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Send us a textEnd your day with this calming Stoic meditation designed to help you unwind, reflect, and sleep deeply. Drawing on ancient Stoic wisdom, you'll be guided through mindful presence, a gentle nightly review, acceptance of the day, and a cosmic perspective to let go of ... Show More

Send us a textFree SPQR Stoic Reset Kit — 5-min audio + 1-page protocol to stop anxiety spirals fast. → stoichandbook.co/toolkit 

Send us a textJoin Erick Cloward, Stoic author and host of The Stoic Coffee Break Podcast, as he shares how Stoicism transformed his approach to emotions and reactivity. In this 3-minute clip, learn practical Stoic wisdom to stay calm and focused in any situation!💡 Key Takeaways ... Show More

How to boost your psychological immune system, the stoic way. William “Bill” Irvine is the emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He is the author of eight books that have been translated into more than twenty languages, including Guide to th ... Show More

The Stoics didn’t just stand before kings, they came to them as equals and in some cases, towered over them, their virtue putting them above any kind of worldly power. 📕 Pick up a copy of Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday | https://store.dailystoic.com/ 🎥 Watch the YouTube vi ... Show More

Joshua talks about stoicism, what it means to live a good life, and different philosophies for living with author and professor William B. Irvine, and they answer the following questions: Is stoicism applicable to all cultures? (10:05) How do I explain the benefits of stoicism to ... Show More

You can’t be a student of the Stoics without reading the Stoics.Books mentioned: Letters From A Stoic by SenecaHardship and Happiness (The Complete Works of Lucius Annaeus Seneca) by SenecaHow To Keep Your Cool by SenecaOn the Shortness of Life: Life Is Long If You Know How to Us ... Show More

Great question from a Patron this week, and one that catches me out as speaking non-Stoically on a Stoicism podcast. Oh the shame! Don't forget to register for this weekend's free workshop with William Stephens (on Epictetus and the Dichotomy of Control). Do that here: https://ac ... Show More

The stereotypes of Stoics as emotionless brutes and Epicureans as self-indulgent pleasure-seekers is not just misleading, but is an injustice to the two philosophies. Tune in to learn the similarities, differences, myths, stories, and history behind Stoicism and Epicureanism. 🗞️ ... Show More

The unfeeling stereotype of a Stoic would of course not be moved by a roll call of plague victims, the death of beloved tutor, or the enormity of the imperial burden. But Marcus Aurelius was never that. He was a human being. 📚 Pick up a copy of Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor ... Show More

In today’s audiobook reading, Ryan presents an excerpt from one of the seminal texts of Stoicism, the Discourses of Epictetus, read by Michael Reid. As a series of lectures given by Epictetus that were written down by his pupil Arrian in 108 A.D., these discourses provide practic ... Show More

🎙️Listen to Donald Robertson’s two-part interview on The Daily Stoic: Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📕 Pick up a copy of Marcus Aurelius: The Stoic Emperor and How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius by Donald Robertson at The Painted Porch: https:/ ... Show More

Today's episode is an excerpt from The Tao Of Seneca produced by Tim Ferriss’ Audio. In this letter, Seneca writes about how true philosophy requires acting in accordance with one's principles, advocating for consistency between one's inner life and outward behavior.Go to tim.blo ... Show More