They come from all over the world. They are men and women. Young and old. They have little in common. And, for some reason, instead of beginning the New Year by making vague resolutions or hoping for change, they begin with a challenge. Not one challenge, but twenty one of them in a row, each different from the next.
Why?
Why such craziness?
Especially when many people spend the first few days of the year recovering from time with family or the stupor they ate and drank themselves into.
The reason for this self-selected difficulty is simple and rooted in Stoicism. Because, as Seneca said, the person who does not know challenge, who does not regularly experience adversity, is to be pitied. No one knows what they are capable of—not even themselves.
Some of these challenges are physical. Others test mental toughness. Some are directed at internal struggles, others force them to tackle real world issues in their community. A few challenges are completed in a day, others span the year.
In every case, these challenges offer a choice: the easy path or the hard one? And these people choose the latter—they choose, as Epictetus said, a tough sparring partner.
The question for you then, is how will you start the year? Will you choose the easy way or the hard way? Challenge or comfort?
By now, you probably realize that we're talking about the thousands of Stoics across the globe who join us in the Daily Stoic New Year New You Challenge—a set of 21 actionable challenges, presented one per day, built around the best, most timeless wisdom in Stoic philosophy. For seven years we've been doing this. For seven years, we've been kicking off the new year in a new way…to create new "yous."
Here's why they join us...
"These challenges are my favorite way to start the new year off STRONG." — Frank S
"The challenge is the best investment I've made for myself so far this year." — Eric Hokanson
"I joined the Daily Stoic Life membership specifically to participate in the NYNY challenge, and be a part of the community." —Kristi F
"The challenge was awesome, but the interaction with the group really blew me away. It's incredible to see what everyone is going through and the courage it takes to share that. It's inspiring!" — Daniel Hebb
"I LOVE this course and I am going to be sad when it ends. I think Ryan is doing an AMAZING job … this has been so worth my $."
— Jessica K
"The challenge kicked off an avalanche of change in my life. This was a unique experience and has probably saved me a ton of money that would have gone to a shrink." — Mary Madsen
"I did the challenge last year and it was genuinely transformative for me…I've tried all sorts of different New Year's resolutions over the years, but this one was novel and challenging … it helped center me and change the way I thought about things, and I'm excited to do it again this year." —Corey W.
Every morning, the email arrives in your inbox, and it presents you with an opportunity to prove who is in charge. To do the harder thing. To take on the challenge. To not follow the drift of least resistance. To get in the habit of choosing the more difficult option.
Don't miss this opportunity to start 2025 with the habit of showing yourself who is in charge.
P.S. And if you're really serious about showing yourself who's in charge this year...
Then join Daily Stoic Life and receive all Daily Stoic courses and challenges completely FREE—a value worth over $700!—plus an exclusive gift set, a hardcover book of our very best meditations, and more...
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