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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

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.
Leadership That Outlasts You
The episode emphasizes building a culture that continues to produce great leaders long after you're gone.
Rather than just directing, the best leaders teach, empower, and develop their team members.

References

Burning The Daysrecommended
Man's Search for MeaningViktor Frankl (1946)recommended
MeditationsMarcus Aurelius (Gregory Hays translation)recommended
How To Be A Leader On Characterrecommended
The Way of the Championrecommended
Letters to a Young Athleterecommended
Moviegoer Masteryrecommended
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