8 Ways To Make Courage A Habit (From The Stoics)

[@DailyStoic]

00:00 Intro 00:21 1. Commit to your principles 01:13 2. Be exactly who you are 02:07 3. Do the right thing 03:38 4. Be ready for the call 04:45 5. Make a decision 05:45 6. Make your own luck 07:01 7. Create the majority 08:46 8. Live your philosophy

[@dookester.manoftruth7773]

Life *IS* based upon the good and evil spectrum. Courage and cowardice are mixed in qualities as well, but the good men of the world have the love of God within them and will have the courage to do what is right. Having a good (Godly) heart is conducive to having courage, not the other way around.

[@Alex-hu8gj]

Thank you , this book was very pointy was trying to hit me trough the screen.

[@markh3279]

Thank you Ryan, I come from a highly dysfunctional family, you have become a wealth of knowledge and great inspiration for me.

[@ethantran3765]

i come from one as well! you are not alone. it took years for me to stand up to the abuse. I was trembling but managed to get a few words out.

[@mikaeldupuyaamark6374]

I am touched by this. Even though I work as a doctor, I am troubled by the way most governments are enforcing restrictions onto its habitants and spending such huge sums of money on it while ignoring basic healthy needs such as rest, exercise (gyms were closed), nutrition (fast food places were open) and social relations. Still I'm somewhat scared to speak up about it publically and with my colleagues. Will start by having discussions about it!

[@lucillesoriano5257]

True! What if this covid will not end (I don’t think it will)..we have to live with it but then again the healthcare system is not that great. I guess the question is how can we meet halfway? How can we live with the virus while not overwhelming the system?

[@davidnorman6887]

They see this as an opportunity to seize and consolidate more power. Remember, before the experience in individual liberty and free market commerce, known as the United States of America, the entire world had been under one tyrant after another. Are we headed back to tyranny? It looks like it.

[@jimmyayala7649]

Keep us updated

[@jonsprague1977]

Thank you for this gift, i needed to hear this.

[@lukasfast366]

My key to courage is my way of seeing things: The ONLY real moment in my life is the moment I'll die. Everything that happens from now on until then is like a game. Just a story I can think about in my last moments and be proud. That way I'm also not afraid of dying or pain in general.

[@Chadislav]

That’s cool.

[@lukasfast366]

@@Chadislav thanks buddy

[@faizalam05]

I watch your videos , it really helps me to get better one day at a time Love from India

[@paBLoMcQeen]

2022. My year, my time, my journey to greatness. My will be done, my story in progress. My vision expanded

[@zsuzsablom6256]

I am energized to action. Thank you.

[@raymondtendau2749]

As a Huge fan of Ryan Holiday and his teachings on Stoicism,I'm hoping to hear what is the view of Stoicism Regarding 1.Marriage 2.Divorce 3.Sex/LGBT My introduction to Stoicism philosophies was through him.I was looking for any word for a person who endures pain without displaying emotions and found the word Stoicism.I didn't stop there,my curiosity to know more about the philosophy lead me to his books which I bought and read three of them.I really appreciate the good impact his works has had on my life since I lost my mum and Dad and had very critical decisions to take.I needed the right models to look up to.like Seneca line that says "without a Ruler to rule it against,you cannot make crooked straight." Hasn't been easy,but I was having suicidal thoughts and would have messed up my self had I not met him.

[@thefede1294]

I'm not Ryan but mì, you know , it can be a first approach . I am so sorry for what happened to you and definetly i am happy that you have found a way out , seriously , i'm happy and i hope you the best . That said , i start by the third point . Generally speaking , the majority of greek and roman philosophers considered lgbtqrstuvz something innatural and becouse of this , nonthing good , many think that in ancient rome and greece all was permitted , this is not properly true . About sex epictetus in the manual , tells to abstain from it , he doesn't specificate how much , i can naturally observe , until the marriage . And even seneca in "de breviate vitae" describes as disgusting all that people immerged in those vices . I want to be polite , so i'm not going further on the topic . Second point , divorce , definetly i don't know what stoics said about , but considering the nature of the man , and even roman laws , nah , it is not a good idea . Marcus Aurelious himself was married with just one woman . First point , marriage . God ! stoics believed in god or gods , i tell you , the real God is Jesus , but beside that , marriage was something sacred , 'couse related , as it is , to God , as life in itself , so you should approach them looking with a , "bad word" coming , teistic approach to life , whatever it includes , marriage , children , drawing , running , eating , washing teeth etc... I hope it can help , greetings :) ( i have tik tok page on wich i spread latin proverbs , it can be a good integration to stoicism , i think . . . Porfiro il Greco is the name of the page , the statue of the boxer the image of profie )

[@kerry4385]

Exactly what i needed to hear today! Thanks

[@evanvancamp2781]

Thank you brother for these videos. Really making a real difference in my own life!

