Best Wondery At Will Media Podcasts (2024)

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Come Back To This Later 7:41

1h ago7:41

7:41

Take your much deserved break today. We are human beings after all, not human doings. So go out and live today. Rest from your labor. Come back better for it. Come back improved and sharper for it. 📓 Pick up a signed edition of The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living: https://store.dailystoic.com/ ✉️ Want St…

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Marcus Aurelius' Letters to Fronto 33:25

32m ago33:25

33:25

Get an inside look at the relationship between Marcus Aurelius and his rhetoric teacher, Fronto, through this narration of their letters. Fronto was focused on preparing him for political life and public speaking and through these letters you will learn the deep impact he had on Marcus. These letters were first edited and translated into English by…

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The New Age of Media Manipulation | Renée DiResta 50:06

28m ago50:06

50:06

How information (and misinformation) spreads online continues to change with the media landscape. Renée DiResta and Ryan continue their conversation on the role of podcasts as a medium, the pitfalls of audience capture, and the dynamics of social media silos. They talk about the ethical responsibilities of influencers and podcasters, the influence …

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You Meet Them Where They Are | When You Feel Lazy 13:47

38m ago13:47

13:47

Don't forge ahead hoping that someone will come along and relieve you of this task you don't want to do. Don't be the person who says yes with their mouth but no with their actions. Read the full Daily Stoic entry for today: https://store.dailystoic.com/ 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets for London, Rotterdam, Dublin, Vancouver, and Tor…

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This Isn’t How You’ll Be Measured | Ask DS 16:33

7h ago16:33

16:33

We know that ultimately lives are not measured by superficial or materialistic things…yet we spend so much of our lives focused solely on that. Ask DS: How can we move past feeling guilt or shame? What did the Stoics say about losing loved ones? How can we get better at saying no? + More! 📚 Grab a copy of Die With Zero by Bill Perkins | https://www…

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Attention Wars: How Lies Spread Online Have Real-World Consequences | Renée DiResta 51:45

6d ago51:45

51:45

“If you make it trend, you make it true” is a terrifyingly real quote across the cover of Renée DiResta’s book, Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality. Renée DiResta studies the many ways that people attempt to manipulate or target others online, similar to what Ryan talks about in his first book, Trust Me, I’m Lying. In this episo…

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It’s Tragic But Helpful 2:40

1d ago2:40

2:40

The Stoics were not so insensitive as to believe that it was good that someone died. That’s not what they meant by “opportunity”—what they meant was that there was always something to learn, always some virtue we could practice in light of a tragedy that would make us better, teach us something, help us see something. 🪙 Designed with the intention …

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You Gotta Start Sometime | What Young Men Get Wrong About Stoicism 8:43

7d ago8:43

8:43

Do it now. Get started. Begun is half done. Do it now. 🪙 Designed with the intention of carrying them in your pocket, our Memento Mori Medallion is a literal and inescapable reminder that “you could leave life right now.” Check it out at https://store.dailystoic.com/ 🎥 Check out the Daily Stoic YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic 🎟…

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It’s A Very Timeless Thing | A Cure For Procrastination 7:34

8d ago7:34

7:34

Marcus Aurelius was not like you at all. Yet…we can tell from Meditations that Marcus Aurelius was also just like us. 🎙️ Listen to David Hernández de la Fuente’s interview on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Wondery 💡How to Read Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations (A Daily Stoic Guide) is designed to help you get the most wisdom and very best tools Stoicism has…

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50 Harsh Stoic Truths That Will Improve Your Life 24:42

27m ago24:42

24:42

The Stoics believed that Stoicism was a cure for our ills. Epictetus would talk about how like the philosopher's school is like a hospital. Not all treatments, not all remedies are fun. Medicine doesn't always taste good. 🎥 Watch 50 Harsh Stoic Truths That Will Improve Your Life on YouTube 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets for London, R…

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Political Leadership Lessons From Mayor G.T. Bynum & Rusty Bailey 1:20:42

2h ago1:20:42

1:20:42

One of the problems with politics today is we tend to only focus on what is happening on a national level, which is currently quite dramatic, dysfunctional, and extremist. However, the political decisions that are being made at the local level are the ones that actually impact our day to day life. Today, Ryan talks with Rusty Bailey (Democrat), the…

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A Sign You’re Making Progress | It's In Your Self-Interest 9:38

11d ago9:38

9:38

“The beautiful and good person neither fights with anyone…” Epictetus says in Discourses. This isn’t to say that agreeableness is the goal of life, but certainly acceptance and tolerance is. 💡 Take the first step towards a calmer future by signing up for the course: Taming Your Temper: The 11 Day Stoic Guide to Controlling Your Anger at the Daily S…

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You Can’t Get Your Dawns Back | Ask DS 14:11

12d ago14:11

14:11

Once a dawn happens, it is gone to you forever. Once a day ends, it’s done for you for all time. Act accordingly. Protect your time accordingly. Ask DS: When will Ryan’s next non-Stoic book come out? How has Stoicism helped Ryan free his own biases? What does Ryan think about Ted Lasso as a Stoic? Does Ryan have any insight on passing along Stoic p…

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Why Amanda Knox Turned To Stoicism After Being Wrongfully Convicted of Murder 1:17:12

1h ago1:17:12

1:17:12

In November, 2007, Amanda Knox was 20 years old and had been studying abroad in Italy when her roommate, Meredith Kercher, was brutally murdered. Around the world, all eyes (and cameras) were on Amanda as the main suspect and she was wrongfully convicted of the murder. After spending four years in an Italian prison, the verdict was overturned and A…

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It’s About What You Make Happen 3:16

