Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2026-11-02
Books mentioned on BONUS | 3 Shows in 72 Hours
In this bonus episode, follow Ryan behind the scenes as the Daily Stoic Live Tour takes him through Minneapolis, Chicago, and Detroit. 🎟️ DAILY STOIC LIVE | Ryan Holiday is coming to a city near you!
Mentioned: The Art of Living, Discipline Is Destiny by Ryan Holiday, Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday, The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and others, Enchiridion, and A Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus with the Encheiridion.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Art of Living
The Art of Living by Epictetus is a classical Stoic guide that offers practical wisdom and concise daily lessons for navigating life with resilience and virtue.
Recommended“My brother gave me the book, The Art of Living Manual, and I loved the daily short reads on it, little paragraphs, and that brought me to the Daily Stoic to kind of just keep that,”
Where to get it
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Discipline Is Destiny
Discipline Is Destiny is a book on the power of self-control by author Ryan Holiday.
Recommended“Jocko Willink had a book out, Discipline is Destiny, and he had Ryan on there, and I listened to that podcast, and it really resonated with me, so I looked into it, and then I found Discipline is Destiny, and I got hooked.”
Where to get it
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Ego Is the Enemy
Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday is a philosophical exploration of how unchecked ambition, arrogance, and a bloated sense of self-importance can derail success and personal fulfillment.
Recommended“I believe stoicism found me. I was searching for self and trying to find answers to questions that I thought had to be answered, and by finding truth, I found Ryan's work through Ego as the Enemy, and it changed everything and how I look in life.”
Where to get it
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The Daily Stoic
The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman offers 365 days of ancient Stoic wisdom and practical daily reflections.
Recommended“And sometimes that reminder, those daily Stoic messages, both, all of us actually have Ryan's Daily Stoic, and we go through that, and it helps us kind of keep grounded. It's a great way to start the day.”
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Enchiridion
Enchiridion by Epictetus is a classic Stoic handbook that offers concise maxims and practical guidance on controlling one's perceptions and desires.
Recommended“And just two days after her high school graduation, I fell down the stairs. I ruptured my quadricep and my tricep. And so I entered the world of Epictetus. And poor Ruby has dealt with me saying, sweetheart, you have to read the Enchiradian, you have to read the Discourses.”
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A Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus with the Encheiridion
A Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus with the Encheiridion is a foundational classic of Stoic philosophy that preserves the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher.
Recommended“And just two days after her high school graduation, I fell down the stairs. I ruptured my quadricep and my tricep. And so I entered the world of Epictetus. And poor Ruby has dealt with me saying, sweetheart, you have to read the Enchiradian, you have to read the Discourses.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“So I found Stoicism one through him being on the Daily Show and him talking with Jordan Clapper and speaking on the book, Daily Dad, as well as I was just having a hard time in life a couple of years ago.”