12 Stoic Lessons That Will Immediately Change Your Life - Ryan Holiday

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[@stevelangsdorf7307]

I am 73 years old and have 4th stage prostate cancer, the day they told me I had between 1 and 2 years to live was the best day of my life. That was 4 years ago.

[@Josh-rn1em]

Why was it the best day?

[@skiamerica2008]

@@Josh-rn1em because on that day he started living

[@Josh-rn1em]

@@skiamerica2008 oh. I see.

[@stevelangsdorf7307]

@@Josh-rn1em It was the best day because when I walked out of the VA Hospital the sun 🌞 hit my face and I realized that I had nothing to worry about......it was over.

[@Josh-rn1em]

@@stevelangsdorf7307 There is a peace in that isn't there?

[@SML783]

"Whatever time has passed is already owned by death.". Incredible.

[@philantuli3018]

That one got me too,truly incredible.

[@Nat0528]

👏🏽👏🏽yup!!

[@darnelldavis7052]

Beautiful

[@williebechmeister3190]

Death doesn't own anything. You own it.

[@williebechmeister3190]

Death might own your future but it does not and never will own your past. You own the past and the present.

[@Dacademeca]

"A Gem Cannot Be Polished Without Friction, Nor A Man Perfected Without Trials." - Seneca

[@karienrothmann9395]

11

[@knowahnosenothing4862]

A polished turd is still a turd -somebody

[@MrMollypockets]

If anyone watching this needs any further inspiration in their lives (AND WE ALL, I REPEAT, WE ALL NEED IT FROM TIME TO TIME, BE YOU A MILLIONARE OR BE YOU A BOY DROPPED OFF ON A STREET CORNER) do yourself a favour and look up the story of the10 young Irish men who took on the might of the British army, who willingly paid the ultimate sacrifice. You could start by copy/paste Bobby Sands Funeral. or copy/paste Joe Mc Donald Song here on KZbin and listen carefully to the words. You will come to realise the old phrase. "One mans terrorist is another mans freedom fighter. Its the story of 10 young IRA men who went on hunger strike , 40 years ago from this year, so that they and their thousands of comrades (all volunteers) would simply be classified as political prisoners and not common criminals as the British tried their best to brand them. This is a truly inspirational and very sad chapter of Irelands long, long struggle to get the British colonials out of her lands. If you have the time you could also look up the Irish Famine, which in actual proven fact by independent historians, was actually a man made holocaust inflicted on the people of Ireland. Does it not sound a bit strange when you are told that millions of men, women and children starved to death whilst living in a country that had been widely known as one of the most fertile lands on the face of this planet? Never forget that history, has been and will continue to always be, "His Story" written down by the victorious side of any battle or any event so that the narrative , even being demonstrably false, is written down and therefor recorded on paper to always glorify the evil perpetrators even though they themselves raped, pillaged and stole some innocent folks land.

[@gedman9527]

A calm see never made a good mariner

[@Nat0528]

Sage👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@wonder7139]

I'm gonna be honest right now: when I clicked on this video, I didn't think much of it. I just thought "it probably won't change my life but just give it a try". And oh boy, was I wrong. Before I watched this video, I wasn't really positive. Over a year had passed since I had to face a breakup and I still wasn't over it... but after watching this video for the first time, a lot has changed - you could probably say my whole life has. This video had me really motivated, I got more and more into stoicism and self-improvement, I started meditating, stopped wasting my time on my phone, came back to working out, finally got over the breakup and overall just appreciated everything a lot more. The last few months have been some of the most positive months of my life, so thank you. I highly recommend this video to everyone out there, spread this mindset to more people and make as many people as happy as possible. Have a wonderful day if you read this - and live it like it's your last one.

[@RinacioPT]

