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The Daily Stoic · May 11, 2026 · 00:25:58
It Can Change Everything | A Real-Life Example of How to Build a Coaching Tree
Ryan Holiday explores the idea of building a coaching tree—developing leaders who can thrive independently after you leave. He uses the San Antonio Spurs as a prime example, showing how the best leaders teach, empower, and develop others for long-term success rather than personal glory. The episode draws on Stoic principles to illustrate what it means to create a culture that outlasts any single individual.
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Highlights
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Ryan explains the concept of a coaching tree—developing others so they can lead without you—and uses the San Antonio Spurs as a real-life example.
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Rather than just directing, the best leaders teach, empower, and develop their team members.
References
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Burning The Days — — recommended
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Man's Search for Meaning — Viktor Frankl (1946) — recommended
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Meditations — Marcus Aurelius (Gregory Hays translation) — recommended
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How To Be A Leader On Character — — recommended
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The Way of the Champion — — recommended
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Letters to a Young Athlete — — recommended
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Moviegoer Mastery — — recommended
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