12 (Stoic) Rules For Life

[@indifferentphilosophy]

1. Own the morning 2. Focus on what you can control 3. Be present 4. Do one thing everyday 5. Do one good turn everything 6. Do only what is essential 7. Speak with the dead(reading) 8. Be tolerant with others and hard on yourself 9. Make beautiful choices 10. Listen more than you speak 11. Turn obstacles into opportunities 12. Remember you will die

[@bl9531]

Thx for posting. Usually those cheats save me from watching the video. However, I watched this one anyway.

[@TheMisterGriswold]

@@bl9531 Yes, well worth watching. Timeless wisdom.

[@StoicismandModernLife.]

thank you for the summary.it's easy to understand. I will write it down to remember for myself

[@jayray2234]

Thank you!

[@akaneokita]

❤ thx

[@DefaultName-ne6gi]

As an autistic person, I thrive on rules and routine. This is super helpful for me as are all of your videos.

[@Greentippedweenie]

Do you get made fun of for being autistic?

[@pljortega]

🙋‍♂I second that.

[@dailystoic558]

Stoicism is a very beautiful idea to appreciate but very difficult to apply. It will depend a lot on the kind of life you live, and it certainly can't be taken fervently and ideologically, as being doctrinal.!!

[@psxtuneservice]

For you rule 13. There are situations, when rules must be dropped. And that can be a difficult decision with high risk of mistakes.

[@Minutemensurvivalist99]

Amen

[@deveshgupta8655]

Subscribing to your channel has been one of the beautiful choices that I've made in my life.

[@WhatMakesUsThink]

Earning the morning is the most difficult part of my day but I am pushing through it!

[@ryan99842]

This video’s take really clicks with some of the things I've been reading in Unveiling Your Hidden Potential by Bruce Thornwood

[@OrganicFia1986]

I looove mornings. They're my sacred tranquil space. And they truly determine my day 😀❤

[@jimmythevoice8716]

I’m an Addict. I was in Bad shape. I made a choice to get clean. I’m at the apt foundation in NH Ct . I looked at entering the front door as a Rebirth. When entering I got slapped with reality , searched, pee tested. (Nearly melted the Cup )! . Sat down cried slept ate. Ya know ! Like any newborn baby except I’m 43 . I mean a rebirth entirely. And. This type of routine is ABSOLUTELY CRUCIAL. I’m half way through month 2 and I’m so very very thrilled and grateful. I’m going strong . thank you for reading. (🙏Jimmy )

[@aarondixon7]

Fellow recovering addict here. Good job bruh. I’m proud of you 👍🏽

[@dorismahoney1440]

Me 2. We Do Recover.

[@janinegliener4884]

Yay, you, Jimmy! You're making it!

[@user-qc6wk2jh7q]

So very happy for you ❤ Congratulations!

[@isaacmccauley7469]

1. 0:33 - Own the morning 2. 1:50 - Focus on what you can control 3. 3:00 - Be present 4. 4:03 - Do one thing every day 5. 5:00 - Do one good turn every day 6. 6:17 - Do only what is essential 7. 7:34 - Speak with the dead (reading) 8. 9:00 - Be tolerant with others and hard on yourself 9. 10:30 - Make beautiful choices 10. 11:43 - Listen more than you speak 11. 13:03 - Turn obstacles into opportunities 12. 14:40 - Remember you will die

[@leonelcardona2353]

You could be a good men today but insted you chose tomorrow... that line always hit me.

[@206huesosElSalvador]

And this is why I own three of your books. I ❤ stoicism

[@Stoicpers]

I found the rule about "doing one good turn every day" to be particularly inspiring. It's a simple but powerful reminder that we can all make a difference in the world, no matter how small.

[@Mark-jd1fr]

I listened to Zig Ziglar a long time ago. He used to say that it wasn't an alarm clock but an opportunity clock.

[@WhatMakesUsThink]

You must watch this video every morning whereas at any moment it’s proper!

