9 Stoic Rules For A Better Life (From Marcus Aurelius)

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00:00 - Intro
01:12 - 1. Put people first
02:12 - 2. Another path is always open
03:28 - 3. Take it step by step
04:23 - 4. Discard your anxiety
05:33 - 5. Well begun is half done
06:27 - 6. Be strict with yourself
07:12 - 7. Don’t resent people
08:12 - 8. Ask yourself, “is this essential?”
09:05 - 9. Remember these mantras
Marcus Aurelius knew that he couldn’t control all that happened to him, but he could control how he responded. These 9 rules that Ryan Holiday has taken from the Roman Emperor can help you take control of your happiness and live your best life.
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[@kennymccormick6366]

I feel like I’ve gone my whole life as a 23 year old with no older male role models besides the fictional characters of tv and video games. Now I finally feel like I’ve found a philosophy and a way of life that makes sense to me and like I have real life role models now

[@Holycow723]

Well your dad was an alcoholic and you die in every episode of South Park. That is definitely not an easy life. Maybe you could look up to Randy Marsh instead. He is a great role model for Stan.

[@joshlarson407]

Besides my father yes I agree. Once I found philosophy I had idols at least such as Socrates, marcus, Kant, etc. it’s so important to have idols/role models

[@anonimettalontana4944]

@@joshlarson407 The Stoics advise people to do so, look up to people who have lived exemplary lives (at least for the most part) 👍

[@donovanjones4175]

They teach the classics for a reason, now they distract you so that you don’t see power stealing from you. Glad you woke up. Seize the day.

[@rakeshmohan6278]

I can sympathize with this statement, it I've had a similar experience.

[@AhmetKaan]

*5 things to quit right now:* *1. Overthinking* *2. Trying to make everyone happy* *3. Living in the past* *4. Worrying* *5. Doubting yourself*

[@BetaBuxDelux]

Thank god drinking isn’t on this list. 😮‍💨

[@papacoach2074]

Thanks Ahmet. Very insightful.

[@KingMinosxxvi]

jesus H C s tfup

[@deanodog3667]

Abracadabra..and your biochemical make up changes overnight!

[@IndieScapeGames]

Nice

[@johanntraunfellner4739]

I remember a saying by an Indian philosopher: "The greatest sin is to think yourself weak." It helped me in difficult situations.

[@timelessperspective]

The word, "sin", was originally an archery term meaning, "to miss the mark" and had little to do with religion or philosophy. So, if you fail to reach your own self-determined goals, you are sinning.

[@anmolagarwal7454]

This was quoted by the great Swami Vivekananda

[@corrinnacorrinna5572]

We are stronger than we know.❤

[@MrJayehawk]

Can you imagine a leader in modern times who legitimately puts the needs of the people ahead of their own desire for power and wealth? That would be refreshing.

[@deeznuts6907]

His names Ron DeSantis

[@Ava-lu4cj]

Ikr

[@MrJayehawk]

@@deeznuts6907 - Hahahahah.....thanks for that.

[@garnetnard4284]

There was one but they stole the election from him.

[@MrJayehawk]

@@garnetnard4284 Hahahaha....if that's not sarcasm, seek help.

[@junkjunk2493]

thx ryan , lead on young man 63yrs old , still searching , still learning

[@adamkonkle2062]

63 and understand there's always room for.change and growth 🤯😁

[@zealot777]

That statement "Be tolerant with others but strict with yourself" rang so true with me. Awesome video and great words for thought. 2 thumbs up!

