In this episode of the Wisdom from the Top podcast, Guy Raz and Ryan Holiday discuss Holiday's rise to bestselling author and how anyone can apply Stoic philosophy for self-improvement.

Ryan Holiday is an influential writer focusing on Stoic philosophy, but he began his career as a marketer.

Holiday's marketing experiences gave him the insights into human nature that shaped his authoritative writing and his desire to bring philosophy into people's everyday lives.

In NPR's Wisdom From The Top podcast, host and award-winning journalist Guy Raz talks to business experts and leaders about their journeys to success.

Bestselling author Ryan Holiday writes about the teachings of Stoic philosophers as they apply to the modern world.

In this episode from November 2021, Raz and Holiday discuss lessons learned from Holiday's marketing career and how his mentors influenced his interest in philosophy.

Holiday outlines the basic tenets of Stoicism and how we can apply those principles today to improve ourselves and live fuller lives.