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The Daily Stoic

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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

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00:24:21

26 Stoic Rules to Survive an Uncertain 2026

The Daily Stoic ·

2026/01/11

The year ahead is unknown, but one thing you can control is how you show up. In this episode, Ryan breaks down 26 timeless Stoic rules you can rely on when things feel overwhelming, chaotic, or out of your control. 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content: https://dailystoic.supercast.com/ 🎥 Watch the video episodes on The Daily Stoic YouTube channel:

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01:05:11

Why You’re Not as Hard to Manipulate as You Think |...

The Daily Stoic ·

2026/01/10

Most people think manipulation only works on other people. That belief is exactly what makes it dangerous. In this episode, Ryan sits down with historian and human behavior expert Rebecca Lemov to talk about what actually happens when people are pushed, pressured, or slowly pulled into systems of control. From prison camps and cults to propaganda and social pressure, they discuss how people break in ways that still feel rational, why belonging can override reason, and why almost everyone believes

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00:16:22

Can You Get Inside? | The Top Books Ryan Holiday...

The Daily Stoic ·

2026/01/09

Marcus Aurelius wrote about how the philosopher is one with their weapon—like a boxer, more than a swordsman. A boxer just clenches their fist. A fencer has to pick something up. Through repetition, through absorption, we're trying to fuse ourselves with our philosophy. 📕 The Daily Stoic eBook is on sale for $2.99! Grab yours now at dailystoic.com/discount 📔 Pick up your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store:

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00:09:23

That’s What It’s Made For | Ask Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic ·

2026/01/08

You probably wish you didn’t have to. Of course, you didn’t want it to happen. It would be nicer if things went as planned. As we’ve said before, this is what we trained for! 🎟️ Come see Ryan Holiday LIVE: https://www.dailystoiclive.com/San Diego, CA - February 5, 2026 Phoenix, AZ - February 27, 2026 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:

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00:04:19

Are You “Well-Read” in This Sense?

The Daily Stoic ·

2026/01/07

As Marcus would say, we can't be satisfied with just “getting the gist” of things we read. Read deeply. Read repeatedly.📕 The Daily Stoic eBook is on sale for $2.99! Grab yours now at dailystoic.com/discount 📔 Pick up your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: https://store.dailystoic.com/ 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus

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01:08:22

Mel Robbins | The Part of “Let Them” Everyone Gets Wrong

The Daily Stoic ·

2026/01/07

After recording in-studio, Mel Robbins and Ryan Holiday headed to the Bastrop Opera House for a live conversation and audience Q&A. They discuss the biggest misconceptions about the Let Them Theory, why Stoicism isn’t about suppressing feelings, and how self-control is really about creating space between what you feel and how you respond. Mel also opens up about how learning to pause changed her relationships, her parenting, and her sense of peace after years of living on edge. Mel Robbins

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00:10:26

Do You Have This Too? | The Sphere of Choice

The Daily Stoic ·

2026/01/06

They knew that life was tough. They knew that a fragile person would not survive. But does that mean the Stoics were unfeeling? Utterly disconnected? Harsh and invulnerable? 🎙️ Interview mentioned: Donald Robertson: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube 📓 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/ 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium -

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00:11:56

BONUS | 11 Stoic Lessons to Reset Your Mind

The Daily Stoic ·

2026/01/06

Seneca believed wisdom comes from focusing on one small idea each day, something simple you can sit with and let make you better. 📕 The Daily Stoic eBook is on sale for $2.99! Grab yours now at dailystoic.com/discount 📔 Pick up your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: https://store.dailystoic.com/ 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access,

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00:08:44

Do You Keep These Thoughts at Hand? | Clarify Your...

The Daily Stoic ·

2026/01/05

Again and again, the Stoics pored over the same texts. So the ideas could take firm hold. So they could be absorbed. So it could become muscle memory, infused into their DNA. 📕 The Daily Stoic eBook is on sale for $2.99! Grab yours now at dailystoic.com/discount 📔 Pick up your own leather bound signed edition of The Daily Stoic! Check it out at the Daily Stoic Store: https://store.dailystoic.com/ 👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic

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00:19:37

Mel Robbins Reading List (From Ryan Holiday)

The Daily Stoic ·

2026/01/04

After recording the podcast, Ryan and Mel Robbins walked next door to The Painted Porch to talk books. Head to Ryan Holiday’s YouTube Channel to watch the video of him giving Mel Robbins book recommendations at The Painted Porch: https://www.youtube.com/@RyanHolidayOfficial 📚 Books Ryan gave Mel: Wisdom Takes Work Phospherescence Gift From The Sea From Blood and Ash Dire Bound Magical Midlife MadnessThe Lost Spells Don’t Trust FishI Need A New Butt!The Book With No Pictures The Field Guide to

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01:10:33

Mel Robbins | What Would a Stoic Think About The Let...

