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Ryan Holiday is an American author, media strategist, and bookstore owner. He’s also the host of the Daily Stoic podcast. His other books include Lives of the Stoics, Courage is Calling, and The Obstacle is the Way.
Stephen Hanselman is a publisher and literary agent. He studied at Fresno Pacific University and obtained a Master’s degree from Harvard Divinity School. The Daily Stoic is his first book as an author.
The Daily Stoic
What's The Daily Stoic about?
The Daily Stoic (2016) is a collection of daily meditations drawn from the wisdom of the Stoic philosophers who lived in the Roman Empire. The writings of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca and slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus all provide thoughtful material for the authors to refashion and refresh. These blinks promote self-reflection, while encouraging the reader to value serenity and life itself.
Who should read The Daily Stoic?
- Wallflowers lacking self-confidence
- Exhausted workers looking for new perspectives and a sense of purpose
- Platonists and students of philosophy
Lives of the Stoics
What's Lives of the Stoics about?
Lives of the Stoics (2020) explores Stoicism through the lives of its earliest followers. Packed with insights into the leaders, wars, and politics of classical antiquity, these blinks provide a fresh yet historical look at this popular philosophy.
Who should read Lives of the Stoics?
- Philosophy buffs seeking new insights
- Strivers looking for inspiration
- Budding historians looking for a fresh perspective