We tell ourselves that this is all for the future, that someday, in some big moment of significance, we’ll use... more

We often ignore flaws in our body until they demand attention, but flaws in the soul are even harder to... more

Just after 2 a.m. on April 11, the U.S. Senate confirmed retired Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Caine as the... more

It was a dark world…and Marcus Aurelius desperately needed some light. 🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aurelius' Birthday this month by reading Meditations... more

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

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

We were born to work together like feet, hands, and eyes, like the two rows of teeth, upper and lower.... more

"The body should be treated more rigorously, so that it may not be disobedient to the mind." — Seneca  In today’s... more

We all have those days where we’d rather just not. The ancients knew days like this. 🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aurelius' Birthday... more

Happy Earth Day! Let today be a reminder of how the Stoics looked to nature as a guide for living... more

Marcus Aurelius' life teaches us how to live well. And because he lived well, his story also teaches us how... more

Last week, Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters Tournament, securing his first Green Jacket and completing the career Grand Slam.... more

When Marcus Aurelius addresses “you”—reminding you that your thoughts shape the quality of your mind, or advising you to choose... more

What do an A-list actor, a four-star Navy admiral, and a world-famous magician have in common? Meditations by Marcus Aurelius... more

The Stoics weren’t just leaders and philosophers, they were also parents, spouses, and friends who experienced joy, who fell in... more

True fortune is not what happens to us, but how we choose to meet it. 🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aurelius' Birthday this... more

There is almost no situation that hatred improves, but love enhances nearly everything. 🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aurelius' Birthday this month by... more

In Meditations, Marcus Aurelius says, “Today I escaped from anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me,... more

It should be the easiest book in the world to read. And yet… 🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aurelius' Birthday this month by... more

When people show us who they are, we ought to believe them. They are the way they are—they have to... more

Saying no isn’t selfish; it is a powerful act of self-respect. Listen to the audiobook of Stillness Is The Key... more

In today’s Part 2 episode, award-winning author Daniel Pink joins Ryan to explore how fear of regret, awkwardness, and failure... more

We must all see the pursuit of philosophy as both a mental and physical exercise. Mens sana in corpore sano—a... more

The way to understand and comprehend anything important is by doing the work. By going to the source. By returning... more

If it happened, then it was meant to happen. The great German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche would describe his formula for human... more

We must stand firm, unyielding in our refusal to compromise on what we know is right. 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic... more

We all experience regret, but what if we could turn it into an advantage? Best-selling author Daniel Pink joins Ryan... more

The White Lotus season finale aired Sunday, titled "Amor Fati"—and without giving away any spoilers, it served as a powerful... more

It’s a book that was never meant to be read. So why has Meditations by Marcus Aurelius endured and influenced... more

Good exists everywhere—we need only look for it. Beauty surrounds us, waiting to be noticed.  📔 Pick up your own leather... more

In a note to himself in the early days of the pandemic, Ryan Holiday wrote, “2020 is a test: will... more

Does telling your story mean revealing everything? Bestselling author and viral poet Maggie Smith returns for part two of her... more

Want to jump on a quick call to chat? Should we have coffee next week? You got a few seconds? These... more

A lot of times discipline is pushing yourself to do something you don’t want to do, but the other part... more

The best Stoics did not simply accept the awfulness of their times or participate in the corruption. So how did... more

The best writing, like the best life, thrives not on the absence of rules but on the right ones. In... more

That is the task before all of us. Like Marcus, we can choose to steady ourselves in wisdom, to seek... more

It’s a simple choice, but not easy. 📕 You can grab copies of What You’re Made For signed by George Raveling... more

Tim Ferriss sits down with George Raveling to uncover the incredible story of how he came to possess the original... more

In this PT. 2 episode, Josh Jung, professional baseball player for the Texas Rangers, joins Ryan to talk about the... more

The unfeeling stereotype of a Stoic would of course not be moved by a roll call of plague victims, the... more

Plenty of people with less have found contentment, while plenty with more have been miserable. You can lead a good... more

Cicero vs. Cato: Who is the greater example? 📚 Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday | https://store.dailystoic.com/ 🎙️ Follow The Daily... more

How do the best athletes push through self-doubt, turn failure into fuel, and avoid getting lost in the details? Josh... more

