Embrace Stoicism, Doomer

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Came for the Wojak, stayed for the shifting outlook on life

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Same

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Same

[@Jinstarro]

Came for Wojak, stayed for Stojak

[@dmitriydanilov6367]

@@Jinstarro Stojak literally means 'boner' in some slavic languages. Pun intended?

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New character unlocked: Stoic Wojack

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Lmfao 😂

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@@East-Coast-NS Stojan

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this channel is literally saving life out there

[@LowBudgetStories]

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[@Formoly7]

​@LowBudgetStories this video may change my life. Thank you 🧡

[@THRILLERxGHOST]

Philosophy cope is dumb

[@Lescaracoles.8489]

Yo are not the only one 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@Formoly7]

@@THRILLERxGHOST and your suggestion?

[@akifdemirci9388]

I broke up with my girlfriend today and this video was really about me. I was crying since the morning and I came across this video. She also loved to party like in this video. I, on the other hand, was 300 km (186 miles) away, working for our future. We could see each other sometimes once a month, sometimes once every 3 months. She was complaining about me not being with her all the time. We broke up and a week later I came to her and said I wanted to talk. When I went to her a week later, I saw a completely different person. She did everything I didn't want her to do. She told me that she drank too much alcohol while I was away, went to concerts, that she no longer had feelings for me, and that after she left, she would meet a man I had never met before. I didn't know that it would change so much when I took a 1-week break after a 1-year relationship. When I told this situation to my mother, she said, "It means that she is a traveler on that road, if it doesn't work, it doesn't work." she said. Then I came across this video. Brothers and sisters, sometimes if it really doesn't happen, it's not good for you. You should focus on yourself and take care of yourself in the best way possible. After time passes mercilessly, all that remains is our loneliness. These days too will pass. People will come, people will go, experiences will be engraved on our character, accompanied by painful memories. The only person you will eventually be left alone with is you. Your loneliness. You have no one but you. Never forget. "He who leans on himself will not fall." Thank you low budget stories.

[@ozzo1542]

I learned about stoicism 2 years ago in ethics class. It was one of those lessons that have an impact on you. Since then i am alot happier and chill. From an outside viewer my life doesn't look very bright yet it doesn't bother me. It also made me more tolerate about other people.

[@rvft]

Your school/university or whatever teaches you stoicism, mine teaches how to use a 20+ years tool that has literally no real-life use case. I kinda envy ngl (in a good way)

[@ozzo1542]

@@rvft it was german high school. Most things I learned where absolut crap but every few weeks there was this one lesson that just grabbed my attention and actually taught me something. I had ethics class because in germany you normally have religious teachings but you can claim to be an atheists and then you get put into ethics class.

[@johnathanhamilton5248]

​@@ozzo1542 ☠️😆❗ I always imagine Germans being not so religious. That's very interesting.

[@monotyc6085]

@@johnathanhamilton5248yeah they are not really. Germans with german parents are very rarely religious I think. The Germans who are the most religious are typically Germans with parents from different countries like turkey. But generally Americans must be much more religious and conservative than Germans which is not a good thing imo. If you justify making abortions illegal or sth with religion.

[@namenachname8571]

@@ozzo1542 dude same, kenne es auch entweder aus Ethik oder Philosophie (was wir nur im allerletzten Jahr 1 oder 2 Stunden pro Woche hatten, echt schade)

[@patrickl6932]

“The happiness of your mind depends on the quality of your thoughts”

[@Hankola]

That's the quote of the century to all people.

[@firstlast8258]

Speak for yourself

[@smokingcrab2290]

More than anything, it depends on the quality of your relationships. Both with others and yourself.

[@oxymonster1337]

This video destroyed my feels rn

[@CheeksDestroyer]

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[@ComposedSage75]

_”A mistake is a chance to learn.”_ Agreed

[@juliantheapostate8295]

In the swift resolution of an error a business has the opportunity to impress the customer more than if the error had never occurred. People are comforted in the knowledge that mistakes can be dealt with

[@Longsword99]

Mistakes Allow Thinking Happen

[@LuXangoCain]

The next time you catch an "L", realise that it stands for Lesson.

