Great listen for daily grounding and mindset boosts.

I appreciate the daily dose of stoic philosophy in an easily digestible style. It really helps keep me focused on what matters.

It seems the issues being taken by certain listeners are not a flaw in the author’s strength or reliability as a stoic, but rather that of the listener who is unable to hear an opinion that differs from their own. Lots of butt hurt 1 and 2 star reviewers the past several months from folks who have no issue “trumping” this podcaster with a poor review after receiving so much good, consistent and free content. I don’t say this from a place of loyalty to this podcast. It’s just an observation. Eat the hay. Spit out the sticks. Be an adult.

The message of stoicism is as important now as ever. We now no more than the ancients, but have forgotten everything they knew. Stoicism has helped me so much in the last few years to just be a better person. Ryan never claims to be perfect , but he brings this information to an audience in a way that relates to right now. The guests are always insightful and from varied backgrounds,

Funny. I was considering following Ryan’s podcast again. Then I saw reviews describing Ryan’s political slant, because last summer I stopped following/listening to Ryan when he remarked about someone that he clearly disliked politically. When I heard it, it really looked disingenuous considering his stoicism “advice”. I got the impression that it was a “do as I say, and not as I do” posture. I listen to another stoic podcast that focuses on how to approach events in life using stoic philosophy.

Great to find a new place to listen to Ryan’s content.

The content Ryan Holiday has been putting out into the world lately is some of the best and most helpful I’ve encountered. His ability to teach stoicism in a modern context is second to none. He provides actionable advice and down to earth perspective without sugar coating or suggesting apathy. He is the real deal. I hope to make it to the Painted Porch someday just to thank him in person. His wisdom has led me through tough decisions and helped me process the world around me with clarity and perspective.

Ryan provides excellent access to stoicism which I truly do appreciate. Through brief podcasts, emails, and tweets, he’s able to make the main messages of stoicism accessible to everyone. However, he’s gotten political lately. Admittedly, he espouses politics that aren’t mine. I enjoy the stoic messages but not when he uses it to apply it to send a political message. He hides behind stoicism and uses it to make a political point. It’s frustrating because he doesn’t claim to be political, but he very clearly makes political points for one side. He will take a stoic “virtue” and use current politics as an example, however it always is used to attack one side. He doesn’t claim to be the perfect sage and it’s clear since he can’t keep his opinion to himself

Excellent and inspiring talk, just exactly what I needed to hear on this day. Thank you! I will be seeking it out again on my darker days ahead and sharing it with those who will be inspired by it as well.

Ryan is as anti American a as they come and projects his Teri be racist homophobic fear mongering views through his show. Avoid this dude at all costs!