Everything You Need To Know About Stoicism.

[@ariaekholm4033]

my dad would comfort me after unexpected harsh things happened by reciting the serenity prayer. it always stuck with me and i’ve lived my life by it for as long as i can remeber i think it perfectly describes stoicism “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”

[@chughes415]

I have said the exact same thing about the serenity prayer re stoicism

[@dred05m61]

@ariaekholm - beautiful silent prayer 🔴

[@self-inflictedphilosophy]

10 Ways to Be More Stoic: 1.) Transform everyone into a teacher. 2.) Say no to the easy way, seek out challenges. 3.). Be strict with yourself but tolerant of others. 4.) Allow the journey to be the thing. 5.) Transform envy into emulation. 6.) Stand on the shoulders of giants. 7.) Forgive yourself and forgive others. 8.) Fall in love with Fate. 9.) Always practice courage, temperance, and humor. 10.) Remember, the obstacle is the path. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6Gni4ufid13fas

[@XeLYoutube]

good wording original and inspiring. emulation was a good one. stric tolerant, teacher. love fate, humor. my boss love my stoicism. i become a funny robot that do everything he want. we both get richer, things get done. win win. positive nihilism is huge life changer for me. clown victories till we rot in dirt.

[@somedudeok1451]

Half of these points don't even mean anything. Bet you couldn't explain half of them with anything that isn't just a completely mundane and banal "insight".

[@richy1988]

@@somedudeok1451 I'm going to try... @self-inflictedphilosophy 3 months ago (edited) 10 Ways to Be More Stoic: 1.) Transform everyone into a teacher. - this means always want to learn, be the student in as many situations as possible, everyone has something to give so let them teach you 2.) Say no to the easy way, seek out challenges. - in your daily routines and habits there are probably lots of "easy" versions of your tasks, but they will not benefit your future self and do not do enough benefit to you now, so do the more difficult, proper way and you will prosper 3.). Be strict with yourself but tolerant of others. - don't get dessert but don't judge anyone who does 4.) Allow the journey to be the thing. - there is no The End to life where all the subplots get resolved and it all makes sense finally, so you just have to exist fully in each moment, be aware and look around and enjoy whatever is happening, because it won't happen forever 5.) Transform envy into emulation. - if you do want something that someone else has, look at how they're living and take inspiration from their lifestyle and habits, learn from those you "envy" 6.) Stand on the shoulders of giants. - ask for help, after you have made reasonable efforts to find your own solution 7.) Forgive yourself and forgive others. - your past doesn't matter, stop holding onto it, you are just here, now; everyone makes mistakes, don't hold someone else's mistake inside you, let it go 8.) Fall in love with Fate. - whatever will happen will happen - we can set everything up for the maximum benefit of our future self, and be pleased when that set up pays off, but we must also know and accept that anything can and will interrupt those plans, and all we can do is deal with it 9.) Always practice courage, temperance, and humor. - read The Courage To Be Disliked; don't drink (much); list things in 3s 10.) Remember, the obstacle is the path. - the only way for you to go through your life is literally *through* it, any "obstacle" is not an obstacle, it's just what you must deal with now

[@renanxavier4720]

​@@somedudeok1451mal amado !

[@TheStoicBeacon-TGG]

Practicing courage, temperance, and humor is the ideal mindset I strive for every day. It's the perfect balance to face challenges with strength, wisdom, and a light heart. I hope to embody this in my own life more consistently.

[@ajr993]

There's a way to do competition in a way that doesn't breed jealousy or envy and is consistent with stoicism. You have to frame competition as just a mechanism for personal growth. Like reducing the food down to its compenents, you can reduce a concept down to its foundation to avoid the problems associated with it. So competition becomes a mechanism by which we use each other as a ladder to improve and climb higher than would be possible as an individual. In this way competition becomes a team exercise in essence. Competition is in fact absolutely crucial to drive humanity forward. This is important because stoicism which rejects growth and progress as ways to be unhappy are fallacious. They've assumed that you'll never be happy because you'll never achieve perfection, but I would argue that actually hitting perfection would cause unhappiness because the journey and the progress is the goal to make us happy.

[@LDJ-r8e]

This is so well said. Thank you!