[@dericmederos1514]

Last year i learned so many things about dating and friendships that i missed when i was in my early 20s. Big mistake was not telling the person i met that i liked them from the start and waiting 8 grueling months to confess and spring it out on them and they rightfully were confused and surprised, and when i was rejected I became angry and heartbroken. Of course I learned i was in the wrong. I was never honest with my true intentions. Honesty and clear communication were things i always struggled with and when i learned i was at fault BUT it was in my control to fix the issues i began to change. I'm more honest and straight forward with what i want and what i mean, and it has made my relationships with family and friends and dating so much better.

[@unnamedshadow1866]

except if it involves the creation of another human being. That is a mistake you never want to have in the first place.

[@SmartMonkey119]

Good job bro, using your influence to teach stoicism 👌

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

"Mistakes are the only things you can truly call your own." --B.J.

[@DuCiO]

Danke!

[@matched3955]

this is one of the most deep-thought videos I ever saw on this platform

[@evanpowers1537]

That probably speaks more to the videos you watch than anything. Was still a good vid tho

[@nickgilliganskates]

not very stoic of u @@evanpowers1537

[@shuxkm00se]

I just love theses videos, he edits them so amazing and makes what he wants YOU to learn. The story is always great it isnt filled with crpyto and dumping, Its videos for what wojaks are. They are made to make a feeling, something relatable or to show emotion of what someone would go through. I've seen comments from people on other videos where they about how this actually fits on how They had a similar story. Its why I love this guy.

[@LowBudgetStories]

Thanks for this kind comment! 🧡

[@thefitnessboii15]

This is an incredible thought about how self-control and self-sufficiency are enough to change completely a person's life. LBS always does his best for us 🗿❤️

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[@antonikudlicki1100]

My dad raised my to be a stoic and I can't complain. Not only I can choose my emotions, I can choose what emotions I want people to feel, to a degree my self discipline and empathy allow

[@Sabretooth-gz7pp]

​@@LowBudgetStories I like Your Videos because, I have done plenty of those jobs in my lifetime. How about One about being a School Cleaner , Not a Custodian. The School Cleaner gets pay a lot less and gets to do the Dirty Work.

[@vitorcortes8694]

Thought of AI I bet 😂, AI and Stocism don't have bills to pay, I know you can't control being fired from the company, but you still need to pay bills so it's a thing you NEED to control soooo stocism in that case it's utopia. But oh well what do I know about life right 😂.

[@Dezroy]

I didn’t expect a meme channel to drop knowledge, but I’m here for it.

[@sirgalahad1376]

Thank you Marcus. Your meditations have been a comfort to me.

[@prussiaboi707]

stoicism stopped my depression multiple times

[@wilhufftarkin8543]

In my experience, depression usually is nothing more than self-pity running out of control.

[@D.Wolf6030]

This was really nice to hear when I’m currently having a rough time, thank you it’s exactly what I need to work on

[@S_Tudisc02]

You dont know how much your videos are helping me :')

[@polishguy6105]

I watch this video from time to time. It sets me back on the right track. Thank you

[@CaedusRising]

Only a couple months in on my stoic journey and was very excited to see this vid. Love you do more along these lines!

[@LowBudgetStories]

Good luck! 💪🏼

[@epictetus3406]

Excellent video! Stoicism is the ultimate skill to live a better life, it takes practice though. Thank you for making this video and helping to change to the lives of many.

[@LowBudgetStories]

Thanks! 💪🏼

[@ericescalada1975]

I've been doing these things unconsciously, haven't heard about it. Thank you.

[@olofmeister3854]

Thank you for this inspiring video. I feel much better now knowing I don't have to feel bad about the things I don't have any control over it but managing my emotions and decisions on how to overcome such situations. Peace out!

[@GhastlyRune]

Stoicism came into my life sometime in 2021, during a time I feel I needed it most as I was enduring a very traumatic situation. Taking the time to research the philosophy and try practicing it in my daily life. It definitely takes plenty of time and practice, it wasn't until about mid 2023 that I began to really feel it click and begin having a stronger impact in my life, but the stoic teachings ultimately have helped me turn my life around. I still have moments where I slip and fall, but that's human and overall I can see I'm still on the right path. I was happy to see you create this video, I think this is one my younger self would have needed to see. I hope plenty of people take this video's message to heart, I believe everyone should try taking the Stoic's advice to heart because its simply chosing your battles and learning inner peace.

