Welcome to Lit in a Nutshell, the podcast where we distill the world’s best books into timeless wisdom and practical insights.

Today, we’re diving into The Daily Stoic — a modern guide to ancient philosophy, written by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman.

This book isn’t just something you read — it’s something you live. Through 366 daily meditations, it brings the teachings of Stoic masters like Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca into your everyday life.

In a world full of noise, stress, and distraction, Stoicism reminds us of what truly matters: mastering our emotions, accepting what we can’t control, and living with courage, discipline, and purpose.

So whether you're just starting your day, or hitting reset after a rough one, this episode will walk you through some of the key lessons and how you can apply them — today.

Let’s take a deep breath, clear our minds, and step into the stillness. This is The Daily Stoic, in a nutshell.

Welcome back to Lit in a Nutshell, where we distill big ideas from the world’s most influential books into powerful, concise episodes.

Today, we’re exploring a strategy game-changer: Blue Ocean Strategy, crafted by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne. Forget competing in overcrowded markets—this book teaches you how to create new, uncontested market space—a “blue ocean”—where competition becomes irrelevant.

The authors mapped success across 150 strategic moves from 30 industries and distilled them into actionable frameworks—like the Four Actions Framework and Strategy Canvas—that help businesses rethink boundaries and innovate at scale.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, manager, or curious thinker, this is your guide to breaking free from red oceans of rivalry and charting your own path to sustainable growth.

Ready to drop your anchor in a blue ocean? Grab your copy here → https://amzn.to/4656Xsv

Let’s dive in.