[@rexal7923]

Very true, its because we give ourselves a reason to move forward that we do. If we loose the reason to move forward, to keep on living. Then we wouldn't be happy at all.

[@Sal3600]

Iron sharpens iron

[@nicholaskoenig3106]

Does stoicism reject growth and progress...? That is not my interpretation of it...but I know very little about it as I pracrice the classic concepts. I try and live the idea that the joy of life is in the journey. But competition is certainly a part of my day to day journey within myself. I respect your reply and it should be read by all.

[@theoferenczy9987]

Good stuff

[@Mutalimon]

"Man is affected, not by events, but by the view he takes of them." words that changes many lifes.

[@somedudeok1451]

And untrue words. They only lead to apathy and are mostly only spoken by privileged people who have no real sorrows, so it's easy for them to say. Try to convince a palestinian or a ukranian that the bombs who killed their loved ones are merely a problem of their own perspective. Stoicism is BS when you think about it for more than 10 minutes.

[@elvismidega]

By who ?

[@wilfredosauce8001]

@@elvismidegaEpictetus

[@somedudeok1451]

@@elvismidega Likely nobody really, if you look it up in any serious literature.

[@linhnguyendieu1105]

This is exactly what I needed to hear today. Stoicism offers such a grounding approach to life, especially in chaotic times. The balance between wisdom and actionable advice in this video is perfect

[@pontusolssonPrivat]

So yeah, I'm a stoic now. Not because of this video but because i chose this way of life even from the begining. I was already practicing alot of what is mentioned within stoic belief before i read the meditations but it still completely changed my life. And still is. Just dont forget that this is a practice. Being in control of every emotion in your body takes alot of time to master. The better you become the more you can let yourself feel your emotions without making decisions based on those feelings. I have practiced alot on allowing myself to feel the good emotions and enjoy life but never go over the line and making a fool of myself.

[@pontusolssonPrivat]

Still good vid bro

[@dhireshbhakta6807]

How did you practice? And what​@@pontusolssonPrivat

[@JoeAllenCarnivore]

This is my favorite KZbin channel! I’ve been watching KZbin since 2010 and no other channel captivated me like this one ❤

[@AnthonyLeonard-b9d]

Thanks!

[@drhilltube]

Thanks!

[@iamstateofbeing7330]

I never realized I’ve been living by most of the principles of Stoicism until I came across this video late last night. It will be a hard road to follow but it’s surely a road I feel I’m meant to follow. I believe you have a video about how Spirituality is about relieving suffering and that is something I’ve been following since I was 17. I never quite realized how closely related spirituality and stoicism is. To live is to suffer, but to be is to let go. You can’t control much of anything in life, but you can control your reactions and way of living. I never knew stoicism involved meditation as well. Thank you for this video it really opened my eyes.

[@rosanajackson4668]

I've been in church all of my life: that's all l have known. My parents were religious I follow The Ten Commandments.

[@Ross-vh6uc]

@@rosanajackson4668when..?

[@VietLe-t3o]

Thanks!

[@ApertureThinking]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@taydau7421]

Absolutely loved this! The part about embracing challenges as opportunities for growth really resonated with me. It’s empowering to think of obstacles as tools for building resilience. Keep these lessons coming

[@evandercaldwell9993]

Amazing!! Thank You So Much for All Your Time And Effort My Friend!! May We Reach On Forward And Reach Our Purpose In This Life!!! ♥️🙏💯✨

[@yespls6260]

I recently began believing in stoic philosophy.. it has definitely changed my life. This past year has been hell for me and i spent about half the time raging against the universe for these "unfair" circumstances. However, this rage only dragged out my suffering and in turn created MORE suffering and resulted in MORE mistakes. I recently had an epiphany and realized that truly the thing that i have most control over in life is my mind, and by extension my own behavior. I let go of much of the intense, concentrated shame that I felt regarding my past mistakes and understood that mentally flogging myself over my past mistakes would not necessarily change my future behavior. Rather, holding onto a small kernel of that shame but methodically controlling my thought patterns and methodically planning the trajectory of my future-- so as to try not to repeat those mistakes-- to the best of my ability is the best that I can do. Also, realizing that my identity is not permanently tethered to my worst experiences and worst mistakes has been extremely helpful.