[@stefanheiden716]

I found it hard to implement this advice just by relying on thought and willpower. For me, meditation made the difference. After three years of daily Goenka style vipassana meditation, it feels natural in most cases to react like a stoic. To stay calm and controlled in the face of challenging situations.

[@CO2Emitter9999]

I learned about stoicism from one of the episodes of NPR’s Hidden Brain and subsequently read William Irvine’s “A Guide to the Good Life”. Many of the techniques I still use today. I wouldn’t say I am a totally happy person, but I have definitely learned to be happy with everything I am already blessed with. The philosophy also taught me not to get trapped into keeping wanting more. Highly recommend the episode and book to everyone.

[@Philosopher_Person]

This channel legitimately helps me through my days. Thanks Low Budget Stories. ❤

[@claudesigma3784]

Based stoic. I recommend reading Seneca for beginning, it's easier than Marcus Aurelius.

[@VoLtiamo]

This video really introduced me to stoicism for the first time and now I practising it and learning it day by day. A very well made video with life event examples. This video is gold. Thank you so much to Low Budget Stories creators and and let me tell you that i love you so much :)

[@titulinio]

Awesome video! I truly agree with this way of thinking. It is amazing once you can apply it without feeling unnatural.

[@LowBudgetStories]

Thankyou!

[@Ocro555]

Not in the mood to vent too much about my personal story just for elaboration on how much I can relate to this, so I'll just say---this was really what I was looking for. I just KNEW I can find advice on this channel. I'll try to remember this message to give me confidence on overcoming my loss and to move on and stop feeling sad. Thank you LBS. Good day to everyone reading this comment

[@SupremeSkaterGator]

This whole time being a stoic has resulted in my life being extremely completely productive and peaceful and inspiring cant go wrong with stoicism.

[@Stoic975]

Thanks for this video. 🙂

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[@Stoic975]

@@LowBudgetStories You're welcome.

[@MartinezMKD1]

I'm 30, broke up with my GF 3 years ago and haven't seen anyone since. I got into stoicism and started focusing on myself and felt good for awhile. But now I can't not focus on things our of my control like relationships. Society is fucked, relationships are fucked. I can't make peace with the fact that I will likely not marry or have kids at this point. I'm eastern european so we're born doomers, once we get pushed even further in that end it's nigh on impossible to get out. I'm losing hope and subconciously preparing to give up on living. But I do wish the rest of you bros good luck, hope you make it.

[@yugiboomer1326]

Mate, I bounced through some of the young/crazy/daddy issue types, including a real model, ended up single for 4 years, stumbled onto yet another crazy. Now, at my late 30s, I'm married to an attractive 20 year old who can cook, clean and even knit. Kid 1 out, more to come. I was a poor wagie too, now I have a job with career prospects. If I can do it, you can do it. As a not so wise man once said: We're all gonna make it.

[@lucamolinari9887]

Bro, if you want to talk to somebody or you feel like discussing your life a bit with the addition of someone else's perspective, I'm here.

[@thegeneralist7527]

Congratulations! You are now a man. A man "needs" no one. You are now free to love everyone, ignore whoever you want, and spend your time on those things and people you desire. Once you love yourself you will find someone who loves you for who you are. What have you got to loose except your pain and dependence? Freedom will make your spirit invincible.

[@GregGBM7]

Try reading the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible. It's only 9 pages long. It was written by king Solomon, who was wise, rich, and had 700 wives, and 300 concubines. He had everything this world could offer him. He says everything is meaningless. How then should you live? Read and find out.

[@davewinst1]

Being miserable can be an addictive habit when we get miserable and feel sorry for ourselves our mind gets used to it and starts to seek reasons on why we feel that way and comfort comes from bleakness and self loathing. You need to snap out of it no one is perfect,do things you like doing mix things up a bit maybe stop looking for perfection in another person you want to fall in love with maybe lower you perceived standards abit there is someone out their for everyone don’t worry so much you will look back in the future and wonder what all the worry is about, doing nothing at all about it is a discredit to yourself. Life is hard but never give up

[@DrummerBoy233]

It's so true. Don't let your mind be overcome with thoughts and emotions that are out of your control. Life is one big lesson. You never stop learning.

