Isn’t This What We’re After?
Why is that self-command and self-knowledge so elusive? How can we find it?💡 We designed our How To Read Epictetus (A Daily Stoic Guide) as a personal field guide —part book club, part masterclass, p...
18 Elo 3min
BONUS | 11 Things Stoics Never Do
Which of these do you struggle with the most?🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/🎙️ AD-FREE | Support the podcast and...
17 Elo 4min
Oh, You’re Free, Are You? | Only Fools Rush In
We are prickly about our freedom…as we willingly submit to all sorts of addictions. 📚 Books Mentioned: Zero to One by Peter ThielLives of the Stoics by Ryan HolidayBlue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan KimT...
17 Elo 5min
Who Was Marcus Aurelius' Favorite Stoic?
Most philosophers wrote about struggle, freedom, and resilience from a place of privilege. But one Stoic’s story raises a fascinating question: what can a life shaped by hardship teach us about what i...
16 Elo 25min
The David Cross Episode
Ryan sits down with comedian and actor David Cross for a conversation that goes just about everywhere. They talk about Stoicism, comedy, politics, free speech, parenting, privilege, entitlement, and m...
15 Elo 54min
These Things Happen (And They’ll Happen To You) | Always Ask Yourself This Question
What can happen to anyone could happen to you. It’s your job to be ready. 📚 Books Mentioned: The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living by Ryan Holiday💡 We desi...
14 Elo 5min
What Commands Your Attention?
Whatever controls what we desire or dislike, Epictetus warned, becomes our master. Whatever we obey, we serve.💡 We designed our How To Read Epictetus (A Daily Stoic Guide) as a personal field guide —...
13 Elo 2min