[@ResilientLifee]

The idea of mastering oneself through simple, daily practices resonates deeply. By focusing on what we can control and finding meaning in the small things, we align more closely with the life we aspire to live. It's inspiring to see how these Stoic principles can be applied to everyday situations, helping us navigate challenges with greater wisdom. I've found that diving deeper into these concepts and incorporating them into daily routines can make a real difference. It's a journey worth exploring further.

[@Calm_And_Peace_]

"When we say yes to things because we do not want to be rude to someon, ewe are in fact being rude to ourselves, to our family to our other obligations... "

[@gnavarrom1]

Thanks. I loved them and have reflected on them. Some might be repetitive. I would summarize them into 9 and add the 10th, that is essential for me: the Mantra: "Focus, Act, and Live with Virtue." 1. Master the morning with discipline: Rise early, prioritize what’s important, and be tough on yourself but tolerant of others. 2. Control the controllable with virtue: Focus on your actions, emotions, attitude, and always choose what is beautiful and good. 3. Live fully in the present: Remember, you are dying each day, so live in the now. 4. One task at a time: Do one thing at a time, every day. 5. Act with kindness and virtue: Do a good deed daily and make beautiful and good decisions. 6. Only the essential: Ask yourself, "Is this necessary?" 7. Seek wisdom: Converse with the wise through reading. 8. Listen more: Set your ego aside. 9. Turn obstacles into opportunities: Control your response, not the events. 10 Connect with the divine: Recognize your place in the universe, cultivate spirituality, and honor God in your actions.

[@paavoviuhko7250]

I love this video. So exhilarating. But I'm not a tourist in here. For decades now it has been my practice to read philosophy and write my own thinking as an intuitive response. Currently it's Seneca. What a blessing. The most valuable book I've opened up in ages. My day begins at four o'clock in the morning. I need my quiet time for reading and thinking. I don't actually think of myself as Stoic in the sense of following a practice. But imperceptibly after years of the best reading, one can't help but enter into an expression of life principles that issue out as actual practice. Thanks and best wishes.

[@Uncommony]

Great advice, I adhere to most of these naturally, but it all started at the age of 32 and took me 7-8 years for all of this to come together for me to see unimaginable success. Stay Uncommon!

[@ResellDecadence]

Brilliant insight, today I did 510 push ups, in three days I have done over 1000 with this! It’s all possible! Your channel is great!

[@nattergalen1000]

To really love your mistakes is a real superpower!

[@navierstokes2356]

1. Adueñarme de la mañana/ser productivo por la mañana. 2. Concentrarme en lo que está bajo mi control. 3. Estar presente. Quién sufre antes de lo necesario, sufre más de lo necesario. 4. Hacer una cosa al día. Pasito a pasito crea efecto compuesto a largo plazo. 5. Has una cosa buena al día. 6. Preguntarme si lo qué estoy haciendo ahora mismo es esencial. Saber decir no. 7. Leer ("hablar con los muertos"). 8. Ser exigente con uno mismo (autodisciplina) y paciente con los demás.

[@bobnandez]

gracias

[@EdgarN664]

9. Toma decisiones hermosas. 10. Escucha más de lo que hablas. 11. Convierte obstáculos en oportunidades. 12. Recuerda que morirás (Memento Mori).

[@Jessnyambura]

"What we do with what has happened is up to us" I needed that

[@user-fq6mm6kz5o]

Man,I love this philosophy🎉🎉

[@mataticrafts]

Thank you!

[@HeadCoachKev]

Thank you for opening our minds, eyes, ears & conversations, Ryan

[@dailystoic558]

With not much else to do he wandered into a book shop [...] and preceded to seek out and study with the cities noted philosophers."!!

[@AnimatedWisdomOfficial]

I never thought I'd be this inspired by Stoicism, but your passion is contagious! I've started creating animations about Stoicism, Thank you Ryan!🙏

[@DaillyStoicPath]

This video is a treasure trove of wisdom! 📜 Have you ever wondered how to live a life of purpose and resilience? These 12 stoic rules offer timeless guidance for navigating life's challenges with strength and clarity. A must-watch for anyone looking to improve their life through stoic principles!