[@graciescottsdale]

"Expect nothing, praise everything"

[@gitrekt-gudson]

​@@JavedKhan-ty7ni I think it would be difficult to be a pushover if you are truly strict with yourself. To be a pushover is to be easily moved by the emotions/whims of others, not very stoic 😎

[@perle13930]

I live in AUREILLE a small village on the route to Arles where Aurelius lived for years, the village was named after him

[@stevenjohnson7086]

This is perfect. This is something I am working toward. Now I am trying to get rid of old cars, excess belongings and then I will focus on repairing my home. It seems unimportant, time consuming and tedious. Yet… If I died today, my family would be burdened by the problems I created with my junk and deferred home maintenance. So I am doing good work for others, I’m owning my mistakes, I’m spending my time wisely and if I am well when it’s done, then I will have less things absorbing my time. Then I can do less things better, I can help more people, and I will have learned the hard way. Perfect ❤

[@theAussie01]

🙏 power to you. I am the same, throwing out all old stuff .....clearing space so others don't have to do it for me.Have a nice day

[@VVEJZOVIC]

Stocism should be a compulsory subject in schools. Brilliant approach to everyday life

[@strubies]

I had a realization today: my anxiety is not caused by other people but I blamed it on them (bad drivers, rude people, overcrowding, etc.). I was trying to solve anxiety by fixing external situations. Other people may cut you with a knife and cause physical pain or even death. But their domain stops at the physical. Anytime you feel like another person or external situation is causing internal/emotional duress ... a warning siren should go off indicating that you are not functioning properly. The best way to practice this is to drive in traffic. Realize that you are the sole manufacturer of your own stress. If someone cuts you off and it bothers you, that's just a sign that you need more emotional practice. This will also prevent the bad habit of looking towards the actions of others to soothe our discomfort. This is a double edged sword. Stop trying to fix the world, fix your response to it. The world is fine, anytime it bothers you, it's just a friendly reminder that you have the wrong perspective. This is what it means to focus on yourself

[@menbehindsport]

Powerful insight you've had there. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼

[@Undeadmgmt]

You cannot tame the ocean, but you can learn to surf.

[@AC-mr7om]

Well said @strubies ! I think i’ll read your comment/ insight every morning before i leave the house, it’s a banger ! Thanks for sharing !

[@DriveFarGolf]

No one has ever had an experience outside of their own thinking. When we are young we just experience the moment and let go. At some point we are conditioned to look outside for the answers when they were always inside - if you knew to look there. If I may suggest, have a look for a video called Going with the flow - Chip Chipman. Your exploration and realisation that wisdom and resilience were and always will be within you will change your life, and from my experience makes things so much better. So much to be thankful for. 🙏🏻

[@imjohnny08musicstation93]

Very clear explaination.thank you

[@ventura1957]

It's absolutely remarkable how one man can influence people with so much wisdom in a society so different than their own!

[@IamZeus1100]

As a Buddhist, I’ve always been fascinated by the wisdom of Marcus, there is a lot of overlap in Buddhist philosophy and stoicism so it’s a good mix for me; especially with one of the main premises being self mastery. “one can conqueror 1000 men 1000 times in battle , but he conquers himself is indeed the noblest victor.”

[@buutich1]

@Wild German Stoic Podcast The afterlife in Buddhism is the same as energy in Buddhism. The afterlife doesn't necessarily mean reincarnation, which the Buddha didn't teach. Nirvana: I'd be curious to know what you think that means.

[@campland2880]

Marcus Aurelius (MA) was (at times) a wicked beast, who allowed much persecution of Christians. The father of Commodus (!) . . . He was just another murdering, opium-addicted hypocrite. You know, Jesus was more a stoic than MA. . . and his "story" is nothing shy of miraculous (regardless of his "godship"). Daily Stoic talks as though MA was the founder of stoicism - hundreds of years prior, by Zenu. MA was simply another follower seeking to "dethrone" emotion from his governance. To become a stoic. Which he failed at by most accounts. An opium-addicted philosopher of stoicism, whose reign was heavy with war and persecutions and massacres. . . wouldn't that make him quite the hypocrite?? How about pick a hero, who isn't akin to Nero? To find the stoic philosophies attractive and interesting and worthy of pursuit is fairly reasonable. But, MA is not. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persecution_of_Christians_in_the_Roman_Empire english.elpais.com/culture/2022-08-20/massacring-christians-a-stain-on-the-legacy-of-marcus-aurelius-as-romes-enlightened-emperor.html www.biblestudytools.com/history/foxs-book-of-martyrs/the-fourth-persecution-under-marcus-aurelius-antoninus-a-d-162.html worthychristianbooks.com/history-of-the-christian-church/vol-2-chapter-ii-contd-persecutions-under-marcus-aurelius-ad-161-180/

[@leeboriack8054]

My experience with conquering myself, is much like a dog chasing his tail and realize that just sitting and being quiet is sometimes the next best thing to do.