[@TheStoicPath-t9r]

Your insight into stoic philosophy is powerful; it truly transforms how we perceive adversity. Letting go of past shame and focusing on controlling our thoughts can be liberating. I recently explored similar themes in my videos, diving into mindset and growth. Check them out for more reflections on navigating life's challenges!

[@btdoubles4859]

59:07 funny thing is, is that the worst breakup of my life so far has caused me to look into stoicism and learning to let go of such things that are out of my control.

[@nomoruyi]

Your Video came at the perfect moment. I was feeling down so bad, which I do very seldom, and thanks to your video and some meditation I regained my composure and peace of mind. Thank you so much, and never stop teaching ❤️

[@rexal7923]

”The imposter is always among us“ -Epictetus

[@havenphilosophy]

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[@lwsxyz]

Epicjesus

[@stoicimotivation]

The explanation of control-focusing on our reactions rather than external events-is both practical and empowering, making the philosophy accessible to modern viewers. The acknowledgment of the effort and sacrifice required for this transformation adds depth and realism to the discussion.

[@janetbaker7848]

I've been studying these videos and it's really strange but my dad taught me to be a stoic and I didn't even know it. It was how I was raised to be.

[@BDiligent]

Everything happens for a reason Sonny Boy!

[@bugsbunny8691]

Thank you for all the content you provide. You are a true Jedi Knight.

[@abdrahim2076]

Thanks for this great video, I have always lived with a mindset of stoicism since my childhood but never actually released it is stoicism, or that it is a philosophy, I have always thought that am just different from others, unemotional, think logically more than most people and lack the emotional understanding of others, but now thanks to you I know what my mindset is and I can improve it properly instead of trying to change it to something that I am not

[@8eodosiaa]

your videos are amazing, so glad I found you! love from ancient Greece

[@Tsu-K4S4]

Why do i feel so deja vu after a little more than quarter of the video? Somehow feels like i listened to this part before😭😭

[@evandercaldwell9993]

Definitely Subscribed after having listened to this video!! Thank You for this wonderful video!! Love the music in the background too!! 🙏♥️💯✨

[@StoicEvolution1]

"People are not disturbed by things, but by the views they take of them." - Epictetus

[@abdel-wahabahmed2289]

Many thanks for this well researched comprehensive video.

[@tazerwazerman]

5:08-5:11 needs to be fixed to "roll your windows down". Some people will do it with a child in the back seat.

[@AndriMagdych]

this is an amazing channel, please keep doing this, I recommend your channel to all of my friends

[@jahmair862]

Much of this parallels my life as a man who doesn’t enjoy what life has to offer. I just take the blows as they come and focus on my end goal. Not enjoying anything and trying to fix the things that harm me. I wish it would all end, but it won’t and it can’t. So I have to live with all of this. Things that hurt regular people don’t hurt me, things that make a regular person happy don’t make me happy. I care about the soul of the person who's hurting me. If I expected better, I won’t get over it. If I didn’t expect better, I brush it off and hope they better themselves. I distance myself.

[@TrappedinMysteries]

Happiness is within , don` t seek it out .🎉🎉🎉

[@jahmair862]

@@TrappedinMysteries okay my inner happiness would come from dying, what now?

[@omarzidan.981]

Stoicism laterally changed my life Thx bro 🙏🏻 ❤

[@pulse3554]

If you want to master stoicism, I’d recommend a major source which is Indian thought! Zeno of Citium, the founder of stoicism was like a samkhyin, and the Indian source of Hellenistic ethics is well known. Reading portions of Vedic thought will blow your mind, since it tends to be a superset of Hellenistic philosophy in Greece There’s a reason why there’s so many parallel in stoicism with Buddhist thought - it’s not a coincidence!

[@SwagMuffin567]

Ok what do I research

[@polaroidandroidjeff6383]

​@@SwagMuffin567 .....

[@Vasquimho]

Which books do you recommend?

[@SwagMuffin567]

@@polaroidandroidjeff6383 shut up bruh

[@pulse3554]

@@Vasquimho see my reply above

[@franklarin8100]

Excellent video: very truthful and inspiring. Thanks 👍

[@zgarrido]

The fear of being judged and the importance of being aproved is a reminiscence from our childhood when we feel dependent of the adults that take care of us, and need their love and validation in order to be well taken cared, and feel secure.