[@anntrope491]

THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR INSIGHTFUL INTERPRETATION OF STOICISM...I USED TO HAVE MORE COURAGE, BUT HAVE BEEN MENTALLY BEATEN DOWN BY A COMPLETE NARCISSIST FOR THE LAST 40 YEARS...TRYING TO CLAW MY WAY OUT OF THIS HOLE...BINGING ON YOUR STOICISM INSTRUCTION. THANK YOU !!

[@dotpace7284]

I admit, I'm a coward....I'm hoping this will help and I will buy ur book! Thanks Ryan Holiday! ❤ love Stocism!

[@싸넬동지-7성담배]

It's impressive how being courageous and going against the mainstream is seen as negative, you'll be labeled that way and even called crazy. People can't see farther than their noses, you can't expect them to makes things change by waiting they finally decide to join you.

[@bruy88]

Nice shot of Alpe di Siusi in the Dolomites as the background image of the titles. For me, The Dolomites are one of the most beautiful places to walk and be surrounded by the splendour of nature. When I’m there, and in the mountains in general, I’m at peace. The walks focus you on the here and now, the rocks tell a story of ancient history, ground you, bring perspective and help to remind you that all those little stresses and worries are pretty insignificant. Taking a walk is definitely a teaching that resonates!

[@rayo1371]

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage " Anais Nin

[@DoctorRapper]

Loved the last 3 books. Looking forward to checking out this new one soon.

[@nicholasalcock1366]

Wow, that was powerful!

[@kvargas321]

I needed it so much. infinite thanks Ryan ⚡️💛⚡️... precise time 🙏🏻

[@Dan-qk3mt]

Great video, thanks Ryan.

[@tommystoic]

Read "Courage Is Calling" in one day. Thank You for writing it! Led me to buy all 8 philosophical coins, with Amor Fati being the one in my wallet. Super excited for the second book. Will it be on temperance?

[@MultiMtbrider]

Hearing Getting the call in this, reminds me of the Doco Finding Joe about Joseph Campbell's Hero's Story. Another awesome upload

[@jonathanodonnell7592]

This video is amazing and Ryan produces such timely, insightful, and inspiring work whose core themes echo from millennia past and resonate profoundly today. It seems timely and in line with my own philosophy of "Amor Fati" that I stumbled upon this video today. "Fortes Fortuna Iuvat" is the tattoo on my right arm that I got while studying abroad in London (or Londinium as it was known to the Stoics at the time). This video and this concept has never been so important today in our current and turbulent social, economic, and political climate. I hope that "courage calls" those with power and influence today, specifically in government and big business.

[@donaldhillesheim6978]

Its easy to preach these things. But as soon as you stand up to people in positions of power in a workplace. Theyll destroy your life without thinking twice about it.

[@levrushforth6946]

You can do it. A narcissist's biggest weapon is emotional manipulation. Make yourself emotionally impenetrable. I am not saying its easy. Its hard but possible. So if others can do it. So can you. If you want to.

[@tarekalkhattab]

I love the music you use in your video, could you make a stoic music playlist lol ? Or just send me some of the artist you use their song a lot ? Thanks !

[@lautarocolazo4938]

I courageously clicked that like button

[@killerbyluck]

Ryan holiday is a legend

[@Shaydythegreat888]

thank u ❤❤❤❤

[@Geemeel1]

Non native speakers, you better slow him down to 0.75 or slower, then he becomes audible. very interesting talk , when you can hear it!! ❤️

[@dookester.manoftruth7773]

Life *IS* based upon the good and evil spectrum. Courage and cowardice are mixed in qualities as well, but the good men of the world have the love of God within them and will have the courage to do what is right. Having a good (Godly) heart is conducive to having courage, not the other way around.

[@stevefaulkner6689]

Amen

[@kielgatchalian5376]

Thank you Ryan!

[@marilynbarker8255]

So true about cowards… I’m very familiar with one.

[@jennxer]

The call is terrifying.

[@jennxer]

Thank You for encouraging the push through.

