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The Daily Stoic
Stop Taking Yourself So Seriously | Chad Goes Deep

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 77:04


What can a comedian teach you about ego, shame, and philosophy? In today's episode, Ryan sits down with Chad from Going Deep with Chad and JT to talk about the hilarious way they met, why playing a character without shame is liberating, what stand-up teaches us about ego, self-consciousness as a performer, and much more. Listen to Ryan's episodes on the podcast Going Deep With Chad and JT:Listen to Ep.99 Listen to Ep.206See Chad and JT live in a city near you! Find tour dates on their website: https://www.chadandjt.com/Follow Chad on Instagram @ ChadGoesDeep, on TikTok @ChadAndJT, and on YouTube @ChadAndJTGoDeepSubscribe to Going Deep with Chad and JT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6COGFcWCnEx9JbPIoYJLwSubscribe to Academy of Chad on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@academyofchadWatch Chad and JT Go Deep on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81087423

The Daily Stoic
It Begs To Linger | Ryan Holiday Visited The BEST Swimming Pools All Over The World (Here's What He Learned)

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 17:06


Once you let anger into your life, once you let it motivate or animate you, it's very hard to get rid of. It's hard to find a substitute that measures up. It's hard to let it go.

The Daily Stoic
What Example Are You Setting? | Ask Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 9:57


What good are you doing? What courage are you showing?

The Daily Stoic
BONUS | The State of The Daily Stoic Podcast

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 33:48


It's been eight years since The Daily Stoic Podcast launched. In today's bonus episode, Ryan looks back on the journey to 2,600+ episodes and shares what's next.

The Daily Stoic
The Greatest Leader You've Never Understood | Doris Kearns Goodwin

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 67:27


What made Lincoln great wasn't power or genius, it was his moral fiber. Historian and bestselling author Doris Kearns Goodwin joins Ryan to explore why Lincoln stands above the rest, how ambition can be twisted toward selfishness or greatness, and how moments of pain and principle shape true leaders. Ryan and Doris discuss the pressures of writing about legendary figures, Doris's years working for LBJ, and what it takes to bring history to life for future generations.Doris Kearns Goodwin is a Pulitzer Prize–winning presidential historian and bestselling author. Her latest #1 New York Times bestseller, An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s, is being adapted into a feature film, while her earlier works, Team of Rivals, The Bully Pulpit, and No Ordinary Time, have won some of the nation's highest literary honors and inspired leaders worldwide. She has served as a White House Fellow to President Lyndon Johnson, produced acclaimed docuseries for the HISTORY Channel, and earned countless awards for her contributions to history and leadership.She has a new book out called The Leadership Journey: How Four Kids Became Presidents in which she shares the different childhood experiences of Abraham Lincoln. Theodore Roosevelt. Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Lyndon B. Johnson, and how they each found their way to the presidency. Grab copies of Doris' books Team of Rivals and Leadership at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.comFollow Doris on Instagram @DorisKGoodwin and check out more of her work on her website doriskearnsgoodwin.com

The Daily Stoic
It Ain't The Whole World

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 2:29


Extrapolation, we have to understand, is the enemy.Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content coming soon: dailystoic.com/premium

The Daily Stoic
BONUS | 8 Life Lessons Ryan Holiday Learned The Hard Way

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 4:13


Life lessons aren't handed to us, they're earned the hard way. In this bonus episode, Ryan shares the eight truths he had to learn through failure, patience, and timeSupport the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content coming soon: dailystoic.com/premium

The Daily Stoic
Would You Be Mad At This? | A Cure For Procrastination

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 8:08


People will inspire you one moment and utterly disappoint you the next. You can't let this confuse you.

The Daily Stoic
You Always Lose When You Lose Your Temper | Respect The Past, But Be Open To The Future

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 10:22


How much worse getting mad is than the things that caused it, Seneca said.

