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Why You Don't Want To Win The Argument | Jefferson Fisher (PT. 2) May 17, 2025

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What if you could learn a few simple, powerful tricks to handle arguments and conflict more effectively without losing your cool? In today’s Part 2 episode, communication expert Jefferson Fisher shares his practical approaches to communication that will help you stay calm, clear, and in control even in the heat of tough conversations.

Jefferson and Ryan talk about the urge to have the last word, the discipline it takes to remain composed in conflict, and the Stoic lessons on emotional control and restraint.

Jefferson Fisher is one of the most respected voices on communication and arguments in the world. He is a Texas board certified personal injury attorney and law firm owner of Fisher Firm. Millions of people and some of the world's leading brands come to Jefferson for advice and practical strategies to communicate more effectively.

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It’s Impossible For Them Not To Do So | How To Focus Like A Stoic Philosopher May 16, 2025

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They are who they are. Stop expecting them to be anything else.

🎥 In a recent YouTube video, we explored why narcissistic leaders like Nero always fail in the end (the Stoics have some great insights on this), and how the narcissistic leaders in power today are bound to suffer a similar fate | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ4gbvjdIao&ab_channel=DailyStoic

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It’s All About Community | Ask Daily Stoic May 15, 2025

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Today, Stoicism is more popular than ever. But too many of us are on this path alone.

💡 “Keep company only with people who uplift you,” Epictetus says, “whose presence calls forth your best.”

That’s the kind of company you’ll find in Daily Stoic Life—those whose presence bring out your best.

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Why You Don't Want To Win The Argument | Jefferson Fisher (PT. 1) May 14, 2025

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You might prove a point in an argument, but what will you lose in the process? In today’s episode, Jefferson Fisher and Ryan talk about the art of handling arguments, drawing on wisdom from the Stoics, Jefferson’s real-world legal practice, and Abraham Lincoln’s legendary diplomacy. They discuss why being "right" isn't always worth the cost, how to stay grounded in the age of social media outrage, and the importance of knowing your “Alamo,” the hill you’re actually willing to die on.

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When Have You Been That? May 14, 2025

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That person you just can’t stand. That person in traffic who won’t get out of the way. Don’t they realize how annoying they are? Probably not anymore than you did when you were that person.

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Let Them Be Flexible. You Stand On This. | Count Your Blessings May 13, 2025

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The world needs unbending, courageous people. It needs people who day to day do what’s right, not what’s expedient.

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Lives of the Stoics by Ryan Holiday | https://store.dailystoic.com/

The Daily Stoic Journal: 366 Days of Writing and Reflection on The Art of Living by Ryan Holiday | https://store.dailystoic.com/

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This Will Save You In Crazy Times | Kindness Is Always The Right Response May 12, 2025

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The best way to get out of your head, to get outside yourself…is to step outside yourself. Literally. Step outside. Let nature do its quiet, steady work.

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Wisdom in the Face of Censorship | Sharon McMahon and Ryan Holiday May 11, 2025

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Sharon McMahon, aka "America's Government Teacher", hosted Ryan on an Instagram Live to discuss his recent experience at the U.S. Naval Academy. Invited to speak on the topic of wisdom, Ryan was informed just moments before his lecture that it had been canceled due to his decision to address the removal of books from the Academy’s library. What was meant to be a conversation about wisdom quickly turned into a powerful lesson on censorship, free speech, and the challenge of living with virtue.

Sharon and Ryan talk about the importance of confronting history honestly, the controversy around books labeled “too woke,” and the scary implications of silencing ideas in places meant to shape future leaders.

After years as a high school government teacher, Sharon now runs the non-partisan, fact-based Instagram account @sharonsaysso and is the author of The Small and the Mighty.

Check out Sharon’s podcast Here’s Where It Gets Interestingand follow her on Instagram @SharonSaysSo and on X @Sharon_Says_So

Sharon's Substack: The Preamble.

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Can a Billionaire Be a Stoic? | Robert Rosenkranz (PT. 2) May 10, 2025

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For the Stoics, riches weren’t evil but attachment to them was. In Part 2 of their conversation, self-made billionaire Robert Rosenkranz and Ryan dive into the power of living within your means, mastering your mindset, and finding deeper purpose in your work. They discuss how your upbringing influences your relationship with money, why detachment leads to true freedom, and what really defines success.

Robert Rosenkranz became a self-made billionaire as a pioneer in private equity, multi-strategy hedge funds, and the insurance industry. He launched the acclaimed NPR program, Open to Debate, funded Impetus Grants to extend human healthspans, and is founding an innovative cultural institution in New York to showcase immersive work at the intersection of visual art, sound, music, and technology.

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What Marcus Learned From His Mother | 6 Stoic Lessons In Stillness May 09, 2025

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Happy Mother's Day this weekend to everyone!

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