[@kshitizsrivastava9429]

@@leeboriack8054 omg That is a truly a great analogy 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TheDrewtho]

.....the good Buddhist moves forward with a steady and cheerful determination

[@niceice33]

This is what schools should be teaching!!!!!!!! As a teacher, I feel that if our students knew this, LIFE would be much more meaningful!!!!! More and more stoic every day!!!!❤

[@itsakkubro]

"Is this essential " really helped me. I was struggling with procrastination from several weeks and had difficulty on going back to my studies. But now with this quote, i dont do things mindlessly. I have control over my life.

[@qualityquotes229]

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one. Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one. Never let the future disturb you. You will meet it, if you have to, with the same weapons of reason which today arm you against the present. Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart. If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it. The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it. Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.” ― Marcus Aurelius

[@HEOEvgeny]

Be at peace Never speak when you angry Find peace with what is The more things and people who have control over me. The less control i actually have. Thank you mate...

[@theAussie01]

ThankYOU 🙏❤️❤️💯🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@OnePercentManual]

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[@AhmetKaan]

*If you are reading this, never ever give up. We will succeed. I'm cheering for you!* Have a great day! 🖤

[@alexiugheorghe1106]

🙏🤗❤

[@OnePercentManual]

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[@anelson9640]

What a great comment to leave. You, no doubt, have love on your heart for your fellow man. Keep on being great. I’m now cheering for you as well.

[@a.g.hustlegarland4197]

My favorite is..."“no matter what anyone says or does, my task is to be good. like gold or emerald or purple repeating to itself, "no matter what anyone says or does, my task is to be emerald, my color undiminished.”

[@jasemdamianekturista514]

I cried while watching, it chages so much in my life. Thank you Marcus

[@theAussie01]

Powerful stuff...stay strong

[@THEVANITYOFEXISTENCE]

♥️

[@tommyz1082]

This didn't happen TO us, it happened FOR us, that really hits home! I got laid off at my job of 15 years (at BBB). In 2 months I've learned or been reminded how strong I really am, how complacent I was, shown how much drive and value I have as a man and in my career, and am about to start a new job making a descent amount more, where in going to learn more of the career field I am in, instead of being boxed in by a company that wanted to keep me in a box, which I was comfortable being in because it provided for my family. I may not have known it at the time, but I've learned that statement to be 100% true, this happened FOR me! Amazing

[@SpiritusMundi4EVER]

Good luck to you and eff BBB. They went bankrupt because they jacked up their prices. Good riddance! 🖕

[@OnePercentManual]

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[@oscardiolata]

Genuine friendship does not demand daily conversation. Real love does not require daily face-to-face interaction, meeting and communication.

[@deanj6722]

Who said it?

[@diegoruizio5193]

“Never shirk the proper dispatch of your duty, no matter if you are freezing or hot, groggy or well - rested, vilified or praised, not even if dying or pressed by other demands. Even dying is one of the important assignments of life and, in this as in all else, make the most of your resources to do well the duty at hand.” - Marcus Aurelius

[@leticiapihulic1698]

First time I heard of this di glad I did sounds familiar close to my life but will study more about it 😊🎉🎉❤

[@sandylucas4279]

The one about "Don't resent people,' is one I recently awakened to. I now say, perhaps if I had the same life experiences as s/he I may be or act in the same manner. This releases me of all judgment and opens me to compassion for all. Great video!

[@sriku1000]

A Very Calming Video on, How Your Reality is Controlled by your Thoughts and You don't even know it kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHLaaYKues9giMk

[@mrsdaywalker3005]

The phrase I came up with for this is "I don't know their story". It helps to find patience and compassion and understanding when I need it.

