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The Daily Stoic · June 10, 2026 · 15m 36s

7 Stoic Steps for Breaking an Addiction

Ryan Holiday presents a Stoic framework for overcoming addiction, framing it as a form of self-enslavement that can be addressed through ancient principles. The episode distills two millennia of philosophy into actionable steps for breaking free from compulsive habits.

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Seven Stoic Steps for Breaking an Addiction
Ryan Holiday outlines seven Stoic principles for overcoming addiction, applying ancient philosophy to modern behavioral change.
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Highlights

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Ancient Wisdom for Modern Addiction
The episode argues that principles developed over two millennia ago remain surprisingly effective for today's recovery challenges.
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Editorial

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Addiction as Slavery
Holiday describes addiction as a form of self-imposed slavery, a recurring metaphor in Stoic philosophy.
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