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The Daily Stoic · June 25, 2026 · 00:07:38

Which Of These Are You? | What's In Your Way Is The Way

Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday poses a series of questions about how we respond to others: will we help or hinder, support or undermine? He then explores the Stoic idea that the obstacle in our path is actually the path itself, drawing from Marcus Aurelius and his book The Obstacle Is the Way. This short episode challenges listeners to examine their own actions and mindset.

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

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The Obstacle Is the Way
Holiday reiterates that the obstacle in our path is the path itself.
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Highlights

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The Choice Between Helping or Hindering
Holiday asks listeners to reflect on whether they help or hinder others in their daily lives.
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Editorial

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Daily Journaling for Stoic Practice
Holiday promotes the practice of daily journaling as a tool for Stoic reflection.
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References

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The Obstacle Is the Way — Ryan Holiday (2014) — Core concept of the episode
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The Daily Stoic Journal — Ryan Holiday (2017) — Mentioned as a tool for Stoic reflection
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