[@BDiligent]

Your work is a masterpiece in and of itself. Thank you.

[@lnz804]

I think your videos sould be as podcast on Spotify as well 🫶🏼

[@kingpluto8857]

I agree

[@jordanrobinson9064]

Mental health is mental wealth!

[@theklucz1319]

This video gave me the motivation i was searching for when i had to pull myself out of a hole. A very insightful breakdown of a collection of great minds. Thank you

[@alexwilliams8970]

I LOVEEEE the voice of the narrator, it’s like music to my ears.😍

[@SneakySteevy]

« You can’t be right against reality. » Stoicism

[@everettstormy]

I'm always right tho. Always. So I think I'm right with the universe. Or the universe is wrong

[@rexal7923]

@@everettstormybro what💀

[@everettstormy]

@@rexal7923 I said it right the first time

[@JesusIsKing1001]

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[@everettstormy]

@@JesusIsKing1001 translate

[@skidcaesar]

momento mori? 💀 more like *momento MONEY* 💰 love this channel. stay excellent.

[@zohrehellison12]

Thank you for your explanation. Very clear, methodical, great work. Thank you again and Aloha🌈

[@DINO-888]

💯 Needed this message.

[@Erinaailookbook]

Just explored 'Everything You Need To Know About Stoicism' and it's a goldmine of wisdom! This video brilliantly demystifies Stoicism for the modern mind. Curious to know, who else found a new perspective on life after watching?

[@n1ckster055]

Read meditations by Marcus Aurelius it’s even better then this

[@christiandabila4333]

I’ve always seen stoicism as the healthier way of the “alpha male” mentality. Rather than going off on the opposite gender on podcast after podcast or the whole macho man alpha camp, top G and a bunch of other nonsensical edits on the patriarchy were always…too in your face at times. The message is there but sometimes it gets misconstrued, don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the sentiment but it can be done better. Stoicism teaches us just that and helps us understand that things are out of our control but we are in control of our own lives, our own minds and who we keep close. I enjoy that even though things are out of my control at times. I am appreciative with all I have, all I am building and all that I will leave.

[@MaxJoyce-k8z]

thank you for your hard and smart work, I wish you well and just rewards for you

[@Stoiculture]

Love the message, I'm starting my own channel about stoicism, much love to all ❤

[@somedudeok1451]

Follow the winds of the grift. Suddenly stoicism videos are popping up all over youtube. Don't miss the hype! Maybe you can cash in. Good luck.

[@KadeemJames]

Took me some days to finish this video .. but all in all it was a good video 💪🏿

[@jessiedemoss2088]

Love this content, great creator

[@Leon_welshSicilian75]

This channel speaks of 'Time' like it actually exists. All we ever have is the present. Time is a human concept created to record the passing of events. Had to get that off my chest x

[@astro-jin]

I'm making my path in life from many philosophies put together which includes stoicism, nihilism, absurdism, and epicureanism. Yes, sometimes they can be completely opposite but when put together they make a perfect combo to live a peaceful and not perfect but still perfect life...

[@KheptlaxaXonu]

look into hermeticism

[@astro-jin]

@@KheptlaxaXonu no, an atheist here

[@bruhda7469]

@@astro-jinok and? There’s still something there to listen to. I personally haven’t researched this philosophy, but u shouldn’t be turned away because it’s religion. Try an understand it’s key points

[@astro-jin]

@@bruhda7469 no I searched and it's like the basis of religion

[@jonyfive9786]

🤩🙏 Happiness is not a destination it is a way of life If we can’t be happy with what we have we will never be happy “True wealth is not in having many possessions but in having few wants”..

[@jessdemoss8881]

I love this guy's content especially stoic content

[@carolinemacrae6227]

Thanks. Brilliant video. I have a friend who is telling the truth in order to help other Morgellon's sufferers as medical profession re against helping us. So I asked him if he blocked me. He said, "no it was them." I ws brought up to believe in my religion high 8 do but I need stepping-stone between this mortal coil nd the real/devine world. I need to understand human psychology and deal with it as a human although I know I am more than human as a spiritual being.