If we want to be the metaphorical fire that turns everything into fuel, we must be quite strong. We must... more

We must regroup. We must come together to defeat the flood. 📔 Pick up your own leather bound signed edition of... more

Learn 12 powerful Stoic techniques to conquer stress and turn anxiety into strength. Equip yourself with the strength and poise... more

The daily comforts and conveniences that make life ‘easier’ might be the very thing keeping you stuck. In today’s episode,... more

It happens. It shouldn’t, but it does. 💡 Go to dailystoic.com/spring and enter code DSPOD20 at checkout to get 20% off... more

Through nothing but an accident of birth, you have been blessed. What will you do with it? 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic... more

This is your moment to tip the balance - to move from darkness into light, from stagnation into growth, from... more

They told her she would never succeed, now her work has saved millions. In this episode, Ryan talks with Dr.... more

It didn’t feel good at the time. But now? Years later? We think about it a little differently. 📕 The Obstacle... more

We can keep being the person we’ve always been…or we can change. That’s the choice of life, the Stoics believed.  💡... more

What are your panic rules? In June of 2023, Ryan Holiday spoke to a group of U.S. Marines in 29... more

Yung Pueblo, one of today’s most influential poets, joins Ryan to discuss the overlap between Stoicism and Buddhism, why achieving... more

It's been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic first upended our daily lives. Five years later and we've filled our... more

What we do as people is we accumulate stuff. We accumulate, accumulate, accumulate…until our homes, our cars, our minds, and... more

They cause drama. They make things complicated. They say things that are hurtful. The Stoics dealt with these folks because... more

World-renowned illusionist and mentalist Derren Brown joins Ryan for a deep dive into his connection with Stoic philosophy. Derren shares... more

What would you give for the key to unshackle you from the fear and laziness holding you back? 💡 Challenge yourself... more

People can beat you, but no one can stop you from improving. 📚 Books Mentioned: How Adam Smith Can Change Your... more

What this changing of the clocks should be–with their earlier mornings–is a wake up call. This is a chance for... more

In today's episode, discover George Raveling's powerful philosophy on navigating life’s chaos. With years of experience guiding top players and... more

In today’s PT. 2 episode, George Raveling, basketball legend and Civil Rights leader, opens up about his close bond with... more

As winter fades and spring emerges, as we adjust our clocks for daylight savings here in the next few days,... more

Sometimes hope is as simple as giving someone a reason to get through until morning. It's showing up, day after... more

Be who you are. Stand out. Stand up. 📚 Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday | https://store.dailystoic.com/ 🎙️ Follow The Daily... more

Ryan Holiday sits down with one of his greatest inspirations, the legendary George Raveling, a pioneer in basketball, civil rights,... more

During this season of spring cleaning, it’s worth pondering: How often do we organize not just our physical spaces, but... more

Adversity costs us, sure, but it also gives us more of ourselves. It unlocks something in us that was not... more

In this letter, Seneca talks about intentionally pulling back from societal pressures to find real fulfillment and contentment. He talks... more

While in Vancouver on tour, Ryan Holiday met up with one of his favorite authors, John Vaillant, to discuss how... more

In 1954, the Brown v. Board of Education U.S. Supreme Court decision outlawed segregation in public education. Ernest Green was... more

No matter how much philosophy you’ve read. No matter how much older you’ve gotten or how important your position or... more

The shot clock is clicking down. Let's make every second count. 📕 You can grab copies of What You’re Made For signed... more

You've got this frustration, this anger, this anxiety that won't go away. What do you do about it? 🎙️ Follow The... more

Austin Kleon joins Ryan to talk about unleashing creative energy, the power of hobbies, and why he believes we’ve been... more

None of us are entitled to tomorrow. Today though, is here. It is ours. 📔 Pick up your own leather bound... more

We choose what truly counts as an obstacle. We have the power. 📕 Pick up a copy of the 10th Anniversary... more

The next four years will be chaotic—just as every four-year period in history has been. From wars to disasters, economic... more

In this Part 2 episode, Randy Blythe, the lead singer of Lamb of God shares how his time in a... more

We have to push ourselves outside our comfort. We have to give and give and give. Because it’s right. 📚 For... more

Debt. It’s a word that carries heavy, negative connotations. But actually, there is a different kind of debt we are... more