[@CornFedZ06]

Yes yes. A great power I wish we all had.

[@sathya999]

Yes...why does anyone act the way they do? Principally it is due to a life of being conditioned, by parents, by siblings, by acquaintances, in school, through the media, by literally every experience you ever had. Were you in "control" of all of that (or even any of that)?

[@johnratican3824]

"Don't resent people"----Damn. Now you have destroyed liberal Democrats' entire political strategy!

[@zzzoouuu]

started practicing stoicism and i finally feel like i'm living, felt like i was living day by day as a ghost, constantly regretting about the past and what i could've done different. i was bullied growing up for my appearance and that destroyed my self esteem, eventually i began putting a false mask on myself to please other people and try to gain their validation. i never lived for myself and always did what others expected of me. eventually my mental health worsened and i never did therapy to fix my negative thinking habits and constant self hate towards myself. i hated myself. i hated the live i was living. i always wanted what other people had and the lives they were living. every time i woke up it felt soul crushing because i wanted to die every night in my sleep. i felt completely alone and felt as if no one else was going through what i was going through. eventually over the years i completely disconnected from myself and lost my identity. i had no idea who the fuck i was and what i wanted out of this life. sept 2020 i started self medicating with weed and it eventually became an addiction. i would smoke alone to escape reality and would listen to music to shut myself further from the world. last year, april 2022 i found out about dxm and abused it everyday, to the point where it became my new normal. i justified my use because it made me feel good and music literally touched my soul, to this day ive went through over 80 grams of dxm and probably have done a good amount of damage to my body and most importantly, my mind. i was constantly dissociated from reality and eventually i became suicidal and stopped giving a fuck about my school grades and future. i started skipping days to weeks to trip and when i wasnt tripping it was because i was going through withdrawals. i would sweat in my sleep and go through 10 nightmares every night. i stopped eating and stopped taking care of myself. i ruined my relationships and friendships all to do dxm everyday. however the same substance that almost ruined my life also saved me. i started researching about carl jung, and more shit about psychology in general, and realized a lot of things about myself. i realized i don't have to suffer the generational trauma thats been handed down to me and that i should really start living my life for me. my minds a little brain fogged right now so ill come back to this comment and add in the details but now im sober from dxm, and found myself. i confronted my shadow and accepted that i am me and this is my life, that i cant control what others do but i can control what i do, and that i can forgive myself for the past and start treating myself with love. i finally don't completely hate myself but i have a lot of work to do on my self esteem and thinking habits. i'm finally taking control of my life again and focusing on me. i feel like i'm finally tapped in the present moment

[@Wombola]

1:30 charity 2:15 responsibility 3:30 take steps 5:00 discard anxiety, accept it 5:50 start early and routine 6:30 strict with self 7:00 people are a challenge but be better 7:30 essential critically 8:15 mantras

[@SelfReflective]

Thank you. You are a helper, we need more people like you.

[@IsaacLifestyle]

Must keep you safe at all times

[@freeproblemchild5357]

🙏🏾

[@RichardHarlos]

@Wombola ​ @Free Problem Child 5 ​ @I Am Toxic ​ @SelfReflective ​ @Famika Did you not click to "Show More" in the description? If you had, you would have seen that Ryan already provided timestamps to his video. Please learn to look in the description beneath videos for helpful information.

[@joeytosoung4840]

Discard anxiety, accept it...need more elaboration on this one.

[@KoMIaTo]

I am a 24 year-old guy from Hungary, had my ups and downs, still have some of them, and for over a year now, I have been studying and applying Stoic values to my daily life. There was, however, a friend of mine, who was anxious, suffered from being all over the place, trying to use all of her energy to feel occupied and not to be left alone with her anxiety. She suffered loss, and we had an argument that spiraled into me lecturing her about anxiety... I overstepped, and now, I see that with point 6 of your video "be tolerant with others, strict to yourself", how I really should have acted. It still burdens me, and I ask for her forgiveness daily, but that is a lesson, I will never forget. Thank you for your inspiring videos, they help me along the way of the Stoic! Along with reading Seneca and Marcus Aurelius everyday, of course.