[@joshcarstens5162]

These are powerful 12 Stoic Rules for Life 1. Own the morning 2. Focus on what's in our control 3. Be present - Don't suffer from imagined troubles 4. Do one thing every day 5. Do good things for others every day 6. Is this essential? It's ok to say no 7. Speak with the Dead, Read Everyday 8. Tough ourselves, tolerant of others 9. Make beautiful choices 10. Listen more than you speak 11. Turn every obstacle into an opportunity 12. Remember you're dying every day

[@ryansmethurst5757]

You need to make teaching material. I have your boy king book in my class and kids love it! Now I need some posters and kids videos!

[@mcgritty8842]

Bringing philosophy to kids? That’s what we need to hear more of. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@StoicismandModernLife.]

It's nice to have you share something great .something that kids already enjoy . it has great meaning

[@Maxenation]

Why don't you do it yourself?

[@Noble_Charles1]

Thank you for this, Ryan. Stoicism is great! ❤

[@janecallahan2340]

I love your channel. You are inspiring! Turning people on to the teachings of Stoicism is important. The Stoic philosophy can help people establish great habits that allow them to thrive in our chaotic world of today.

[@ebert8756]

I'll take these on a poster 😊

[@apian29]

Thx for the vids Ryan. Stoic philosophy has been massive for me

[@WerkToday]

We are lucky to have the morning 🌄

[@kimgardner6540]

Your videos help me remember control and accountability in a chaotic times. Thank you.❤

[@stephenkiss5790]

Man, I am so happy I found your channel. I recently purchased the daily stoic journal. I have never journaled in my life but the story of meditations (and Marcus auraleis) has captivated me. I’m actually excited to learn more about stoicism and its teachings. Keep up the good work!

[@eugenezakharov3162]

Ryan, thank you for your real life example on how to be modern stoic Your content is repetitive but it’s a good thing, this is required to understand that it’s mental stoic gym

[@dailystoic558]

Dear worthy person reading this, Your dream is not dead. Don’t let past or present pains define you. You are stronger than you think and a conqueror. Rise up and keep pushing forward because your future depends on it. Turn your difficulties into valuable lessons. Every step forward brings you closer to your dream. Believe in yourself and live fully, without fear. I wish you all the best in life. You can do it, and I believe in you. Best regards.

[@abnomec]

Why is no one talking about the thumbnail 😂

[@James-ip7zk]

I just accept that even the best ones in YT will use clickbait. It is so pervasive that not even Ryan can see the dishonesty of using them.

[@angelandujar7403]

Yeah, it is badtaste to use someone else's material for a video while preaching stoicism. Not sure if he even mentions JP, for good or bard. Nonetheless i find very non stoic to use a click bait nonsense.

[@NightWLKR1]

@@James-ip7zkit’s not clickbait just use your brain lol, look at the thumbnail it’s a play on Peterson book not clickbait lol

[@NightWLKR1]

@@angelandujar7403it’s a play on the title of Peterson book you’re taking it too far lol

[@markb.macanas2623]

If you're focusing on the thumbnail, you're missing the message from R.H.

[@scarredface8381]

Love this! I am a stoic person!!! Yahooooo🎉

[@WerkToday]

Don't worry, be happy

[@BeatlesBowieKrimson]

This was a good one.

[@thestoicmedic]

What a beautiful choice it was to make this video

[@BrianDefferding]

A great movie that features someone who follows a lot of these principles is the movie Perfect Days. Came out last year, it's an excellent character study of someone that takes these principles into everyday practice.

