The Daily Stoic

This book by Ryan Holiday was genuinely recommended once in the episodes we index, on Tim Ferriss. The people who vouched for it on air: Michael Phelps. It comes up in conversations about addiction & recovery, depression & mood, exercise & strength. Every quote below is verbatim, attributed, and linked to the exact second it was said. Sourced expert opinion, not medical advice.

Why have history's greatest minds embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a classroom exercise. Holiday and Hanselman off 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises, to help you find the serenity, self-knowledge, and resilience you need to live well.

• “Daily stoic and ego is the enemy. You got a whole lot of Ryan Holiday on your bookshelf... I just got the daily stoic from my coach”

  Why it counts as a recommendation: “something that's so awesome to do to start your day... it just gives you some kind of purpose”
  Michael Phelps · The Tim Ferriss Show · Jan 202101:38:26

  Said during "Michael Phelps and Grant Hackett, Two Legends on Competing and Much More | The Tim Ferriss Show". The episode features Michael Phelps and Grant Hackett: Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian ever, with 28 medals (23 gold) and 39 world records. Grant Hackett is an Australian distance-freestyle champion who went unbeaten in the 1500m for 11 years, won 26 golds across major championships, and is now CEO of an Australian investment firm. Swimming legends Michael Phelps and Grant Hackett on elite training, competitive drive, and their raw, mutual journey through depression and mental health.