[@mohammadfarzan230]

Thanks

[@qa1251]

Sir could you please make a video on what things should I do on a daily/regular bsis to practise Memento Mori? I am always fearful in respect of death...even more so for the suffering/prolonged illness that comes before death.

[@aaronwimberleymbamsf5776]

Great meditation to start the day=]

[@rolfjacobson833]

thank you so much!!!

[@gomezlakade]

Happy day of Philosophy to everybody

[@carlcandiano1517]

Great video

[@alanchriston6806]

Once Again Ryan😊😊

[@KrisBkh]

Great video! I know what next months Audible credit is being used on 👍🏻

[@kevinmacclaren9553]

Hey love the content! can you do a video commenting on cicero’s stoic paradoxes?

[@hashimsytc8141]

Surely being courageous is being good and being a coward is bad

[@rudyando]

I got Ryan's recently book on courage on Audible but was somewhat disappointed. It leans heavily into COVID fears and it is obvious he doesn't like Trump. I'm fine with him on either of those issues (he has a right to an opinion) but found his slant on both issues to distance the overall message of the book.

[@rogerwilliams5366]

Ironic, because like him or not, Trump demonstrated tremendous courage standing up to the Washington power structure, the media elites and the Military Industrial Complex. Also, ironic because hating Trump and going along with COVID Fear are the “In Thing”, not the Courageous thing.

[@rudyando]

@@rogerwilliams5366 Yup. My thoughts exactly. I get it at the end of Courage is Calling why Ryan doesn't like Trump. But if he's going to use Trump in his books I'd suggest he wait a few years to distance himself from his feelings and see how Trump did push against the dominant narratives. Regardless of whether Ryan agrees with why he bucked the trends.

[@stevefaulkner6689]

For me first listen and was disappointed as well the woke agenda altering stoicism

[@rudyando]

@@stevefaulkner6689 Yeah. I don't understand how one is "brave enough to wear a mask". To me the lessons from earlier books was about political and social leaders who, despite what naysayers said, did something anyway and we were better off. If 50% wore masks and 50% didn't we'd have numbers that justified one side or another.

[@elvergalarga4461]

Don’t let them change you, or even rearrange you, oh no. You’ve got a life to live, they say only the fittest of the fittest shall survive, stay alive.

[@Bartek-gp9ou]

watced andrew tate and tis inspiriing me to be Courage even more you are BIG bro like up

[@jonathanodonnell7592]

This video is amazing and Ryan produces such timely, insightful, and inspiring work whose core themes echo from millenia past and resonate profoundly today. It seems timely and in line with my own philosophy of "Amor Fati" that I stumbled upon this video today. "Fortes Fortuna Iuvat" is the tattoo on my right arm that I got while studying abroad in London (or Londinium as it was known to the Stoics at the time). This video and this concept has never been so important today in our current and turbulent social, economic, and political climate. I hope that "courage calls" those with power and influence today, specifically in government and big business. We are already entering a dangerous Orwellian world where many in this country must "show their papers" even though many countries such as Norway and Singapore have already done away with enforcement and are changing messaging that this is something we all must live with. Austria, seemingly reclaiming its authoritative past, is on the brink of enforcing staying at home for only some of its citizens who don't have the "proper papers." The martyrs of history (including the very recent Jewish Holocaust) were not, nor will ever be, fools. Most deplorable of all, are the risks of enforcing consent for children, who statistically are at a highly low risk and are far likelier, on average, to die or get sick from complications or heart conditions. Billions have been made, wealth has been transferred to a degree never before seen in history to the rich, and I really hope they will turn back, before this becomes their global Waterloo. Crimes against property can be forgiven, crimes against humanity cannot. Not by man. Not by the cosmos. Not by God. Although normally a blog site about sustainability, yoga, and meditation, Our team felt "the call of courage," (at likely the expense of a few of our long-time readers)and wrote about this here: laquilaactive.com/should-covid-19-vaccines-be-mandated-for-children/

[@Knight192]

Kaepernik??? yeah what a hero........and ryan is so brave being woke

[@abbecks]

This guy is probably Marcus Aurelius's assistant in the 21st century.

[@junkjunk2493]

hard to have courage when everything is fkd 63yrs old broken and broke

[@Gumbier_Than]

Courage is not something to have buy practice to be. Keep stepping out of your comfort zone and do the things that frighten you. I understand. Living a life of virtue can be unappealing given people's nature and for me only had the appeal of self control. Though it sounds self-serving, it can be built upon.

