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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.

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  • How To Survive In A World Of Assholes | Melinda Wenner Moyer

    How To Survive In A World Of Assholes | Melinda Wenner Moyer
    Jun 14 2025
    What does it take to stay good when the world feels like it’s falling apart? And how do we prepare the next generation to do the same? Science journalist and bestselling author Melinda Wenner Moyer joins Ryan to discuss what it means to hold onto empathy, curiosity, and integrity in an age of moral confusion. They discuss how to think critically in a world of misinformation, how to stay hopeful without becoming naïve, and how to not become an asshole in a world full of them. Melinda Wenner Moyer is an award-winning journalist whose work explores the intersection of science and everyday life. Her work deep dives into subjects that have both scientific and societal implications, addressing issues that are relevant to parents, families, and the general public. She is contributing editor at Scientific American magazine and a regular contributor — and former columnist at The New York Times. Melinda’s first book, How To Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes, was published in July 2021 and won a gold medal in the 2022 Living Now Book Awards. Her second book, Hello Cruel World!: Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times, is out now! Follow Melinda on Instagram @ MelindaWMoyer and check out her substack, Now What?📚 Grab signed copies of both How To Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes and Hello Cruel World! at The Painted Porch 🎙️The Daily Dad Podcast | Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast🎥 Watch top moments from The Daily Stoic Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dailystoicpodcast✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail🏛 Get Stoic inspired books, medallions, and prints to remember these lessons at the Daily Stoic Store: https://store.dailystoic.com/📱 Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and FacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  • It’s About How You Respond | 7 Habits To Have The Most Productive Week Of Your Life

    It’s About How You Respond | 7 Habits To Have The Most Productive Week Of Your Life
    Jun 13 2025

    Nobody likes being criticized. Nobody likes it when someone highlights your mistakes. In Meditations, Marcus Aurelius tries to remind himself that he has the freedom to take correction and criticism. He knew he didn’t control what the person said or how they said it, but he did control how he handled it.


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  • We Can’t Let Them Stop Us | Ask Daily Stoic

    We Can’t Let Them Stop Us | Ask Daily Stoic
    Jun 12 2025

    We cannot let them sully us—although we have to accept that they are going to do their best.


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    Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday | https://store.dailystoic.com/


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    12 mins
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This podcast truly gives me a new life perspective every day. Would absolutely recommend if you're interested in building the mindset with which you'll respond to life each and every day. Thank you Ryan & Daily Stoic team for this wonderful podcast.

My daily commute listen

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Love the wisdom contained here in this podcast! It's my new daily favorite. Highly recommend!

My New Fave

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ok there are commercials but the content .. makes you reflect deeply and that's worth it.

ok there are commercials but the content ..

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totally ratial and uplifting love it listening for over 2 years now. I highly recommend it for everyone who wishes to make there life better.

I just make my life better!

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This is a must listen to podcast if you're on the path to wisdom. Ryan takes ancient philosophy and presents it in such a way that it is accessible to modern people of all education levels. Do the work to make yourself better. Sure, there are ads but everyone has to eat, if you can't sit through a few minutes of ads, perhaps you should learn more patience, in which case listen to the podcast, it'll help.

A Must For All Looking To Make Themselves Better

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Take each lesson and focus daily on it! It will help you through the daily grind- especially NOW!!!

Worth your time- daily

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Thank you for reminding practicing Stoics to do the right thing. We are all in this together, for better or worse.

Doing the right thing

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I needed this review today. Seeking, again, to get back into a routine. Grateful for the Ryan Holiday mission.

Good timing

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I enjoy the message and the thoughts it leaves me with. I have been listening for a little over a month. I don’t do everything he suggests but I do get a lot from Stoicism and the practice. This is a great thing to add to your daily practice.

I am not a journal guy at all, but I do start and end my day with a review.

Part of my morning ritual

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This is a great show to follow! Always great gems of guidance for the good life

Will Only Make You Better

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