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

[@dozakomedije4757]

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[@henryhahn1938]

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[@Ksante-s8m]

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[@hofftipus4132]

@@henryhahn1938 Please explain

[@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

[@OrganicFia1986]

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

[@eugenebatstone5658]

My sacred time is very late at night and into early hours of the day. Absolutely love it but makes it difficult to own the morning! 😬😊

[@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.

[@Minutemansurvivalist1999]

Amen

[@WhatMakesUsThink]

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

[@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.

[@deveshgupta8655]

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

[@leonelcardona2353]

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

[@Last_Access]

Greetings from Cuba. The knowledge you transmit on your channel is incredible.

[@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!

[@GinaJuarez-y4b]

So very happy for you ❤ Congratulations!

[@JUNKYJESUS89]

Be the good for the hood bru🙏 👌 💪 💯 stay on the path that you want to be on

[@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.

[@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.

[@TheStoicPath-t9r]

Absolutely! Mastering oneself through daily practices truly transforms how we approach life. It's amazing how Stoic principles guide us through challenges. I’ve shared similar insights and practical tips on navigating these ideas in everyday life. Exploring this journey together can really enrich our experiences!

[@drsexology]

Thank you for this. Even though I knew these rules, you put them in perspective so well. Now it is at the forefront of my mind. Not at the back

[@WhatMakesUsThink]

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

[@DailyStoicJournal-v8y]

It's inspiring to see how these Stoic principles can be applied to everyday situations

[@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!

[@anshu392]

“I hope you do, what only you are capable of doing.“😮

[@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!

[@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.

[@Jessnyambura]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@nattergalen1000]

To really love your mistakes is a real superpower!

[@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❤

[@kimgardner6540]

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

[@the_Monkey_Wolf]

Thank you Daily Stoic

[@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!

[@Noble_Charles1]

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

[@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

[@scarredface8381]

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

[@WerkToday]

We are lucky to have the morning 🌄

[@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)

[@thestoicmedic]

What a beautiful choice it was to make this video

[@andreamunari5800]

TY

[@apian29]

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

[@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.

[@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... "

[@الملك-ل1ي]

Man,I love this philosophy🎉🎉

[@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."!!

[@rocketman1058]

for some reason I'm getting so much pleasure from listening to this

[@JulieMize-q9w]

You always provide the best examples, thanks!

[@timl9870]

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

[@GrimLifeChronicles-English]

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!

[@SamSami-v9k]

God bless you 😊

[@sportlams]

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

[@MotivationMomentum-2024]

Thanks for breaking down these Stoic principles! It really helps put things in perspective.

[@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!🙏

[@MrBlacksford]

Awesome video Ryan! Cheers from Croatia!

[@MichaelEspino-o2l]

This was so easy to understand, thanks!

[@WerkToday]

I love the morning 🌄

[@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.

[@mataticrafts]

Thank you!

[@likesgood]

Thank you dude. every time.

[@206huesosElSalvador]

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

[@amyluxner2347]

very helpful ... Thankyou ! wishing you the best...

[@Beshladilawal]

Thank you 🙏

[@avx4281]

Thank u Ryan. Great rules for life.

[@yotamcohen5287]

beautiful! thank you Ryan

[@elizabethvhwong]

Thank you for sharing, it's inspiring.

[@knn6215]

Thanks to your interview with Coppola, I found you and am now quite curious to learn more.

[@BeatlesBowieKrimson]

This was a good one.

[@ebert8756]

I'll take these on a poster 😊

[@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?

[@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

[@QueenAusetHeru]

Awesome video ❤ very inspiring 😊

[@WerkToday]

Don't worry, be happy

[@ivanmolinat1974]

Gracias, muy buen video 👍

[@randybullerwell7233]

Think about the woding of the Serenity prayer...

[@annewilliamson4831]

Thank you so much for this!

[@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.

[@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]

Win the morning

[@sebastiaanstok]

This is Ryan's way of getting back at Jordan 😄, because Jordan Peterson once was asked (in a stage talk) what he thought about stoicism but said he didn't know anything about it, and kinda ridiculed it. It's rather a loss for Peterson because it would actually connect nicely with all the other knowledge he has gathered. Personally I have drawn many parallels between stoicism and Peterson's work. As all draw from the same well of eternal knowledge, the major difference that stoicism is about philosophy (and self exploration) and Peterson's work is more based on Judea-Christianity (founded in a collective believe) and Jungian psychology, with some parts from Nietzsche.

[@johnmclaughlin9674]

Peterson is phenomenal bottom line doesn’t matter the origin of integrity and intelligence just use it to be better

[@mrsojopedro]

Great video

[@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.

[@wassambinisrarulhaque6616]

Great book

[@yamilvogeld.2385]

Great video man! thank you so much

[@samramos5466]

Just push through

[@aboycalledjohn]

There are not enough ad breaks in this video. There should be at least one every 20 seconds.

[@DrDinooshDeLivera]

Excellent!

[@WerkToday]

Focus on what you control

[@ShelterDogs]

Loved the video. Was a bit surprised by the thumbnail. Anyone else? I haven't listen to Jordan Peterson in some time now. But when I first came across him several years ago, his videos were very intriguing. But now I get it.. I have more perspective now. I can see why Holiday takes issue with how Peterson conducts himself.

[@legatusvids]

Re: #1 "Own the Morning" that's nice if you live the fairy-tale life of a 9 - 5 day with no other responsibilities. or your profession allows/requires this (i.e. military). It's simply not realistic for a lot of people. We keep forgetting that many work odd jobs with odd hours, multiple jobs with varying hours or due to their 12 hour midnight shift they are on a reverse cycle or worse. Last few years there seems to be this fade, almost cult-like attitude, that you must get up at 4am, get your workout in, your journaling, your special home brew coffee in, your protein and greens shake, come on let's get everything done before the sunrises so that you can make the rest of the day productive (with what?). Oh and you need to sleep 7-8 hrs ,so in bed by 8pm to make this happen. When is a person to just chill and have fun, have a relationship etc. I know it works for some, but again not realistic for many.

[@RichieRichIIII]

Great alpha on this channel ✅

[@kevincfoss]

Ryan is 1000% a Peripatetic

[@jebzdomz1228]

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

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@alanchriston6806]

Wonderful 😊🏴‍☠️

[@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?

[@apian29]

Great ending

[@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.

[@Paulavadinhomkt]

Nice

[@zdargahi]

Are you in Sydney 😢 i wish i could meet you

[@chemicalburn09]

No after his political views destroyed California, he took his money to Texas, and kept the same political views.

[@fredericschikoratamarit]

Amazing

[@jacobpassmore8889]

I like your cerro gordo shirt.

[@frozentspark2105]

Im 47 years old. Better late start than never i suppose

[@lauradavis4610]

Love the channel. HATE the thumbnail.

[@shannonlovemorgan49]

Dear Sir, let's talk. I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and I believe I need to cure myself. I do have some mental health issues that have become physical. But the modern world just does not have a good enough plan. Men and Women need to know the shortfalls of modern medicine because It is now working. I have questions and formulations I would love to discuss.