The world is full of mysteries. There is so much to learn.  🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast 🎥... more

Randy Blythe, lead singer of Lamb of God, joins Ryan to talk about the role ego plays as a successful... more

Can you do it even when it's hard? Even when you don't want to? Even when you think maybe that... more

This President’s Day, learn how Abraham Lincoln turned every challenge into an opportunity to grow. From personal loss to political... more

As Truman also said, not all readers are leaders, but there is nothing better to start you on the path... more

The Thirty Tyrants were a ruthless group that crushed anyone who opposed them. Socrates had personal ties to some of... more

In today’s Part 2 episode, Josh Brolin and Ryan talk about shedding the ‘young talent’ image, the transformative power of... more

It’s not that the Stoics had no temper or no fear or no moments where their life felt unfulfilled. It’s... more

We think if we just make enough money, we won't have to worry anymore. We think if we just become... more

Life has a way stripping all our reasons bare, of humbling our plans and assumptions. 🪙 Designed with the intention of... more

Josh Brolin joins Ryan to talk about the childhood trauma that shaped him, the cathartic process of writing his memoir,... more

We never met Marcus Aurelius or listened to Epictetus lecture. And yet, do they not feel real to us? Do... more

The Stoics warned us about this endless cycle, not to condemn desire entirely, but to remind us that fulfillment doesn’t... more

Join Ryan Holiday for an in-depth dive into Stoic wisdom, delivered to a packed audience at Sydney Town Hall in... more

In his work as a performance expert, Steve Magness has discovered that to truly reach the highest level in any... more

The most important thing displayed in Andy Reid’s his office is not a trophy. Instead, it’s a simple 3x5 index card—now... more

Perhaps you feel a bit like Marcus Aurelius did when he wrote in Meditations, “I was once a fortunate man... more

The reason it makes you upset is because you expect it to be otherwise. Because you let it surprise you.... more

It’s easy to assume an Olympian would be all about external achievements, but Alexi Pappas has redefined what success means... more

We’d prefer to be less hemmed in, to have more freedom, to have fewer rules. But we are made better... more

We have to remind ourselves, as Marcus Aurelius did, that no matter what other people do (or what other people... more

By supporting, encouraging, and influencing others, our efforts can live on. What matters is that we are the candle that... more

How does Matthew McConaughey deal with difficult people? What’s his approach to dealing with life’s red lights? And what advice... more

While in Vancouver, mom of four asked Ryan - "How do I achieve stillness while being a parent and juggling... more

You want to achieve. You want to leave your mark on the universe. You want to conquer the world. 🎥 Watch... more

Marcus Aurelius didn’t always make the right choices. Neither will we. The important thing is what we do after we... more

Don’t wish for things to be a certain way, Epictetus says, but wish for them to be as they are.  🎙️... more

How has Matthew McConaughey managed to keep his priorities straight while living in the spotlight? In today’s episode, he opens... more

Cato defying Caesar. Rutilius Rufus going into exile. Marcus Aurelius on the battlefield.These were great and daring deeds of course.... more

We have to be willing to question. We have to be willing to try new things…or we’ll never get better. Since... more

In this letter, Seneca is arguing against the treatment of slaves and uses slavery as a metaphor to illustrate how... more

Diseases have defined eras, from the Antonine Plague during Marcus Aurelius’ reign to the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Fauci, a... more

Too many of us are total strangers to ourselves. The one that is whispering to us so many important lessons.... more

It doesn’t matter how badly we’ve messed up, how much we’ve fallen off course, it’s still there. It’s not exactly... more

We all make promises to ourselves—set goals, set standards, make plans. We don’t all keep them. 🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic... more

Changing our work patterns can feel daunting. We’re held back by the comfort of familiar routines and overwhelmed by the... more

People want to be successful. They look at what successful people have done throughout history and they look for strategies,... more

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here is a lesson on courage we could all hear today. 📕... more

Millions of people have been cut off from the truth. We can be sympathetic to this without assenting to it. 📓... more

In his speech at the U.S. Naval Academy, Ryan shares the timeless Stoic lessons we can learn from Jimmy Carter’s... more

Bob Bowman is the coach behind 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps and Paris Olympics swimming superstar Léon Marchand. Today,... more

While we can't stop the fires or undo the damage, we can do what the Stoics taught us. Offer the... more