The Daily Stoic
6 Stoic Time Management Techniques From Seneca

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 17:45


Seneca writes that we think life is short, when in reality we just waste it. The present moment—it is the most valuable thing you own. It is the only thing you have. Don't waste it. Seize it. Live it. In today's episode, you will learn some of the time techniques Seneca used to make the most of his time.Read this article on The Daily Stoic website: https://dailystoic.com/time-management-6-techniques-from-the-stoic-philosopher-seneca/Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content coming soon: dailystoic.com/premium

The Daily Stoic
Your Character Defines Your Life | General Stanley McChrystal (PT. 2)

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 53:31


The test of character is simple: what do you do when you have nothing to lose… or everything? Ryan and General Stanley McChrystal continue their conversation about what true leadership demands, why “later” never comes, how parenting tests your values, and the lessons McChrystal carried into life after the military.General McChrystal is a retired United States Army general best known for his command of Joint Special Operations Command in the mid-2000s. He established a consultancy firm, McChrystal Group, in 2011 and advises senior executives at multinational corporations on navigating complex change and building stronger teams.

The Daily Stoic
It'll Come For You Eventually | How To Read Better (10 Rules From Ryan Holiday)

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 15:07


Sooner or later, it catches up with you. When you compromise with bad people, their consequences become yours.

Existential Stoic Podcast
The Benefit of Waiting

Existential Stoic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 15:17


This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you always in a rush? Are you impatient? Do you never have enough time to do all the things you want to do? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the benefit of waiting.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Daily Stoic
These Are Three Ancient Stoic Secrets | Ask Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 13:39


Without wisdom, the other virtues cannot truly flourish—it is wisdom that guides our courage, moderates our discipline, and directs our sense of justice. Come see Ryan Holiday LIVE in Austin, Texas on September 17! | https://www.dailystoiclive.com/

The Daily Stoic
Is This Really Worth The Cost?

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 2:50


We can't let our accomplishments fool us into thinking that we are immortal, that we can outthink, outrun, outwork death.

The Daily Stoic
The Hard Truth About Character | General Stanley McChrystal (PT. 1)

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 45:16


We control who we are. We control what we do. We control the standards we hold ourselves to. Ryan sits down with retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal to talk about the thing that makes or breaks every person: character. They explain what character actually is, why discipline matters more than raw talent, and how great leaders can lose their way.General McChrystal is a retired United States Army general best known for his command of Joint Special Operations Command in the mid-2000s. He established a consultancy firm, McChrystal Group, in 2011 and advises senior executives at multinational corporations on navigating complex change and building stronger teams.

The Daily Stoic
Why Are You Going Through Life This Way? | Just Say No To Future Misery

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 9:29


A pause creates space. A pause creates clarity. A pause can change everything.

The Daily Stoic
Can You Believe We Can Do This? | Only Fools Rush In

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 8:52


We're doing better than it sometimes feels. Let us marvel at the cooperation that is possible—considering the flawed and petty humans it depends on.

The Daily Stoic
Maybe You CAN Make More Time

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 17:33


The Stoics remind us that time, especially the time we're healthy and able to actually enjoy life, is our most valuable resource. But knowing that isn't enough.

The Daily Stoic
When Good People Lose Themselves to Tyrants | James Romm (PT. 2)

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 54:48


History has a way of looking calmer than it really was. In this PT. 2 episode, Ryan sits down with historian and author James Romm to talk about the messy, dangerous, and often absurd reality of life in ancient Greece and Rome, especially for the philosophers who tried to “advise” the powerful. From Plato's naïve trips to Syracuse, to Seneca's complicated dance with Nero, to Marcus Aurelius resisting the pull of corruption, they discuss the timeless tension between access and integrity. James Romm is an author, reviewer, and a Professor of Classics at Bard College in Annandale, NY. He specializes in ancient Greek and Roman culture and civilization. His reviews and essays have appeared in the New Yorker, the Wall Street Journal, the London Review of Books, the Daily Beast, and other venues. He has held the Guggenheim Fellowship (1999-2000), the Birkelund Fellowship at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Writers and Scholars at the New York Public Library (2010-11), and a Biography Fellowship at the Leon Levy Center of the City University of New York (2014-15).Follow James on Instagram @James.Romm and check out more of his work at his website, www.jamesromm.com

The Daily Stoic
The Choice Is Clear (But That Doesn't Mean It's Easy) | Ryan Holiday Ran The ORIGINAL Marathon

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 22:51


When it comes to doing what's right, the timing is rarely perfect.