*Epictetus* 1 lesson: Our first job is this, to divide and distinguish things into two categories: Externals I cannot control, but the choices I make with regard to what I do control. Where will I find good and bad? In me, in my choices. 2 lesson: It is not events that disturb people, it's their judgment about things. 3 lesson: Get rid of self conceit. It is impossible to learn that which one thinks they already know. 4 lesson: The true man is revealed in difficult times. So when trouble comes, think of yourself as a wrestler paired with a tough young buck. For what purpose? To turn you into olympic-class material. *Seneca* 5 lesson: There are more things likely to frighten us than there are to crush us; We suffer more in imagination than in reality. 6 lesson: Excellence withers without an adversary. 7 lesson: Associate with those who will make a better man of you. Welcome those whom you yourself can improve. The process is mutual; For men learn as they teach. 8 lesson: This is our big mistake: To think we look forward to death. Most of death is already gone. Whatever time has passed is owned by death. *Marcus Aurelius* 9 lesson: At dawn when you have trouble getting out of bed, tell yourself: "I have to go to work as a human being. What do i have to complain of, if I am going to do what I was born for - The things I was brought into this world to do. Or is this what I was created for? To huddle under the blankets and stay warm?" 10 lesson: Our actions may be impeded, but there can be no impeding our intentions or our dispositions. Because we can accommodate and adapt. The mind adapts and converts to its own purposes the obstacle to our acting. The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way. 11 lesson: If, at some point in your life, if you should find anything better than justice, honesty, self-control, and courage, if you find anything better than that embrace it without reservation. It must be an extraordinary thing indeed. 12 lesson: No. It's fortunate that this has happened and I've remained unharmed by it - Not shattered by the present or frightened of the future. It could have happened to anyone. But not everyone could have remained unharmed by it. 13 lesson: You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think. It was the right thing to do. ;)

[@huberduberdoo]

Thanks :)

[@david1973km]

Thanx !

[@thesinner010]

Thank you! 👍🏾

[@RockstahRolln]

MANY THANKS!!! 👍❤️

[@micoferdinand]

thanks man!

[@shaharyabo]

Reminded me a quote from the Dalai Lama: "If a problem is fixable, if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.”

[@cindyheist2188]

Yes. 800 yrs earlier. Lets live and let live.

[@Frankie5Angels150]

Hello Dalai!

[@izabelazielak8963]

What it means to worry?To distract Yourself from Yourself?To think about the others who died and cry?DON‘T WORRY BE HAPPY!i They had died because they didn’t want to be happy?For our Gods Life&Love&Pain must be together,for Gods‘sake...Don’t lie to Yourself,don’t imagine,don’t dream,don’t influence Yourself,don’t live in Dobye oo:-()ooo. STAY SANE!i not STOIC SANECA?!i

[@vogeline_]

@@izabelazielak8963 are you high or something?

[@kieradee]

"Winning the morning is the key to winning the day" could not have said it any better 👏

[@pauleluwa7956]

That's the fact

[@preyanuchpromhong3777]

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.

[@karynkinney54]

❤❤❤

[@privateequityguy]

*“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.” ―Epictetus*

[@SanityMustPrevail]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@nicoleonfeels]

Time and energy are precious. Spend them on things that are within your realm of control.

[@user-qp6vg9ho8u]

You can only spend something if you own it. You don’t ‘own’ time. Time owns you

[@JonKonik11]

Your hot, you single?

[@thereisnosanctuary6184]

⏫waste of time

[@asktheetruscans9857]

@@user-qp6vg9ho8u Time is the only real curency we have. Only purpose owns time and can spend it. Without purpose, time just slips through one's fingers. The fool and the Wiseman likewise die, but only one lived.

[@ShawnJonesHellion]

The entire world it is then

[@expertjacksonwilliams7368]

[@boseayoade3072]

In order to make profits from trading you need loads of experience and a well defined strategy, which most traders don't have. If you trade without the proper preparation, you're most likely to lose your money. Identify the buy/sell ratios and identify the market leaders and most importantly. Diversify! this will help you spread risk.

[@josephlee4001]

please who is the expert guiding you? i have lost so much as a beginner🥺 investing into stock without a proper guidiance of an expert.

[@ChangeN2Bread]

I've been watching the market for about 5 years. I know quite a few stocks you can get a nice return on. Them advisors won't work to get you back what your potentially able to. They will always cut you short.

[@josephlee4001]

@@ChangeN2Bread reach out to the same advisor Jackson sten marsh research for his web page

[@stevenjuan259]

my financial Advisor is *Jackson sten marsh* I found him on a CNBC interview where he was featured and reached out to him afterwards. he has since provide entry and exit points on the securities I focus on. You can look he's up online if you care supervision. I basically follow his market moves and haven’t regretted doing so.

[@ZMondoHype]

“Lost your job? Good. More time to get better” - Jocko Willink

[@stone1392]

It is my reason I have lost friend. My love. She, being my reason for my very breath.. Of which I can take in no more.. How then to proceed? I cannot hold my breath any more

[@ethangutierrez7725]

@@stone1392 keep pushing, friend

[@MrGarrett]

@@stone1392 if you're going through hell, keep going

[@ASW-et4iv]

Damn right!