[@jimmygibson911]

The courage to be disliked, I'm actually reading a book of that title. Great content in this video, thank you 💪 👍

[@MattPernecky]

Whats the book please? I seriously need to start learning how to not give a fuck about certain people

[@jimmygibson911]

THE COURAGE TO BE DISLIKED

[@jimmygibson911]

@@MattPernecky kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2bNd5ZsqbKYq68si=AzpUueDYbNZIiWS0

[@naksan656]

Thank You! I needed this video! (Sorry it's a measly amount :( ............)

[@CHRISTIANCOLTRANE]

Great stuff man!

[@LightOurDirection]

I am a woman and becoming stoic has greatly benefited me

[@kingk314]

It's crazy how this channel is pure AI

[@dhprojects3296]

Yea it's all stock footage, not all of the dialogue and voice is though you can tell that's mostly him

[@celicobain8270]

@@dhprojects3296ai voices can copy the user by sampling their voice. So it’s ai but it’s interpretation of your voice.

[@bluekaiokenobama]

necro? stock footage doesn’t make it ai, and his voice sounds genuine, I’m detecting bait here

[@Karma-uv2ve]

Love learning every day 💪❤️💪

[@Pdstor]

The thought that Space and its contents are just bags of atoms is dangerous. I began adapting this strategy as an antitheist before reconverting to Orthodox Christianity back in 2012. Even after more than a dozen years, my childhood fascination with space never returned. Only recently has its role as a major part of the grandeur of God's creation returned; its intrinsic spell has yet to return.

[@LilachLavy-Emanuel]

Thank you so much for this beneficial content. (You have a very pleasant voice. I think you might benefit from putting more emphasis on your diction, as some words are kind of swallowed when you speak).

[@JohnAranita]

For me, currently, being happy is learning on KZbin.

[@jt4369]

See, I’m at a fundamental philosophical conundrum. I’m a determinist: I don’t fundamentally believe in free will. I believe we react and at best, we’re watching our lives as if we were watching a movie. And yet, I’d like to delude myself into believing that I exert control over my emotions as my friends call me stoic. I even “act” as if I have free will in that I “tell” myself -or maybe I’m experiencing “myself tell myself” to stay calm and exercise control-in stressful situations. Ultimately, I don’t know what this means for stoicism as something that can be practiced because I certainly don’t believe in compatibilism.

[@evo1ov3]

Think I got stoicim figured out. It's about self understanding. Justice Courage Temperance Wisdom are the guides.

[@ikust007]

Excellent. Merci .

[@keivon9171]

Thanks

[@evo1ov3]

They say we got Stoicism from Socrates. I couldn't see that from reading Plato. But then I read Xenophon's account of Socrates.... Socrates is STOIC AF. Marcus Aurelius, Epicitus, Cato the Younger, and "America's Cato" George Washington are just a few examples. But yeah, read Xenophon.

[@omarag6419]

Whats the music that starts at 15:35?

[@chattingwithmarci1624]

This is knowledge and wisdom

[@JuliosStudio]

27:59 ❤

[@stoicguard]

This 'Everything You Need To Know About Stoicism' video is an excellent crash course on the fundamental principles of Stoicism. The clarity and simplicity with which it covers key concepts, from focusing on what's within our control to embracing the impermanence of life, make it an ideal starting point for anyone interested in this ancient philosophy. The emphasis on cultivating resilience, mindfulness, and gratitude provides practical insights for navigating the complexities of modern life. A big thank you for demystifying Stoicism and making it accessible for everyone. Looking forward to more content like this!

[@cari5803]

thank you

[@s4yd]

3:21 If a mechanic you called ends up being a charlatan the cause is not external as you are the one who chose him and hence made an incorrect judgement of his legitimacy. For this example to be correct, it would have to be that you carefully chose the mechanic which you concluded with evidence had the most expertise but yet he was a charlatan.

[@mdselimibn]

What will be the meaning of life to a stoic?

[@dark-half9233]

insightful

[@Carlos-l4w]

Thanks.

[@S33K3R]

Thank you 🙂 👏👏👏

[@Pdstor]

Stoicism can dangerously be conflated with complicity. "Who am I but one man?" is no excuse to detach, as it has a possible answer in being part of a larger, well-organized movement: "you are only one man, so go join a group of men who collectively can do more."

