Podcast appearances and mentions of Ryan Holiday

In today's bonus episode, Ryan and Dr. Rangan Chatterjee talk about why New Year's resolutions usually fall apart and what actually works instead. They discuss why changing behavior is so hard, the key to making real change, and how most of us focus on the habit itself without understanding what it's really doing for us. Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is a physician, author, TV presenter and podcast host of Feel Better Live More where he talks with leading health experts who offer easy health life-hacks, expert advice and debunk common health myths. Check out Dr. Rangan Chatterjee's latest book Make Change That Lasts. You can follow him on Instagram @DrChatterjee, on X @Dr.ChatterjeeUK, and on YouTube @DrChatterjeeRangan

Procrastination isn't saving you…it's only adding interest to the bill you're going to have to pay eventually.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 | dailystoic.com/life

These are the wonderful sounds of parenthood, the ones that are so precious and fleeting and beautiful—and they're happening now.

Things falling apart. Traditions crumbling. New technologies. New threats. New trends. Welcome to ancient Rome. Welcome to the past…the present…and the future.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 | dailystoic.com/life

Remember that real parenthood, real family life, isn't the curated illusion on your Instagram feed. It's not pristine homes, it's not spotless designer furniture, and it's definitely not easy.

In today's episode, Ryan Holiday sits down with legendary biographer Walter Isaacson for a wide-ranging, deeply thoughtful conversation recorded live at the Texas Tribune Festival. They talk about Walker Percy and The Moviegoer, how Stoicism shows up in fiction, and why the ancient virtues still matter in the modern world. They talk through Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Viktor Frankl, and why history tends to outlast the noise of the present moment.

Most people will enter 2026 hoping life just gets better. Jesse Itzler knows that's not how real change happens. In today's episode, Jesse breaks down the three simple rules he follows every year to guarantee it doesn't slip by.He explains why change has to start before January, how locking in the right priorities forces everything else off your calendar, and why more hustle isn't the answer in 2026. If you want a year that actually feels different — and you want a plan you can stick to — this episode shows you how.Jesse Itzler is an entrepreneur, author, endurance athlete, former rapper, and part-owner of the Atlanta Hawks. He is the author of two books, Living With A Seal where he lived and trained with David Goggins for 31 days. His other book is Living with the Monks where he lived with an isolated religious community in the mountains of upstate New York. He co-founded Marquis Jet, helped build ZICO Coconut Water, and created the viral New Year planning tool called the “Big Ass Calendar”. Plan 2026 using the Big Ass Calendar that Jesse created: https://thebigasscalendar.com/Check out Jesse's books: Living with a SEAL: 31 Days Training With The Toughest Man on the PlanetLiving with the Monks: What Turning Off My Phone Taught Me about Happiness, Gratitude, and FocusFollow Jesse on Instagram, YouTube, and X @JesseItzler 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.

In today's episode, Ryan shares a rare behind-the-scenes moment when his kids start to realize what he actually does, and then his son takes the mic to ask the questions. You'll hear him interview Kenny Curtis, host of Nat Geo's hit kids podcast Greeking Out, in a genuinely fun, curious, and unexpectedly thoughtful conversation, and later Ron Chernow, the historian behind Hamilton.

Fortune doesn't care about our plans and preferences. No, Seneca reminds us, she behaves as she pleases.

Anything you do together as a family brings you closer and makes lasting memories. Make 2026 the year you start a new tradition with your family for the new year. 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.

These are disorienting times. Cruel times. Dysfunctional times. And it's natural to want someone, anyone, to step in and fix it. But they're not going to. That's not how this works.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.

A lot of parenting can feel like trial and error. But when we make mistakes, we can own up to them. MasterClass | Get 15% off any annual membership at MasterClass.com/RyanHoliday✉️ Sign up for the Daily Dad email: DailyDad.com

The pressure of being great changes when you're carrying more than your own ambition. In today's episode, Ryan sits down with Paralympian Ezra Frech to talk about the discipline required to compete at the highest level and the weight that comes with representing more than just yourself. Ezra shares what it actually takes to be a top professional Paralympian, his experience growing up with a disability, the role his parents played in building his confidence, and more. Ezra Frech is an American track and field athlete who competes in high jump, long jump and sprinting events. He is a two-time Paralympian, having competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and won two gold medals at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. Ezra co-created and produced a three-part docuseries called Adaptive with NBC Sports + Peacock. Check it out here! Follow Ezra on Instagram and TikTok @EzraFrech and on YouTube @ItsEzraFrechMake 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.

How are you helping? What are you doing? How are you acting like a Stoic as opposed to just ‘being stoic?

Look, we know our kids grow when we sign them up for things—when they do sports, when they take classes, when they volunteer for an event at school or in the community. And that's why we sign them up for all of this. But what about us?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.