[@junkjunk2493]

@@Gumbier_Than ...got it

[@antoniovarela4788]

About courage, see who Aristides de Sousa Mendes was.

[@j.hernandez983]

Please don't put Colin Kapernick in any category of greatness. He literally compared getting drafted and paid millions of dollars to play a child's game, to the auctioning off of slaves give me a break. Dude is a tool. Great video though. Have you ever read Ecclesiastes?

[@BDXRP11B]

I was coming here to say something like this. They are in a different climate entirely. One guy was dealing with real issues, the other is fabricating adversity where they have never seen any.

[@rogerwilliams5366]

Exactly, plus he unfairly slandered many brave Law Enforcement officers.

[@plumbersteve]

His mention of CK is highly disturbing. The rest of his commentary is so inspiring, but then he brings up this figurehead of woke ideology. It doesn’t track. Look. Not everyone who’s unpopular is going to be proven a hero. Some of them are just bad guys with bad ideas.

[@tomisaacson2762]

Sounds like you're just offended by his politics and you're not engaging with the actual concept of courage.

[@j.hernandez983]

@@tomisaacson2762 being a victim isn't courage. Gtfoh

[@f1rstprinciple]

"... is it easy to be temperate in a time of excess?" can be a challenge due to human innate FOMO

[@brandonderrick006]

🔥

[@no_one514]

10:53am 8-29-24

[@plumbersteve]

MLK is to Kaepernick as Galileo is to B.o.B. And if future revisionist historian‘s decide that the earth was flat all along, I will respond Momento Mori, c’est la vie.

[@maritza6422]

#4 Be Ready for the Call I don't know what I'm being called to do. Now what?

[@MsZoedog66]

Isn't courage relative to who you are, who you were this morning, last week, last month, last year? For me it is, anyway....

[@yassinegambino3105]

Indeed , prophet Mohammed (PBUH) that instructs: “Whoever among you sees a wrong, let him change it with his hand; and if he is not able to do so, then let him change it with his tongue; and if he is not able to do so, then with his heart.”

[@sgtelias2258]

You really threw Colin Kaepernick in that category?

[@coffeebreakfiction1765]

He protested against police brutality at the cost of his job. Was he cancelled? yeah! But he’d do it again I bet. That’s courage.

[@sgtelias2258]

​@@coffeebreakfiction1765 Well whatever it is you believe CK's comments and pig socks antics are at the very least extremely controversial and polarizing. That does not have to equate to being courageous. CK earned around $44 million in his NFL career so really didn't have much to lose if he managed his money. So many other better examples of courage from penniless people who had everything to lose. Based on a number of comments here I'd say quite a few people concur.

[@rogerwilliams5366]

@@sgtelias2258 Plus Kaepernick has made tens of millions from NIKE and other WOKE corporations

[@mollykatemosher8789]

Love your encouragement. Florence Nightingale heard God btw not courage. 😉

[@blastermaster7261]

Love the video but Kaepernick is a clown and I will do everything in my power so he never gets that majority status. In any case, have a good day.

[@republicanamerican8707]

Why are you hunched over in the frame of the camera ? Lol Love your content though …

[@wirejumper]

You had me till you made Collin cappernick into a hero

[@pradeepshirur5435]

We got 1 more month to enter 2022..

[@markarnold5895]

If you're in recovery get into Stoicism.

[@dubzNA]

unfathomable to me that you'd compare kaepernick to mlk jr...

[@thedrex7206]

Really... Colin Kaepernick.. I agree with most of what you say. This however, I can't.

[@davey2363]

Margaret Thatcher….Florence Nightingale……two great British women….thank you.

[@bronze2956]

It's hard when you use examples of people ''who have done great things'' e.g. kennedy, king, thatcher but in many other ways were devoid of moral fortitude. I know it is hard to find examples of people who are moral through and through - even or especially in politics, religion, business. Almost every high profile person - you scratch the surface and find a rotting, maggot ridden core. My grandfather is the only man I can think of who did great works, was kind AND absolutely, irresolutely moral in his private life. No cheating, no faking, no weaknesses of character. Try to find men like that to use for ''courage'' that leads to good character. None of the men you used had that.

[@RandomGamplaysShoty]

”Cowards only believe in themselves” Don’t know about that think u can be a coward and not even believe in yourself . If so what would that make u or why am I wrong?