Existential Stoic Podcast
How to Find Your Path in Life

Existential Stoic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 31:13


This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Do you feel lost...stuck? Do you feel like you are on the wrong path and don't know how to find your way again? Danny and Randy discuss how to find your path in life.Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com  Danny, Randy, and their good friend, Russell, created a new podcast, CodeNoobs, for anyone interested in tech and learning how to code. Listen to CodeNoobs now online, CodeNoobs-podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Daily Stoic
This Is The Only Place To Look For Approval | Ask Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 15:39


We want the stamp of approval—from the critics, from the crowd, from the market. This makes sense...except it doesn't.

The Daily Stoic
When Good People Lose Themselves to Tyrants | James Romm (PT. 1)

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 37:58


What makes smart, principled people work for the worst leaders? In this conversation, historian and author James Romm and Ryan dig into the timeless trap that's snared some of history's greatest minds, from Plato and Seneca to modern politics. They talk about the seduction of access, the slow erosion of integrity, and why walking away from a tyrant's court is so much harder than it looks.James Romm is an author, reviewer, and a Professor of Classics at Bard College in Annandale, NY. He specializes in ancient Greek and Roman culture and civilization. His reviews and essays have appeared in the New Yorker, the Wall Street Journal, the London Review of Books, the Daily Beast, and other venues. He has held the Guggenheim Fellowship (1999-2000), the Birkelund Fellowship at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Writers and Scholars at the New York Public Library (2010-11), and a Biography Fellowship at the Leon Levy Center of the City University of New York (2014-15).Follow James on Instagram @James.Romm and check out more of his work at his website, www.jamesromm.com

The Daily Stoic
It's Always Been Like This (But Worse)

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 2:51


The point is: It's always been rough. The point is: It always will be rough.

The Daily Stoic
This Is The Secret To Success (And A Happy Life) | Always Ask Yourself This Question

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 9:18


It's only fools who fly off the handle, it's the immature who say the first thought that pops into their head, it's the irresponsible who act without thinking.

The Daily Stoic
This Is What To Surprise Them With | No Time For Theories, Just Results

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 8:00


Ask yourself today: Where can you be less possessive? Where can you share the load, elevate someone else, or choose principle over pride?

The Daily Stoic
Stoic Lessons From The Worst Day In The World

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 30:20


Everything went wrong. But Ryan stayed calm. A real-time Stoic stress test, and a reminder that philosophy is for days just like this.

The Daily Stoic
Are We In A Post-Shame Society? | Elliot Ackerman (PT. 2)

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 39:25


What happens when politics becomes performance and politicians become influencers? In today's Part 2 episode, former Marine and NYT bestselling author Elliot Ackerman joins Ryan to talk about the idea that “everything's a racket,” the collapse of institutional trust, and why restraint used to define real leadership. They talk about how cancel culture morphed into shamelessness as a superpower, why we might be living in a post-shame society, Ambrose Bierce's wild literary exit, and why modern media feels more like professional wrestling than journalism.Elliot Ackerman is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels 2054, 2034, Halcyon, Red Dress in Black and White, Waiting for Eden, Dark at the Crossing, and Green on Blue, as well as the memoirs The Fifth Act: America's End in Afghanistan and Places and Names: On War, Revolution, and Returning. Elliot's books have been nominated for the National Book Award, the Andrew Carnegie Medal in both fiction and nonfiction, and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, among others. He is a contributing writer at The Atlantic, a Senior Fellow at Yale's Jackson School of Global Affairs, and a veteran of the Marine Corps and CIA special operations, having served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he received the Silver Star, the Bronze Star for Valor, and the Purple Heart. Be sure to check out Elliot's latest book, SHEEPDOGS. Apple Studios has actually bought the rights to develop the book as a series with Tom Hanks production company. Grab signed copies of Elliot's books 2054 and 2034 at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/Follow Elliot Ackerman on Instagram and X @elliot.ackerman

