# RYAN HOLIDAY'S CRISIS COMPASS: 4 tools of a stoic philosopher

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Podcast: [Crisis What Crisis with Andy Coulson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/crisis-what-crisis-with-andy-coulson-293543)
Published: 2026-03-24T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ryan Holiday – bestselling author of The Daily Stoic, Ego is the Enemy, and The Obstacle is the Way – joins me on Crisis What Crisis to explore why intelligence doesn't protect you from stupidity, why modern life's frictionlessness is making us weaker, and what ancient Stoic philosophy can teach us about navigating today's world. POWERED BY KINGSLEY NAPLEY: I know what it is to have the right legal support around you when facing crisis. Kingsley Napley are the kind of lawyers I wish more people knew about – there to help you make the right decisions, protect what matters and build real resilience when the pressure is on. This episode is powered by Kingsley Napley, visit www.kingsleynapley.co.uk for more details. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Intro – Ryan Holiday’s Crisis Compass 00:18 Who Guides You in Crisis? (Marcus Aurelius) 00:58 The Power of Role Models in Stoicism 01:08 Daily Habit: Why Journaling Matters 01:24 Finding Calm: The Simple Power of Walking 01:46 One Rule to Live By (Epictetus’ Advice) 02:03 What Stoicism Really Teaches About Control 02:15 More Stoicism Episodes BUY RYAN'S BOOK: Wisdom Takes Work – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wisdom-Takes-Work-Important-Journey/dp/1788166299 FOLLOW RYAN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanholiday/?hl=en X/Twitter: https://x.com/RyanHoliday TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryan_holiday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYmBIKsrzIjdHRuqs2I8nHA FOLLOW CRISIS WHAT CRISIS? Instagram – www.instagram.com/crisiswhatcrisispodcast TikTok – www.tiktok.com/@crisispod

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