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Jun 2021
The Virtue of Delayed Gratification
Nearly every culture around the world encourages sacrifice today for a better tomorrow. So why is delayed gratification so hard?
12m 51s
Jun 2021
Why I'm Not a Stoic
There's a lot to like about stoicism, but it falls short in some key areas for me. Here's my take on it and the other influences on my personal philosophy.
22m 24s
Jun 2021
The Surprising Science of Goal Setting (And Why You’re Probably Doing It Wrong)
Setting goals points us in the right direction and helps us clarify our values. But hanging on to goals when they no longer serve us is a recipe for misery.
21m 2s
Jul 2023
A Stoic Life: Real-world Applications of Stoic Principles with Donald Robertson
1h 18m
Nov 2024
Donald Robertson on Socrates, Philosophy, and Modern Self-Help
2h 56m
Aug 2024
Philosophical Antagonists? The Real Story of Stoicism and Epicureanism
<p>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
23m 52s
Dec 2024
The Wisest Man Alive (Yet Not Without Flaws)
<p>Socrates is considered the man who brought philosophy down from the heavens. He made philosophy practical, accessible, urgent, but he was also contradictory, confusing, and complicated. Today's audiobook excerpt is from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Think-Like-Socra ... Show More
26m 44s
Jan 2025
We Forget These Heroes | How To Organize Your Life Like A Stoic Philosopher
24m 19s
Jan 2025
Seneca, On Anger Book 3 - Examples Of (Non-)Anger To Follow - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient Stoic philosopher Seneca's work, On Anger, book 2
It focuses specifically on his discussion of famous people who showed restraint and thoughtfulness in relation to their own anger, keeping it under rational control. These include ... Show More
14m 22s
Jul 2024
How To Stand Before Kings | Everything You Need To Know About Marcus Aurelius' Meditations
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>📕 Pick up a copy of <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/products/lives-of-the-stoics-sign ... Show More
14m 55s
Feb 2025
How Did Socrates Become So Wise?
Send us a textIn this lesson, renowned Stoicism writer and philosopher Donald Robertson and Jon Brooks reflect on the unique personality of Socrates and his profound love for humanity. Donald compares Socrates to modern-day creative icons, such as Jimi Hendrix, to illustrate his ... Show More
3m 17s
Apr 2025
The Moment Ryan Holiday's Life Changed Forever
<p>When Marcus Aurelius addresses “you”—reminding you that your thoughts shape the quality of your mind, or advising you to choose not to be harmed so that you won’t feel harmed—he is speaking to himself. This exercise in self-improvement is so sincere and earnest, sometimes pain ... Show More
17m 2s
Apr 2025
Stoic Advice for Handling Setbacks, Insults, and Death | William Irvine
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What does it actually mean to live like a Stoic? In this wide-ranging conversation with bestselling author and modern Stoicism evangelist Ryan Holiday, we unpack the origins of Stoic philosophy, why it exploded during turbulent times in ancient Greece and Rome, and how its principles—like courage, temperance, justice, and wisdom—still apply in a world filled ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1882875/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p><em>"Stoicism provides us with a kind of psychological toolbox. It's full of strategies for helping us cope with anxiety, anger, pain, and all sorts of ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1882875/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>In this episode, I sit down with <b>Donald Robertson</b>, renowned author, psychotherapist, and expert in ancient philosophy, to dive deep into the life, methods ... Show More
<p>Cato defying Caesar. Rutilius Rufus going into exile. Marcus Aurelius on the battlefield.These were great and daring deeds of course. Lesser known of course, are the deeds of the Stoic women.</p><p><br></p><p>📚 Books Mentioned: </p><p><a href="https://store.dailystoic.co ... Show More
<p dir="ltr">How to boost your psychological immune system, the stoic way.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.williambirvine.com/">William "Bill" Irvine</a> is the emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He is the ... Show More
