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The Daily Stoic · April 17, 2026 · 00:06:43

The Decades Disappear Like Sinking Ships | Impulse Control

Ryan Holiday

In this short solo episode, Ryan Holiday reflects on the rapid passage of time, likening decades to sinking ships, and urges listeners to pay attention to how they spend their days. He also discusses the Stoic practice of impulse control—pausing between stimulus and response to make wiser choices.

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The Decades Disappear Like Sinking Ships
Ryan Holiday emphasizes how quickly time passes, comparing decades to sinking ships to underline the urgency of living deliberately.
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Impulse Control
The episode underscores the Stoic practice of pausing between stimulus and response, allowing reason to override knee-jerk reactions.
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