[@duramaxdad]

Advice is best given when asked for. Receiver will feel judgement otherwise U tried and learned that is your life lesson. For her lesson is yet to be learned.

[@johncoe6304]

Ah man..don't beat yourself up. So many times, even after Ive told myself I'd be better about certain situations, only to f...up again. Work in progress.

[@cameronmiller6240]

This guys passion for life just jumps off the screen.

[@Charles-ij1ow]

Put people first - reminds me of my current boss who looks for his next bonus over keeping competent people around.

[@ShanaGarrett]

I love this so much. I do always put people first, sometimes there is gratitude, sometimes there are complaints, but I cant control other people's response. Once I was fired from my managerial position for advocating for my subordinates. They contacted me fretting about how bad it will be without me. My advice to them was that I no longer have control over their situation, but now they must pick up the mantle and press on in their own interest.

[@johnwibbels4678]

Our lives are our own. This journey is a personal journey and we are here to be a example of a human. Purpose of living is not a matter of whether you are happy or sad but have you been a human being who has been aware of the world and who you are are.

[@JayBiznizz]

i appreciate the subtitles. reading seems to help me retain and actually understand better.

[@soberhippie]

The difference between stoics and me is that when they say "Live each day as if it were your last" they think of doing as much as one can, I think of "Oh, well, I can finally relax and have a lie down"

[@orionpowles]

its been 2 weeks, do you still continue to think this way? i ask because i recently have put the "live each day as if it were your last" in mind, and i can say that i from the start was thinking only of doing as much as i could. i guess its because if I were to die tomorrow, i wouldn't want to look back and see myself being lazy when i could have just put a little more effort into things.

[@theAussie01]

Yes that's reality....I do the same at 53 yrs old 🙈🙈🙈🙈😎😁😹😹😹😹

[@BeastOfFreedom]

"Only stupid people waste time arguing on social media" - Marcus Aurelius.

[@isaacblogTV]

I discovered Ryan and Stoicism during the pandemic. I am so thankful since it was a life changing period of change learning from the stoics and ryans books/ideas. Thanks to you I made the one of the tragic moments into the greatest transformation I could have done. Thank you.

[@fall9stand10]

I strongly believe that this simple 9 point clip should be presented to each teenager around the world. Helped myself and my clients for its first appearance and I can’t have enough of Ryan’s research and work. PS: still waiting for you at AntiCafe Seneca in Bucharest!

[@HopeisAnger]

It should. How do we do it? No joking, give me ideas.

[@Kimble81]

The last 5 or 6 years I've been struggling with my physical and my mental health. I've done a lot of therapy and underwent 2 major surgeries. During these difficult times I had no idea what to do next, I was stuck. It was like being in the middle of an ocean with no land in sight. I was in a dark place. However, these videos and the teachings have made me think about my life now, and how I used to think about certain things during my darkest times. And they have helped me A LOT! It has required a lot of self searching and learning about stoicism but overall I think I can put some perspective to my past events and maybe I'm more at ease with everything that has happened to me during the last 5 years or so. I find that stoicism as a philosophy has brought some sort of control and structure to my life when everything felt absurd and chaotic and bleak. So thank your for introducing me to all this! And btw, my life overall is in a much better place right now. So for everyone out there going through hell, keep going. Cause one day you find yourself looking at a blue sky!

[@herrweiss2580]

Nothing wrong with cloudy, rainy days.

[@KingMinosxxvi]

Give me a break

[@sriku1000]

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[@MU80k]

Discovered stoicism a month ago and it has changed my life. You are now my official reminder of why stoicism is how to make the most of our life. Thank you

[@Tzippi]

Stoicism is amazing, and in the small amount of time that I have been watching you and reading your books I can tell a huge difference in my life.