[@NA-pr8tl]

GOATed video. Best explanation of stoicism I've seen.

[@LowBudgetStories]

Thanks! 💪🏼

[@OrbitalFlight]

Thank you for this vid. I really needed right now something like this.

[@Darth_Cassius_]

Stoicism and Zen are two great ways to gain mental stability in these demanding times. But I find the combination of them special, with stoicism giving you right principles and ways to handle day to day situations and Zen meditation giving you inner peace and strength to practice those principles. One needs to imagine stoic in a zen garden.

[@BlackMamba-vl4ks]

I get your take, but zen is closer to emptiness. Zen might therefore be a vessel to create peace, but its goal is very different from stoicism.

[@cherubin7th]

@@BlackMamba-vl4ks Yes, but Zen (and more general Buddhism) has some awesome tools you can use. But the goal of Buddhism is not for me.

[@hgfffhdrry508]

Jesus and our lord are all we need!

[@lesniak43]

Both are the same, but for people with different misconceptions.

[@ScientistDog]

I'm looking at both, Stoicism and Buddhism, both seems very interesting. Though I still don't know in which brand of Buddhism I should go deeper (or Zen Buddhism)

[@maxiimem86]

Just to say: thank you for this video. Watching this video was the trigger I needed to motivate me to change my outlook on life. Since then, I have started to look into stoicism, reading books and articles on the subject, and it is because this video inspired me. Again, thank you for making this video.

[@xRevTheoryx]

I've been heavily involved with stoicism for the past three years. Especially lately, I've gone through an excruciatingly painful breakup, much harsher than anything you might think of. Applying stoic principles to the situation literally saved my life. The principles are incredibly simple and straightforward but hard to incorporate in your life. But once you succeed, you'll be unbreakable

[@zacharybenard1076]

Yeah… went through the same as you, can’t believe it’s almost been 2 years now. Good luck to you man

[@youbetyourwrasse]

Umm you were "heavily involved" with Stocism for "three years," BUT you "lately" went through an "excruciatingly painful break-up, much harsher than anything you might think of," and Stoic principles "literally saved my life." Hmmm. You don't sound like a Stoic my friend! A cry-baby! You don't sound unbreakable, in fact, it sounds like you're breaking while you write? Heheeheh. :D CULTIVATE VIRTUE

[@csgto7676]

Quit being a little cry baby and just move on

[@juliocryv]

very good my friend, I'm living a painful breakup. Now I will follow your inspiration and incorporate stoicism principles in my life

[@MrFilterless]

​@@youbetyourwrassewho hurt you

[@VoLtiamo]

this video kinda enlightened me, thanks a lot LBS

[@yam5412]

Amazing!!! Low budget stories is a great channel about the life of wojak.

[@LowBudgetStories]

Thanks! 💪🏼

[@Xxhotx]

Yeah for sure i mean it changed my society a lot...

[@AlwaysEast]

It's alright to feel sad. Just don't let it control you and your decisions going forward. It doesn't excuse willful negligence.

[@Ventus7777]

I learned about stoicism about a year ago. I also got diagnosed with adhd that time. I was 25 years old. Understanding that I can't control my condition but I have knowledge of it helps a lot with dealing with it. Stoicism helped me to accept myself and that it's okay to feel the way you feel and it's up to you how you'll react to events you have no control over. Before that I was getting very frustrated and angry when something happened to me that was unlucky or injustice. When you become stoic you learn that your will is the ultimate power and that no one can ever have any power over you if you won't let them control you with anger. Once you get a grasp of that concept it's pretty amusing and satisfying to know that no one can control you because you chose not to give yourself into negativity. S tier feature highly recommended

[@antoine8278]

- Do you feel depressed ? - Yes. - Stop.

[@kullenmontgomery1210]

exactly ive been trying to explain things like this to some people for ages and they can never grasp it but its probably that I can't explain it well enough

[@angelicking2890]

This is actually genuinely good advice.

[@MoysesGurgel]

Your best video so far. It would be good if you made a series of videos on this topic. Keep up the good work, my friend.

