| Join us in Seattle, WA in JUST 3 WEEKS for an inspiring, in-person conversation where Ryan Holiday will share insights and answer your questions about his new book, Wisdom Takes Work. Head to dailystoiclive.com to grab tickets and learn more (get a 20% discount for a limited time only with code EARLYSTOIC at checkout!). It's wrong. It shouldn't be happening. You don't have to accept being treated this way. You don't need to let people take advantage of you. You should stand up. You should speak out. But you know what you shouldn't do? You shouldn't ruminate on this. You shouldn't let it consume your every waking moment. People mistake the Stoic emphasis on equanimity and poise, on the inner-citadel and on the dichotomy of control, with passivity. With indifference to injustice. With self-absorption in the face of suffering and solvable problems. This is wrong! The Stoics ran for office. The Stoics ran empires. They were involved. They didn't let people treat them like garbage. They spoke their mind. They had active, productive, positive lives. The reason they were able to do this is that they didn't allow the stuff happening around them to consume them. They didn't allow people or things to live in their head rent-free. They didn't allow themselves to be distracted and they tried not to confuse emoting about a problem with doing something about it. What's happening in our world is not something you can ignore. You are not a doormat. You are not a dilettante. At the same time, you must protect your mind. You must maintain your poise and your clarity. Remember, what happens to you is not your choice—but how you respond to it is. Cheryl Strayed: "I Had to Lose Everything to Find Myself" At some point, you realize courage isn't something you are born with, it's something you build. In this episode, Ryan sits down with bestselling author Cheryl Strayed (Tiny Beautiful Things, Wild) to talk about what it really means to be brave. They discuss how fear and courage always show up together, why you can't wait to "feel ready," and the difference between saying you'll change and actually doing it. Cheryl shares what hiking alone on the Pacific Crest Trail taught her about courage, loss, and starting over. 🎙️ Listen now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify | 
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