Podcasts about Stoicism

You have to learn how to retreat into yourself. And then return, renewed, to whatever is waiting for you.

That's Stoicism. A philosophy to help us in our search. But where do we start with it?The new 10th Anniversary Edition of The Daily Stoic will be released October 6, 2026—but signed and numbered first-edition copies are available NOW

JP Primeau is a strength coach, former university football player, and Olympic weightlifting coach in Nova Scotia.But this conversation isn't really about lifting.It's about what happens when the identity you've spent years building begins to change.JP and I talk about his transition from football into Olympic weightlifting and eventually coaching, what it feels like to go from being good at something to becoming a beginner again, and the difficult process of accepting that some of our ambitions may not turn out the way we imagined.That leads us into a question I've been thinking about more and more: when does perseverance become stubbornness?Stoicism teaches us to work with the obstacles life puts in front of us. But wisdom also requires us to ask whether we're pursuing the right obstacle in the first place. Sometimes continuing is courageous. Sometimes walking away is.JP offers a useful rule for those decisions: don't make them only on your worst days. Make sure you still feel that way on a good one. Later, we turn toward coaching and leadership—why technical knowledge isn't enough, what it means to listen to what someone isn't saying, and why a good coach has to respond to the actual human being standing in front of them rather than blindly following the program. Near the end, JP summarizes much of the conversation in five words:“It's a skill to give a shit.”A conversation about strength, identity, perseverance, coaching, listening, and learning to genuinely care about the people we're responsible for.Find JP Primeau:Instagram: @CoachPrimoCoaching: Primo Weightlifting ClubBased at KAOS CrossFit in Bayers Lake, Nova ScotiaJP coaches the Primo Weightlifting Club with team training on Thursdays and Saturdays. The Strong Stoic: strongstoic.substack.com

JP Primeau is a strength coach, former university football player, and Olympic weightlifting coach in Nova Scotia.But this conversation isn't really about lifting.It's about what happens when the identity you've spent years building begins to change.JP and I talk about his transition from football into Olympic weightlifting and eventually coaching, what it feels like to go from being good at something to becoming a beginner again, and the difficult process of accepting that some of our ambitions may not turn out the way we imagined.That leads us into a question I've been thinking about more and more: when does perseverance become stubbornness?Stoicism teaches us to work with the obstacles life puts in front of us. But wisdom also requires us to ask whether we're pursuing the right obstacle in the first place. Sometimes continuing is courageous. Sometimes walking away is.JP offers a useful rule for those decisions: don't make them only on your worst days. Make sure you still feel that way on a good one. Later, we turn toward coaching and leadership—why technical knowledge isn't enough, what it means to listen to what someone isn't saying, and why a good coach has to respond to the actual human being standing in front of them rather than blindly following the program. Near the end, JP summarizes much of the conversation in five words:“It's a skill to give a shit.”A conversation about strength, identity, perseverance, coaching, listening, and learning to genuinely care about the people we're responsible for.Find JP Primeau:Instagram: @CoachPrimoCoaching: Primo Weightlifting ClubBased at KAOS CrossFit in Bayers Lake, Nova ScotiaJP coaches the Primo Weightlifting Club with team training on Thursdays and Saturdays. The Strong Stoic: strongstoic.substack.com

Do you find yourself overthinking, worrying about things you can't control, or letting life's challenges dictate how you feel? In this episode, I'm breaking down four powerful lessons from Stoicism that will help you master your mind, manage your emotions, and stop creating unnecessary suffering. I'll show you how to let go of what you can't control, change the meaning you give to events, take power away from your fears, and use every obstacle as an opportunity to become stronger. Freedom Live is a 3-day live experience in Austin designed to help you break through what's keeping you from your next level. Get $100 off your ticket: https://robdial.short.gy/freedomlive The Mindset Mentor™ podcast is designed for anyone desiring motivation, direction, and focus in life. Past guests of The Mindset Mentor include Tony Robbins, Matthew McConaughey, Jay Shetty, Andrew Huberman, Lewis Howes, Gregg Braden, Rich Roll, and Dr. Steven Gundry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Time has passed. The ideas haven't changed, as the Stoics say, but you have. The new 10th Anniversary Edition of The Daily Stoic will be released October 6, 2026—but signed and numbered first-edition copies are available NOW

The Stoics wrote about almost every part of life, but which of their ideas are worth carrying with you every day? In this episode, Ryan shares 50 short rules from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus, and other Stoics that you can actually put into practice.

