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The Daily Stoic · August 20, 2026 · 00:13:22

This Is Your Ticket to Freedom | What Ryan Holiday Told Shawn Ryan to Read Next

Ryan Holiday shares the core Stoic insight that while we cannot control external events or others' decisions, we retain full choice over our beliefs, responses, and character. He announces a new guided reading course on Epictetus designed as a practical field guide for applying Stoic wisdom to daily life. The episode also covers several book recommendations Holiday shared with Shawn Ryan, available through The Painted Porch bookstore.

This summary was generated from show notes and public descriptions, not from a full transcript review. Details may contain inaccuracies.

Canon

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Freedom comes not from controlling external circumstances but from choosing our beliefs, responses, and who we become.

Highlights

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Epictetus as Practical Guide
Ryan Holiday has created a new guided reading experience for Epictetus, combining book club discussion, masterclass instruction, and daily practice into a field guide format.
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Recommendations to Shawn Ryan
Ryan Holiday shared a curated list of book recommendations with Shawn Ryan, spanning Stoic philosophy and broader reading.
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