1h ago3:16

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We don’t live in Ancient Rome. We are not emperors or senators. We are not professional philosophers. We are regular people. This doesn’t mean we are far from the world of virtue. 📚 Pick up a copy of Lincoln's Virtues: An Ethical Biography by William Lee Miller at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.com 📕 Grab a signed copy of Right Thi…

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Their Hearts Were Touched By Fire | 12 Valuable Stoic Truths 20:54

15m ago20:54

20:54

The Stoics were touched by the power of philosophy at an early age. It inspired them, charged them, challenged them. Whatever your age, you too have been touched by this fire. You also have their torch to carry forward as you do extraordinary things, as you try to make the world better for you having lived in it. 🪙 In a world where so many people s…

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There Are Some Things Only Adversity Unlocks | Just Say No To Future Misery 8:18

15d ago8:18

8:18

The obstacles are not impediments, they are opportunities. They are not holding us back, they are fueling us. 📚 Pick up a copy of The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival by John Vaillant at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.com 📓 Pick up a signed edition of The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The A…

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Philosophical Antagonists? The Real Story of Stoicism and Epicureanism 23:52

6m ago23:52

23:52

The stereotypes of Stoics as emotionless brutes and Epicureans as self-indulgent pleasure-seekers is not just misleading, but is an injustice to the two philosophies. Tune in to learn the similarities, differences, myths, stories, and history behind Stoicism and Epicureanism. 🗞️ Check out the Daily Stoic article on Epicureanism and Stoicism: Lesson…

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Be An Everyday Person | Coach Buzz Williams 37:42

1h ago37:42

37:42

Being consistent creates real, lasting change. It is the compound interest towards our future accomplishments and who we want to be. This is what Texas A&M Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Buzz Williams, calls “being an everyday guy”. Whether you’re practicing free throws in the gym every afternoon like Coach Buzz's players or you’re writing each morni…

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Can You Do It With A Broken Heart? | Anything Can Be An Advantage 7:11

15d ago7:11

7:11

The Stoics were people that felt, but they also understood that life, especially leadership, requires being able to balance these emotions with the responsibilities and duties each of us have. We have to process these emotions, to be sure. We may also have to put them aside for a second. 📕 Our favorite translation of Seneca’s essays on grief and lo…

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What Has It Stolen From You? | Ask DS 14:29

19d ago14:29

14:29

We are the creators of our anxiety. Which means we can also be the ones to do something about it. In Meditations, Marcus Aurelius put it like this: “Today I escaped from anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions—not outside.” To serve as a reminder of this, we have created the Daily Stoic Anxiety Medallion. Gra…

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Coach Buzz Williams’ Playbook for Mentorship and Motivation 41:02

22m ago41:02

41:02

As the Head Coach of Texas A&M Men’s Basketball team, Coach Buzz Williams is dedicated to setting his players up for success not only on the court, but with values that they will carry for the rest of their lives. During the off-season, Coach Buzz was able to come down to the Daily Stoic studio and share with Ryan what he’s learned about not just b…

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This is What To Do With Joy 2:06

7d ago2:06

2:06

It’s because life is unpredictable, it’s because nothing is certain that we must find joy and happiness where we can. 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets for London, Rotterdam, Dublin, Vancouver, and Toronto at ryanholiday.net/tour ✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at https://dailys…

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You Can’t Be Afraid To Get Up There | Marcus Aurelius' Life Story 13:40

21d ago13:40

13:40

There’s a reason the Stoics held up courage as a key virtue. Because they believed that we were obligated to participate in public life and that this meant putting ourselves out there. Whatever it is that we want to do in life demands this courage. We can’t let our fears win. 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets for London, Rotterdam, Dubl…

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We Have To Give It Back | Always Ask Yourself This Question 9:26

22d ago9:26

9:26

We’ve already lost many of our favorite guests and influences. Today, we must add another to that list, Jake Seliger. Jake was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year at age 39, and in the midst of that fight he gave a moving interview on the Daily Stoic podcast, despite having had his tongue removed. Please consider donating to Jake’s GoFundMe, h…

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Come Back To This Later 7:41

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Marcus Aurelius' Letters to Fronto 33:25

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The New Age of Media Manipulation | Renée DiResta 50:06

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You Meet Them Where They Are | When You Feel Lazy 13:47

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This Isn’t How You’ll Be Measured | Ask DS 16:33

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Attention Wars: How Lies Spread Online Have Real-World Consequences | Renée DiResta 51:45

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It’s Tragic But Helpful 2:40

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You Gotta Start Sometime | What Young Men Get Wrong About Stoicism 8:43

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It’s A Very Timeless Thing | A Cure For Procrastination 7:34

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50 Harsh Stoic Truths That Will Improve Your Life 24:42

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Political Leadership Lessons From Mayor G.T. Bynum & Rusty Bailey 1:20:42

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A Sign You’re Making Progress | It's In Your Self-Interest 9:38

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You Can’t Get Your Dawns Back | Ask DS 14:11

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Why Amanda Knox Turned To Stoicism After Being Wrongfully Convicted of Murder 1:17:12

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It’s About What You Make Happen 3:16

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Their Hearts Were Touched By Fire | 12 Valuable Stoic Truths 20:54

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There Are Some Things Only Adversity Unlocks | Just Say No To Future Misery 8:18

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Philosophical Antagonists? The Real Story of Stoicism and Epicureanism 23:52

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Be An Everyday Person | Coach Buzz Williams 37:42

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Can You Do It With A Broken Heart? | Anything Can Be An Advantage 7:11

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What Has It Stolen From You? | Ask DS 14:29

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Coach Buzz Williams’ Playbook for Mentorship and Motivation 41:02

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This is What To Do With Joy 2:06

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You Can’t Be Afraid To Get Up There | Marcus Aurelius' Life Story 13:40

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We Have To Give It Back | Always Ask Yourself This Question 9:26

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