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with Leigh Martinuzzi, host of The Hidden Why Podcast and a multi-award-winning real estate entrepreneur from Australia's Sunshine Coast. They explore how a suicidal brother led Leigh to podcasts, how a radical move to Japan reshaped his understanding of freedom, and how the loss of his father forced him to slow down and realign his life. The conversation covers the power of listening, the discipline of patience, and why internal values matter more than external accolades. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 3:11: How a brother's darkest moment introduced Leigh to the world of podcasts and planted the seed for his own show. 18:48: The moment of elation jogging through a Japanese country town that gave Leigh a profound sense of freedom and clarity about what matters. 36:30: How losing his father forced Leigh to slow down, reassess his workaholic tendencies, and reprioritize health, family, and self. 1:01:25: Leigh explains what "The Hidden Why" means and why connecting to internal values beats chasing external motivators. Leigh Martinuzzi (he/him) is a personal development expert, author, speaker, and the host of The Hidden Why Podcast, one of Australia's leading mindset podcasts with over 1,100 episodes featuring thought leaders from around the world. Based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Leigh is also a multi-award-winning real estate entrepreneur and director of Martinuzzi Property Group, ranked the number one agent in Palmwoods for four consecutive years. His career spans senior management roles at ALDI Stores and Masters Home Improvement, two years teaching English in Japan, and a real estate practice built on doing things his own way. Leigh is the author of The Ultimate Life Map, Delegate to Freedom, and Four Pillars of Success. His mission is to help people live more meaningful, purposeful lives by understanding themselves and turning awareness into practical action. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are you making your impact felt? How are you bringing your beliefs—and virtues—into the world?

On the one hand, history is a catalog of human misdeeds. On the other hand, is history not also a catalog of human greatness?

What does the Roman city of Carnuntum look like today, and where did Marcus Aurelius write part of the Meditations? In this episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, I walk through Carnuntum in Austria with Dr. Markus Wachter, managing director of the Museum of Carnuntum, to explore the ruins, the reconstructed Roman houses, and the story of a frontier city on the Danube.Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. This conversation steps outside the texts and into the place where one of the great Stoic emperors lived and worked during the Marcomannic Wars.Carnuntum began as a winter camp under Tiberius in 6 AD and grew into the capital of Upper Pannonia, with at least 50,000 inhabitants at its height. Dr. Wachter explains why the Romans chose this spot above the Danube, how the city developed, and why archaeologists have excavated only a small part of it. We visit the baths, which still heat with Roman techniques, walk through the homes of ordinary residents, and talk about the note in the Meditations that connects part of the work to Carnuntum.Visit CarnuntumWebsite: https://www.carnuntum.at/enAddress: Roman City Visitor Center, Hauptstraße 1A, 2404 Petronell-Carnuntum, AustriaSeason: Carnuntum opens from mid-March to mid-November, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with longer summer hours. Check the website for the current dates before you plan your trip.Good to know: The day ticket covers the Roman City Quarter and the Museum Carnuntinum. The amphitheaters and the Heidentor are free to visit.Whether you plan to go or simply love Roman history, this episode invites you to see the ancient world as a place where people lived.Aerial footage: © RSCSupport the show

The streets of Rome still carry the lessons the Stoics left behind nearly 2,000 years ago. In today's episode, Ryan walks through the places where Stoicism was lived and tested and shares 11 lessons the ancient Stoic sites still have to teach us.Watch on YouTube

By the final years of his life, Marcus Aurelius had lost nearly everyone he loved, endured years of war, and watched the Antonine Plague devastate the empire. In today's episode, Professor William O. Stephens joins Ryan to examine how Marcus faced the end of his life, why Meditations may have been his swan song, the loneliness of being emperor, and what kept him getting out of bed when he had every reason to give up.

There is no time like the present because, really, there is no time but the present.

