responds to Daniel Radcliffe

American Imperialism and Colonial HistoryPhilippine-American War and Colonial SubjugationPuerto Rico Medical Experiments and Colonial Treatment
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May 13, 2026

This Is Inseparable From Living a Good Life

Stoic philosophy and virtue ethicsCourage as foundational virtueDiscipline and temperance
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May 13, 2026

The Stoic Code General Mattis Lives By

Stoic Philosophy in Modern LeadershipCivic Duty and Democratic ParticipationSelf-Mastery and Emotional Regulation
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May 14, 2026

How Much Is Left? | The Stoic Protocol for Your Next Zoom Call

Stoic protocols for virtual meetingsZoom call anxiety and frustration managementRemote work communication best practices
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May 15, 2026

This Is How You Release Your Anxiety | Quality Over Quantity

Stoic philosophy and anxiety managementQuality over quantity in learning and readingRereading and deep engagement with texts
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May 16, 2026

Gavin Newsom on Ego, Power, and Stoicism

Stoic Philosophy and Marcus AureliusLeadership Ethics and Character DevelopmentYoung Men's Crisis and Institutional Decline
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May 17, 2026

How To Think Better in the Age of AI (From the Stoics)

Critical thinking in the age of AIFirst principles thinking methodologyIntellectual humility and ego management
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May 5, 2026

This is the Part To Love | How a Stoic Deals with Obnoxious People

Stoic philosophy and practical applicationAmor Fati (loving your fate)Dealing with difficult people and colleagues
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Jan 24, 2026

Jaimie Alexander: “I Was Asked If I Wanted to Live or Die”

Alcoholism and High-Functioning AddictionStoic Philosophy and Modern Application12-Step Recovery Programs
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Jan 25, 2026

Feeling Scared and Overwhelmed? Start Here

Stoic philosophy and virtue ethicsEmotional regulation and anxiety managementLocus of control and personal agency
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Jan 26, 2026

Discipline is Doing It Anyway | The Power of Mantra

Stoic discipline and virtue ethicsMantras and affirmations as cognitive toolsMarcus Aurelius and Meditations philosophy
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Jan 27, 2026

We Have to Care About the Little Guy | A Stoic Reset for Right Now

Stoic virtue of justice and opposition to tyrannyStanding up for vulnerable populations and the marginalizedDistinguishing what is within our control versus outside our control
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Jan 28, 2026

Do You Think They Liked It?

Stoic virtue and disciplineMarcus Aurelius philosophyHabit formation and consistency
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Jan 28, 2026

Bert Kreischer Has a Stoicism Problem

Stoic Philosophy and PracticeManaging Emotional Responses to CriticismWork-Life Balance and Sustainable Productivity
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Jan 29, 2026

This is the Day You Start | What Does Living A Virtuous Life Look Like?

Stoic virtue in modern civic engagementActive participation vs. passive acceptance in politicsPersonal agency and control in leadership
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Jan 30, 2026

The Age of Catos is Gone (or Is It?) | Ryan Holiday Owes Everything To This One Book

Marcus Aurelius' Meditations as foundational textStoic philosophy core principles and virtuesInternal locus of control and judgment management
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