Marcus Aurelius was smart. He was rich and powerful. He won wars and conquered territories.
But that doesn’t explain why we are still talking about his Meditations so many thousands of years later. As Brand Blandshard would observe of Marcus’s writings 1984,
"Few care now about the marches and countermarches of the Roman commanders. What the centuries have ... Show More
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BONUS | How to Reset Your Life (According to the Stoics)
Ready to write off 2026 already because it didn’t start perfectly? In this episode, Ryan talks about why the Stoics would say that impulse is not just unhelpful, it’s arrogant. Writing off today, this week, or this year assumes you’ll always have another chance later. The Stoics ... Show More
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A Stoic Test I Didn’t Expect
In the span of three days, Ryan found himself in a series of situations that were exciting, surreal, and a little terrifying. The kind of moments where the Stoic ideas suddenly get put to the test.SPECIAL OFFER exclusively for podcast listeners 👉 Go to dailystoic.com/spring and ... Show More
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<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>--------</p> <p>Actor Michael Imperioli is best known for a string of memorable onscreen performances that include <em>Goodfellas</em>, <em>Th ... Show More
