7 Essential Stoic Productivity Tips (From Top Performers)

People have been procrastinating for thousands of years.
Just like you, they put things off, they delayed, they made excuses, they hoped deadlines would never come due. This caused them anxiety, it pissed their colleagues and families off, it created problems and most of all it wasted time. Twenty centuries ago, the Roman era Stoic philosopher Seneca joked that the one thing fools all have in common is that they are always getting ready to live. But they never do it.
Is that who you want to be? Of course not. This video will help you take ownership of your life.
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00:00 Intro
01:16 1. Show up daily
03:32 2. Establish clear systems
04:51 3. Don't be so reachable
05:34 4. Face the dragon
06:45 5. Stay in control
08:00 6. Shake them up
10:31 7. Don't drop the ball
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[@DailyStoic]

The tips: 01:16 1. Show up daily 03:32 2. Establish clear systems 04:51 3. Don't be so reachable 05:34 4. Face the dragon 06:45 5. Stay in control 08:00 6. Shake them up 10:31 7. Don't drop the ball

[@mdabdurrazzaks4242]

Thank you for this listing Post.

[@joshuaperalta2172]

Can someone please explain more about the don't drop the ball?

[@wyominghome4857]

Many good points here, especially limiting your daily tasks to 3 things and finding a way to make them fun. Woody Allen is famous for saying 90 percent of success is just showing up, and I've found that to be true too. I would add the Beth Dutton quote from 'Yellowstone": Don't let anyone ever outwork you," which probably falls under Point 7.

[@lucu01]

@@joshuaperalta2172 be focused, do everything you can to ensure success, find out about stuff, ask questions and put in place systems to ensure you meet deadlines and get things done. Are you Jake Peralta's brother?? #wrongfocus

[@jimgilkey1]

Will someone please add the names of these guests with the timestamps? I'd love to give proper credit when quoting these guests...

[@WalkinChristum]

I'm following your page on IG, but your youtube channel is next level, keep at it!

[@rimshaijazali4191]

You will never regret watching this honest explanation of how you should read.

[@kopitiful]

1. Whats the one thing I wanna do today 2. Routine: wake up early, big task first, three task per day, exercise, end work at 5, dinner with family, bath kids, read to kids. 3. Be crystal clear what to do, how to get there 4. not be reachable (Napoleon waited three weeks to open mail, most resolved themselves) 5. how do i get started? not how do I get there. 6. focus, being concentrated 7. how to get others to rise? put them in context where they strive, shake people up. 8. be on top it, know your deadlines, warn early if you miss them, show you know your time and how manage it.

[@sirlofty]

the thing i learnt from this video is that i should be patient with learning virtues, that i wont become virtuous instantly.

[@Levi.Jaeckel]

I didn’t start being “unreachable,” until I had kids. That gave me a self-perceived reason to segment my day. A few years later I realize that my kids aren’t the only reason to be unreachable, but that was a big turning point in my overall productivity.

[@jorbraz]

Great insight. I can identify with that

[@brycenew]

04:40 That hit home big time… Getting particularly immense value from this video Ryan. Thank you! And for all your vids. Love your style and content.

[@gerardomartinezgallardo2981]

This has been some of THE BEST advice i’ve seen in your channel. Definitely felt like “the thing i lost needed to hear today”, almost everyday i see some of your content to keep me on the right headspace; but today’s collection of was perfect. Thanks for the hard work you put into this, it helps in more ways than you can imagine. Have a great day 👍🏻 😃

[@ivanpadilla4479]

That shake them up segment…. It really hit home. It definitely shook me up, early in the morning too.

[@simonmbaita4538]

This is the most encouraging and transformative content I’ve heard today. So much love for Stoic life🇰🇪

[@GetResultsology]

You totally had me a 'tomorrow I'm going to be Superman!' - so true and such a key insight into procrastination and the first of several in this excellent video. Thanks for sharing it. :)

[@itssanj8449]

Absoultely love the content, simple, effect and efficient! Learnt a lot from your videos, keep going!

[@Terrakron]

These are, for sure, the best advice anyone can get! Thanks so much!

[@ericbergman9195]

So helpful. I’m grateful for this reminder.

[@danielabay8872]

Way to go Ryan.. This is quality content righ there

[@figward]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on productivity.

[@jestenaguirre9108]

I believe one of the best things about stoicism is being your best self in life for no more importance than to self. In turn you become a beacon of light to others in search of meaning. It’s much better than trying to impress others only to make yourself feel less important.

[@patrickwilliams9916]

Love this comment. Recently focused on “inspiring” others vs “pleasing” others and it makes all the difference. Thanks for sharing

[@ramdarass]

"Shake them up" hit home for me. Could be applied to so much to relationships too.

