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50 Stoic Rules to Live By
The Stoics wrote about almost every part of life, but which of their ideas are worth carrying with you every day? In this episode, Ryan shares 50 short rules from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus, and other Stoics that you can actually put into practice.🏛 Stoic reminders to ca ... Show More
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It’s Happening To Them…and To You Too
Time has passed. The ideas haven’t changed, as the Stoics say, but you have. The new 10th Anniversary Edition of The Daily Stoic will be released October 6, 2026—but signed and numbered first-edition copies are available NOW 👉 Pre-order your signed and numbered 10th Anniversary ... Show More
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You Should Be In The Thick of It | How Oprah Discovered Stoicism
How are you making your impact felt? How are you bringing your beliefs—and virtues—into the world?👉 Watch Ryan's episode with Oprah here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fiua-LIB7MY📚 Books:Build the Life You Want by Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey | https://www.thepaintedporch. ... Show More
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