The Daily Stoic
It's Always The Right Time To Do The Right Thing | Epictetus' Guide To A Better Life

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 27:44


The Daily Stoic
Now You Know Better, Do This | Ask Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 12:00


Guilt is about the past and the past is the one thing we cannot change. All we can do is do better now.

The Daily Stoic
The #1 Gift You Can Give Your Future Self | Former Marine Elliot Ackerman

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 34:38


Former Marine turned novelist Elliot Ackerman sits down with Ryan to talk about what discipline really looks like in everyday life. From 100-degree runs to cold plunges and daily writing routines, they discuss what helps them stay steady, focused, and consistent even when it's hard.Elliot Ackerman is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels 2054, 2034, Halcyon, Red Dress in Black and White, Waiting for Eden, Dark at the Crossing, and Green on Blue, as well as the memoirs The Fifth Act: America's End in Afghanistan and Places and Names: On War, Revolution, and Returning. Elliot's books have been nominated for the National Book Award, the Andrew Carnegie Medal in both fiction and nonfiction, and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, among others. He is a contributing writer at The Atlantic, a Senior Fellow at Yale's Jackson School of Global Affairs, and a veteran of the Marine Corps and CIA special operations, having served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he received the Silver Star, the Bronze Star for Valor, and the Purple Heart. Be sure to check out Elliot's latest book, SHEEPDOGS. Apple Studios has actually bought the rights to develop the book as a series with Tom Hanks production company. Grab signed copies of Elliot's books 2054 and 2034 at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/Follow Elliot Ackerman on Instagram and X @elliot.ackerman

The Daily Stoic
The One Thing In Your Life You Can Control

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 2:17


Our lives are unpredictable. We are at the mercy of so many forces.

The Daily Stoic
Where Would We Be Without Them? | What Little Wins Can You Find

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 9:32


The Daily Stoic
We Are Better Than Before | No Blame, Just Focus

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 7:25


Before, you were scared. Before, you were soft. Before, you were dependent. Before, you were so many things.

The Daily Stoic
See How The Other Half Lives

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 14:07


True curiosity demands action. It challenges your assumptions, expands your worldview, and pushes you to do something with what you learn.

The Daily Stoic
Winning Is A Muscle. Build It. | WNBA Legend Candace Parker

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 71:38


If there's one thing Candace Parker does best, it's winning. In today's episode, Ryan sits down with basketball legend Candace Parker to talk about championships, pressure, and what it takes to be one of the greats. Candace talks about how being elite changes the way you see the world (and yourself), why winning never really feels like enough, and what happens when your whole identity is built around being the best. She opens up about legacy, ambition, parenting, and why she doesn't go a year without reading The Alchemist. Candace Parker is one of the most influential athletes of all time. After being selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft by the Los Angeles Sparks, following a champion career at Tennessee, Parker went on to become the first player to earn WNBA MVP and Rookie of the Year honors in the same season, win three WNBA championship titles, and take home two Olympic gold medals. Be sure to grab a copy of Candace's book: The Can-Do Mindset: How to Cultivate Resilience, Follow Your Heart, and Fight for Your Passions Follow Candace on Instagram and X @CandaceParker

The Daily Stoic
Why Would It Go Differently For You? | 9 Life-Changing Books

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 13:13


When people show us who they are, we need to believe them.

