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The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday — A Thoughtful Guide to Daily Wisdom

Stevo Perry
2 min readJan 8, 2024

“The Daily Stoic” by Ryan Holiday is a modern take on ancient Stoic philosophy, providing readers with daily meditations and reflections to incorporate Stoic principles into their lives. Co-authored with Stephen Hanselman, the book is organized into 366 daily readings, each centered around a specific Stoic teaching, featuring insights from renowned Stoic philosophers like Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius.

The Good Bits
Daily Wisdom: The book’s structure encourages daily contemplation, making it a practical guide for applying Stoic principles in everyday life.
Relevance: Holiday seamlessly connects ancient Stoicism with contemporary issues, demonstrating the enduring wisdom of these teachings.
Clarity: The writing is accessible and engaging, making complex philosophical concepts understandable to readers unfamiliar with Stoicism.
Diverse Perspectives: The inclusion of various Stoic thinkers provides a well-rounded view of the philosophy, catering to a broad audience.

The Bad Bits
Repetition: Some readers may find certain themes repetitive over the course of the year, as the book revisits key Stoic concepts regularly.
Lack of Depth: Due to the daily format, the book sacrifices in-depth exploration…

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Stevo Perry
Stevo Perry

Written by Stevo Perry

Steven writes humorous and helpful articles about pets, online retail and business. He isn’t afraid to share his mistakes and help others avoid the same.

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