[@Strange-tl3xz]

Rule 2: Another path is always open. Very positive message by Ryan. He tell us that "The Obstacle is the Way". We can always practice patience and forgiveness. ❤

[@holywater502]

Nothing is easy! It took me five months to reach a certain level of calm and happiness, and I'm *far* from where I want to be. 5 months just to stop overthinking and be at peace, and its a long ride from over. Don't say "easier said than done". If a 15 year old can do it, you can too! I'm still struggling with the same, honestly common problems that made me depressed before for 2 years, things like insomnia, extreme fatigue, porn addiction, academic failure, skinniness, paranoia (thankfully not an issue anymore), self esteem, fear of death, (also not an issue), overthinking (significantly decreased, and determinism and nihilism( the former isn't as common but I've fully accepted both). Epictetus was a *slave* , yet he was as happy as any other stoic. Keep your head up high kings and queens! ✊🏾💪🏾🌟

[@Scottlp2]

“Is this essential” something great to ponder as we go through our day. Also, I guess in a sense he is father of minimalism.

[@msizibriancindi1459]

Thanks Ryan for being part of my development. I bought two of your books, "The obstacle is the way" and "Perennial Seller". Preparing to do someone quite impossible in few weeks.

[@FolkBoyify]

Stoicism is the art of loving yourself. I’ve read The Obstacle Is The Way. Loved it and still love it!

[@lraoux]

IMHO it's really more about not hating yourself. Narcissism is the art of loving yourself. Stoicism is, to be more precise, simply the art/practice of being mindful that you can only control your own actions. This involves *setting emotion aside* in the name of being practical. You don't direct any love inwards; you direct your love outwards, towards the universe, and all that which you cannot control. Towards yourself, you're as neutral as possible.

[@TBlock1347]

​@Lawrence Raoux loving yourself is not narcissism. It's healthy to love yourself. You can only love another as much as you love yourself. It's essential for healthy self estem. Narcissist actually have a low self esteem.

[@theAussie01]

​@@TBlock1347 and I'm confused

[@Diligentmeister]

In point 5 of this video I noticed that one of Ryan Holiday's children came outside while he was recording and started playing with a shoe on the porch of the house. That was cute. ❤️

[@Veneer22]

Hey man thank you so much for your constant reminders and uploads. You always deliver. I appreciate everything you do. I had all these principles, and was very strict with myself when I was young. Then one day I just fell into a pit. The ladder is right there, and I am too lazy to climb it. Each one of your emails and videos helps me take another step up that ladder.

[@MSuyay]

This came exactly in a day when I was very angry, sad and regretful because of something that happened. It was very helpful. Thank you.

[@markperalta7722]

Hope you're doing fine just found out stoicism. Trying to apply it to my life because like you something negative happened to me.

[@terriebirdcumminsjamison1368]

I love these videos. I’ve been a meditator my whole life, but the ACTION and practicality of this philosophy is simply IGNITING. Thanks.

[@CurriedBat]

Awesome that you are bringing the teachings of this great man forward for us, and then building on that and making it so accessible. Thank you.

[@nixdapogs]

Seriously, thank you, Ryan🙏🏻 The lessons you impart to us are the same ones we can get from your books and you’re aware that some people may decide not buy your books if they can get the core messages for free, but you still give it to us and we really appreciate you for it.

[@pichuXe]

That's so noble.

[@stephentodd8424]

Watching a video And reading from a book. Are completely. Different. Things Stick more when they are read from a book . Watching is Passive. Reading engages your Brain especially the right hemisphere which is a very good thing

[@ulicec]

@@stephentodd8424 luckily there's subtitles :)

[@duramaxdad]

@@stephentodd8424 Things stick more, when u find your best learning model. For you it’s reading, for my bro it’s a video, for me it’s doing. For all is trying.

[@OnePercentManual]

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[@DrCarolFrancis]

Appreciate messaging, passion, and contemplation. Charge forth. You are helping many!

[@hamacaboy]

Was not expecting this, but you are awesome and thank you for this dose of inspiration. Well done! 💪

[@reginasemenenko148]

Ryan, thank you so much for your explanation of stoicism! Your message is a light in this dim, chaotic world!

