In the End, It’s Nothing
"From the outside, it can all seem very impressive. Think of Marcus Aurelius, marching into Rome in triumph. Think of him looking down at the crowds in the coliseum. Think of him looking up, as they e...
30 Apr 20201min
You Will Not Be Made Whole
"This was not your fault. You work hard. You pay your taxes and your insurance premiums. You follow the law. So you should be good, right?"Ryan shows why, when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic or any...
29 Apr 20202min
This Is a Critical Strength to Cultivate
"Whatever you decide to do with your life, whatever path you decide to walk, people are going to stand in your way. They’re going to doubt you. They’re going to give you bad advice. They will do you ...
28 Apr 20203min
You Have to Care About the Most Vulnerable
"By now, you’ve probably seen the viral CNN clip of the woman heading to church in Ohio. Aren’t you worried about being exposed to COVID-19, the reporter asks? No, she says confidently, I am bathed in...
27 Apr 20203min
Daily Stoic Sundays: What Marcus Aurelius Can Teach Frontline Responders During COVID-19
This past January, Ryan spoke with the USAF’s 31st Fighter Wing, stationed in Aviano, Italy. Later this area would experience a virulent outbreak of COVID-19. Ryan recently recorded a follow-up call w...
26 Apr 202045min
Ask Daily Stoic: Ryan Talks Social Media, Social Distancing, and Stoicism with Congressman Mike Gallagher
In this episode, Ryan speaks with US Representative Mike Gallagher from the 8th District of Wisconsin. They talk how not to be distracted by social media and disinformation, how Stoics dealt with plag...
25 Apr 202059min
This Is a Game of Inches
"Zeno lost everything in a shipwreck in the 3rd century BC. A family fortune. His occupation. Everything. He washed up in Athens anonymous and penniless. When he died, an old man, some forty years lat...
24 Apr 20203min
We All Fall Short
By now, you may have seen the video. A devout religious woman grabs the hand of Pope Francis as he greets the crowd of pilgrims and children. He tries to move on. She refuses to let go. In frustratio...
23 Apr 20202min