[@productivitymonster]

great video, 100% agree with all points. Nicely done, great format.

[@Ryan-Horgan]

Don't be so reaxhable was a big problem for me until a year ago. Always saying yes to people's demand of my time and efforts. Been a game changer in terms of working on other projects

[@wesleyalan9179]

Right?!?!😁

[@BrendanEvan]

This was absolutely fantastic

[@christhedon2353]

This channel is changing my life frfr🖤🖤

[@seaclark]

This is fantastic, thanks Ryan.

[@mindiwilhelm4322]

I love this. One of your best evah!

[@theoneandonly668]

That first one is 100% me…. About 1 day out of a fortnight I wake up super motivated and get a lot done. But now I just wait for This day, I put off today because I think tomorrow I will be full of energy etc but that never happens. Do it now

[@jenojacastro9336]

Thank you for this! I realize a lot...

[@DeuceDeuce80]

Quality content, thanks for uploading.

[@asdfg6h5g7h]

FANTASTIC VIDEO! 🤘🏻

[@MassMultiplayer]

3 changed my life. now i own my time and im not everyone else servant amazing knowledge, i honor your passion intent focus dedication

[@richmondnyandebo2443]

Really enjoy this seminar

[@deanocorona5316]

Love this. 👌🏼

[@AlineSantos-hy1hq]

Love the content!! Bg music is a bit loud, but the tips are great, thanks for that!!!

[@tayodeniro6669]

Thanks a lot!

[@Robert-uq3wc]

Nice setup, I like your desk setup, always pause to see it :))

[@garybusey7625]

Lol at the dorky little Marky Marc Aurelius bust 🤣😂

[@acorse1]

Love how your rocking the Cerro Gordo shirt :) Brent underwood fan here as well :) .. Nice video.. thanks for the upload.

[@projectuak]

nice tips!! thanks from Spain!

[@TheCebulon]

It seems very simple. The most important part in my opinion (and liveexperience as a Chief Master Procrastinator) is show up every day. And start with the most important task! I tend to show up and the do boring stuff like going through all my emails. Then I am wasted and rest and loose the drive that I did not have from the beginning.

[@SaintBirdie]

As usual ...so good

[@TheLordOfPhantasms]

Great One!

[@ruizjuan]

Thanks for your contents

[@johnmccaffrey5942]

People looking for self development might consider checking out Jim Rohn. Jim didn’t speak much about stoicism directly but all of his business philosophy I find to be very stoic inspired.

[@alanchriston6806]

Ryan Your a gemstone 😊🏴‍☠️

[@Super_BeastGirl]

9:16 hit me hard My boyfriend loves me and sees so much of what I can become and I am already so far along as a person since we have known each other. I know I lack confidence and he works with me alot to tell me how I am getting better and stronger, but I know I have a long path ahead. I never want him to feel like he is stupid for believing in me. I want to believe in myself and prove him correct.

[@hokaifinn1565]

Book suggestion for you Ryan...you will love it : Nahjul- Balagha (The collection for Sermons of Imam Ali)

[@aaronwimberleymbamsf5776]

Great meditation to start the day=]

[@Mars-us1ru]

Needed daily stoic in my life. Thank you for your content!!!

[@MarkRyanNZ]

I feel like these points tend to be against a stoic life except for the 'don't be reachable' point.

[@michaelf6147]

Very helpful

[@gianthills]

they usually start young and they usually have mentors. i have met so many who got started in a family business, or who had a father or somebody who taught them this or that.

[@seborfeo]

I don't get why this video doesn't have 100M views

[@CrimsonLadyVT]

I have few ppl close to me that i want to help shake up... Advise 6.. but like... they're way into deep in their self doubts... And possible trauma... I just wish I could do more for them. I know I can fix everything. But at least to make them feel a lil hope...

[@MightyMcClures]

"ask people who are productive"...ok so...Ryan, when do you write content for DailyStoic and DailyDad? Is it every day or weekly (for the week)? Just find that workload impressive to produce.

[@ltatis]

Likely that he takes a day, possibly monthly to write and schedule the entire month out. It’s possible that he even has done or does months to a year out.

[@rolandoperez6612]

Take credit for other people's work

[@MightyMcClures]

I've heard him say he schedules no more than 3 things per day and likes to "quit" work around 5 (for family) - just wondering his process for efficiency (in my own work and content, we have 3 YT channels so I'm always trying to be more efficient)

[@williamhoward4444]

Would love to know this as well! I feel like I struggle with scheduling and using that schedule.

[@jumhed994]

@@MightyMcClures He probably has a fair few assistants.