[@threethrushes]

2015: lost my job. Also, 2015: stopped being a slave.

[@TuxedoMedia]

Seeing what the stoics went through in their time and their response to it makes me see I live in a culture of exceptional weakness.

[@KnightMarco7]

Bad times create Strong men. Stronf men create good times. Good times creare weak man. Weak man create bad times.

[@longlostwraith5106]

@@KnightMarco7 An endless and vicious cycle.

[@slitheringsnake229]

@@KnightMarco7 That quote runs through my head every day. We are 100% living in good times with weak men. The hard times are coming and I refuse to be a weak man when the time comes

[@BlockheadJiujitsu]

@@KnightMarco7 This is a really bleak way to look at things. Strong men are often also traumatised. Leverage the good times and appreciate what we have.

[@KnightMarco7]

@@BlockheadJiujitsu You need something strong to happen that makes you understand certain things

[@pinkcarrot7210]

My husband died in his 30's. We knew he had a shortened life span but it was still sudden. The last few years he was ill but he did the things that he wanted to, nothing huge, just play computer games, eat his favourite food and spend time with me. I used to be terrified of death but i feel now that i have a friendship with it, we know each other. I don't know what will happen to me but i'm not afraid and i have come to a point when i have no anger and the pain is part of life and being afraid of anything is pointless, it will not change the outcome.

[@deathray4583]

thankyou.

[@mr.t1m046]

thats crazy

[@YouDontKnowMebro69]

Well said.

[@blessingmupindu3701]

I live in Zimbabwe Africa and we are facing economic struggles that i can't do anything about as an ordinary citizen but listening to this video has changed my view of life and the world. Hopefully everyone gets to learn from this and realise that true happiness is always inside you not your skin colour environment or economic condition. Thank you uploader

[@purplelitsky8797]

I'm from Ethiopia and staying strong. Hope things are going good, buddy 🙏

[@SanityMustPrevail]

🙏🏾👍🏾☝🏾💪🏾

[@elielsolis]

As a person who has struggled with autoimmune disease, depression and being physically disabled, I can really relate to this way of thinking.. it has kept me going.. in not being so optimistic about life how most people will tell you, but to endure and accept the pain and struggle and learn to accept it’s a part of life.

[@rubensahak9178]

you are a true hero.

[@johngionis7388]

The best teachers are those who have lived their lessons. Wishing you all the best.

[@mariatesense72]

Thank you so much for this🥺

[@davidmashishi2080]

Good on you brother

[@izabelazielak8963]

It is up to Yourself how much pain and for how long can You accept.In the end,the chronic pain and depression will weaken Your Body.Seneca is not here anymore.One shall not seek comfort or empathy in others,it doesn’t bother them,they are not able to understand,they live their own lives.The doctors and nurses are only there to see and write their diagnosis.Eventually One must see the Truth.If life is only suffering,it is not a life anymore.Seneca has poisoned Himself,wishing for the cure.Apart from viral-sickness,there are terminal diseases as consequences for our mistakes,for the „it is all-right“filosophy.And through Depression or Sadness or Shame,your Mind is trying to warn You not to loose the right pathway today, because it means losing Your Life/!\\?/PLH AND PAIN!i

[@honnylore181]

I found out about this philosophy not to long ago and decided to go ahead and apply it to my life. I have been suffering from anxiety most my life and I find this way of living to be so much more helpful on my opinion because it is teaching you how to do the exact opposite of anxious worrying. Rather than freaking out over things you can't change, focus on what you can and watch yourself grow, improve, and stress less.

[@asmith0271]

Me as well honnylore... I went through a series of events over a 5-year period that left me emotionally shipwrecked not even wanting to pick the pieces up if you keep plugging away at moment to moment living and all the things that surround this philosophy it's very parallel with the Bible and other things of the such hang in there girl blessings Tony

[@BrianCoughlin-fh5vx]

👍

[@mwatt1653]

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is a choice we make in our mind with the story we give the pain.

[@pilarboutte392]

Wise. Still, hardest thing for me to do. To not suffer over my suffering. Impossible for me.

[@TheCompleteHuman]

“Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one!” -Marcus Aurelius

[@renegadeace1735]

"Look at hardship as a sparring partner" love it!!!