Wisdom isn't about what you know — it's what you actually do. Author Ryan Holiday breaks down why virtue requires action, not just good intentions. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1258What We Discuss with Ryan Holiday:Wisdom isn't knowledge — it's the consistent application of knowledge when nobody's watching. Ryan distinguishes between knowing something intellectually and actually living it. You can memorize every Stoic principle ever written, but if you don't apply those lessons when you're stressed, angry, or tempted, you don't possess wisdom — you just own some expensive bookshelf decorations.Reading is a legitimate superpower that lets you download decades of human experience in hours. Books give you access to conversations with the greatest minds across history — people you could never meet, asking questions you'd never think to ask. It's not about collecting titles; it's about systematically absorbing hard-won lessons from people who already made the mistakes.The Dunning-Kruger effect explains why fools rarely doubt themselves while the wise remain perpetually curious. True wisdom requires intellectual humility — acknowledging the vast ocean of what you don't know. The loudest voices in any room are usually the least informed, while genuine experts understand their knowledge has limits.Ego is wisdom's silent assassin — it convinces you that you've already arrived when the journey never actually ends. Ryan's refusal to obsessively check book rankings isn't false modesty; it's strategic protection against letting external validation corrupt the creative process. Soaking up applause feels good but produces nothing new.Treat learning as a lifelong practice: absorb knowledge as if you'll live forever, but act with the urgency of someone who might not see tomorrow. This ancient Latin wisdom reframes curiosity as non-negotiable and action as time-sensitive — a powerful combination that turns passive information consumption into meaningful, immediate application.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Caldera + Lab: 20% off: calderalab.com/jordan, code JORDANCookUnity: 50% off first week: cookunity.com/jordan or code JORDANQuince: Free shipping & 365-day returns: quince.com/jordanAirbnb: Turn your house into a host: airbnb.com/hostAG1: Welcome kit: drinkag1.com/jordanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The world needed Marcus Aurelius to become the person we admire and study today. This required conscious and consistent effort on his part. You're no different. And you know it.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.

Just because it sometimes takes longer than we'd like to see the results of our efforts doesn't mean that our efforts are going to waste.

Shallowness and cruelty and stupidity may be rampant, but we must resist it—resist it without bitterness or despair—by being bright lights in a dark time.

We have to grow up. If we're not going to do it now as parents, when are we?

Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Stoics were trying to do what we're all trying to do now: find some peace. For them, philosophy wasn't an academic hobby. It was something they leaned on to remember what they could control and to let the rest go. That's why their words still hold up today and continue to help people stay calmer, clearer, and more level-headed. In today's episode, you'll hear eight Stoic lessons you can use to feel a little more steady and at peace.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.

It's easy to defend yourself. It's harder to tell the truth. In today's episode, Ryan sits down with journalist Olivia Nuzzi for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it really means to get through dishonor honorably. In the wake of her recent scandal, Olivia opens up about how small compromises compound into big consequences, why accountability still matters in a culture that rewards shamelessness, and the strange grace of being forced off a path you didn't realize was destroying you.From 2017 to 2024, Olivia Nuzzi was the Washington corre­spondent for New York magazine. Most recently she was the West Coast Editor for Vanity Fair. Her new book, American Canto, is out now.

Comedian Pete Holmes is calling out a lie most parents tell themselves: “I'm doing it for my family.” In this episode, Pete and Ryan break down how work, ambition, and the idea of “providing” can become the perfect excuse to drift away from the very people we say we're doing it all for.Pete Holmes is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and podcaster. He first gained recognition in the early 2010s as a stand-up comic, and also released his first comedy special and worked as a television writer and actor. He is the host of the podcast You Made It Weird, author of Comedy Sex God, and the creator of the HBO show Crashing.

Did you know that Meditations wasn't the only book that Marcus Aurelius wrote?

Statistically, it's terrifying. All the things that can go wrong. But you need to remember that statistics are about averages.

It'd be wonderful if we always did what we know we want or need to do. But that's not how the world is. It is filled with temptations, distractions, and forces tugging us toward the rocks.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.

How does Camila Cabello stay centered in the chaos of fame? Today's bonus episode brings back an evergreen lesson from her Daily Stoic episode that's worth hearing again.

It's tough to be a person in this busy, noisy world. You have work. You have obligations as a citizen, as a spouse, as a friend, as a son or daughter. You've got goals you're trying to hit. And of course, having kids puts extra pressure and tension on all this.