[@drewhunkins7192]

"Meditations" really is a must-read. Also, Bertrand Russell's "Conquest of Happiness." Seneca's "On the Shortness of Life" should also be considered.

[@AlessandroEsosa-MartinsE-oc1eg]

Dear Me, Im taking action as from today: waking up at 6am starting the day with the right routine and building up momentum! Everyday!

[@moko1181]

This channel is the gift that keeps on giving, you're insight through hardwork is truly a blessing. Thank you for helping me help myself

[@swisscheeseplease97]

Ryan is so good at teaching these topics. It’s really helpful

[@nefariousorator]

Thank you for this! Any time I find myself puttering around, or scrolling Facebook and wasting time, I come and watch this and every time I get to the 3rd rule, I snap back to things and get up and get back to work. An excellent video to help one refocus.

[@brianking7350]

I just turned 45. I’m so thankful for finding this. Diving in with full force.

[@MasteryOrder]

If you enjoy topics about mastery and masculinity, I invite you to explore the videos on the Mastery Order Channel. Challenge yourself with some ideas about manhood, explore your masculine potential to the maximum and become the kind of man you would like to see in the world. We can only better ourselves together, as men among men, so I invite you to use what I share and, of course, share your own thoughts so that others can benefit from them as well. All the best to you!

[@PowerKnowledges]

Isn't it fascinating how our pursuit of positivity can sometimes lead to negativity? Mark Manson's insight challenges us to reconsider our approach to happiness. Embracing our negative experiences might just be the path to finding true positivity and contentment.

[@danielstein1850]

Ryan, your work is very helpful. Thank you and keep it up!

[@KyleC11]

Stoicism is one of the greatest philosophies that could be used to cure anxiety and depression

[@jmcc2275]

This guy Marcus Aurelius thought the best way to reduce stress and anxiety was to start a war. Don’t believe everything you read in the paper….or random guys on You Tube for that matter.

[@mmka5434]

Dear Ryan, Whenever I watch your videos and your great interpretation of the Stoic Principles, I really get solace. Thanks for your excellent job. 🙏🏻

[@timothysanders226]

I'm glad your channel popped up on yt shorts. I'm pushing myself in a new direction and this is a key component for my new self. Thanks bro

[@smnx127]

I go back to his videos especially on challenging days.

[@justtowatch111]

Live every moment of your life like you live forever as that is your true state and you will make decisions that are based on sanity.

[@ChristiaanHartNibbrig]

What an excellent complement (and compliment) to Marcus Aurelius' great gift to the world. I just found this channel, listened to one episode, and subscribed right away. Thank you so much. Well done.

[@smnx127]

Man, you have no idea how I need this right now. Many thanks!!

[@TheNaughtyBarberess]

I've watched this numerous times and need to really hear this today....The obstacle is the way. Love it

[@cosmos-smallpiece5786]

Ryan , your book and daily stoic video content should be part of all school curriculum. Marcus and Ryan =legends . I watch your videos over and over again because I frequently lapse into old habits . Cheers pal …John from Halifax UK

[@mayhem9938]

I'm going to watch this everyday until I can fully grasp the concepts. Thanks, sir.

[@duvessa2003]

This is FANTASTIC! Thank you, Stoic ☘️

[@justjack0715]

WOW! Ryan am I glad I found this video this morning. I'm on the path. Thanks for the commitment and this message.

[@reggiegarcia07]

Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.

[@Outlier-db8sq]

This is absolutely amazing. Thank you for making this knowledge accesible to us, a 20 year old boy trying to start his life on a virtuous path

[@joeybeargrooves4ever]

When Aurelius sold the royal treasures in the midst of the plague, he was leading by example, embodying the principles he wanted others to follow. He was also choosing to not act helpless, to do as much as he could with what he had. Those are great lessons for all people.

