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The big sports news on Monday was the dramatic victory of team Europe against the USA in the Ryder Cup golf competition, with the Northern Irish star Rory McIlroy leading his team to a memorable triumph. But what also got attention is McIlroy's revelation that he took inspiration from a Roman emperor. He said he鈥檚 been studying the stoic philosophy of Marcus Aurelius - and he鈥檚 not the only one. Ryan Holiday, an author and host of the podcast The Daily Stoic, told Newsday what was behind the popularity of stoicism. It includes focusing on ''what we can control" and to not "be overwhelmed by emotions".

(Photo: Rory McIlroy of Team Europe teeing off on the 12th hole during the Friday afternoon four-ball matches of the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club on September 29, 2023 in Rome, Italy. Credit: Patrick Smith/Getty Images)