The Daily Stoic

This is a great way to start the day - I always get something useful to apply to my day. Thanks Ryan!

The ads are obviously a bit much as many negative reviews point out. I do believe Ryan has created some nice books and content and keeps stoicism alive but his self promotion/marketing can be a bit much. Nobody else I’ve seen in the podsphere comes close. But I had two other issues. He had David Mamet as a guest and felt the need to introduce him by letting listeners know that he doesn’t share Mamet’s politics. Unnecessary but also not in keeping with the Stoic philosophy. Secondly - the daily stoic dedicated to anti-ICE and in favor of open borders. I listened and still think it had nothing to do with daily stoicism. He knows he has an audience so goes off topic if he feels the need. I’ll still read the Daily Stoic every day and I’ll read his books, so I’m supporting him but the podcast turns me off.

I have been listening to the Daily Stoic podcast almost every day for a year now. This most recent episode with Bert inspired me to go and write a review. The conversation they had was so down to earth, where they were open to sitting down together and connecting to gain a better understanding instead of just feeding into confirmation bias. I wish more people were open to connecting and learning from one another like they modeled. It was funny, stimulating, inspiring, and so relatable. Made my day.

Such a shame that this great thinker takes a political lane, speaks of propaganda and problems in the world like it comes from on source. A lot to learn from this guy but he appears hardened (not displaying courage, temperance, justice and wisdom) which takes away from his message.