[@CrazyGamesPlays]

Getting up early, noo listen to your body. Sleep is not optional and the best performance enhancement thing

[@RationallyMe]

So common sense logic would lead one to understand that no rule is absolute and, of course, there are exceptions and nuances. However, since we should be rising early to get a jump start on the day (especially those with families who want some quiet time), we understand the old adage, "Early to rise, early to bed". We naturally wake when our body has had enough rest, so a wise person would understand that he must go to bed at a reasonable hour, so the body is not still tired when it is time to rise.

[@pierrecohenmusic]

Go to bed earlier then

[@RationallyMe]

@@pierrecohenmusic Some people like to disagree just to disagree. They think it makes them seem smart, when it actually does the opposite. It's so annoying.

[@drcola143]

You're supposed to sleep early too dude.

[@WerkToday]

I love the morning 🌄

[@timl9870]

Thanks Ryan, you're really helping me out, peace brother!

[@mrsojopedro]

Great video

[@GesundGlucklichGG]

To Rule #8 I think a lot of people are too hard on themselfs. I understand the point, of selfcontrol and why you only can expect high standrds from yourself, because you can only alter and manage your own thoughts and Action. But still and maybe more important is in my opinion #SelfCompassion. If you can be great and self loving, self Kind and forgiving to yourself, then it will be easier to be all that to others❤

[@HH-lu5sd]

View/react to things to our advantage, that is, with bias. This is logical, because there’s no such thing as unbiased view. Examples: impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way. I am not what happen to me, I am what I choose to become. It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.

[@WerkToday]

Win the morning

[@likesgood]

Thank you dude. every time.

[@avx4281]

Thank u Ryan. Great rules for life.

[@kevincfoss]

Ryan is 1000% a Peripatetic

[@DrDinooshDeLivera]

Excellent!

[@yotamcohen5287]

beautiful! thank you Ryan

[@aaronwimberleymbamsf5776]

Great meditation to end the day=] It reminds me of the carnal importance of "being here now" and treating every individual with the ability to cause you the most harm or enhance the greatest sense of pleasure, "We are hunters; we are only truly alive in those moments when we improvise; no schedule, just small surprises and stimuli from the environment." It's not something realized through social media, insta, or any of those false positives that establish a hierarchical pecking order other than the one that established the food chain in the animal kingdom. That is what allows us the greatest sense of steadiness and ataraxia- the realization that our viscera sense of pleasure, pain, and platitudes are put on high risk and reward status the more that we treat every day as "The Most Dangerous Game". To become more aware of and to better know our animal instincts is to better acknowledge what makes us human beings, homo sapiens, homo economicus, and personas sociales. That is the "kernel" that separates "epicureanism", "stoicism", and "epistemology" and makes sapiosexuals of us all regardless of physical appearance.

[@WerkToday]

Focus on what you control

[@m.t.1616]

This is hitting me like a ton of bricks I feel like I just spent decades fumbling around in the dark and someone just turned the lights on.

[@toboisiorho5462]

Ads ruined this massively

[@ajibadesegun-jk4wt]

Pay for premium so you dont have to deal with Ads

[@Dzzymslizzie]

One thing out of my control is that sideways book stack. And I’ll let it go, but man, it’s hurting my brain 😂

[@QueenAusetHeru]

Awesome video ❤ very inspiring 😊

[@sabermense1702]

Three takeaways I got. Whenever someone likes my comment I get to be reminded by these impactful lessosn: 1. Saying no means saying YES to a more essential things. 2. We are more tough with ourselves and tolerant on others. 3. We regret what we've spoken more than what we did not. And we dont have to fill in the silence, we don't have to prove all the time that we're smart. thank you

[@wassambinisrarulhaque6616]

Great book

[@Paulavadinhomkt]

Nice

[@wernerbuitendag9023]

Could have had a better thumbnail in my opinion.

[@thepenoflight]

Dig it

[@MrBlacksford]

Awesome video Ryan! Cheers from Croatia!

[@AnthGags333]

We are all beautiful.. so lets make beautiful choices..

[@apian29]

Great ending

[@RichieRichIIII]

Great alpha on this channel ✅

[@annewilliamson4831]

Thank you so much for this!