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

Does yelling and screaming change anything? Does spiraling fix it? Does finding someone to blame make you feel better for more than a few minutes?

Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle another round of Ask Me Anything questions, covering career ambition, fatherhood, divorce, sobriety, friendship, faith, Stoicism, hunting injuries, masculinity, money and men's brotherhood. They discuss the hidden costs of achieving your goals, how to rebuild trust with your children, why friendships require intentional effort, and how to redefine your sense of worth beyond income.  They also explore whether Christian principles and Stoic philosophy can coexist, adapting outdoor pursuits after injury, and what to do when others misunderstand your men's group. Throughout, the conversation emphasizes intentionality, responsibility, consistency, connection and surrounding yourself with men committed to growth.   SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Recording Setup & Connection Issues 04:37 - Kipp Returns from Europe 06:30 - The Hidden Cost of Career Success 13:33 - Can You Overdo Affection as a Father? 19:36 - Rebuilding Trust After Divorce 27:57 - Sobriety and Finding Fun Without Alcohol 37:07 - Maintaining Long-Distance Male Friendships 39:55 - Christianity, Stoicism and Truth 46:46 - Staying Connected to the Outdoors After Injury 48:59 - When Your Wife Makes More Money 54:41 - Defending Brotherhood Without Defending It 56:46 - The Iron Council 57:45 - Staying Connected with Order of Man   Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready  

We often wait for the perfect conditions to feel joyful, but joy rarely arrives as expected. In today's episode, Kate Bowler and Ryan discuss three surprising signs that something might bring you real joy and how to become more open to recognizing it. They also talk about the difference between joy and happiness, what the Stoics thought about contentment, and our obsession with optimizing everything. Kate Bowler is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and professor of religious history at Duke University. She is the host of the podcast Everything Happens, where she has honest conversations about grief, joy, faith, love, and the realities of being human.Grab signed copies of Kate's books Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved, No Cure For Being Human (And Other Truths I Needed To Hear), and her latest book Joyful, Anyway at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/Follow Kate Bowler: Instagram, YouTube

You have it pretty good. We all do. You have modern conveniences. So it is easy to get a little spoiled…it's also easy to assume that you are spoiled and soft.

In this week's Book Club podcast, Sam Leith is joined by philosopher John Sellars to discuss his new book, Stoicism Is Not What You Think.Sellars explores the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and challenges some of its most common misconceptions – from the idea that Stoics repress their emotions to the belief that they are cold, indifferent and detached from the world.From its origins in ancient Athens to its modern revival online, Sellars explains what the Stoics actually believed and counter Stoicism's reputation beyond its ‘stiff upper lip' image. Sam and John also discuss Marcus Aurelius, the role of women in the history of Stoicism, and the growing body of psychological research asking whether putting Stoic ideas into practice can actually improve our lives.Produced by Abigail Brierley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Book Club podcast, Sam Leith is joined by philosopher John Sellars to discuss his new book, Stoicism Is Not What You Think.Sellars explores the ancient philosophy of Stoicism and challenges some of its most common misconceptions – from the idea that Stoics repress their emotions to the belief that they are cold, indifferent and detached from the world.From its origins in ancient Athens to its modern revival online, Sellars explains what the Stoics actually believed and counter Stoicism's reputation beyond its ‘stiff upper lip' image. Sam and John also discuss Marcus Aurelius, the role of women in the history of Stoicism, and the growing body of psychological research asking whether putting Stoic ideas into practice can actually improve our lives.Produced by Abigail Brierley. Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcastsContact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it ever rational to believe something the evidence doesn't support? Harvard philosopher Dr. Susanna Rinard is best known for arguing that the question "what should I believe?" should be answered the same way as "what should I do?": by weighing the consequences. It's a view that sounds like a licence for wishful thinking. We spent the first half of this conversation trying to break it, from Santa Claus and placebo surgery to motivated reasoning and Pascal's Wager, and came away surprised by how rarely it lets you off the hook. The second half turns to her Harvard course on happiness: why it began alone in the woods on her 30th birthday, why sacrifice fulfills where pleasure doesn't, why so many high-achievers stay miserable, and whether the modern meaning crisis is actually a hopeful sign. (00:00) Intro (02:00) Santa Claus and the ethics of belief (06:10) Do philosophers make worse parents? (07:50) Equal treatment: believing like acting (13:30) Motivated reasoning and conspiracy thinking (22:10) Should doctors ever lie? (30:30) Does manifestation work? (32:00) Pascal's Wager (37:00) The happiness course (44:00) An origin story in the woods (50:50) Stoicism, Daoism, and packaging wisdom (59:00) Attention and the meaning crisis (01:02:40) Overrated or underrated (01:05:50) One message for the world

