Podcast Episodes

This Is The Only Place To Look For Approval | Ask Daily Stoic

Episode 2657

We want the stamp of approval—from the critics, from the crowd, from the market. This makes sense...except it doesn’t.

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Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

When Good People Lose Themselves to Tyrants | James Romm (PT. 1)

Episode 2655

What makes smart, principled people work for the worst leaders? In this conversation, historian and author James Romm and Ryan dig into the timeless trap that’s snared some of history’s greatest mind…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

It’s Always Been Like This (But Worse)

Episode 2656

The point is: It’s always been rough. The point is: It always will be rough. 

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Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

This Is The Secret To Success (And A Happy Life) | Always Ask Yourself This Question

Episode 2653

It's only fools who fly off the handle, it's the immature who say the first thought that pops into their head, it's the irresponsible who act without thinking.

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Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

This Is What To Surprise Them With | No Time For Theories, Just Results

Episode 2652

Ask yourself today: Where can you be less possessive? Where can you share the load, elevate someone else, or choose principle over pride?

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Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Stoic Lessons From The Worst Day In The World

Episode 2644

Everything went wrong. But Ryan stayed calm. A real-time Stoic stress test, and a reminder that philosophy is for days just like this.

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Published on 3 weeks ago

Are We In A Post-Shame Society? | Elliot Ackerman (PT. 2)

Episode 2650

What happens when politics becomes performance and politicians become influencers? In today’s Part 2 episode, former Marine and NYT bestselling author Elliot Ackerman joins Ryan to talk about the ide…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

It’s Always The Right Time To Do The Right Thing | Epictetus' Guide To A Better Life

Episode 2651

The right time to do the hard thing, the courageous thing, the right thing? It’s right now. 

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Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Now You Know Better, Do This | Ask Daily Stoic

Episode 2649

Guilt is about the past and the past is the one thing we cannot change. All we can do is do better now. 

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Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

The #1 Gift You Can Give Your Future Self | Former Marine Elliot Ackerman

Episode 2647

Former Marine turned novelist Elliot Ackerman sits down with Ryan to talk about what discipline really looks like in everyday life. From 100-degree runs to cold plunges and daily writing routines, th…

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago