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Every book Brennan Cordell Smith recommended on podcasts
Books recommended by Brennan Cordell Smith
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The Daily Stoic
The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman is a popular 366-day guide to ancient Stoic philosophy featuring daily reflections and exercises.
Recommended“And about every book I could get my hands on, I read, I studied, I bought the Daily Stoic and the Daily Stoic Journal and just really dove in.”
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The Daily Stoic Journal
The Daily Stoic Journal by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman is a structured guide offering daily prompts and reflections based on ancient philosophy.
Recommended“And about every book I could get my hands on, I read, I studied, I bought the Daily Stoic and the Daily Stoic Journal and just really dove in.”
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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 work of Stoic philosophy capturing the teachings of the former Greek slave, recorded by his pupil Arrian.
Discussed“which then led to Epictetus' Discourses and the letters from the Stoic of Seneca. And from there on, I just took a deep dive into it.”
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Letters from a Stoic
Letters from a Stoic by Seneca is a classic collection of moral epistles written by the Roman philosopher to his friend Lucilius, offering enduring practical guidance on mastering emotions, accepting mortality, and navigating daily challenges.
Discussed“which then led to Epictetus' Discourses and the letters from the Stoic of Seneca. And from there on, I just took a deep dive into it.”
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Meditations
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of personal journals and philosophical notes written by the Roman emperor, offering timeless reflections on Stoic philosophy, self-discipline, and mortality.
Discussed“So I downloaded the Daily Stoic Podcast, started listening to some of Ryan's meditations. And of course, that, of course, led me to meditations by Marcus Ritlius, of course, which then led to Epictetus' Discourses”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| How Much Have You Changed? | Proof That Stoicism Can Change Your Life | The Daily Stoic | 2026-10-22 | 5 |




