For centuries, all sorts of people—generals and politicians, athletes and coaches, writers and leaders—have looked to the teachings of Stoicism to help guide their lives. Each day, author and speaker Ryan Holiday brings you a new lesson about life, inspired by the thoughts and writings of great Stoic thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca the Younger. Daily Stoic Podcast also features Q+As with listeners and interviews with notable figures from sports, academia, politics, and more. Learn more at DailyStoic.com. Listen to The Daily Stoic on the Wondery App or wherever you listen to your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-daily-stoic/ now.
This episode explores topics such as Wondery Plus, Now Supplements, The Daily Stoic podcast, dealing with criticism, facing political enemies, the consequences of neutrality, and the importance of getting involved and doing the right thing.
This episode explores the river metaphor used by Marcus Aurelius and the different translations of his writings. It also delves into the personal evolution of readers with Meditations and discusses topics such as sacrifice in leadership, motivation, work-life balance, and the impact on those closest to us.
The episode explores the teachings of Stoicism and the collapse of the Roman Republic, drawing parallels to contemporary American politics. It discusses the importance of maintaining perspective, the role of political culture in societal decline, and the manipulation of norms. The episode also delves into political violence, polarization, and the need for integrity in politics. Insights are provided on the impact of information manipulation, the challenges of adapting to corrupt systems, and the potential for positive change through strong leadership and societal will.
The episode explores the topic of emotions in Stoicism. It discusses how Marcus Aurelius, a Stoic philosopher, believed in expressing emotions and not suppressing them. The episode emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to feel emotions as a natural part of being human.
This episode explores the importance of Stoic philosophy in everyday life, focusing on Wondery Plus, Now Supplements, the lives of Stoics, and Marcus Aurelius' 'Meditations'. It highlights the influence of Stoics on kings, the virtues they embodied, and their ability to stand above worldly power. The episode also recommends resources for learning about Stoic lives and leadership, and emphasizes the timeless wisdom and universal appeal of 'Meditations'.
The episode covers the power of audiobooks, positive change through audiobooks, the Daily Stoic Podcast, avoiding arguments, managing anger with Stoic philosophy, maintaining focus amidst news overload, and upcoming events and recommendations.
This episode explores the dangers of ego and the importance of humility in personal growth, leadership, marketing, and collaboration. It emphasizes the value of therapy, wisdom from ancient texts, continuous learning, and selflessness. The chapters cover topics such as coping in difficult times, combatting ego, cultivating stillness, navigating chaos, and balancing confidence with humility.
The episode explores the benefits of therapy and Stoic virtues, the acting metaphor and teamwork, preparation and mental techniques in racing, journaling and being present, rituals, resilience, and overcoming fear, using emotions in acting and Stoic self-control, controlling emotions and channeling anger, and expressing emotions and personal growth.
This episode explores the themes of embracing one's uniqueness and the power of forgiveness. It highlights the importance of being true to oneself and the benefits of embracing our quirks and weirdness. The episode also delves into the concept of forgiveness, drawing insights from Stoic philosophy and Christianity. Through various stories and examples, it emphasizes the transformative power of forgiveness and the value of practicing grace.
The episode covers various topics including legacy, stoicism, gaining perspective through news from far away, adapting to the time you're in, doing the hard thing, pitfalls and flaws in stoicism, and appreciation for listeners.