The Daily Stoic
BONUS | Matthew McConaughey's Advice on Handling Difficult People

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 10:03


When Marcus Aurelius wrote 'the obstacle is the way,' he was talking about difficult people. Tune in to hear Matthew McConaughey's advice on how to handle the challenging individuals we all face every day.

The Daily Stoic
There Is Hope Within Despair | Ask Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 14:28


Despair is so easy, even reasonable in moments like this. The Stoics knew that feeling well.

The Daily Stoic
Feelings Are Valid, Reacting To Them Is Not | Dr. Aliza Pressman

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 70:02


Self-regulation is the single most important skill for life. In today's episode, developmental psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Aliza Pressman joins Ryan to talk about how to start reframing everyday frustrations, why she is worried for this generation of parents, and the difference between expressing emotion and acting on it. Dr. Aliza Pressman is a developmental psychologist, parenting expert, the author of the New York Times bestselling book THE 5 PRINCIPLES OF PARENTING: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans which you can grab signed copies of at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.comCheck out her award-winning podcast Raising Good Humans and follow Dr. Aliza on Instagram and X @RaisingGoodHumansPodcast

The Daily Stoic
This Is How To Direct Your Life

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 5:41


What good is courage if not in pursuit of justice? And how can we know what is just and right without wisdom? And without temperance and self-discipline, how will we have the strength both to acquire wisdom and to apply courage?

The Daily Stoic
Can You Subject Yourself To This? | A Week Without Complaining

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 9:23


You have to interrogate the thoughts, views, and understanding of the facts. You do this not to prove you're right, but to ensure you're not wrong—to make sure you're not embarrassingly, shamefully, confidently wrong.

The Daily Stoic
No One Can Give You This | Check Your Privilege

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 9:26


“Why do you wait?” Seneca asks us. “Wisdom comes haphazard to no man.”

The Daily Stoic
100 (Stoic) Lessons From Marcus Aurelius

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 71:06


Marcus Aurelius didn't read a book once and think that he got it. He read it over and over and over again. In today's video, Ryan shares 100 lessons that he has gotten from reading Meditations hundreds of times over the last decade.

The Daily Stoic
BONUS | Jefferson Fisher's Reading List (From Ryan Holiday)

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 11:11


After their conversation for The Daily Stoic Podcast, Ryan gives communication expert and The Next Conversation author Jefferson Fisher book recommendations at The Painted Porch.

The Daily Stoic
Live from the Birthplace of Stoicism (PT. 2) | Ryan Holiday and Donald Robertson (in Greece)

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 43:35


In today's Part 2 episode, Ryan visits the birthplace of Stoicism in Athens and sits down for lunch with writer and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist Donald Robertson. They explore the rich history of Stoicism in Greece, share their must-see ancient philosophy spots, and catch up on what they've been reading and writing.Donald is a writer, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist and trainer. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH). Donald specializes in teaching evidence-based psychological skills, and is known as an expert on the relationship between modern psychotherapy (CBT) and classical Greek and Roman philosophy.

The Daily Stoic
This Is How To Change Your Life | 25 Brutally Honest Stoic Reminders From Marcus Aurelius

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 19:21


The Daily Stoic
This Doesn't Make You Weak | Ask Daily Stoic

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 16:20


The Stoics were human. Most great men and women were. If they were made of stone, what would there be to admire?

The Daily Stoic
Live from the Birthplace of Stoicism | Ryan Holiday and Donald Robertson (in Greece)

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 30:16


Follow along as Ryan visits the birthplace of Stoicism in Athens—where Zeno once taught beneath the legendary Stoa Poikile. Joined by writer and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist Donald Robertson, the two tour the ancient ruins, explore the deep roots of Stoic philosophy, talk about the surreal experience of standing where it all began, and share updates on their latest writing projects.Donald is a writer, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist and trainer. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH). Donald specializes in teaching evidence-based psychological skills, and is known as an expert on the relationship between modern psychotherapy (CBT) and classical Greek and Roman philosophy.