[@frankvasil]

I'm from Portugal and I've read some of your books and I discover that I was stoic before I knew it.Thank you for your daily email it means a lot to me. Keep up with this excelent work for self improvement and self conscienceness. "Carpe diem"

[@heekyungkim8147]

Exactly what I needed to hear now__ Thanks Ryan.

[@epictetuscasanova]

Your books and videos are helping me change my life. Sure it's happening slowly, but I'm happy it's happening. This is appreciated.

[@theAussie01]

Success....GOOD 4 U🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@asdfxdxd]

I love your channel! It's such a huge benefit for the world, I hope more of the population would know this channel!

[@DouglasTimes]

This is very powerful. Thank you for putting this together.

[@GoldenEraZen]

Marcus Aurelius has played a huge role in my life. Especially when I started learning about Stoicism. He was the first philosopher I learned from. Wanted to give you a big thanks on your book The Ostacle Is The Way. I've enjoyed listening to it on Audible. Thank you Ryan❤🙏

[@jmcc2275]

OK wher did this Roman guy stand with regard to war?

[@Undeadmgmt]

Thank you so much for these videos. I'm a Buddhist, which is Stoic-adjacent, but I find these ideas resonate so much with me.

[@MariuszPietrzak1981]

Thank you som much Ryan for your channel. I'm so grateful 🙏

[@mr_glasses]

I really needed this. Thank you.

The older I get, the more I think about these 2 quotes: "The first step: Don’t be anxious. Nature controls it all." -Marcus Aurelius "To love only what happens, what was destined. No greater harmony." -Marcus Aurelius

[@purposewarriors]

This is incredible content. Meditating on these ideas and thoughts in my own life. Thank you for sharing!

[@theAussie01]

🙏have the day you deserve my friend🙏🐣🙋🥇

[@pjc75]

Using Stoic, your books and videos and anything else I can find on the topic to be the human I know I am capable of being. Thank you. 🙏

[@DrCharlesParker]

Thanks for putting this all together Ryan - it's more handy, even more utilitarian as a collection. Best for the Holidays. On the Path with you.

[@jmcc2275]

What about all the wars the Romans were in during his reign? Count them. Where does war fit in with all this?

[@tadroid3858]

Between finding meditation and your videos exposing me to stoicism, I survived the lockdowns and became motivated by the opportunity presented to me by lockdowns. I've read more than when I was stationed on a ship. Currently reading your books. Thank you.

[@menbehindsport]

Lovely to hear someone has used this pandemic to open up to themselves. Sounds like you're in a wonderful phase right now. Good luck to you Tad.

[@manastic7270]

This is the best one yet. I feel like you're speaking directly to me. Answering the deeply held issues I've been struggling with for quite some time. It speaks to me in so many ways. Thank you.

[@stephenscharf6293]

I've just arrived at a point in my life where this is _exactly_ what i needed, so I am very happy to have found this. Carpe diem!

[@ikzelf100]

I like it when you say: "What stands in the way becomes the way."

[@TheGosslings]

Proverbs 27:1: "Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth." Love The Daily Stoic. Ryan is a much-needed voice in our age.

[@gomezlakade]

Gracias Marco Aurelio por haber existido. Que filosofía más realista; es increíble como nos ubica en el humanismo y no cae en el autoritarismo de las religiones monoteístas o politeistas

[@ApostolicArmada3]

Deus vult ✝️

[@jeffreyk.356]

Thanks Mr. Ryan for your advices.

[@Love4Ranimals]

Thank you. Perfect timing. Appreciate you. ❤️

[@keysersoze5920]

Marcus’ “Meditations” changed my life forever when I was 16. Did my bachelor’s theses on him and “Meditations.” Still try to live as a Stoic as best as I can. He was a genuinely good man in a brutal age. Thanx for posting.

[@terminaldeity]

Apparently I've been practicing stoicism for much of my adult life. I've always been much more interested in and influenced by existentialism, but I feel like it has led me down a similar path, and I'd be curious to see a comparative analysis of stoicism and existentialism.

[@2tsb610]

Thank you, Ryan!

[@forddreamsdofly546]

Needed this. Thank you 🙏🏾