Stoicism is an action-based philosophy. Not just words you look at on a page once, but something you carry with you—something you use to live. It's designed to become almost like a living toolkit, filled with things that protect and serve us each day. So that, as Seneca put it, the "words become works." And he also urged us to take the words he and the other Stoics had written and find real uses for them: "Take charge and stake your own claim—something posterity will carry in its notebook."
As we've built up the Daily Stoic and thought about the ways we could help spread Stoicism, we've tried to honor the insights of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus as well as staking our own claim and making our own contributions. One of the best ways we've been able to do that is coming up with useful and beautiful objects to serve as daily reminders of the most important Stoic practices. Each one of the products we've created has had that mission in mind: to popularize Stoicism as a practice. We only make things that we actually use ourselves and feel will bring value to people's lives (we'll leave the T-shirts to someone else).
With that in mind, here are our top picks for gifting Stoics in your life. These items can all be found in our Daily Stoic Gift Guide, and make thoughtful gifts for your friends and family this holiday season. Each item helps spread the idea of Stoicism and may move a new wave of people closer to living the life they want.
Since its release, the Anxiety Medallion has been added to the daily carry of thousands as a potent and helpful tool to remember that we are the creators of our anxiety—which means we can also be the ones to do something about it. The front carries the Stoic maxim "What is up to us, what is not up to us" in Greek and the back shows a quote from Seneca: "He who suffers before it is necessary suffers more than is necessary." Unlike our other medallions, the Anxiety Coin has a hole in its center so you can twist and turn it in your fingers like a fidget spinner to dispel nervous energy.
Each coin is shipped in a velvet lined ring box with an accompanying information card, explaining the practice to anyone receiving the coin, making our medallions a beautiful introduction to a committed practice of Stoicism.
Nearly 100,000 parents all over the world read The Daily Dad book every day to find inspiration and actionable advice in the lifelong job of being a parent. Each entry provides a memorable lesson on being the role model your child needs, and the parent you aspire to be. And now, just in time for the holiday season, we created a premium leatherbound edition of the book featuring a luxurious leather cover, all-new illustrations, a custom display box, and much more. This hand-made edition of The Daily Dad makes an extra special gift and timeless keepsake to parents (dads AND moms!) as they navigate the most important journey of their life.
We could only print a limited number of these for the holidays so grab yours while supplies last!
As the newest addition to our Memento Mori Collection, the Memento Mori Premium ID Bracelet is a delicate and inescapable reminder that "you could leave right now." One side of the bracelet shows the hourglass, skull, and tulip inspired by Philippe de Champaigne's painting. On the other side are the words MEMENTO MORI, a notice for us to continue living a life of virtue NOW, and not wait. As a gift, this bracelet is not only a beautiful piece of jewelry but a way to keep one of the most prominent Stoic practices close at hand.
Each bracelet is handmade in Brooklyn, NY, features a 7" (small) or 8" (medium) sterling silver chain, and can be worn with either side facing outwards.
Meditations, which Ryan Holiday calls "the greatest book ever written,"collects the private writings of Marcus Aurelius, the emperor of Rome in 170 AD, and is the definitive text on self-discipline, personal ethics, humility, self-actualization and strength. This premium edition, exclusive to the Daily Stoic, has hand-crafted touches such as a gold-foiled genuine leather cover, spine, and back cover, and a custom gold-foiled slip box for safe storage.
And if you're gifting this book to someone who is unfamiliar with Meditations, we recommend pairing it with our guide, How to Read Marcus Aurelius' Meditations (A Daily Stoic Guide), which will help make your giftee's reading experience more productive, deepen their understanding, and show them how to apply the same Stoic principles and exercises that Marcus used to improve his life and those around him.
Amor fati (Latin for "a love of fate") is a mindset that you take on for making the best out of anything that happens: Treating each and every moment—no matter how challenging—as something to be embraced, not avoided. The flame on the front of the medallion is inspired by Marcus Aurelius's enduring wisdom that "a blazing fire makes flame and brightness out of everything that is thrown into it." The back features an excerpt of the great philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche's formula for greatness: "Not merely bear what is necessary, still less conceal it… but love it." This medallion will inspire its receiver to see obstacles and adversity as fuel for their immense potential.
The Daily Stoic Page-A-Day calendar is one quote per day, intended to be read as a daily meditation to ensure you're starting your day on the right path. Each page includes a piece of wisdom from Stoics like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus that will guide you to meeting life's surprises and challenges with gratitude, curiosity, and inspiration. Perfect for anyone on your holiday list who is interested in learning more Stoic philosophy in an easy-to-digest, bite-sized format.
Our most popular item for several years running, the Memento Mori Medallion is designed to be carried in your back pocket or purse as an essential reminder of what Marcus Aurelius wrote in Meditations: "You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think." The back of the coin bears Marcus' quote while the front features an interpretation of the three essentials of existence — the tulip (life), the skull (death), and the hourglass (time). Shared online by the likes of Tim Ferriss, Rich Roll, Jay Shetty, Gary Vaynerchuk and more, this Stoic memento is a reminder to stop obsessing over trivialities like becoming famous or making more money than we could ever spend, and instead focus on living each day of your life with purpose and those you love.
The Daily Stoic offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, or slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus, as well as lesser-known luminaries like Zeno, Cleanthes, and Musonius Rufus. Every day of the year you'll find one of their pithy, powerful quotations, as well as historical anecdotes, provocative commentary, and a helpful glossary of Greek terms. This premium limited edition of The Daily Stoic features a genuine leather cover, custom box, all-new interior illustrations and logos, premium Munken cream paper, sewn ribbon, and much more. The perfect gift for someone looking to take in Stoicism bit by bit, or a well-versed philosopher looking to add this special edition to their collection.
The Obstacle Is the Wayfirst introduced the world to Stoicism and the timeless formula for turning our toughest trials into our greatest triumphs, selling millions of copies worldwide. Now, in this much-anticipated 10th anniversary edition, Ryan updates and expands on this modern classic to better help you achieve greatness in your life. Featuring fresh stories and hard-won lessons from his decade of living as a Stoic, this book is the perfect gift for anyone in your life who is going through a transition (recent grad, new parent, young professional), or who wants an initial introduction to Stoic philosophy.
The Daily Stoic Journal features 52 new Stoic disciplines or practices, one for each week of the year, along with a special introduction about the art of journaling. It's designed to help you build Stoic resilience for whatever challenges the year brings. Filled with daily prompts and weekly meditations, it's perfect if you want to develop a journaling practice and stick with it, or if you just want to solidify the lessons of Stoicism in your life. Include our ethically sourced genuine full-grain leather cover to make this an extra special gift and add longevity to your journal so you can revisit passages and prompts for years to come.
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