No one—no Marine, no leader, no citizen, no parent, no one who wants any measure of success—is excused from studying. Not now. Not ever.Turn the words into works

Anger can feel like strength, clarity or self-respect. But once it gathers momentum, it narrows your choices and makes you pay for the first reaction twice.In this full live masterclass, I explore Seneca's three warnings about anger: it makes us a slave, accelerates quickly and spreads between people. I share the question that has helped me interrupt it: "Is this worth sacrificing my peace of mind over?" We also work through practical Stoic tools including premeditatio malorum, journalling, the physiological sigh, sleep and exercise, compassion, boundaries, and learning to catch anger before it becomes an identity.Stoicism is not a promise that you will never feel angry. It is a practice of noticing the first movement, protecting your tranquillity, and choosing what happens next.Free 7-Day Stoic Challenge: stoicchallenge.coThe Stoic Vault: stoicvault.com

Loyalty is one of Glenn's deepest personal values—but experience has taught him that loyalty is not always reciprocated. In this episode, Glenn explores the difficult truth that some people are not loyal to you, but to their need of you. He explains why loyalty should never mean blind agreement, how honest accountability differs from betrayal, why forgiveness does not automatically restore access, and why we must stop chasing people who have chosen to leave. This is an episode about protecting your values without becoming bitter, choosing your inner circle carefully, and making sure you demonstrate the same standard of loyalty you expect from others. The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit www.adventureprofessionals.com.auADVENTURE WITH GLENN ONLINE MINDSET PROGRAMS 1-ON-1 MENTORINGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody said getting wiser, better, or stronger would be accomplished without hard work. In fact, the Stoics specifically said the opposite.Turn the words into works

What happens when philosophy stops being something you read about and becomes something you practice together? In this episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, recorded in Prague, I sit down with Justin Mainous, one of the driving forces behind the Agora Network, a community built almost entirely on Socratic dialogue.Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the podcast on Stoicism. Justin's path to philosophy started with losing his faith in university and navigating real mental health struggles largely on his own. Teaching himself cognitive behavioral techniques eventually led him back to a name he half remembered, Epictetus, and from there into a philosophy of life he still practices today.We talk about building a community around questions rather than answers, why Justin sees his role as a mirror rather than a teacher, and dialogic thinking, the idea that focused thought lasts only seconds alone but can stretch for hours in genuine conversation.This is a warmer, more personal conversation than usual, and a good reminder that philosophy was never meant to be a solitary pursuit.Support the showviastoica.comYouTube: @viastoicaProduced by: Badmic.com

Before stepping in front of a live audience on Real Time with Bill Maher, Ryan turned to five Stoic reminders to calm his nerves. In today's episode, Ryan takes you behind the scenes and shares highlights from his conversation with Bill about why Stoicism is having a moment. Watch Ryan's segment on Real Time with Bill Maher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reT_s3jxYBUWatch Overtime with Bill Maher: Ryan Holiday, Andrew Cuomo, Kristen Soltis Anderson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUvynycoi3s

Every leader casts a shadow. Your team watches what you prioritise, what you tolerate, how you respond under pressure and whether your actions match your words. That shadow shapes the standards, behaviour and culture around you—often more powerfully than any policy, meeting or motivational speech. In this Monday Motivation episode, Glenn Azar explores the difference between managing through position and leading through influence. He explains why leadership is not a title but a responsibility to the people you serve, the team you represent and the business you are helping to build. Glenn also shares a practical Leadership Shadow Audit and explains how he and his team help businesses turn leadership intent into consistent behaviour, stronger teams and better performance. The Building Better Humans Project is brought to you by ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS. Visit www.adventureprofessionals.com.auADVENTURE WITH GLENN ONLINE MINDSET PROGRAMS 1-ON-1 MENTORINGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you keep climbing when there's no guarantee your work will pay off? Sportswriter Seth Wickersham joins Ryan to talk about the Springsteen lyric that inspired his new book Be On That Hill, the role luck plays in success, and what keeps ambitious people showing up when the work gets hard.

