It is the Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, Marcus Aurelius, who will show us how. Like all of us, Marcus had a temper. Unlike most of us, Marcus had no reason to tame it. He was a man of almost unlimited power. He could say and do whatever he wanted with no concern for the prospect of consequences.

And yet, as a man dedicated to self-mastery, he saw the importance of prevailing over the instinct to anger. In a world where people were often driven by passion over reason, where restraint was a principle followed by few, Marcus Aurelius struggled to be better. Because, as he saw it, “the nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to strength.”

Just think about what your life might look like with a calm mind. Imagine a world where you possessed the strength to control your temper. Taming Your Temper: The 11-Day Stoic Guide to Controlling Anger is designed to provide you with the tools and techniques to achieve both.

Using the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, as well as other notable Stoic thinkers, we will help you seek the calm that Marcus sought, and build the strength that he forged, in order to weaken anger’s grasp on your life.

TAKE BACK CONTROL

This 11-step anger course will present you with new challenges each day that will:

✓ Demonstrate immediate coping/techniques for when you’re in a tense situation

✓ Put your anger, and its causes, in perspective

✓ Create mental habits that allow you to break the anger spiral

✓ Find new outlets for your emotions

✓ Discover what creates and exacerbates your anger—and what defuses it

Each day contains a full curriculum of advice, instructions, quotes from the Stoics, and exercises and challenges to complete. We will approach your anger problem comprehensively, attacking it from all sides in order to manage it and bring it under control.

Ryan Holiday – Daily Stoic: Taming Your Temper – The 11-Day Stoic Guide to Controlling Anger and Reclaiming Inner Peace

Anger, when left unchecked, can dominate our lives, distort our judgment, and poison our relationships. But what if you could harness it—not through suppression, but through wisdom?

In Taming Your Temper, an 11-day Stoic challenge curated by bestselling author Ryan Holiday and the team behind The Daily Stoic, you’ll explore timeless principles from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus to help you understand, disarm, and rise above the emotional chaos of anger.

This course isn’t about becoming emotionless. It’s about reclaiming composure, gaining mastery over reactions, and developing a mindset that fosters clarity, calm, and strength—even in the most trying moments.
Each day offers a focused meditation, practical exercise, and philosophical reflection designed to guide you through an inner transformation of the mind and spirit.

Whether your frustration erupts at traffic, tension at work, or past wounds resurfacing, this experience will show you how ancient wisdom can free you from the grip of rage.

What You’ll Explore in This 11-Day Challenge

The Nature of Anger in Stoic Philosophy
Understand why the Stoics viewed anger as not only destructive—but deeply irrational—and how they proposed we rise above it.

Daily Practices for Emotional Regulation
Learn meditative techniques, writing prompts, and perception shifts that restore mental balance and redirect your energy.

Practical Responses to Modern Frustration
Apply Stoic thinking to real-world triggers—emails, arguments, failures—so that you respond instead of react.

Building the Inner Fortress
Cultivate equanimity and the power to remain unshaken in the face of provocation or injustice.

Lessons from Stoic Figures
Draw insight from those who’ve mastered self-control throughout history—and apply their strategies to your own life.

Who This Course Is Designed For

• Individuals seeking to cultivate calm amidst daily irritations

• Leaders and professionals aiming to respond with clarity under pressure

• Students of Stoicism interested in practical, actionable applications

• Anyone ready to break cycles of emotional reactivity and choose peace

• Those recovering from chronic anger or emotional volatility

About Ryan Holiday & The Daily Stoic

Ryan Holiday is a modern authority on Stoicism, whose work has introduced millions to the profound yet practical wisdom of ancient philosophers. Through The Daily Stoic, his mission is to make Stoicism a living tradition—accessible, actionable, and relevant to modern life.

This course reflects that mission: clear, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in tradition, but tailored for today’s fast-paced, emotionally charged world.

Why Join Taming Your Temper?

• Gain tools to calm yourself in seconds—not just in theory, but in practice

• Learn directly from one of the leading voices in contemporary Stoicism

• Commit to just 11 days and walk away with a lifetime of insight

• Includes daily emails, printable prompts, and on-demand access

• Grounded in timeless truths—designed for immediate transformation

Free Yourself from the Tyranny of Reaction

You don’t need to be ruled by your emotions. With Taming Your Temper, you’ll learn to slow down, step back, and act from wisdom—not impulse.
In the stillness between anger and action lies your freedom.

Take the first step. Master your temper. Reclaim your peace.