The Daily Stoic

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TopicsCulture & arts 32 Philosophy 29 Psychology & relationships 19 United States 10 Media & journalism 9

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Angela Duckworth

Belle Tindall-Riley

Chris Guillebeau

For centuries, all sorts of people—generals and politicians, athletes and coaches, writers and leaders—have looked to the teachings of Stoicism to help guide their lives. Each day, author and speaker Ryan Holiday brings you a new lesson about life, inspired by the thoughts and writings of great Stoic thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca the Younger. Daily Stoic Podcast also features Q+As with listeners and interviews with notable figures from sports, academia, politics, and more. Learn more at DailyStoic.com.

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