[@Kerohalim]

Love you content ❤️

[@everlasting_me]

I feel that a key point people forget is that everything is in your control until you give up that control. At that point, it is no longer something worth reacting negatively over. What do I mean? If you give your car to a mechanic and just blindly trust them, you are relinquishing your control. If they steal it, oh well. However, if you were to have researched deeply about the mechanic, taken some time to observe them through your interaction, and perhaps even placed counter measures such as an Apple tag in the car, once your control is relinquished to them you are still *in* control, somewhat. I mean to say, if you made a stupid mistake don't hate yourself but don't love yourself for it either. Aim to make no mistakes, but do not be surprised when you do.

[@yagndabhi2178]

41:02 45:55 1:00:25 1:01:15

[@LilSmokio420]

Im wearing headphones, the rain at the beginning jump scared me 😂😅

[@brianbachmeier34]

Excellent

[@ThorPalsson]

Perhaps there is a benefit in the sense of natural selection to dissatisfaction

[@everettstormy]

You right I'm not perfect. I should feed myself to a bear

[@HumbleAfrikan]

Good night everyone

[@willkit1]

I love most of the stoic principles but Definitely will not accept the wrong food or bad food at a restaurant. It is perfectly fine to politely ask for what you ordered or decline bad food.

[@orhun2212]

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[@mattlattanzi1289]

I quickly realized how inept I am at this the moment another one of the (far too many) advertisements interrupted, at once overwhelming my perceived stoic demeanor. Damn damn dammit. I’m OK now😊

[@jayjiggered4103]

Doesnt mean you cant enjoy things, but you cant be dependent on them

[@charlessoukup1111]

To be honest, I think I didn't even Notice if any other people thought something about me one way or the other. Waaaaay out there. Self actualized at 5 years old? Just never thought about it, what someone might think about Me? Why would they?

[@habituatedstoic]

Ya, Those are Best Stoic Ways To be Habituated.

[@artuer3685]

Yes this is good

[@a.d.clarke4990]

1:01:00 nope that’s the wrong way to approach it. NOW! I started my weight loss journey a couple of years ago now a couple of months BEFORE New Year. Take control NOW! It’s a good mindset to have.

[@likebot.]

My father was stoic. I am a stoic. The difference is I learned to stop complaining.

[@Samyogkarki-d3t]

just enjoy life and improve control emotions you don't need fancy things u are already a stoic

[@Martin-zl7lh]

Is the older women her mother?.....and did she say: ,, she's just starting out?" This makes me really sad. The daughter is a bit ashamed, but not enough to save her own father from being ashamed, her mother seems to be not ashamed at all, maybe thinks that number is still low and the father looks so disappointed.....you can never take this back.....I am sure he felt sick at this moment and never sees his daughter the same again

[@GiddyRob]

Great, but ruined with too many adverts. Breaks the flow of the vid.

[@HaidenG39]

people talk about stoicism when things get difficult, but what about when you are on the street and have nothing and need to start over? I have nobody , not sure why I am listening to this because its not going to feed me.

[@Bomberman64x]

Why are we men only respected or valued when we follow stoic behaviour

[@nicholaskoenig3106]

Maybe because of the control over the mind that it requires? Good question.

[@adoptic6342]

The only people who "respect" you are other men because stoicism falls in line with the social norms of men not being allowed to be emotionally mature

[@KingFriday274]

Dude, speak for yourself. I live in Portland Oregon, and I freak out about the rain all the time. I swear it never stops for like 8 months out of the year and it makes people insane.

[@felixkimani5375]

You need this more than anyone😂😂😂

[@amberalvarado8198]

Okay that was horrible advice 5:20 to strengthen ones mind DO NOT ROLL UP THE WINDOWS ON A HOT DAY AND DRIVE WITH THE AC OFF!!! I REPEAT DO NOT DO THAT SMH 🥵🤒🤦🧑‍🚒🥀🔥🌡️🔥🌡️🚓🚑

[@JungSooLeee]

I do it all the time. Especially before a juicy gym sesh. It's like warming up my muscles in a sauna.