The secret to building a content machine that reaches millions, all without spending a dime on ads? According to Ryan Holiday, it starts with making content people actually want to consume. In this live interview from Austin, Texas, Ryan pulls back the curtain on how Daily Stoic went from an obscure philosophy discussed only in academia to a global phenomenon. From cultivating an audience one platform at a time to transforming a single piece of content into a multi-platform strategy, discover the counterintuitive lessons from a master of timeless ideas and modern media. This isn't just about stoicism; it's a masterclass in building a resilient, impactful career designed to stand the test of time.Timestamps:00:00 Building a timeless content machine02:17 Why ditch every ad and pivot to content?06:07 The power of algorithms and meeting your audience where they are08:27 Creating content you genuinely want to make10:49 The Marathon video and turning experiences into content13:26 Crafting a content flywheel that actually works16:46 How a team translates one piece of content across mediums20:09 What is a "pseudo event" and why do you need one?24:21 From ghost town to content goldmine28:47 Expanding your "set" beyond the studio32:50 The value of "certification" in content creation34:54 Lessons from Ghost Town Living's organic growth39:46 How content creation impacts your life and thinking42:36 Embracing different mediums, no matter your personal preference45:11 Writing as a lagging indicator of deep work and research47:53 Why AI can't replace the human touch in deep work51:38 The process behind "Conspiracy": a narrative nonfiction deep dive55:08 Parenting for wisdom: cultivating curiosity and deep dives1:01:11 Navigating demand when starting out1:05:06 Balancing art and commerce for long-term impact1:08:52 The freedom of a profitable business1:11:58 The ongoing challenge of disciplineIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comKit: https://kit.comFollow Ryan:Website: https://ryanholiday.netX: https://twitter.com/ryanholidayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanholidayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanholidayDaily Stoic: https://dailystoic.comThe Painted Porch: https://paintedporch.comFeatured in this episode:Kit: https://www.kit.comThe Painted Porch: https://www.paintedporcomDaily Stoic: https://dailystoic.comDaily Dad: https://dailydad.comBackroad Ventures: https://www.backroad.coGhost Town Living: https://www.youtube.com/@GhostTownLivingKit Studios: https://kit.com/studiosHighlights:02:04 - From ads to in-house content creation07:03 - People finding Ryan through the "algorithm" for free12:25 - How one experience creates multiple content assets20:51 - How a tuna recipe went viral for Matthew McConaughey31:00 - The art of "certification" and making real life content come alive46:57 - Why physical note cards are crucial for deep work1:07:56 - Profit as permission to create more art

Being the smartest person in the room is usually where the trouble starts. In today's episode, Ryan sits down with journalist and author Helen Lewis to talk about genius, ego, and why so many “brilliant” people eventually spin out. They discuss the myth of the lone genius, why smart people overthink themselves into bad ideas, and how ego quietly wrecks careers, reputations, and entire movements. ​​Helen Lewis is a staff writer at The Atlantic who writes about politics and culture. Her first book, Difficult Women: A History of Feminism in 11 Fights, was a Guardian, Telegraph and Financial Times book of the year. She has written for The New York Times, the Guardian, The New Statesman, and Vogue. She is the host of the BBC podcast series The New Gurus and Helen Lewis Has Left the Chat, and co-host of Radio 4's Kafka vs Orwell and Strong Message Here. She won the 2024 Kukula Award for excellence in nonfiction book reviewing.Check out Helen Lewis' book The Genius Myth: A Curious History of a Dangerous IdeaFollow Helen on Instagram @HelenLewisPosts Read Helen Lewis' article: How Joe Rogan Remade Austin

“Well-being is realized by small steps,” Zeno would say looking back on his life, “but is truly no small thing.”

On this episode of Change Agents, Andy Stumpf sits down with author and host of the podcast The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday. He has written several bestselling books, including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, and Stillness Is the Key, which blend Stoic philosophy with modern life to emphasize resilience, discipline, and self-awareness. He's also the former Director of Marketing at American Apparel and later founded the creative agency Brass Check, advising major brands and bestselling authors. His latest release, Wisdom Is the Way, is the fourth book in his Stoic Virtues series, following Courage Is Calling, Discipline Is Destiny, and Right Thing, Right Now. Follow Ryan on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanholiday The Daily Stoic on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic Change Agents is an IRONCLAD Original Sponsors: Firecracker Farm Use code IRONCLAD to get 15% off your first order at https://firecracker.farm/ Hollow Socks For a limited time Hollow Socks is having a Buy 2 , Get 2 Free Sale. Head to http://Hollowsocks.com today to check it out. #HollowSockspod Mizzen and Main Get 20% off your first purchase at https://www.mizzenandmain.com with promo code IRONCLAD20 Delete MeDeleteMeGo to https://www.joindeleteme.com/IRONCLAD and use coupon code IRONCLAD, or scan the QR code Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the hardest parts of being a parent is, if you want to be a good one, you have no choice but to become the kind of person you hope your kids will one day be. 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.

We're set in our habits. We're quick-tempered, we eat poorly, we're easily distracted. We skip exercise, we put stuff off, we make excuses. How did that work out for you in 2025?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.

We want our kids close. We want to see them. We want to spend time with them. And yet, what do we do?