The Daily Stoic ·

2026/01/03

Would the Stoics agree with Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory? In today's episode, Mel Robbins sits down with Ryan to look at The Let Them Theory through a Stoic lens. They discuss what Marcus Aurelius would really say about letting go, where acceptance becomes strength, and why so much of our stress comes from fighting things that were never in our control to begin with. Ryan and Mel talk about jealousy and comparison, why letting go does not mean giving up, and learning how to protect your energy

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00:09:16

So This is the New Year? | Make 2026 Your Best Year...

The Daily Stoic ·

2026/01/02

What about if, instead of fighting against the current, we fought instead “to be the person that philosophy tried to make us?”Make 2026 the year where you finally bring yourself closer to living your best life. No more waiting. Demand the best for yourself. Sign up for The Daily Stoic New Year New You challenge at dailystoic.com/challenge. 👉 Get The Daily Stoic New Year New You & all other Daily Stoic courses for FREE when you join Daily Stoic Life | dailystoic.com/life Support the

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00:16:53

You’ve Been Given a Fresh Chance | Ask Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic ·

2026/01/01

2025 is dead and gone. Who we were in 2025 is dead and gone. Here we are, lucky enough to rise again in 2026. A year not guaranteed to anyone. No more waiting. Demand the best for yourself. The Daily Stoic New Year New You challenge begins January 1, 2026. Learn more and sign up today at dailystoic.com/challenge. 👉 Get The Daily Stoic New Year New You & all other Daily Stoic courses for FREE when you join Daily Stoic Life | dailystoic.com/life 🎙️ Support the podcast and go deeper

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00:51:07

How James Clear Would Start 2026 If He Were You

The Daily Stoic ·

2025/12/31

The first few weeks of 2026 will decide far more than you think. In this episode, you’ll hear the best of James Clear’s most important advice from his past conversations with Ryan on how to start the year the right way before bad habits lock in. James shares what to focus on first, what to ignore, and how to build momentum without burning yourself out. They talk about why systems matter more than goals, how to design habits to stick in real life, and how to avoid the common January mistakes that

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00:03:10

BONUS | Another Year Gone By. What Have You Done?

The Daily Stoic ·

2025/12/31

We’ve been blessed with another go, or at least the start of another go. Will we take it? Or will we go on the same as we did before and before and before?No more waiting. Demand the best for yourself. The Daily Stoic New Year New You challenge begins January 1, 2026. Learn more and sign up today at dailystoic.com/challenge. 👉 Get The Daily Stoic New Year New You & all other Daily Stoic courses for FREE when you join Daily Stoic Life | dailystoic.com/life See Privacy Policy at

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00:04:22

We Are Training For This

The Daily Stoic ·

2025/12/31

When we develop the discipline to prepare our minds and our bodies for hardship, we have the discipline to see the hard times through to the end. Make 2026 the year where you finally bring yourself closer to living your best life. No more waiting. Demand the best for yourself. The Daily Stoic New Year New You challenge begins January 1, 2026. Learn more and sign up today at dailystoic.com/challenge. 👉 Get The Daily Stoic New Year New You & all other Daily Stoic courses for FREE when

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00:19:54

BONUS | 7 Simple Stoic Habits That Will Transform You...

The Daily Stoic ·

2025/12/30

Here we are at the end of one year and the beginning of another. What do we have to show for it? Did we do what we set out to do? Did we meet those resolutions? Make 2026 the year where you finally bring yourself closer to living your best life. No more waiting. Demand the best for yourself. The Daily Stoic New Year New You challenge begins January 1, 2026. Learn more and sign up today at dailystoic.com/challenge. 👉 Get The Daily Stoic New Year New You & all other Daily Stoic courses

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00:11:38

You Don't Have Unlimited Time | What's Up To Us,...

The Daily Stoic ·

2025/12/30

This is what we do, isn’t it? We think about doing something…but we put off actually doing it until the last minute. Make 2026 the year where you finally bring yourself closer to living your best life. No more waiting. Demand the best for yourself. The Daily Stoic New Year New You challenge begins January 1, 2026. Learn more and sign up today at dailystoic.com/challenge. 👉 Get The Daily Stoic New Year New You & all other Daily Stoic courses for FREE when you join Daily Stoic Life |

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00:08:29

If You Want to Make the World Better, Do This | Give...

The Daily Stoic ·

2025/12/29

Let’s focus on getting better. Let’s get serious about stuff we’ve put off. Let’s lend a helping hand. Let’s “fight to be the person philosophy tried to make us,” as Marcus Aurelius said. Make 2026 the year where you finally bring yourself closer to living your best life. No more waiting. Demand the best for yourself. The Daily Stoic New Year New You challenge begins January 1, 2026. Learn more and sign up today at dailystoic.com/challenge. 📕 The Daily Stoic eBook is on sale for $2.99! Grab

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00:17:32

The Stoic Way To Survive 2026

The Daily Stoic ·

2025/12/28

You do not control the year ahead. You do control how you meet it. In this episode, Ryan walks through the Stoic framework for becoming better in the year ahead built around courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom. Make 2026 the year where you finally bring yourself closer to living your best life. No more waiting. Demand the best for yourself. The Daily Stoic New Year New You challenge begins January 1, 2026. Learn more and sign up today at dailystoic.com/challenge. Get The Daily Stoic New

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