The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday

Favorite Quote
“Control your perceptions. Direct your actions properly. Willingly accept what’s outside your control.” — Ryan Holiday
The Book in One Sentence
The Daily Stoic is a year-long compilation of short, daily meditations from ancient Stoic philosophers, like Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, teaching you equanimity, resilience, and perseverance via the three Stoic disciplines of perception, action, and will.
Why should you read it?
If you struggle with reading non-fiction at a pace that makes you feel good about your progress, this is the book for you. It’s also one of my all-time favorites. I read it every year for five years in a row. A page a day is so easy to read, you can’t not do it. As a result, you’ll gain a great overview of Stoicism and implement plenty of its tenets in your life.
Key Takeaways
Perception gives purpose to your thoughts, actions, and ultimately everything you do.
We can change the course of our life by actively choosing our actions instead of just reacting to our impulses.
Will is our internal force of perseverance, ready to give us hope when everything else fails.