Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2026-09-27

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The streets of Rome still carry the lessons the Stoics left behind nearly 2,000 years ago. In today’s episode, Ryan walks through the places where Stoicism was lived and tested and shares 11 lessons the ancient Stoic sites still have to teach us.

Ryan Holiday discussed Meditations by Aurelius Marcus.

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   Meditations

   Aurelius Marcus · at 1:58 · mentioned 6 times

   Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a profound collection of personal reflections and Stoic philosophy written by the Roman emperor.

   Discussed

   “because about 20 years ago i read this book marcus aurelius's meditations the private thoughts the most powerful man in the world”

   Ryan Holiday 11 Stoic Lessons Ryan Learned in Rome 2026-09-27 ▶ Play 1:58

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