[@fridayschild1566]

Where do you stand on the concept of leisure activities? Regarding the question of ‘whether this task is essential’ it would seem that leisure activities are non-essential but it’s unreasonable to expect a human to dedicate their lives only to work and duties. By most definitions, reading a non work related book and going for a walk are both ‘non-essential ‘ ( ie we will not die and we will not lose our job if we forego these activities) but life would have very little value without them.

[@cedarcanoe]

@Ryan did the stoïcs ever use the word “priority”, ‘cause I feel they practice prioritization a lot to determine what to best put their effort on

[@damianlarocca4359]

I think its okay to put something off until tomorrow if you're genuinely tired and need rest. But you absolutely have to do the task first up the next day because if you put it off until later in the day then it won't happen.

[@Hiepphandang0702]

1.Never drop the ball,never forget anything and get on top of your stuffs

[@GianRojas]

Useful video. Please change subtitles font to other more readable.

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

In the spirit of sharing. I turned my phone ringer off nearly two years ago. I also don't see missed calls. (I'm not an emergency room doctor). Imagine, the phone has not interrupted me in nearly two years.

[@dariuschmieliauskas]

Nice videos, really like to watch them from time to time to get back on track. If you can do it - I can do it :)

[@thisgallikestocook8188]

I enjoy all of your work. I just wish there wasn’t the music in the background. It is often distracting to me. I come to your channel for the wisdom not because there’s a snappy beat underneath everything. There’s so much noise out in the world I don’t need more… Just something to consider and play with. Keep up the good work.

[@LookAtDat4ss]

more production vids please

[@maitriborthakur7360]

I would like to request you to tell us about your take on law of attraction . I find law of attraction and stoicism and law of attraction both very productive but it's pretty opposite in nature to follow comfortably.

[@jestenaguirre9108]

I love the law of attraction.. I feel it’s almost painted a picture in todays world.. we have created the future we painted years ago as humans.. I see how it plays into stoicism.. you have to feel the moment in the present but in order to create it you have to follow stoicism. It’s akin to doing things in faith. Just to do them but you aren’t worried about the outcome, you just do it because you know it will happen. I like to think the confusion comes where so many people have created a version of the truth but in the end it’s always the same for the truth doesn’t change. Have you ever listened to Neville Goddard?

[@maitriborthakur7360]

@@jestenaguirre9108 thank you for your wise words , no I haven't heard about Neville Goddard but read some beautiful life changing books on law of attraction and heard words from Bob Proctor and Rhonda Byrne ,I am a big believer of law of attraction myself but sometimes it feels like it can drive us to be more desperate and anxious to gain something or make us egoistic . Ultimately it makes me wonder how to expect the best but prepared for the worst being a LOA and also stoicism believer

[@jestenaguirre9108]

@@maitriborthakur7360 I get that.. but being anxious kills what we are in search of because the angsts we feel will be the new feeling.. I like to make it easy by picturing the outcome. It’s weird but I describe it as remembering a memory.. picture a past place you have been. The smells, the sounds, how you felt when you first arrived.. you can apply these same feelings to an outcome you would like in the future. Say maybe you are into fitness.. picture yourself with those rock hard abs.. it’s really endless.✌️

[@lukeclaydon6670]

Good 👍

[@StoicEvolution1]

Marcus Aurelius: "The only wealth which you will keep forever is the wealth you have given away."

[@youngachilles7427]

Music at 4:00? I would really appreciate it, thank you and enjoy everyone!

[@TheMarmite09]

Could you please put links to the full interviews shown in this video.

[@johnwallace6701]

Yes please

[@Foodcraftsmen]

Hey @Ryan H. A few questions, you mentioned that you learned how to write a book from Robert Greene. Where/How did that happen? I'd love to know more about that. Also, some of the people that you had in the video are not identified, Do you have a list of who they were?

[@67NewEngland]

Although this is all great advice it runs somewhat against another philosophy for life Thoreau spoke on. We should simplify life to be more conscious of its subtleties and not fill your time with so many tasks . So I prefer to pick a smaller number of tasks and objectives for the day and be more appreciative and present while doing. “A man is rich in proportion to the number of things which he can afford to let alone.” - Henry David Thoreau

[@SinghsPerspective]

❤

[@piyushsahu3841]

Please make videos on 'Indian philosophy' 🌟❗❗❗❗

[@Jon25250]

Get more done... sitting in front of your computer all day 🤣🤣

[@givergiver8640]

God bless you all the rich average poor people

[@nkristianschmidt]

I do not open emails from my customers until a month has passed, because I am stoic. I am Napoleon.

[@Gm__MUA]

Like and like again!