[@ebert8756]

❤❤

[@ivanmolinat1974]

Gracias, muy buen video 👍

[@jebzdomz1228]

I want to read but my ADHD kicks in i want to learn more stoic mindset of my Condition as ADHD person

[@GrahamMyers]

I love the production of these with real life and AI edited together. Great work.

[@Warhorseoverland]

Stoicism is Christianity devoid of all of its merits and salvation

[@CaptnYestrday]

A stoic can't be Christian?

[@Warhorseoverland]

@@CaptnYestrday in my view, Stoicism says “you create your own meaning out of an otherwise meaningless world governed by an impersonal God (pantheism)” while Christianity say “your meaning was ordained even prior to your birth in a fundamentally meaningful world” via a personal God.

[@AlejandroSanchez-zv7tb]

@@Warhorseoverland Sounds like Calvinism, specifically.

[@dorismahoney1440]

I think stoicism was before Chist n after Christ?

[@lukeserrano62]

Actually, we have two ears so that we can accurately identify where the threat is coming from.

[@joerogain8242]

Don't dismiss JP's work. He's saved so many young men.

[@David_Alvarez77]

He seems to have something of an axe to grind with Jordan Peterson.

[@jsar5409]

Stoicism has kinda always been at odds with sophistry

[@Kvothe3]

I'm genuinely glad that despite his numerous terrible ideas, Peterson has manged to help some people.

[@jsar5409]

@@Kvothe3 agreed, king killer

[@paulfleming1612]

No he has confused many people

[@zdargahi]

Are you in Sydney 😢 i wish i could meet you

[@yamilvogeld.2385]

Great video man! thank you so much

[@alanchriston6806]

Wonderful 😊🏴‍☠️

[@Mvrderface]

14/8.

[@jacobpassmore8889]

I like your cerro gordo shirt.

[@Stoicpers]

00:36 - Rule 1: Own the Morning 02:03 - Rule 2: Focus on What's in Your Control 03:03 - Rule 3: Be Present 04:27 - Rule 4: Acquire One New Thing Daily 05:25 - Rule 5: Do One Good Deed Daily 06:26 - Rule 6: Do Only the Essential 07:46 - Rule 7: Speak with the Dead 09:08 - Rule 8: Be Tough on Yourself, Tolerant with Others 10:25 - Rule 9: Make Beautiful Choices 11:23 - Rule 10: Listen More Than You Speak 15:14 - Rule 11: Practice Negative Visualization 16:45 - Rule 12: Memento Mori (Remember Death)

[@hfbeltran]

It is good to hear you and see your calling out of bogus Jordan Peterson.

[@AwakenZen]

Read a Taoist book

[@brilliantwriter4856]

Like a sail boat without a sail

[@lauradavis4610]

Love the channel. HATE the thumbnail.

[@itlabs2351]

Hi ryan please do a ticketed show in ny at bell house

[@addie1280]

I feel like he should rename the talking to the dead rule bc your not really saying anything to the dead but the dead is saying stuff to you and it wouldn’t be a conversation if you didn’t speak. (In my opinion)

[@KylieTieuVy]

its kinda crazy how nobody is talking about the forbidden eBook "Magnetic Aura" from Borlest

[@WerkToday]

Is this essential?

[@_Waingro]

9:55 Is that RC BUFORD from the Spurs?

[@pmd1933]

He has a woman working for him and thzt is why he isn't bothering. This happens often to black women, they become the work horse in their relationship

[@roberth1700]

Seneca Wallace seahawks qb

[@sb-rd8oc]

You didn't need to scratch Jordan Peterson like that

[@Ci-22]

I agree.

[@meridian1928]

You should interview Peterson. Robert Greene did and it was a great conversation!

[@tomjones8293]

you have been to Sydney ????

[@Jontheinternet]

Peterson basically took Plato's ideas without crediting them. So did Carl Jung.