The sooner you realize that you are not the center of the universe or the intended recipient of everything, the more understanding you can be, the less judgment you'll feel required to have.

We are critical. We punish. We assert rules. We raise our voice. Why?

Every crisis creates the same instinct in people: go back to the wisdom that has outlasted everything else. In today's episode, Ryan and Mark Manson dive into why Stoicism keeps coming back during moments of crisis, why world leaders and big thinkers have leaned on it for centuries, and what its modern resurgence gets right and wrong.Check out Ryan's FULL episode on Solved with Mark Manson on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Grab Mark's books: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k Journal, and Everything Is F***ked: A Book About Hope, at The Painted PorchFollow Mark on YouTube, and check out more of his work at https://markmanson.net/

Even the giants of history couldn't outrun insecurity, comparison, or the feeling of not having enough. In today's episode, Ryan continues his conversation with Andrew Ross Sorkin to talk about why success rarely feels satisfying in the way you expect, why the goalposts always seem to move, and how Andrew has seen this pattern play out in some of the wealthiest and most accomplished people in the world.Andrew Ross Sorkin is a financial columnist for The New York Times and a co-anchor of CNBC's Squawk Box. He is also the founder and editor of DealBook, a financial news service published by The New York Times. He wrote the bestselling book Too Big to Fail and co-produced a movie adaptation of the book for HBO Films. He is also a co-creator of the Showtime series Billions. His new book is 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation. You can grab signed copies of 1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin at The Painted Porch: https://www.thepaintedporch.com/Follow Andrew Ross Sorkin on Instagram @SorkinSays and on X @AndrewRSorkin

Every parent thinks they have more time than they actually do. In today's episode, Ryan and Sam talk about how fast childhood slips by, how messy seasons you think you want to rush through end way sooner than you expect, and what it feels like to suddenly realize you're already halfway through your kids living under your roof.

The myth of the self-made man is just that, a myth. There has never been such a thing.

Why do you work so hard, why do you fight for the causes you fight for, why do you put up with all the crap you have to put up with in this life?

It doesn't matter how smart you are. In the moment, if you can't control your emotions, you will be stupid.

Well, of course those parents can be at every field trip and attend every performance. Of course they can do pickup and dropoff. One of them is a full-time parent. Or they both work from home. Or make their own schedule. That's what you tell yourself.

How do you stay locked in on one project for eight years? Andrew Ross Sorkin shares what he learned while writing his bestselling book 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History and How It Shattered a Nation in today's conversation with Ryan. They talk about what it really takes to write a massive, deeply researched book while juggling a demanding career and family life. Andrew opens up about the fear, insecurity, and obsession that fueled his eight year journey into the world of 1929. Ryan and Andrew get into why writing still feels hard for him, the surprising reality of how much of history comes down to human behavior, and the strange process of trying to understand people who lived a century ago.Andrew Ross Sorkin is a financial columnist for The New York Times and a co-anchor of CNBC's Squawk Box. He is also the founder and editor of DealBook, a financial news service published by The New York Times. He wrote the bestselling book Too Big to Fail and co-produced a movie adaptation of the book for HBO Films. He is also a co-creator of the Showtime series Billions. His new book is 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation. You can grab signed copies of 1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin at The Painted Porch: https://www.thepaintedporch.com/Follow Andrew Ross Sorkin on Instagram @SorkinSays and on X @AndrewRSorkin

Power is corruptive and corrosive no matter your age. To the young and inexperienced, it is even worse.

We have to illustrate those virtues of courage and justice toward and for and through others. To help people from going hungry. To alleviate someone's worry and fear. To put food on their table.Feeding America | We donated the first $30,000 and would love your help in getting to our goal of $300,000—which would provide over 3 million meals for families across the country! Just head over to dailystoic.com/feeding—every dollar provides 10 meals, even a small donation makes a big difference.

Let us be good Stoics today and prove that we don't just talk about this philosophy—we live it.Feeding America | We donated the first $30,000 and would love your help in getting to our goal of $300,000—which would provide over 3 million meals for families across the country! Just head over to dailystoic.com/feeding—every dollar provides 10 meals, even a small donation makes a big difference.Resources Mentioned:- Action Against Hunger: https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/

There's so much happening in the world, and so much of it feels terrible. There is dysfunction. There is conflict. There is outright lawlessness. There is corruption. There is cruelty. But there's a really easy way to feel better. Feeding America | We donated the first $30,000 and would love your help in getting to our goal of $300,000—which would provide over 3 million meals for families across the country! Just head over to dailystoic.com/feeding—every dollar provides 10 meals, even a small donation makes a big difference.

 Most of what people know about Stoicism is totally wrong. They might recognize names like Marcus Aurelius or Epictetus, or they assume the whole philosophy is about being stoic in the modern sense, cold, emotionless, shut down, resigned. But that picture couldn't be more off.