[@nicolasaybar5318]

Its not about doing more. Its about BEING more

[@FT4YOU]

omg ali abdaal

[@StoicSuperstars]

Who is the drop the ball guy? David Allen is "Getting Things Done"

[@lauravisser8420]

great video if the music would be less loud or absent next time, that would be great. can barely hear you

[@Nenad-ICXC-Shuput-GFAMMA]

God has said " be still and know that I am God"

[@christophermaclean9657]

Currently procrastinating watching this, procrastinception

[@AdiAsaf]

Without a doubt I'm seeing a substantial Tony Robin's jaw there...

[@SaintBirdie]

This is as important to me as food

[@Ealdorman_of_Mercia]

Can you please advise. I have a serious video game addiction problem... I noticed this recently.. Everything I watch a show/movie about something, say heists, I will then end up playing videogames about heists for days, non stop.. If i watch a Western movie that I liked a lot, I start playing Red Dead Redemption 2 non stop for days.. The worst ones are medieval documentaries.. I love them a lot, learnt a lot, but here also, when I learn about the Rashidun Caliphate, I immediately download Total War Attila with the Rashidun era mods and play it like a maniac non stop for days... I have no idea how I should stop this.. Unless I literally stop everything I like/enjoy.. That is the only way. But here again, I feel like it's impossible.. How many times, have I thrown my videogames out, sold my PS4, uninstalled all my games to only realize after a couple of weeks that the urge to play becomes greater than ever.. (I absolutely hate hanging out with people, I find them annoying, arrogant, self-centered..etc so I hate going out or spending time with people).. Hence I return to videogames, and the feeling I am getting when playing is unbelievable.. Even greater than drugs. Please advise.

[@hendriegrant9324]

move from is there a hack for that to for me is it worth hacking at all? As best as I can tell in the moment, where am I going and embrace the course corrections whatever the size. Better to compound slowly on the correct path that to kill it in the wrong universe.

[@bharathkumar9007]

That was 12 ½ minutes of dopamine!

[@TRIUMVIRATEMEDIA]

Can someone tell me who the don't drop the ball guy is? 🙏

[@wyominghome4857]

What I'm struggling with is what to do when you hit a wall. I've been working toward a career goal for 11 years in a field that's hard to get into but one that I love. I did the research, I got training, I networked, I wrote a blog, even strangers were telling me "you're smart, you're going to make it." And two years ago, suddenly, I was making it! And then, with lockdowns and shutdowns and all this confusion, suddenly all the doors closed and I find myself stuck. I just don't know what to do. I don't know how to get past this. I haven't worked in my field in 20 months. I haven't written anything on my blog since April, because I feel like I have nothing to say. Do the Stoics address what to do when the things you've been doing stop working?

[@anonymousanonym4740]

Have you fixed it yet?

[@wyominghome4857]

No, but what I have done is build a house, plan a vegetable garden, connect with my neighbors, and set up a studio for when the work situation changes. I have learned to roll with what I can’t control, and appreciate all the good things that came about while waiting for the red lights to turn green. Maybe that is fixing it.

[@anonymousanonym4740]

@@wyominghome4857 well, that's more than a solid work in less than half a year. Guess you can call it fixing)

[@AmyJackson-_-85]

His books needs rearranged in the back ground. ;)

[@TheVaxruo]

Can someone explain the Wednesday to Friday delay and how that's positive for an employer??

[@Pencilman246]

The point is: if you know you’re not going to have something done by the deadline, let your stakeholders know well ahead of time, rather than waiting for the last minute. People get swamped and it’s understandable, but communicating and then delivering are important for gaining trust. It fits into the bigger message of that bit about being reliable.

[@JasonEyestone]

I’ve been awake for 11 minutes 😬

[@daniel.francisco]

If only I could find a job that requires only three tasks for a work day.

[@mariaeduardabarbosa2589]

Cool and I agree, but "find a way to make it fun" does not sound very stoic...

[@RRAYDERR]

1:16 is at x2 speed

[@nickygray7066]

Does anyone know the name of the music that plays between 3:33 - 6:45?

[@holidaytang5667]

3:07 do you not get back pain from that posture? lol

[@noway1700]

Productivity first

[@holidaytang5667]

@@noway1700 back pain hurts productivity tho

[@JohnoFisher]

I like this video. But all I see is the younger generation burning out because of this hyper productivity lifestyle pushed on them. People need to be… just be. No human can really work at this consistency by design. But kudos to people who do. But also kudos to the people who don’t

[@mariadelourdesaniessanchez9731]

I feel the job for me is problem

[@vegaa.1645]

You said that everyday looks the same for you , even on a holiday. Isn't every day. "Holiday" for you? 😄

[@ernestoguevara8104]

Your videos could be better. You should give more introduction to each topic and lower the music. You passed from narrating complementing it with interviews, to just showing the interviews. It feels rushed in general. I only have good intentions with this comment, hope you get better at it.