[@ericxue3244]

Once upon a time there was a Chinese farmer whose horse ran away. That evening, all of his neighbors came around to commiserate. They said, “We are so sorry to hear your horse has run away. This is most unfortunate.” The farmer said, “Maybe.” The next day the horse came back bringing seven wild horses with it, and in the evening everybody came back and said, “Oh, isn’t that lucky. What a great turn of events. You now have eight horses!” The farmer again said, “Maybe.” The following day his son tried to break one of the horses, and while riding it, he was thrown and broke his leg. The neighbors then said, “Oh dear, that’s too bad,” and the farmer responded, “Maybe.” The next day the conscription officers came around to conscript people into the army, and they rejected his son because he had a broken leg. Again all the neighbors came around and said, “Isn’t that great!” Again, he said, “Maybe.” The whole process of nature is an integrated process of immense complexity, and it’s really impossible to tell whether anything that happens in it is good or bad - because you never know what will be the consequence of the misfortune; or, you never know what will be the consequences of good fortune.

[@juliantheapostate8295]

Nobody can ever know how lucky they are. The man who always loses at cards, will not contract cancer

[@muhammadaulia5298]

I'm speechless. This video come up right away when i needed the most. thankyou

[@AnonymousPerson-cu7yz]

Thank you for helping more people to discover Stoicism! What a great way to use your influence. Just a little bit of gentle correction, since I don't know if it is intentional or your misconception. Stoics do not expect that "better things" will happen with them (e.g., there is no guarantee at all that there will be a better job or better relationships for Wojak) as a way to soothe themselves when "bad" things happen, neither do Stoics try to find "good" in "bad". Stoics train to wish nothing more than what actually happens, which, as you noticed, means that there is no "good" or "bad". If a girlfriend broke up with Wojak, Wojak should be content with that, as well as Wojak should be content with the idea that it is entirely possible that he will never have another girlfriend. Wojak doesn't soothe himself with the idea that "there will be a better relationship" as it is external. Wojak bases his happiness only on things that he can fully control, that is, his desires and actions. Wojak does not link his happiness with relationship, work, travel, wealth, family, health, wine, or anything else external to us. Whether or not Wojak gets any of this, is completely irrelevant and is not good or bad, it is just what fate gives us. However, you are surely entitled to have your own version of Stoicism. Whatever works for you and makes you content with your life!

[@gcbtechsupport5446]

I get what you're saying, but I don't think something bad like losing a job happening to you means you should just sit down and be content with being unemployed. The stoics are basically trying to say if you have a problem focus on finding solutions to your problems instead of becoming depressed. So just control your mind and approach the problems you have with a rational mindset(because every problem has a solution, death is the only problem that has no solution)instead of crying and becoming depressed just because you have problems

[@AnonymousPerson-cu7yz]

​@@gcbtechsupport5446"I don't think something bad like losing a job happening to you means you should just sit down and be content with being unemployed. " - as far as I understood Stoicism, sit down and do nothing - no, being content - yes. From Stoic point of view losing a job isn't "bad", it's (disprefered) indifferent. It means that having or not having a job shouldn't affect your happiness and therefore isn't the focus of Stoicism. If you don't have a job, from Stoic point of view, you are supposed to do your best applying for jobs. However, whether you get one or not is not up to you, so Stoicism doesn't care about the outcome in the slightest, thus one shouldn't soothe themselves with wild fantasies of how one gets a job. It is not guaranteed, you do not control that, it is not up to you. It is entirely possible that you will not find a job you want (or a partner you want, or whatever you want), and then that is a pathway to unhappiness. Stoicism is very much against desiring externals. " So just control your mind and approach the problems you have with a rational mindset" - yes, you can formulate it this way, but the key problem is how to maintain that rational mindset. And Stoics had a pretty specific set of ideas on how to do that, which more or less concentrated around the idea of the sphere of control, i.e., what is up to you and what is (ultimatively) not up to you. Based on that sphere of control, they argued that it would be very stupid to tie your happiness to anything external to you, such as your health, body, wealth, car, house, job, etc. because neither of these things are guaranteed, and at any moment of time they can be taken from you. "because every problem has a solution" - that is not true. More importantly, the philosophy focused on maintaining the proper state of mind and accepting the reality as it is. Whether your problem is small and solvable or you are being led to your execution, the attitude of a Stoic sage is supposed to be exactly the same. "death is the only problem that has no solution" - Stoics actually didn't consider death a problem (or anything evil, for that matter), for them, death was indifferent.