Philosophy isn’t about allegiance to a school—it’s about a commitment to growth, resilience, and truth wherever we find it. 🎥 Watch... more

What’s up to us is that we do our best, what’s up to us is that we are the best... more

How can practicing Stoicism help us balance career success with personal fulfillment? Tune in to hear Ryan Holiday on The... more

Epictetus said that by writing, reading, and speaking our philosophical journal, we keep the teachings top of mind and are... more

The world does not give anyone what they deserve. Still, we have to figure it out. We have to decide... more

Join Ryan Holiday as he speaks to Creech Air Force Base about turning obstacles into opportunities through the Stoic disciplines... more

Greek myths have been passed down through generations, remaining as relevant as ever with their spot-on portrayal of the human... more

“You must linger among a limited number of master-thinkers, and digest their works,” Seneca wrote, “if you would derive ideas... more

It is, of course, sad to hear of Jimmy Carter’s passing. On the other hand, no one can say that he... more

The problems we face seem overwhelming. The change we seek will not be easy. What do we do? 🎥 Watch 9... more

In 2014, a few months after Ryan Holiday released his first book on Stoicism, The Obstacle Is the Way, another... more

Marcus Aurelius would say that the student of philosophy is like a boxer. Through training and practice and repetition, a... more

We are right to be disappointed and frustrated with the state of the world. At the same time, we never need... more

Here we are…at the halfway point of the 2020s. The first half seems like it was both yesterday and forever... more

How do your emotional responses and daily habits affect your health? Dr. Rangan Chatterjee joins Ryan to discuss how intentional... more

Marcus Aurelius was an all-powerful emperor. No one else was interrogating him, no one else was subjecting him to these... more

Stoicism is designed to be a daily practice, part of our daily routines. It’s not a philosophy you read once... more

Kick off 2025 on the right note by revisiting James Clear’s first interview from 2021, one of the most popular... more

This is an incredible gift you have been given. A wonderful opportunity. Have something to show for the next 365... more

How much longer are you going to wait to demand the best of yourself? The Daily Stoic New Year, New... more

You are at a crossroads. Make the right call. The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is 3 weeks of... more

“How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?” Epictetus says. Start Now. The Daily Stoic... more

What Seneca said is true—that the only people to pity are those who never experience difficulty because they never knew... more

Get to know Musonius Rufus, the resilient Stoic philosopher and teacher of Epictetus, in today's episode. Learn how he exemplified... more

Parenting can often feel like a maze of conflicting opinions, pressures, and expectations. But what if we could simplify it... more

The in-between moments. The extra time you were planning to get. What do you do in these moments? The Daily Stoic... more

We make lists and resolutions, plans and promises, while the clock ticks on. And suddenly, the moment is gone. The Daily... more

Remarkably, Seneca and Jesus lived nearly parallel lives. More incredible is just how much their teachings overlap. And it’s worth... more

Courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom are not just abstract concepts from Stoic history, they are virtues that are still embodied... more

Perhaps your own position affords you certain advantages. The true measure of your character, however, lies in how lightly you... more

The Stoics understood that it was only by changing our actions that we could change who we are. The Daily... more

Socrates is considered the man who brought philosophy down from the heavens. He made philosophy practical, accessible, urgent, but he... more

In honor of Spotify Wrapped releasing just a few days ago, we’re excited to share The Daily Stoic Wrapped 2024... more

Every time we open a book, watch a documentary, or listen to the words of someone long gone, we’re waking... more

You don’t need perfect conditions or absolute confidence to move forward. You need only to take the next step. The Daily... more

We are going to face scary situations in life. Our mind can be our friend in these situations or our... more

When we tie our identity to what we do rather than who we truly are, losing that sense of self... more

We have to be strong enough to will ourselves to do what needs to be done. Don’t be afraid to... more

You are what your choices make you, nothing more and nothing less. The Daily Stoic New Year, New You Challenge is... more

These moments give us time and space for gratitude in our life, where we have the ability to see the... more

New Year’s Day begins a frenzy of ambitious goals and resolutions, yet by the end of January most have already... more

It’s a lesson we’d do well to remember today. Don’t overdo anything. Don’t take virtue or vice in its pure... more