Comfort and convenience are nice, but too much insulation comes at a cost.

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! The stories we tell ourselves determine how we interpret the world. In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss the importance of personal narratives and explore how to create a new, healthy narrative.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  

Ten years after taking a knee, Colin Kaepernick looks back on the decision that changed his life and cost him more than $150 million. In today's episode, he sits down with Ryan to discuss navigating the backlash, keeping the focus on the message behind his protest, and what, if anything, he would do differently.Colin Kaepernick is a Super Bowl quarterback, civil rights activist, and author of The Perilous Fight. He is the founder of the Know Your Rights Camp, Kaepernick Media, and Kaepernick Publishing, and Lumi Story AI. He has been awarded Amnesty International's Ambassador of Conscience Award, the Sports Illustrated Muhammad Ali Legacy Award, the ACLU Ralph Ellison Award for Defenders of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Arts, Business, Science, and Sports, the ACLU Eason Monroe Courageous Advocate Award, and numerous others for his work in athletics and advocacy. Buy a signed copy of Colin's memoir, The Perilous Fight: https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/the-perilous-fight?_pos=1&_sid=b8f67a3dc&_ss=rBuy The Perilous Fight on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Perilous-Fight-Colin-Kaepernick/Follow Colin | Instagram, X, TikTokKnow Your Rights Camp: https://www.knowyourrightscamp.org/

Do you write down the important things you read? Do you take the time to understand those “helpful pieces of teaching” and what they could mean for you?Turn the words into works

Marcus Aurelius loved to read and tried to always have a text from a philosopher or a playwright or a historian with him. But, as it is for all of us, we don't always get our way—sometimes life intervenes.Turn the words into works

Marcus Aurelius Anderson breaks down the philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli, focusing on fortuna versus virtue, using excerpts from his upcoming book, Acta Non Verba: Transforming Adversity into Victory (out 10/13/2026). He explores how Machiavelli's concepts of luck and personal will apply to leadership, adversity, and resilience today, closing with reflective "Acta Non Verba" questions for listeners. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 1:31 – Marcus explains Machiavelli's core idea that fortuna (luck) and virtue (bravery, power, will) are the two forces that determine a prince's fate. 3:51 – A key quote from The Prince, Ch. 25: fortune controls only half of our actions; the rest is up to us. 5:54 – Machiavelli's warning that no principality is secure without its own army, since mercenaries can't be trusted in battle. 8:07 – Marcus reframes adversity as a gift from fortuna, meant to test princes (and us) on the path to greatness. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Are we doing the work we know we should be doing? Or are we letting hour after hour, day after day, simply drift past us? -- Dr. Becky Kennedy is a clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and the founder and CEO of Good Inside, a parenting platform that gives parents practical tools for raising emotionally healthy kids. Named “The Millennial Parenting Whisperer” by TIME, Dr. Becky is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be and host of the chart-topping podcast Good Inside with Dr. Becky.

Ryan knew running 50 kilometers through Rome would require more than just being in shape. So he turned to Luke Tuttle from the blog Ultra Running Destinations for firsthand advice on how to prepare for everything the run might throw at him.

We should not get to do everything we want. We should not be surrounded by “yes” men and women. We should not think we are superior to others or exempt from constraints. Watch the full conversation with David Epstein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngKTRs6ghQ8David Epstein is the author of the #1 New York Times best seller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. His book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, is out now!