[@mikedunn6246]

Courage is a virtue, but courage for extreme causes could hurt others, and expose yourself to legal consequences. Many of the people he exemplifies were in positions of considerable status, or political power, and that's likely not you. Colin Kaepernick was a poor example; a sports figure that's better respected for his athletic accomplishments, and nothing more. Imagine a society where everyone had courage to publicly express their views and take action. We'd be even more divided as a nation than we presently are. Perhaps it's better to just vote in these cases, but he's selling a book here, so I guess it's OK.

[@huntermetz2659]

Agreed.

[@tomisaacson2762]

I don't know anything about Colin Kaepernick except that he kneeled during the national anthem to express an authentic political concern years ago, and people still haven't stopped giving him shit for it. Just the brief mention of his name in this video caused a disproportionate number of comments from people who seem to really, really hate his guts. Sounds like a fine example of courage, regardless of whether or not you agree with his politics. Courage exists beyond contingent political concerns and can be expressed by anyone.

[@Bjorn_R]

Colin Kaepernick.. Really?

[@BrianAustin74]

Ryan - this was all great except when you compared Colin Kaepernick to Martin Luther King and Galileo. Colin Kaepernick has made millions of dollars and has been propped up by Nike. He didn’t sacrifice anything - in fact he’s wealthier than 99% of the rest of us and he was never alone. Dr. King and Galileo were killed for their thoughts and actions.

[@BrianAustin74]

In fact, you describe Kaepernick and his public relations firm perfectly when you say “cowards don’t believe in anything but themselves.”

[@rogerwilliams5366]

Exactly right Brian, well stated. Very disappointed; Ryan, as an individual, loses Big Time Credibility for promoting Kaepernick as a courageous hero. But his messages about Marcus Aurilius are still great.

[@DavidErdy]

If quarterbacks were paid 75k a year but were still publicly recognized would you then deem his actions courageous?

[@meredithdarling]

You lost me at Colin Kaepernik

[@alancwwong]

The fonts of your books (Discipline, Courage, etc) are very small - the only thing I hate about your books - hope you print your books to a bigger fonts later ,make it more comfortable to read

[@akuseru85]

Enjoy your videos and your message, but mentioning Colin Kaepernick in the same breath as MLK? That’s pure insanity.

[@lookingattheman]

Please don’t ever say Kaperdick. That guy is a complete joke. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@mzarate6288]

Loved it till you got to Kaepernick don’t like him one bit. Thank you for the good advice.

[@thegolfbeast4990]

Totally agree.

[@thewayofthecowboy1267]

Dr. King was beaten, imprisoned and ultimately killed for his belief that everyone should ignore the color of people's skin and treat them with respect. Kaepernick disrespected the our country and got an endorsement deal out of it.

[@sgtelias2258]

He is a horrible example of courage. Quite the opposite.

[@coffeebreakfiction1765]

I disagree with you. Kapernick went to a soldier and asked him the best way to protest without being disrespectful. The soldier told him, kneel. Don’t take my word for it. Look it up. Also… The right wing media needed a way to undermine his message against police brutality and turn people against him, because if there’s one thing the powerful can’t allow, it’s people rising up as one. They need to divide us so that they can control us. Kapernick was a victim of what some call cancel culture. He stood up for what he believed in at the cost of his job. That’s courage whether you agree with his message or not.

[@Graydog-sx6le]

I agree. Kaepernick was looking out for himself. He makes more money being brave as a protestor than he did as a football player. He only got “brave” when he was not a starting quarterback or being signed. I like most of the content here but this was a bridge too far.

[@dabhob333]

Product placement is annoying.

[@deriusjones3024]

Didn't know JFK and MLK prison story

[@RG-cc3lq]

Why you have Donald Tusk on your T-shirt?

[@fitchmultz]

Insane you compared Kaepernick to MLK.

[@TheDarkOne9942]

Wait, he did that? Bah, gonna watch some other channel, then. Maybe I'll go back to watching Jordan Peterson.

[@davidarbelaez4395]

Where?

[@onesuperiorman]

Lol - I like RH’s content but he’s a bit too woke at times

[@sheldonarrindell4705]

I heard that too but I can see why he made the comparison . MlK was not like at the time for standing up but today looking back we honor him . so looking at that Moron Kaep he became the most hated person in US but now people are looking at him be couragous

[@mikelee0072]

I love Ryan’s books. But Kaepernick? Come on Ryan. You’re better and smarter than this. By the way? Republicans didn’t win the south until 1994.

