The next four years will be chaotic—just as every four-year period in history has been. From wars to disasters, economic turmoil to political unrest, uncertainty is the only constant. So how do we stay strong through it all? In this episode, Ryan Holiday shares how he's future-proofing with timeless Stoic wisdom so you can do the same.
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The Choice That Kept Dr. Edith Eger Alive In Auschwitz
Dr. Edith Eger faced the worst humanity can do, survived Auschwitz, and went on to build a 98-year life rooted in resilience, forgiveness, and meaning. In this episode, Ryan reflects on her life and lessons as a Holocaust survivor, student of Viktor Frankl, and a powerful voice o ... Show More
30m 39s
Apr 29
Kyle Carpenter on Courage, Survival, and What Comes After
The Medal of Honor is the highest military award in the United States, given for extraordinary courage in the face of danger. In this episode, Ryan sits down with Kyle Carpenter, the youngest living recipient, to talk about what that kind of courage really looks like and what com ... Show More
38m 37s
Aug 2024
Ryan Holiday on How Stoicism Can Transform Your Life
Ryan Holiday (author, “Right Thing, Right Now: Good Values. Good Character. Good Deeds.”) joins Chris Cuomo to explore the wisdom of Stoic philosophy and its relevance in today’s world. Holiday shares how ancient principles of courage, justice, discipline, and resilience can guid ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 2022
#1836 - Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday is a writer, media strategist, and author of multiple books, including "Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius," Stillness is the Key," and "Trust Me, I'm Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator." He's the host of "The Daily Stoic" podc ... Show More
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Oct 2025
Stoicism’s Lessons on Becoming Wise - Ryan Holiday - #1001
Ryan Holiday is a podcaster, marketer and an author. If intelligence were enough, the smartest among us would also be the wisest. Yet time and again, they stumble over life’s simplest lessons. Wisdom isn’t about knowing more; it’s about seeing deeper. So how do we shed the illusi ... Show More
1h 52m
Sep 2025
Episode #236 ... Meditations - Marcus Aurelius
Today we talk about the collection of journals known as Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. We mark the differences between Stoicism, modern Stoic ethics, and the journals of Marcus Aurelius. We talk about the divine logos, indifferents, and how metaphysical assumptions ladder up int ... Show More
34m 39s
Aug 2025
LEMON DROP | THIS IS A CRISIS! Another School Shooting
Don sits down with Mike Nellis for a candid conversation about the state of America in this moment, including the horrific school shooting in Minneapolis that has shaken the nation. Together, they unpack the tragedy, the response, and what it says about where we are and where we ... Show More
31m 40s
Oct 2025
Meet Challenges Like a Man | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES
<p data-start="210" data-end="630">In this Friday Field Notes, Ryan dives into the inevitable challenges every man faces—and how you can rise above them. Being a male is a matter of birth, but being a man is earned through responsibility, capability, and leadership. Ryan outlines ... Show More
25m 28s