The Daily Stoic Do Not Delay | Dan Harris & Ryan Holiday on The Pursuit of Wisdom
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Feb 12, 2026 A conversation about memento mori and why we should not delay practicing wisdom. They explore wisdom as a process that emerges from experience, discipline, and social perception. Historical examples like Seneca, Lincoln, and Clarkson illustrate how study and action intertwine. They contrast raw intelligence with the fuller skill of practical judgment.
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Act Now, Don’t Delay
- Live as if death hangs over you to force clarity and priority in decisions.
- Do not delay important actions or words; act now while you still have time.
Lincoln’s Unmade Trip
- Abraham Lincoln wished to visit Jerusalem but was assassinated before he could go.
- Ryan uses Lincoln's deferred desire to show how life strips away our reasons to postpone things.
Use Memento Mori Daily
- Use memento mori to create urgency, clarity, and correct priorities in everyday life.
- Find a physical reminder and practice looking at it to reinforce immediate action.
