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The Daily Stoic · October 6, 2026 · 52:52

What a Decade of Stoicism Teaches You About Life

Ten years after The Daily Stoic’s release, Ryan Holiday and his coauthor and literary agent Steve Hanselman revisit the idea that started it all. They discuss the book’s surprising origin, the unexpected ways it changed their lives, which Stoic lessons they understand differently now, and the deliberate changes they made for the new anniversary edition.

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The Origin of The Daily Stoic
Steve Hanselman suggested a daily Stoicism book, which Ryan Holiday initially resisted but eventually embraced, leading to the creation of The Daily Stoic.
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Unexpected Life Changes from a Book
Writing and publishing The Daily Stoic led to unexpected personal and professional transformations for both Ryan Holiday and Steve Hanselman.

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