Each morning when you wake up, life presents you with an opportunity. You know what you’re capable of.  The Daily Stoic... more

You have so much more in you than it feels like you do. You got this. The Daily Stoic New Year,... more

Young men are struggling to find guidance and make sense of their place in society, so what can we do... more

The small, deliberate acts of journaling, reading, and meditating—these are not just habits but rituals that fortify the soul and... more

The definition of insanity, they say, is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. What could... more

Stoicism and Iron Maiden may seem like an unlikely duo, but there is a surprising number of philosophical lessons the... more

While women have made incredible strides over the past few decades, men have found themselves stuck in a tornado of... more

The more you are content with your surroundings, whatever they are, the more power you have. 📕 We’re excited to announce... more

It’s not about abundance. It’s about nourishment, inspiration, guidance, reassurance, clarity. Check out AJ Jacobs' podcast The Puzzler! 🎙️ Listen to AJ... more

A Stoic will flip-flop…if the facts demand it. A Stoic will give up…if they’ve been going the wrong direction. ✉️ Want Stoic... more

The First Step Act in 2018 included provisions for non-violent federal inmates to petition for early release or reductions in... more

Find ways to be of service. Find ways to pay forward the acts of charity and grace that we would... more

The great fortune of Marcus Aurelius' life, he says at one point in Meditations, is not just that he himself... more

Those of us who have been blessed—whether it be love, time, or resources—have an opportunity and responsibility to share it... more

There have been few changes and additions to the United States Constitution since it was ratified in 1788, despite life... more

While some of us sit here with stomachs filled with as many Thanksgiving foods as we could manage, there are... more

As you gather around your family and friends this Thanksgiving, of course, appreciate it and give thanks for all the... more

When we do good, we don’t need to ask for more, because practicing virtue is its own profound return. 📿 Get... more

Every year instead of contributing to the corporate indulgence of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we encourage our listeners to... more

It’s weird. It’s unnatural. It’s not how you’d like things to be. But so what? Welcome to life.  ✉️ Want Stoic... more

Eternal fame doesn’t even last. So what should we prize instead? 📕 Pick up your own Premium Leather Edition of... more

Forget goals. Be Every Day. 🎥 Watch Coach Buzz Williams' interview on YouTube ✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily?... more

Stoicism is no different than working out or journaling—it is a daily practice that we lean on to overcome the... more

The point of contemplating this unthinkable reality isn’t morbid, it’s purposeful. 🎙️ Listen to Martha Nussbaum's interview on the Daily Stoic... more

They can hate you, they can send you away, they can mock you or even kill you, but no one... more

Pain and suffering and loss are a part of life. It was a part of life for the rich and... more

It’s easy to forget that the Stoics, Socrates, and other ancient philosophers were just like us—human and therefore imperfect. But... more

You can’t be a student of the Stoics without reading the Stoics. Books mentioned: Letters From A Stoic by Seneca Hardship and... more

You have been given an incredibly powerful too—this brain and imagination of yours. We have to direct these resources properly. 🪙... more

Tune in for an exclusive sneak peak into what Ryan talks about in his MasterClass, Using Ancient Wisdom to Solve... more

With over 40 documentaries under his belt, Ken Burns is one of the most iconic filmmakers of our time. His... more

Life doesn’t go easy on any of us. It splits us in two…and half will have to do. 📓 Grab your... more

By living philosophically, we can learn to handle anything. This isn’t easy. But this is also a foundation for true... more

The more you study philosophy the more you realize that parenting is a topic almost every tradition has spoken about.... more

How can Stoicism be applicable for Gen Z and generations to come? As a Professor of Philosophy, Dr. Jennifer Baker... more

Each yesterday is gone, dead. While there is a little grief, it also presents you an opportunity. a chance to... more

Whether you’re excited about the direction of the country or not, you still have to focus on what’s in your... more

Seneca lived in a chaotic, dangerous, and unpredictable time. Listen in to this letter he wrote about how to stay... more

In the age of virality and trending TikTok songs, Mt. Joy rose to fame through the band’s authentic storytelling and... more

Don’t follow Cato’s example. Keep fighting for virtue and the common good. 🎥 Watch Patrick Dempsey’s interview on YouTube 🎥 Watch... more

To survive success and fame and power, to be virtuous in such a situation, one must make it the work... more