[@montecarlo5329]

I was raised catholic. (No longer practicing and now agnostic) i will say this. I would be a hell of a lot better off if these wise words were the prayers I repeated to myself everyday. My kids will know this wisdom.

[@yeetyeet1727]

I can relate to this a lot, I was raised in a strict Christian household. I had religion forced upon me for years, yet not once did I feel inspired to live a better life, than when I Iearned about this philosophy.

[@christophervigil4961]

I'm an ex-Catholic too. Stoic practice and my relationship with God saved me when I was a kid, suffering abuse from my peers. These days, the wisdom of stoicism is saving me again. Good luck on your journey. Axios

[@CamSiv996]

@@yeetyeet1727 I was a Baptist. Always go to Sunday Church until later. Wasn't satisfied on how it was viewed by others. Then, I realized how or what lessons they teach that isn't comparable to other religions. This year, I've learned what Stoicism is and how to teach me to think or to speak. At first, I thought being Stoic is blunt or always about saying "no" to most things. But I grew to understand that the philosophy is about being calm, self-control of emotions, and having to expect the worst.

[@lamarthomas5603]

Catholics don’t read the Bible I guess. All of this talking points are in the book.

[@youtuber-tg1pu]

Religion is not the problem when becoming stoic, most famous stoics were religious. It’s the matter of how you let it affect you.

[@MindNow]

*BE PATIENT, Everything will be alright* 🙏 One of the hardest lesson I had to learn bc I paid the price for it

[@davidosayande6872]

Do you mind sharing the price you paid?

[@othmane-mezian]

If the price is only financial then you shouldn't feel bad there many things so more valuable than money

[@JCs-Music]

you and me both

[@TheOwlHead]

@@JCs-Music how do you not be patient? Because I’m in a bind and don’t want to do the wrong thing. Or waste time I’ll never get back

[@lindaschneider1596]

"All shall be well and all manner of things shall be well "

[@glenfitzgerald9295]

my late father used to tell me as a 14year old boy,"Wish in one hand and spit in the other and see which one you fill first" i lived my life with his wisdom and now i am 60 years old. thanks dad i miss your wisdom....

[@bageshwaradhamanubhavreact12]

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[@silverpenetrator739]

Can you explain please? I don't get it

[@dougholliday467]

My mom used to say the same thing, and I still do at the age of 78. thx for the post glen.

[@lisa2stewart]

My dad always said the same thing except for he didn't say spit.. LOL! I still say it to my kids. And myself actually.

[@nilkamalsarma5561]

@@silverpenetrator739 simply means actions speak louder than words.. u can relate

[@thelayman6189]

It's 18 Dec 2022. 22:42 hours... I just realised that I've been a practicing Stoic all these decades... It's just that i am hearing about Stoic principles just minutes ago...

[@buzzyz7234]

the only thing we should be worried about is what we are worried about, we spent so much time imagining, worrying in advance that we actually torture ourselves more than the thing we're worrying about ever could and that is of course, if it ever happens at all. The most important thing to remember about pain and suffering Seneca said "is that it is inevitable, it can't be avoided, but what we must avoid is the phantom premonitions of what may or may not happen. Instead of suffering from imagination, focus immediately on what is in front of you. Stay in the present. Stay in reality."

[@selfworthgroup4361]

Focus on what you can change and don’t worry about the things you can’t.

[@dedwinx8040]

How do videos like these sit here with just 79k views, imagine if this is what goes viral and if everyone would start to apply this to their life

[@hbrymiri8301]

Easy , because people know want an instant reward . They don’t want to wait . They don’t want to put a lot of effort into something that might take year for it to take off . That’s why it’s called the 1% only a few people will take actions and are willing to be patients .

[@lancedboyle5849]

Because they aren't about what Kim K said or Kanye thinks.......Most people are too busy with other peoples lives.

[@mikeoxmall2170]

It won't go viral as it's not for entertainment purpose :/

[@finwefingolfin7113]

... because Stoicism is diametrically opposed to the current zeitgeist

[@Gh0zT-777]

Butt WAP gets billions of views, really shows where humanity is overall

[@claybomb1064]

Sometimes the KZbin algorithms give you just why you need….

[@jameswright5417]

So true and glad you said that. ty

[@thefairy111]

True

[@TheMcKenzieHaus]

For real, I can’t describe how i felt hearing that I don’t have to accept it or fight it, I just have to work through it. It makes a lot of things more bearable.

