The Wealthiest Person is a Pauper | Practice Gentleness Instead of Anger
The Stoics understood that the wealthiest person can still be a pauper—poor in peace, poor in contentment, poor in perspective.📚 The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art...
20 Jul 7min
6 Stoic Rules To Beat Ego
You don’t need to be an egotistical asshole to be successful. History is filled with powerful people whose pride ultimately destroyed them, from Caligula and Nero to Xerxes and Mussolini. The Stoics b...
19 Jul 31min
The Fall Of The Roman Republic Was A Warning | Barry Strauss
What destroyed the Roman Republic was not one man or one moment, but a slow collapse of trust, duty, and shared values. In this episode, Ryan and ancient historian Barry Strauss discuss the broken civ...
18 Jul 1h 4min
This Will Define Your Legacy | Forgive Them Because They Don't Know
Discipline, as a virtue, is related to the other virtues. By controlling our urges or wants or lifestyle, we’re actually in a better position to be courageous or just.📚 Discipline is Destiny by Ryan ...
17 Jul 8min
You Will Need This to Push Through | Is AI Making Us Stupid?
Discipline, in this way, isn’t just about action; it’s about control. Control over our impulses, our desires, and even our most deeply ingrained habits.👉 The Daily Stoic Habits for Success, Habits fo...
16 Jul 20min
This is Why We Have Limits
Marcus Aurelius was checked by philosophy, but if he hadn’t been, he could have easily been a Nero or a Caligula. The American Founders knew this well. 🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to...
15 Jul 1min
12 Stoic Lessons from The Odyssey
With Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey hitting theaters this week, now is the perfect time to hear the Stoic lessons hidden within this ancient story. In this episode, Ryan travels through Greece and It...
15 Jul 27min
Decide What to Be and Go Be It | How Would The Stoics Handle Social Media Envy?
“First, say to yourself what you would be,” Epictetus says, “and then do what you have to do.”👉 The Daily Stoic Habits for Success, Habits for Happiness course is a six-week challenge designed to cha...
14 Jul 19min
