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The Daily Stoic

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

The podcast presents 26 Stoic rules or guidelines for navigating an uncertain year. It emphasizes focusing on what is within one's control, such as personal values, actions, and responses to external events. The importance of minimizing distractions and focusing on essential tasks is highlighted, alongside the benefits...

Why You’re Not as Hard to Manipulate as You Think | Rebecca Lemov

10 Jan 2026

1h 5m

Can You Get Inside? | The Top Books Ryan Holiday Recommends

09 Jan 2026

16m

That’s What It’s Made For | Ask Daily Stoic

08 Jan 2026

Mel Robbins | The Part of “Let Them” Everyone Gets Wrong

07 Jan 2026

1h 8m

Are You “Well-Read” in This Sense?

07 Jan 2026

Do You Have This Too? | The Sphere of Choice

06 Jan 2026

10m

BONUS | 11 Stoic Lessons to Reset Your Mind

06 Jan 2026

11m

Do You Keep These Thoughts at Hand? | Clarify Your Intentions

05 Jan 2026

Mel Robbins Reading List (From Ryan Holiday)

04 Jan 2026

19m

Mel Robbins | What Would a Stoic Think About The Let Them Theory?

03 Jan 2026

1h 10m

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In this episode of The Daily Stoic, Ryan interviews Mel Robbins, author of "The Let Them Theory," exploring the connections between her theory and Stoicism. They discuss dealing with other people's success, the importance of focusing on what you can control, and redefining success on your own terms. Mel shares personal...