To the Stoics, it wasn’t that we read. It’s what we read. We should seek out books that make a difference in our lives…not ones that win prizes. What matters is what we think of the books, not what other people think. What’s impressive is what we get out of them, not how they look on our shelves or that they might impress certain types of company.
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Today
Stephen Greenblatt: Why “This Time Is Different” Is Always Wrong
Why do the same patterns keep showing up in completely different centuries? In this episode, Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Stephen Greenblatt joins Ryan to discuss how power, fear, ego, and insecurity keep producing the same patterns. They talk about why dangerous leaders do n ... Show More
55m 32s
Yesterday
You Have to Fight for It | Is There A Dark Side To Stoicism?
It would be wonderful if the world was naturally just, if people were automatically good, always doing the right thing. But of course, they don’t. 📕 Read more stories that will inspire you to live with justice in Right Thing, Right Now | https://store.dailystoic.com/👉 Support t ... Show More
26m 16s
May 2021
Ep 284: I need an irresistible read this summer
Over the last year, we’ve talked to readers who voraciously devour romance, mystery, and graphic novels to escape real life—and readers who struggle to pick up a single book, even if they know it’s one they’ll love. There’s no right way to respond to stress as a reader, and today ... Show More
46m 12s
Apr 2022
Ep 328: Reading is a lifestyle
Readers, if you've ever dreamed of opening a bookstore, this episode is for you! Today, Anne's in conversation with Abbigail Glen, the owner of Shelves, an online and pop-up bookstore based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Abby discovered the power of reading at a young age, and dec ... Show More
34m 35s
Jan 8
The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook
Show notes | PDF & Infographic | Free audiobook | Explore The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday in minutes. Learn about the three Stoic disciplines, monthly themes like clarity, controlling emotions, and cultivating awareness, and how to apply ancient wisdom to modern life. Read 1 mill ... Show More
18m 16s
Mar 2020
Ep 228: HELP! I can't stop quitting books
So, you hate the book you’re reading. Or maybe you just feel blah about the book you’re reading. Or maybe the book you’re reading is good, but a different book on your shelf just looks so appealing, and you can’t help reaching for it… suddenly, you have a stack of 5 half-read boo ... Show More
53m 45s
Jun 2021
Ep 289: A ridiculous plan to read more books
Today’s guest created a unique plan to help him tackle the books one “must read before they die,” but now he’s looking for less planning and more bookish serendipity. Author, blogger, and podcaster Neil Pasricha hosts the show 3 Books, where he talks with avid readers about the t ... Show More
49m 1s