366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living

The Daily Stoic

Ryan Holiday

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The Daily Stoic

366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living

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Written byRyan Holiday

Written with Stephen Hanselman. One page a day, each with a short passage from Stoic thinkers such as Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus, and a brief reflection on applying it to modern life.

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  • Published2016
  • GenrePhilosophy
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  1. 01A page a day

    Small daily readings build a steady habit of reflection.

  2. 02Control what you can

    Focus on your choices and let go of what's outside your power.

  3. 03See clearly

    Separate events from your judgements about them.

  4. 04Act well

    Wisdom is worth little unless it shows in how you behave.

  5. 05Accept what comes

    Meet difficulty with calm and make the best of it.

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