[@gcbtechsupport5446]

@AnonymousPerson-cu7yz Ok bro,I understand what you said. But I meant death is the only problem that has no solution as in let's say a loved one dies. It's very sad to lose someone you love and cared for,and it's ok to be sad and cry over their death. But eventually, you need to let go of the past and focus on the present. Because life goes on no matter what. And I think that's what a stoic person does. And I get why the stoics said we shouldn't tie our happiness to external factors. Because we don't have control over them. So it leads to unhappiness when we don't get what we want. So the stoics were basically saying, be content with what you have, focus on solving the finding solutions to your problems, and don't become depressed because you feel overwhelmed by your problems. But don't tie your happiness to external factors you don't really have any control over because that leads to unhappiness when your expectations don't meet reality. Did I get that right?

[@AnonymousPerson-cu7yz]

@@gcbtechsupport5446 "But I meant death is the only problem that has no solution as in let's say a loved one dies." - Stoics have actually also discussed this in a large extent :) In general you are right, I don't think that Stoicism has anything against any of your feelings, like sadness, crying, being afraid, etc. We often have little control over them. The point is that we shouldn't allow these feelings to overpower our rational faculty, and we should with practice be better at healthy dealing with them. "So the stoics were basically saying, be content with what you have, focus on solving the finding solutions to your problems, and don't become depressed because you feel overwhelmed by your problems." - yes and no. What you are writing isn't against Stoicism, but I would say that it mixes the reason and the consequence a little bit. Stoics actively taught how we can properly use our impressions to distance ourselves from anything external. As a consequence of that, we shouldn't feel sad or depressed, because what's the point of feeling distressed by something you don't perceive as significant? Like, I don't think they actively said "don't feel depressed" or "don't feel scared", because that is a meaningless advice. Instead, they focused on what should your outlook on things be so that you don't feel these negative feelings. They pretty much talked what thinking habits you should build in your head for a smooth living. If you haven't done much reading on Stoicism and interested in the topic, I would highly recommend you either Ward Farnsworth's "Practical Stoicism" or "Discourses" by Epictetus if you are more into reading originals.

[@gcbtechsupport5446]

@@AnonymousPerson-cu7yz Ok bro,thanks

[@KalpanaSridhar-pj3ik]

Thanks, for this and I'd like to have more related to stoicism

[@ChamonixHouse884]

100% was a black pilled doomer and have now found new found beauty in life and taking control to my emotions. Thanks Seneca, Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus

[@Ptx806]

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[@ItzxRae15]

I'm sure someone else has mentioned how therapeutic these videos are!! I've been feeling burnt out lately and I happen to stumble across your channel a few days ago and I'm glad I did!! Thank you for your content :)

[@TheElectronPusher]

It's ok and even healthy to feel your feelings -- whether you're sad, angry, upset, etc. It's ok to feel those things. Stoicism is useful for gaining perspective on your feelings and determining an appropriate response. Not for suppressing everything. You cannot control your feelings -- you CAN control your actions. If you need help, reach out to someone. Asking for help doesn't make you any less of a man. In fact, asking for help falls under being accountable for yourself.

[@xflip94]

I love your channel and the positive route it's been taking lately

[@willleslie2745]

There is no such thing as a woman loving someone for giving her things. She left you because you weren't the man she wanted.

[@beautifulhanson2519]

Thank you, I needed this ❤️

[@LowBudgetStories]

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[@sp3cialed1]

Sounds like a case of just take all the bullshit life throws at you and don't cause a bother

[@tellmey1]

that's right. Greek stoic also just accepted that some people are slaves and that they don't need to bother negative emotions about it because it cannot be changed

[@TheMaieutics]

Yeah, that's pretty fair to say about Stoicism. Cyrenaicism would be a better fit for most people--mastery of pleasure and carpe diem, instead of "vigilance" and amor fati.

[@Enam_nehman]

People who like his videos 👇

[@EucaLord]

Wojak. I can’t really say in words how helpful this video feels, thank you for your random videos of kindness and expression on how to love life better, I have the positive outlook for some reason which I never had before. I deeply acknowledge you as a splendid creator.

[@userT7898]

Sucks that the mainstream media ruined the stoic philosophy.

[@johnmcternan4157]

"We can do whatever we want you to, bear and grin it". Why do you think it's being pushed so hard?

