Best Daily Stoic | Wondery Podcasts (2024)

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

23h ago8:43

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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

2d ago7:34

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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

3d ago24:42

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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

3d ago1:20:42

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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

5d ago9:38

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“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

24h ago14:11

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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

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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

1h ago20:54

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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

9d ago8:18

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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

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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

38m ago37:42

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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

6d ago7:11

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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

1h ago14:29

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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

7d ago41:02

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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

8d ago2:06

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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

15d ago13:40

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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

16d ago9:26

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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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What Jimmy Carter Can Teach Us About Justice | Ryan Holiday Speaks at the Naval Academy 50:54

17d ago50:54

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Back in April, Ryan went to the United States Naval Academy and spoke to over 1,000 Sophomore Cadets about Stoicism, the virtue of Justice, and the legacy of USNA alum and former President, Jimmy Carter. This was part of the Stutt Ethics Lecture Series at the Naval Academy, made possible by a gift from William C. Stutt and his wife Carolyn. 🎙️ List…

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Chasing Olympic Gold with Stoic Virtues | Greg Harden, Kate Courtney, & Chris Bosh 41:41

18d ago41:41

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The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris are coming to a close and it’s been incredible watching the world’s top athletes compete for gold. Today, Ryan talks with Greg Harden, who has worked with Tom Brady and 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, about how he helped them stay mentally focused. Kate Courtney, who competed in the Tokyo Olympic…

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Don’t Say You’re One Of These | Stick With Just The Facts 8:08

4d ago8:08

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You don’t call yourself a Stoic. You must act like a Stoic. 💡 We set up Stoicism 101: Ancient Philosophy For Your Actual Life to give you the absolute best of Stoicism, in just 14 days Get Stoicism 101: Ancient Philosophy For Your Actual Life & all other Daily Stoic courses for FREE when you join Daily Stoic Life | dailystoic.com/life 📓 Grab your o…

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This is Our Great Fortune | Ask DS 8:59

17d ago8:59

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Would you rather be poor today or wealthy in Rome two thousand years ago? You have access and knowledge that Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and the most brilliant doctors of antiquity would have genuinely seen as magic. We are incredibly lucky. Ask DS: Has Ryan always had this perspective or did he have a day of enlightenment in terms of defining himself…

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The History of American Bookshops (From Benjamin Franklin to The Painted Porch) | Evan Friss 1:06:32

21d ago1:06:32

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Behind every great man and woman of history, there's usually a library or a bookstore that has been formative in their life. Not only have bookstores shaped influential leaders, but also the ideas and movements that have altered society. Stoicism originated in a bookstore, Benjamin Franklin’s bookstore influenced the American Revolution, and countl…

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Don’t Put Yourself in This Position 3:44

21d ago3:44

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A leader stands up, steps up…or in other cases, walks away. 🎙️ Listen to Ann Wroe On The Real Story Of Pontius Pilate, And His Connection To Stoicism on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Wondery 📚 Grab a copy of Pontius Pilate by Ann Wroe | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/ 💡 We designed The Daily Stoic Leadership Challenge: Ancient Wisdom For Modern Leade…

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Let This Be Our Legacy | Robert Greene's Stoic Lessons (That Changed Ryan Holiday's Life) 24:26

22d ago24:26

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Whenever the Olympics come around, we tend to place a big emphasis on winning and individual glory. But as the Stoics would remind us, it’s not winning that counts. 🎙️ Listen to Olympic Kickoff | Gold Medalist Dominique Dawes, Michael Phelps' Coach Bob Bowman, and Basketball Icon George Raveling on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Wondery 🔓 Unlock early …

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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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What Jimmy Carter Can Teach Us About Justice | Ryan Holiday Speaks at the Naval Academy 50:54

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Chasing Olympic Gold with Stoic Virtues | Greg Harden, Kate Courtney, & Chris Bosh 41:41

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Don’t Say You’re One Of These | Stick With Just The Facts 8:08

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This is Our Great Fortune | Ask DS 8:59

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The History of American Bookshops (From Benjamin Franklin to The Painted Porch) | Evan Friss 1:06:32

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Don’t Put Yourself in This Position 3:44

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Let This Be Our Legacy | Robert Greene's Stoic Lessons (That Changed Ryan Holiday's Life) 24:26

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