[@michaelwood5518]

I’m sorry, but including Colin Kaepernick in the same light as Martin Luther King, one of history’s truly great figures, is a great dis service to the legacy of a legitimate hero of humanity (Reverend King)…..

[@rogerwilliams5366]

Exactly correct Michael. Kaepernick is no hero. He is a brilliant capitalist, though.

[@rodrigosuarez1942]

¿Colin Kaepernick is "heroic" according to Ryan? 🤔

[@Eaglejake]

Please, please, please eliminate Colin Kaepernick as an example of courage. Colin is the antithesis of courage in 2021.

[@coffeebreakfiction1765]

Just because you don’t agree with his position doesn’t mean that he’s wrong. Lots of people like you got mad with Martin Luther King back in his day too. They thought they were the good guys too. They thought MLK was evil and anti American too. History repeats itself and the angry faces that stand against human progress never actually realize that they’re on the wrong side. They go to their grave thinking that they were the good guys as the world looks back with shame. It’s like we’re on a constant loop lol. It’s actually amazing if you study how far back the pattern goes.

[@akuseru85]

@@coffeebreakfiction1765 MLK stood for something good. Kaeppernick stand for the opposite of what MLK stood for. Kaeppernick is not about character, but only about skin color. He also get millions to “stand up” and be “courageous”. Anyone can do that. MLK and other courageous individuals got dirt, pocket lint and beatings.

[@Ioo-nd6hf]

@@coffeebreakfiction1765 really? People don't have to agree to know he's wrong. He's got an entire corporate apparatus backing him to put his face on their message, paid millions to do it, and still wants to pretend he and his are oppressed somehow in 2021. He's a full of shit grifter who peddles cloutrage while the corporates rake in the big cash and everyone who's at least self aware knows it.

[@caleshriver134]

This will be the same for Colin Kaepernick… Did you really just compare a man who compares slavery and million $ contracts to Martin Luther King?? Unsubscribed.

[@DanKaraJordan]

This is a hilariously thin-skinned comment for someone who was previously subscribed to a channel about Stoicism.

[@markxsavage]

You lost me with Kaepernick.

[@crazybutnot2crazy706]

DS showed his Austin liberalism in this video- sad.

[@leebest1a470]

Great information and ideas, as always. Colin Kapernick, sorry, no. Best regards.

[@Anjuli72]

Thatcher was a tyrant even to her own people, not a great person at all, love this book though, so I skipped over her part ☺

[@coffeebreakfiction1765]

With you on that. I struggle to gain any inspiration from Thatcher.

[@razorwireclouds5708]

Great video, however, Thatcher turned out to be one of the worst things to ever happen to England.

[@logandelehanty780]

I was thinking the same, though he is just trying to show that despite her actions she still had the courage and drive to do what she did

[@duermedespierto]

It is not courageous what Kap did

[@randyjones4546]

Colin Kappernick?? You just lost one man of courage

[@King_FrancisII]

I definitely wouldn’t put Colin Kaepernick on the same level as MLK; that’s just factually incorrect and morally wrong. Kaepernick was a guy who comes from privilege, was a starting quarterback, and then when he started to flounder he started doing something based on incorrect information (police kill blacks an alarming, biased rate). It was his actions that inspired another misinformed, inept NFL player (Marshawn Lynch) to sit for the American national anthem but stand for the Mexican national anthem; because, as you know, American police are so much worse than Mexican police, many of whom are in the pockets of the cartels and do the bidding of the cartels. None of that is heroic or principled. It’s misinformed and part of a broader movement to dismantle our society into something authoritarian. That is not courage; that is cowardness.

[@timeless8598]

Indian's

[@granadosable]

Total phoney.

[@jameskonzek8892]

The coward part of this reminds me of Trump... Yeah I politicized it.

[@coffeebreakfiction1765]

Same.

[@cynthiagail3840]

You're awesome. BUT........Colin Kapaernick ?? I need to hear your views on that guy. Perhaps I am missing something. He is not a victim. There is nothing to protest.

[@doablefilms9380]

waaaay too simplistic. you're either a coward or courageous? Most of us are courageous when we need to be and safety-first when we need to be. We know it's wrong when we see 10 kids bullying one kid but that doesnt' mean we're going to jump in and take on the 10 kids.

[@davidnorman6887]

Whole lotta simplistic, oversimplified political statements here. The comments about Kennedy and Nixon in 1960 and ignorance about the Kaepernick controversy in particular. Do some research on what actually happened. I love the Stoic points but these "out of your sphere" points are very wrong.