Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2025-09-14

Books mentioned on "I Almost DIED" | 9 Stoic Lessons on MEMENTO MORI

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While in Athens, Ryan had a near-death experience that reminded him just how short life really is. In today's episode, he shares 9 Stoic reminders about Memento Mori for you to think about today.

Ryan Holiday discussed Meditations by Aurelius Marcus.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Meditations

   Aurelius Marcus · at 11:43

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

   Discussed

   “What I think is interesting which has never been desensitized for me is the one that Marcus talks about in meditations which he's cribing from Epictitus. He says, "As you tuck your child in at night, say to yourself, they will not make it till the morning."”

   Ryan Holiday "I Almost DIED" | 9 Stoic Lessons on MEMENTO MORI 2025-09-14 Listen at 11:43

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