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The Daily Stoic · September 28, 2026 · 00:06:05

It Shows Us This | Your Actual Needs Are Small

Ryan Holiday

In this short episode, Ryan Holiday reflects on the dual nature of history—both a record of human misdeeds and a testament to greatness—drawing on David McCullough's work. He also reminds us that our actual needs are small, a core Stoic lesson.

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History Is a Double Catalog
History can be seen as both a record of human misdeeds and a testament to human greatness.
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Your Actual Needs Are Small
Our genuine necessities are minimal; much of what we pursue is superfluous.
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