The Daily Stoic
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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.Support the podcast and go deeper with Stoicism by subscribing to The Daily Stoic Premium - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content (coming soon): dailystoic.com/premium
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Mar 11, 2026 • 38min
The Day Control Was Taken From Us
Chloe Dalton, writer and former political adviser who cared for a wild hare during lockdown, and Susan Straight, novelist and professor who chronicles nurses' pandemic experiences. They discuss the stillness of March 2020, how a hare reshaped a life and sense of time, and why fiction must remember COVID's losses and lessons.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 11min
Have You Lost The Beat, Tune, or Rhythm? | Think About It From The Other Person's Perspective
A reflection on regaining your rhythm after life knocks you off course. A seasonal nudge to reset and recommit to better habits. A deep dive into seeing situations from other perspectives to avoid snap judgments. Historical examples show how strategic empathy can prevent escalation and improve outcomes.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 8min
They Should Have What They Want
They examine how tying happiness to achievements or identities outside our control sets us up for disappointment. They explore using a moral exemplar or impartial spectator to judge choices from a clearer perspective. They encourage imagining how admired figures or loved ones would view your actions and living so well you become an example for others.
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Mar 8, 2026 • 13min
Jordan Klepper's Reading List (From Ryan Holiday)
Jordan Klepper, comedian and former Daily Show correspondent, gets a short reading list and digs into book-fueled curiosities. They explore shipwreck and survival tales, Moby-Dick and Melville inspiration, disasters like the Lusitania and zeppelins, and philosophical picks from Montaigne to modern moral thought. Quick, lively, and book-heavy conversation.
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Mar 7, 2026 • 30min
The Complete Stoic Playbook To MASTER Your Emotions
Practical Stoic tactics for managing anger, anxiety, and needless rumination. Simple habits like pausing before reacting and planning constructive responses get highlighted. Lessons on choosing hard now for lasting pride, making obstacles into opportunities, and finding joy in purposeful action. Emphasis on solitude, persistence, and trusting your inner compass.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 42min
Jordan Klepper: How Mob Thinking Takes Over | PT. 2
Jordan Klepper, comedian and former Daily Show correspondent, offers sharp cultural commentary. He explores how polite tones can mask harmful views. He traces shifts in what feels acceptable, the leader's role in modeling cruelty, and how fragmented media and algorithms fuel mob thinking. Short, provocative, and oddly hopeful.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 3min
Will You Face This Truth?
A reflection on spring’s beauty and its bittersweet reminder that time moves on. A meditation on mortality that nudges you to seize the season’s potential. An invitation to examine daily habits and commit to action now rather than postpone growth.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 10min
Use This As Practice | 3 Stoic Exercises For Your Best Month Yet
Practical stoic exercises to treat setbacks as practice. A spring reset with morning motivation drawn from Marcus Aurelius. Habit tactics like the chain method to build momentum. A focus on how small actions reveal character. Seneca inspired nightly review questions for continual improvement.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 3min
Now Is The Time
A pep talk about shaking off winter inertia and using early signs of spring as a prompt to act. Practical ideas for clearing space, building simple daily systems, and abandoning energy drains. An invitation to join a community challenge to reset routines and regain momentum.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 40min
Jordan Klepper: How to Talk to People You Disagree With (Without Losing It) | PT. 1
Jordan Klepper, comedian and former Daily Show correspondent, shares techniques from improv and field interviews. He explains using silence and restraint to let people reveal themselves. Conversations cover how talking points spread, media literacy gaps, and reclaiming community through low-stakes shared activities.