[@maxbrych7354]

this is actually one of deepest and best storytelling episode!! well done

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[@wilhufftarkin8543]

Imagine showing this video to Zeno of Citium. I truly wonder what he would think of it.

[@Johnny3Batony]

Marcus Aurelius adopted Stoicism as a form of cope. His wife was constantly cheating on him with various senators and gladiators. Not to mention that disappointment, that was his son depressed him even further. Marcomanni Wars weren't exactly helping either, imagine being stuck for years away from your home, while watching everyone around you die. There is nothing good about Stoicism, it's basically Defeatism and accepting your role as a slave.

[@Cynthiabecker24]

So is it going to end end well for Wojack??😭

[@Johnny3Batony]

@@Cynthiabecker24 Never does unfortunately

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😂😂

[@ZeNyteMunkey]

Stoicism was always a joke to me, people believing they could "master" their emotions and responses when they forget the fact they cannot change the fact they're an emotional being with constant emotional bias, it's anti human in a way of being un-accepting of the reality of your emotions will always have a toll, plus all the most remembered and great characters of history were the exact opposite of stoic, emotion and passion drove them to act, all these stoics are just secretly emotional hurta and seething with hidden self pity that they are unsatisfied with themselves in a disturbed way through a "philosophy" made by a few overly privileged, too much time on their hands "philosophers".

[@Rozz7362]

Man thank you, you have no idea what I was planning bro thank you man. God be with you man thank you

[@skyvortexhd8774]

Dude, you have no idea how badly I needed that in my life right now! Thank you!

[@hugoberry616]

How a simple video can have more impact than months of therapy ? Thanks for this. ps : Excuse my english, isn't my native language.

[@samuelmeza6639]

Estos videos son una joya 10/10

[@emperorlelouch5696]

Absolutely wonderful. This will help me better understand that there are a lot more things out of my control than I think and a lot more things under my control that I should pay attention to.

[@RishiKesavan-jy2jl]

This video is incredible. You are changing many lives with these videos.Continue to do it brother.

[@juliantheapostate8295]

Stoicism. The philosophy where the most powerful man in the world cares what a crippled slave said. 'As Epictetus used to say' Marcus Aurelius

[@حصري-و5ب]

@stoicink

[@swalihstudios]

This video is so different. Its feel like what i missing thank you.

[@Zev_zz]

The best video I have ever seen, just what I needed, thank you

[@Lost_Dreams]

Check out the Enchiridion by Epictetus. “Don’t wish for life to happen as you wish it but wish it to happen as it does”

[@JohnEyes]

I think Stoicism can be a great help in life. However, there’s a part of this video I find misleading, which is the statement ‘You are the one who is in control of your emotion’. That’s partially true. Thoughts have an enormous effect on emotions and we can control those. But it’s okay to feel sad sometimes, and it’s okay to experience all emotions. Feeling down isn’t a crime. As humans, we get to experience the full range of emotions. We can’t always control our emotions, or our thoughts related to an event, but we can certainly control our ACTIONS. We have the choice to follow the action suggested by one emotion or another

[@punchthecake82]

I never thought many people get mad at stuff they didnt control really

[@Scatpack-gw9kb]

Wow this was awesome! Just what I needed to hear. Thank you.

[@lorenzoj207]

I didnt expected to see the best video of stoicism from wojak

[@combeechan]

Blessed video. Thank you for making this.

[@LowBudgetStories]

You’re welcome! Glad you liked it

[@combeechan]

@@LowBudgetStories Requesting more stoicism videos. I haven't heard of the concept outside of Sam streams and a characterization of a underwritten space wizard.

[@MarkyTeriyaki]

I got really into stoicism some days ago and read some of Marcus Aurelius' books. Funny how when it rains it really pours.

[@Squidward_Tikiland]

I would argue that forced optimism is not stoic. If you see events as neither good or bad, you don’t have to look on the bright side. But certain events can hurt, kill, or dispossess you. So it all falls apart. We don’t want to be in pain, as humans, but no drugs, no philosophy, can create a painless life. The closest you can get is to be born into a positive family and community with plenty of money and good landscaping. Short of that, you can practice denial. Or do drugs. Or help people along the way. Helping is the most selfish and the most effective. The drug of sacrifice is potent, even for the most fortunate. Take care not to be addicted, as your help will become less helpful, and your high will not last.

