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  • By living philosophically, we can learn to handle anything. This isn’t easy. But this is also a foundation for true well-being, happiness, and, as seen in the lives of Marcus, Cato, and many other Stoics.

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    What are the overlaps between Eastern philosophy and Stoicism? 

    Was there a particular obstacle that Ryan experienced that led him to Stoicism?

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    Die With Zero by Bill Perkins | https://www.thepaintedporch.com/

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    Morgan Housel's Formula For Building Wealth and Happiness

    Ramit Sethi on What It Means To Be Rich

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  • The more you study philosophy the more you realize that parenting is a topic almost every tradition has spoken about. The Daily Dad is built around accessing that advice—one piece at a time, one day a time, just like The Daily Stoic.

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  • How can Stoicism be applicable for Gen Z and generations to come? As a Professor of Philosophy, Dr. Jennifer Baker has an insider's look into what resonates about ancient philosophy with college students today. Jennifer joins Ryan to discuss how she teaches the next generation about Stoicism, why Stoicism is a timeless tool we can all turn to, and the common misconceptions around virtue ethics.

    Dr. Jennifer Baker is a Professor at the College of Charleston. Her research is on virtue ethics, and she looks to ancient ethical theories as positive examples of how ethics ought to be done today. She teaches courses on ethical and political theory, environmental ethics and philosophy, business ethics, bioethics, and American philosophy.

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  • Each yesterday is gone, dead. While there is a little grief, it also presents you an opportunity. a chance to begin afresh.

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  • Whether you’re excited about the direction of the country or not, you still have to focus on what’s in your control (which is you).

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  • Seneca lived in a chaotic, dangerous, and unpredictable time. Listen in to this letter he wrote about how to stay sane in a crazy world and his advice for avoiding jealousy, hatred, and divisiveness.

    Today’s episode is an excerpt from The Tao Of Seneca produced by Tim Ferriss’ Audio. Get the free PDF at tim.blog/seneca

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    Seneca on Despising DeathSeneca on Conquering the ConquerorSeneca on Philosophy and Friendship Seneca on Practicing What You Preach

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  • In the age of virality and trending TikTok songs, Mt. Joy rose to fame through the band’s authentic storytelling and community building within the indie music scene. On today’s episode, Mt. Joy’s lead singer Matt Quinn makes his return to the Daily Stoic studio to discuss the band’s surge in popularity since his first appearance a couple years back. 

    Ryan and Matt also talk about how Matt manages performance anxiety before going on stage, the evolving perception of success in the music industry, and the band’s recent world tour that included performances at iconic venues like Madison Square Garden. 

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    You can follow Matt at @MattQuinnMJ on Instagram and on TikTok @MtJoyBand 

    If you want to see Matt and the band in concert, head to mtjoyband.com and you can check out their upcoming tour schedule 

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  • Don’t follow Cato’s example. Keep fighting for virtue and the common good.

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  • To survive success and fame and power, to be virtuous in such a situation, one must make it the work of their life.

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  • As a Stoic, nothing in an election changes what is asked or obligated of you. You are still expected to be a person of virtue.

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  • We’ve all heard of Marcus Aurelius, Alexander the Great, Napoleon, but what about Henry V? British historian Dan Jones joins Ryan today to talk about why Henry V was one of the most unique Kings throughout history, how we can understand the current state of the world by looking at historical patterns, and unbelievable stories of discovering historical evidence. 

    Dan Jones is a British historian, TV presenter, journalist, and author of Henry V: The Astonishing Triumph of England's Greatest Warrior King.  Dan has also written the bestselling books Powers and Thrones, The Templars, Essex Dogs, and more. Check out Dan's Netflix Series which he wrote and starred in - Secrets of Great British Castles!

    You can follow Dan on Instagram @d_a_n_jones, check out his newsletter danjones.substack.com, and listen to his podcast This is History: A Dynasty to Die For.

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  • As individuals what is up to us is whether these bad times make us a bad person, whether hard events harden our hearts, whether the wrongs of the world make us do wrong.

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  • We must remain good. We must remain sane. This is our job.

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  • We can't accept, we cannot tolerate, we cannot rationalize narcissistic leaders. We have to aspire to be real leaders, servant leaders, leaders of courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom.

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  • Of all the schools of philosophy, none give us a more practical framework for becoming rich, free, and happy than Stoicism. Today, Ryan is speaking on the Stoic approach to building wealth, navigating success, and overcoming adversity.

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  • If we don’t take action to help just one person, how can we expect to help them all? Ryan and Sharon McMahon, author of The Small and the Mighty,  continue their conversation in this episode about how outrage is not activism, how to not get overwhelmed by the many problems in the world, and why it’s important for the next generation to know the truth about our history.

    Sharon is known as “America’s Government Teacher,” and after years as a high school government teacher, Sharon now runs the non-partisan, fact-based Instagram account @sharonsaysso.  Sharon just released her book, The Small and the Mighty, where she proves that the most remarkable Americans are often ordinary people who didn’t make it into the textbooks.

    🎙️ Listen to PT. 1 with Sharon McMahon on Apple Podcasts & Spotify

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    Check out Sharon’s podcast Here’s Where It Gets Interesting and follow her on Instagram @SharonSaysSo and on X @Sharon_Says_So

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  • There is great value in rituals that allow us to confront and even dance with the reality of death. Taking time to process, grieve, and accept this inevitable part of existence helps us live with more clarity.

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  • Having goals and desires in life is fine but needing things to go a certain way to be happy? These pained, intense, anxious moments reveal the most futile and servile versions of ourselves.

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  • Being virtuous, like voting, is within our power. Whether it visibly changes the world is not. But we act because it is our duty, and that alone is reason enough.

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  • “The people that history smiles most kindly upon, are the ones who just kept doing the next needed thing.” These words from Sharon McMahon remind us that making a difference is not accomplished through fame or fortune, but by taking consistent action. Sharon joins Ryan today to talk about the stories of hidden trail blazers, unknown symbolism in the Statue of Liberty, and the change-makers she chose to include in her new book The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement.

    After years as a high school government teacher, Sharon McMahon now runs the non-partisan, fact-based Instagram account @sharonsaysso. In her book The Small and the Mighty, Sharon proves that the most remarkable Americans are often ordinary people who didn’t make it into the textbooks.

    Check out Sharon’s podcast Here’s Where It Gets Interesting and follow her on Instagram @SharonSaysSo and X @Sharon_Says_So

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