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For centuries, all sorts of people—generals and politicians, athletes and coaches, writers and leaders—have looked to the teachings of Stoicism to help guide their lives. Each day, author and speaker Ryan Holiday brings you a new lesson about life, inspired by the thoughts and writings of great Stoic thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca the Younger. Daily Stoic Podcast also features Q+As with listeners and interviews with notable figures from sports, academia, politics, and more. Learn more at DailyStoic.com.

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In honor of Taylor Swift's new album The Life of a Showgirl, Ryan shares the surprising Stoic lessons hidden in her music and career. 

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BONUS | Is Taylor Swift a Stoic?

In the past, character wasn’t just admired, it was expected. People demanded integrity, and even fought duels over questions of honor. But today, does character still matter?

General McChrystal is a retired United States Army general best known for his command of Joint Special Operations Command in the mid-2000s. He established a consultancy firm, McChrystal Group, in 2011 and advises senior executives at multinational corporations on navigating complex change and building stronger teams.

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Audio excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House Audio from ON CHARCTER by General Stanley McChrystal, read by General Stanley McChrystal. © 2025 McChrystal Group LLC, ℗ 2025 Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved.

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This Isn't A Solo Journey | Does Character Still Matter?

Moral challenges have existed throughout history, and we all handle them in our own way. In today’s Part 2 episode, Ryan continues his conversation with former NBA player turned psychologist John Amaechi. They discuss the ethical dilemmas that have endured for 2,000 years, the role of compromise, and the complexity of loyalty and sacrifice.

John Amaechi is an English psychologist, consultant and former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Vanderbilt Commodores and Penn State Nittany Lions, and professional basketball in the NBA for the Orlando Magic, Utah Jazz, and Cleveland Cavaliers. 

Since retiring from basketball, John got his PhD in psychology and has worked as a psychologist and consultant, establishing his company Amaechi Performance Systems.

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Would You DIE to Keep Your Word? | John Amaechi (PT. 2)

Self-awareness is not something you just magically get. It’s something, like any form of wisdom, that you have to work at.

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What The Wise Know—And Fools Ignore | 15 Stoic Lessons from the Birthplace of Stoicism

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BONUS | Joe Rogan's Reading List (From Ryan Holiday)

No one can take away what you’ve learned. No one can make you forget philosophy. 

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This Is The One Thing That Keeps | Ask Daily Stoic

We are how we treat the vulnerable. We are how we treat people who can’t do much for us anymore. We are who we take care of.

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This Says So Much About You

How much is your word worth? For former NBA player turned psychologist John Amaechi, the answer is $17 million. In this episode, John and Ryan unpack why he walked away from that payday, why integrity is his ultimate non-negotiable, why your job should never define you, and more. 

John Amaechi is an English psychologist, consultant and former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Vanderbilt Commodores and Penn State Nittany Lions, and professional basketball in the NBA for the Orlando Magic, Utah Jazz, and Cleveland Cavaliers. 

Since retiring from basketball, John got his PhD in psychology and has worked as a psychologist and consultant, establishing his company Amaechi Performance Systems.

Follow John on X @JohnAmaechi and on Instagram @JohnAmaechiOBE

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The $17 MILLION Test of Integrity | John Amaechi (PT. 1)

You said you were going to take care of it. You said it would be done by the deadline. You set aside the time. You had every intention of doing it. But what happened?

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Don’t Let It Make You A Liar | Practice Silence

As Seneca says, the path to wisdom is acquiring one thing a day. Wisdom takes work. 

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BONUS | 7 Stoic Lessons on Wisdom

Education takes time. It takes work. It takes patience. 

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