[@Sanka1337]

damn bro..got into this channel when it was memes with the bog twins, now it's self help and self realization. good on you man

[@xopfull]

As someone who tries to practice modern stoicism, this hits close to my heart. Good job as always LBS.

[@Fly737]

👏🏻 Sunt impresionat! Felicitari!

[@SONY-jt5mb]

amazing, thanks for reminder me about that safe island in our hard world

[@JosefSchnitzel]

Thankyou i legit unironically needed this

[@MrMiniTako]

Fantastic video. Please do more videos with Stojak!

[@LowBudgetStories]

Thankyou!

[@Phostings1]

I learned about stoicism a few months back as I was going through my on mental pains. Marcus writings were a diary he kept to himself til someone found it. His entries I found were spot on to what and how I started to view life from the outside. This made me feel less lonely than I expected I would.

[@science1004]

This channel is saving lives out here ❤ Mashallah

[@Vekren]

Honestly what a beautiful video. I too have been last couple years studying stoicsm. This philosophy gained new attention from the current state of young men battling their lonliness. We seek to improve ourselves and control our mind. It just is amazing you took the Wojak meme and turned it into a positive. Love your stuff bro.

[@Dead4ever4]

I would watch a full series about stoicism in this format. God damn so good

[@oseitsoseits8131]

You're the king today. It must be said.I've been practising stoicism for years,it's hard work because we humans are easily distracted by emotions. And due emotions, we make deeper mistakes or wrongly judge the situation. Stoicism is rewarding once you understand it.

[@croquignol9418]

It was insane, probably one of the best episode, thank you!

[@LowBudgetStories]

Thanks!

[@zemenerrichey1980]

I thought this would be silly but it is very well done and precise. I appreciate the attention to actual Stoic principles. I will say though, that Marcus wearing shades riding the waves is quite silly lol.

[@MikeBNumba6]

Hands down my fav youtube channel. How you keep coming up with ideas are beyond me, but I'm always laughing out loud

[@LowBudgetStories]

Thanks Mike :)

[@LegioXXI]

My passion for Rome, mainly the philosophy of Emperor Aurelius, literally changed my life. Where advises from friends and family, dogmatic religion ("just pray bro") and meaningless short-term pleasures of materialism failed, this thousands of years old philosophy finally got to me. Instead of blaming external factors and victimise myself, i took control over the things i have (and the only thing in this universe you have truly 100% control over, is your way of thinking) and finally got my life in order. After that the luck found the way into my life almost by itself, even tho not many conditions of my life have changed. I still work the same low wage job, my love life is difficult (but now in a different way - long distance relationship). May your name and your teachings always remembered, Marcus Aurelius.

[@CozyButcher]

Motivating post, thank you mi POG fren. Cozy loves you!

[@kenesakishev]

Heeey, yesterday I had the most devastating experience in my life, had to deal with government and their bureaucracy and got trapped inside it. I tried to do something and was stressing a lot, but there was really nothing I could do unless wait. So this video helped me a lot, I will practice stoicism and try to get better. Other than that, all your videos have deep thoughts inside. Thank you a lot, low budget stories, you really are helping people and me in precise.

[@TheGhostOfRandy1-2-3]

I have always naturally been a stoic, but in certain situations, especially involving other people in the workplace who are more senior who can play the toxic two face game and speak about you behind your back with no direct recourse for me to confront it, it pushes the limits.

[@Yowiexdl]

Hello, I am in Turkey. I am coming to you here is what I know about Stoicism. Stoicism, a school of ancient Greek philosophy, dates back to B.C. It was founded by Zeno of Citium in the 3rd century. According to its teachings, Stoicism focuses on personal virtue, reason and the natural order. Stoics practice their teachings with the aim of maintaining emotional balance, living in accordance with nature, and finding inner peace. They emphasize that in order to live an effective life, we must focus on what is within our control, accept our control over external factors, and adapt to the universal order of nature. This may seem convenient to some, but speaking personally, it's like being the government's dog.

[@antonaxelson2710]

some cases it is hard but i think it is good to try to accept the uncontrolable if it will lead to a better wellbeing. It is used in psychology nowadays