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.
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Our Editor's Take
The Daily Stoic is a podcast about examining and applying the benefits of Stoic philosophy. The saying "everything old is new again" has proven to be pertinent. And while people often use this saying to describe popular culture, it can also apply to other places.
Stoicism is a philosophy that has been around for thousands of years. In short, it focuses on the idea that people should not allow their destructive emotions to rule their actions, and a person's behavior is the best indicator of their character. In a stressful world where unrestrained emotion often incites undesired action with unintended consequences, many find comfort in the Stoic approach.
One of those people is the host of the podcast, Ryan Holiday. Holiday considers himself a modern Stoic and has become a vocal proponent for stoicism. In fact, the New York Times has gone on the record and stated that Holiday has been "leading the charge for stoicism."
Holiday is an accomplished author and former marketing consultant. His unique background in communications and knowledge of this topic makes him an excellent host for this podcast.
He also does an excellent job finding notable guests from various fields to join him on the podcast. These guests come from all types of backgrounds and expertise, and often provide interesting insights. Leadership experts, musicians—one can never guess who will show up on The Daily Stoic.
Holiday releases new episodes almost daily, as the show's name implies. For those looking to help control the chaos in their lives, The Daily Stoic is a helpful resource.
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