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Daily Stoic | Backyard Ventures

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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Comedian Pete Holmes is back for Part 2 and in full philosopher mode. He and Ryan dive into success, psychedelics, and why it’s not egotistical to say you’re “one of the greats.” They talk about how to find peace when life feels out of control, why laughter might be the highest form of enlightenment, and what it really means to “make it.”

Pete Holmes is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and podcaster. He first gained recognition in the early 2010s as a stand-up comic, and also released his first comedy special and worked as a television writer and actor. He is the host of the podcast You Made It Weird, author of Comedy Sex God, and the creator of the HBO show Crashing. 

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Pete Holmes on Why Laughter Is the REAL Path to Enlightenment (PT. 2)

When we react emotionally, we rarely make things better. When we get angry? We always make things worse—for ourselves and others.

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You Can’t Afford To Be This | How 300 Spartans Saved Western Civilization

There is no wisdom without experience. But experience does not necessarily translate into wisdom, does it?

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Older But Never Wiser | Ask Daily Stoic

Feeling anxious lately? In this bonus episode, Ryan and author Chris Guillebeau break down what your anxiety is really trying to tell you, why fighting it makes it worse, and how to finally feel calm without forcing it.

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BONUS | If You’re Feeling Anxious Right Now, Listen To This

We’ve all known these people. They say one thing and do another. They virtue signal but act without virtue. 

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Don’t Be This Kind of Friend

In this hilarious and surprisingly deep episode, Ryan sits down with comedian, actor, and podcaster Pete Holmes to talk about why so many of us are trapped in the cult of productivity. They discuss Mark Wahlberg’s 4 a.m. hustle routine, the myth of “selfless work,” why we confuse being busy with being good, and more. 

Pete Holmes is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and podcaster. He first gained recognition in the early 2010s as a stand-up comic, and also released his first comedy special and worked as a television writer and actor. He is the host of the podcast You Made It Weird, author of Comedy Sex God, and the creator of the HBO show Crashing. 

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Watch Ryan's episode on You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn9B-15fV1I

Listen to Pete interview Robert Greene - one of Ryan's favorite podcast episodes! 

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Pete Holmes Doesn’t Buy Your Excuses (PT. 1)

There is no technology that can do it for you. There is no app. No teacher who can simply download everything into your brain. 

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The Most Critical (And Rarest) Ability In Life | Practice Love

There is so much to worry about. There is so much to be stressed about. Or so you think…

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📘 Books Mentioned: 

The Daily Laws by Robert Greene: https://www.thepaintedporch.com/

The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday: https://store.dailystoic.com/

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You Don’t Have To Do This To Yourself | Looking Out For Each Other

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?

Why should a Stoic let the awfulness of the world make them feel awful? Why would we let someone else’s darkness cast a shadow on our own life?

📕 Book mentioned: Trust Me I’m Lying by Ryan Holiday 

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This Also Cannot Be Taken (Only Given Up) | Ask Daily Stoic

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