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  • You’re Not Wasting Time, You’re Wasting Your Life | Rutger Bregman (PT. 2)

    You’re Not Wasting Time, You’re Wasting Your Life | Rutger Bregman (PT. 2)
    Jul 5 2025
    You’re not here to impress, you're here to make a difference. In this PT. 2 episode, historian and bestselling author Rutger Bregman sits down with Ryan for a deep dive into what a meaningful life actually looks like and why so many people end up wasting their one shot at it. They talk about how easy it is to chase the wrong goals, why real impact often goes unnoticed, and how to realign your work with what truly matters.Rutger Bregman is a Dutch historian and author. His latest book Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference was released in April 2025. ‍‍In 2024, Rutger co-founded The School for Moral Ambition, a non-profit organization inspired by his latest book, Moral Ambition. The initiative helps people to take the step toward an impactful career.‍Follow Rutger on Instagram and X | @RutgerBregman📚 Grab signed copies of Moral Ambition at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.com📖 Preorder the final book in Ryan Holiday's The Stoic Virtues Series: "Wisdom Takes Work": https://store.dailystoic.com/pages/wisdom-takes-work🎙️ 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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    41 mins
  • There Is No Freedom Without This (or Rather, Without These) | 8 Stoic Strategies To Beat Procrastination

    There Is No Freedom Without This (or Rather, Without These) | 8 Stoic Strategies To Beat Procrastination
    Jul 4 2025

    The American experiment—based as it was on individual liberty—was built on the necessity of virtue and honor. A people freed from the tyranny of government, they understood, still needed to be checked by their own morality, philosophy and religion.


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    25 mins
  • This Too Is Always Yours (And Can’t Be Taken) | Ask Daily Stoic

    This Too Is Always Yours (And Can’t Be Taken) | Ask Daily Stoic
    Jul 3 2025

    There is something that can’t be taken from us by even the strongest strong man or the most unlucky of external events.


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    11 mins
  • The One Thing In Your Life You Can Control | The Obstacle Is The Way

    The One Thing In Your Life You Can Control | The Obstacle Is The Way
    Jun 30 2025

    Our lives are unpredictable. We are at the mercy of so many forces.


    📚 Books Mentioned:

    The Inner Citadel by Pierre Hadot

    The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday


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    8 mins
  • 6 Stoic Tips to Being a Great Friend

    6 Stoic Tips to Being a Great Friend
    Jun 29 2025

    When we think of great Stoic figures like Marcus Aurelius, Cato, and Epictetus, we tend to focus solely on the individual, their perspective, their observations. But how did these brilliant thinkers treat those around them?


    Read this article here: https://dailystoic.com/6-stoic-tips-to-being-a-great-friend/


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    15 mins