A goddess offers Odysseus immortality. He says no.Eight years on Calypso's island. Paradise, more or less. And he spends his days sitting on the beach, weeping for a rocky little kingdom he may never see again.Welcome to Part 2 (of 6!) of our series on Homer's great epic.Part 2 covers Books 5 to 8. We finally meet the man himself, and he arrives naked, half drowned, and buried under a pile of leaves. Why would anyone choose death over eternal life? And why does the greatest hero of the age get home on charm rather than force?Follow Odysseus as he builds his own raft, survives Poseidon's wrath, and talks his way into the most powerful household on the island of the Phaeacians. Meet the women who hold the real power: Calypso, the princess Nausicaa, and Queen Arete, honored like no woman of Homer's own day. Plus King Alcinous, and the blind bard Demodocus, whose song brings Odysseus to tears.Christopher Nolan cut three of these four books from his film. They may be the ones that tell you most about who Odysseus really is.Timestamps:00:57 Women, Power and Odysseus03:19 Hermes Visits Calypso05:25 Odysseus Trapped and Weeping06:14 Zeus Orders Release11:03 Calypso's Final Offer14:07 Why Mortality Matters17:45 Raft Building and Agency20:32 Poseidon's Storm and Shipwreck23:29 Phaeacia's Backstory24:10 Nausicaa's Dream28:10 Nausicaa Meets Odysseus30:54 Winning Nausicaa's Trust39:47 Athena Guides Odysseus40:53 Bronze Age Heroic Lens43:48 Arete and Royal Honor46:32 Palace Splendor and Supplication49:19 Clothes Test and Charm52:53 Cleos and the Bard56:12 Feast and Demodocus Song01:02:04 Games and Odysseus Flexes01:06:46 Aphrodite and Ares Trap01:13:03 Gifts and Nausicaa's Farewell01:14:56 Trojan Horse Song and Tears01:22:43 Closing ThoughtsCallouts:Special thanks to Dr. Richard Johnson for his longtime support of the show. You are Caesar and Odysseus's Top Guy!Special thanks also to the team at ZCash, who are building a digital network to transfer money with complete privacy. I've used their wallet Zodl, and it's worth checking out.In tribute to the life and aspirations of Savitha Shanmugasundaram, a University of Texas at Austin honors student who died tragically in the March 1 mass shooting, her parents have established the Savitha Shan Endowed Scholarship at UT Austin. The fund is intended to extend Savitha's legacy by supporting the educational journeys of future UT Austin students. Please consider donating if you can. 

Come along with Ryan as he sets out to run farther than he ever has before: 50 kilometers through Rome, past some of the most important Stoic sites in the world.

Stephanie Ruhle has spent her career with a front-row seat to some of the wealthiest and most powerful people in the world. In today's episode, she talks with Ryan about what they often misunderstand about success, what happens when having everything still isn't enough, and the cost of staying at the top.Before becoming a journalist, Stephanie Ruhle spent 14 years working in finance. She later joined Bloomberg Television, hosted The 11th Hour, and now hosts Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle on MS NOW.Watch Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle on MS NOW! Watch Stephanie Ruhle interview Ryan at The 92nd Street Y: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGXvQqurY-YFollow Stephanie Ruhle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephruhle/?hl=en

In today's bonus episode, Gen. Dan Caine reflects on being one of the first pilots in the air on 9/11 and what that moment taught him about courage, leadership, and service.General Dan Caine is the 22nd Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He has flown more than 100 combat hours in F-16 aircraft. His total flight hours are 2,800. Throughout his career he was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.

Today, on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, let us be full of love.-- Chief Joseph Pfeifer was the first FDNY chief to arrive at the World Trade Center on 9/11. He watched the first plane hit the North Tower, took command of the initial response, and that morning, he also lost his younger brother, Lieutenant Kevin Pfeifer.

It'd be wonderful if every great novel was easy to get into, if every philosophy was made accessible, if every history tome was readable and clear. Sadly, they are not.Turn the words into works

It would be nice if they got it. If they understood why they did it. How they hurt us. What it meant to us. And maybe they will…someday.--

Not all the Stoics were leaders, but all of them were readers.Turn the words into works

Seneca lived through illness, exile, and the brutal reign of Nero. In today's episode, Ryan shares three of the most powerful ideas Seneca learned from those experiences and why they can change the way you live.

Slow down. Pause. Take a breath. Because one day, you'll realize you rushed through too much of your life, too much of your loved ones' lives.