Stoicism is an action-based philosophy. Not just words you look at on a page, but something you carry with you—something you use to live. It's designed to be like a living toolkit, filled with thoughts that inspire and motivate us to be the best versions of ourselves each day. After all, that's what Enchiridion, Epictetus' famous work, translates to: something you keep at hand, a weapon you arm yourself with.
As we've grown The Daily Stoic and thought about the ways we could help readers better live this philosophy, one of the best ways we've been able to do that is creating useful and beautiful objects to serve as daily reminders of the most important Stoic practices. They all have one mission: to help you live Stoicism as a practice and share it with others. 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 to the people in your life. These items can all be found in our Daily Stoic Gift Guide, and make thoughtful gifts for the holiday season. Each one helps make Stoicism accessible and practical for daily use, and motivates a new wave of people towards living the life they want to live.
With the launch of the final book in the Stoic Virtues Series, Wisdom Takes Work, the entire series is now available for the first time! Throughout his bestselling Stoic Virtues Series, Ryan Holiday has drawn on fascinating stories of historical figures like Marcus Aurelius, Florence Nightingale, Abraham Lincoln, and Frederick Douglass to show the power of these virtues in action, demonstrating how we all can be improved by them—while simultaneously improving the world around us. All books in this set are available signed or signed and personalized, an impressive gift for fans of Ryan's books or anyone committed to living with virtue.
The Stoics practiced pausing—not as weakness, but as wisdom. They knew that even a small delay could mean the difference between regret and the right decision. This medallion is designed to be your anchor in those heated moments when you need a reminder of the choice you have—pause, reflect, and respond virtuously, or let your baser instincts take over and do something you'll regret. The physical reminder of this choice is a gift everyone can use, from leaders making high-stakes decisions to parents trying to model the type of behavior they want their children to inherit.
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. Last year we launched a premium leatherbound edition of the book, featuring a luxurious leather cover, all-new illustrations, and a custom display box. This hand-made edition of The Daily Dad makes a special gift and timeless keepsake to parents (dads AND moms!) as they navigate the most important journey of their life.
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. We've chosen the Gregory Hays translation for our leatherbound edition for its modern tone and readability. It will be an amazing gift for anyone interested in understanding the life and beliefs of the Philosopher King, for a fan of Meditations who would appreciate a sturdier, more beautiful copy of the text, or for anyone in your life who could use Stoic inspiration.
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 of the people around him.
Our most popular item since its launch, the Memento Mori Medallion is designed to be carried with you 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 our lives with purpose—and with those we love. A wonderful gift and potent reminder for anyone.
Each coin is shipped in a velvet-lined box with an information card, explaining the practice to anyone receiving the coin, making our medallions a beautiful introduction to a committed practice of Stoicism.
Since its release, the Anxiety Medallion has been added to the daily practice of thousands as a powerful 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 Medallion has a hole in its center so you can turn it in your fingers like a fidget spinner to dispel nervous energy. The medallion's popularity speaks to the lack of control we are all feeling about the issues we face, and the power we have to prevent an anxiety spiral by focusing on what is in our control. We can't think of a better gift than this reminder.
Amor fati (Latin for "a love of fate") is a mindset that you take on for making the best 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 recipient to see obstacles and adversity as fuel for their immense potential.
The Daily Stoic offers 366 days of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, and 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, interior illustrations, premium paper, ribbon to mark your place or favorite passage, 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 Daily Stoic Page-A-Day calendar is a companion calendar to The Daily Stoic book. Each page features a daily meditation to start your day on the right path. You'll find a piece of wisdom from Stoics like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus to guide you in meeting life's everyday 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.
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 leather cover to make this an extra-special gift and add longevity to your journal so you can revisit passages for years to come.
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