Summary

For centuries, all sorts of people—generals and politicians, athletes and coaches, writers and leaders—have looked to the teachings of Stoicism to help guide their lives. Each day, author and speaker Ryan Holiday brings you a new lesson about life, inspired by the thoughts and writings of great Stoic thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca the Younger. Daily Stoic Podcast also features Q+As with listeners and interviews with notable figures from sports, academia, politics, and more. Learn more at DailyStoic.com.


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Episodes
  • This Is How It's Meant To Be Done | It Is Well to Be Flexible

    This Is How It's Meant To Be Done | It Is Well to Be Flexible
    Jun 1 2026

    For most of its history, Stoicism was a spoken, conversational philosophy. It was meant to be heard, discussed, and worked through in the back and forth.


    🎙️ Listen to the episode with David Mamet on Apple Podcasts and Spotify


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    8 mins
  • The Stoic Way To Handle Real Problems

    The Stoic Way To Handle Real Problems
    May 31 2026

    In today’s episode, Ryan answers questions about how to apply Stoicism to the real problems life throws at us. How do you stay Stoic when the obstacle is emotional, personal, and human? What does “doing the work” look like when you’re exhausted, burned out, or discouraged? How do you know what’s in your control, what you can influence, and where your energy is best spent? Plus more.


    🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you! Grab tickets here | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/


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    🎥 VIDEO EPISODES| Watch the video episodes on The Daily Stoic YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos


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    17 mins
  • BONUS | The Novels Every Stoic Should Read

    BONUS | The Novels Every Stoic Should Read
    May 31 2026

    After recording in studio for The Daily Stoic Podcast, Ryan and Maria Semple went next door to The Painted Porch to talk about the Stoic-themed novels everyone should read.


    📚 Books:

    • Moviegoer
    • Memoirs of Hadrian
    • Stoner
    • A Man in Full
    • Julius Caesar


    🎥 Want more book recs? Check out the full list that Ryan put together for Maria on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1fhk-7PHN4


    🎙️Listen to the full episode with Maria Semple on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch it on YouTube

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    6 mins
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