[@Shavoyrussell]

I lost my job because of the pandemic so I started a meditation and healing channel 🙏🏽

[@charobarnes2215]

I lost my home. This is the ti,e of change!

[@lemmingsrule8816]

I lost my personal rights as a human in a modern society

[@johnkosterimages]

@@lemmingsrule8816 and your capacity to think beyond yourself.

[@laronsantana2216]

Just subscribed ❤️

[@mindspirit179]

Excellent life choice.

[@CHMgamemedic777]

I spent some time now mourning my fathers death while being 23, i feel that It's time now to go out and live, cause It's my time now to carry on forward to achieve greatness

[@neilcook1652]

As a dad I’m confident that your father would want you to get on with your life, using any wisdom he imparted to you over the years to help you on your journey. The way to honour him is to use whatever resources he managed to give you. To your advantage, you’ll wish the same for your children, it’s what life is about........Good Luck

[@martyrrt]

No religion, no preacher , no church has ever given me these life lessons like this video. Thank you 🙏 thank goodness….#life #stoic #wisdom

[@fedsmadegoodmade9070]

Its all in the Bible.. where stoics too found it! Surprise!! Read the Bible. It all leads you to good and stoicism also found balance in it. Forget priests… many are clowns… few are real. Everything good comes from God.. even the movie or the book the secret for example… just an example.. talking about Attraction and so on.. its all in Proverbs my friend. All of it , line by line!! Every great philosopher and thinker, real people that crossed trials and came out to be a polished gem have all started their knowledge within the Bible. Its all there.., brave ones only experience it because truth will free you!! Only the brave search, fight and live fir the truth the light and Love.!!.

[@ScottyPeabody]

This is the best thing I’ve ever found on KZbin, I feel like now I have a lot to do.

[@aleksinako5006]

„You can’t change how people feel about you, so don’t try. Just live your life and be happy.“ Ralph Smart

[@snowman7070]

Stoicism is medicine and councel we all need.

[@abcantiques777]

Absolutely fantastic! This is what should be taught in our schools instead of social injustice.

[@TaxTheChurches.]

Thank you! I’m hearing these voices for the first time in my life and I’m in my 60s. I wish philosophy hadn’t been an elective in high school. It should have been a required course.

[@fromthepeanutgallery1084]

Everything in it's time. Better late than never.

[@izabelazielak8963]

Seneca was as much a Philosoph as everybody else trying to make ends meet,marrying someone nice,having nice life altogether.Every effort was for Him painful,probably?!io;/(

[@kidfromcropu2812]

i almost cried while listening to this,it reminds me on me,and the last days seemed hopeless,never stop fighting,even if the cost is your life,dying inside is way worse,the difference is dying on your feet is heroic,dying inside is worthless

[@missvincent7017]

!!! Yep

[@Llamassu218]

Four virtues for directions. For those that don't know probably everyone in this world, other than me know the true four. Is love, peace, understanding, and last but not least and the only way to achieve true understanding and wisdom, is EMPATHY. TRUE EMPATHY, THAT ONLY COMES WITH EXPERIENCE. BECAUSE YOU CAN SEE SOMETHING ON TV HEAR ABOUT IT, BUT UNTIL YOU LIVE IT FEEL IT AND TASTE IT TOUCH IT IT'S A DIFFERENT ANIMAL. BUT SEE THESE THINGS ARE WHAT TEACHES US TO BE BETTER PEOPLE. BECAUSE WE UNDERSTAND THE PAIN AND WE REALLY DON'T WANT TO PUT SOMEBODY ELSE THROUGH THAT.

[@Llamassu218]

I have no doubt in my soul in my future. This is my life... I can teach everyone how to do this

[@hellion4106]

Man, i have suffered through years of depression and now i think i can say I've pulled through. thanks to your channel introducing me to stoicism back in the years. You are a golden person. I aspire to be like you. Teaching people and lifting them out of their sadness and shine some light to their life even just a little light, to give them even a single reason to live another day. Again i aspire to be like you and maybe we could get in touch one day i want you to teach me your ways so that one day i can be a light that shines through the darkness of people's lives. Hope i get a response from you!

[@mentelatl]

I am a stoic person. This video just helped me strengthened what I am and I must learn to keep fueling my heart and mind to keep going in life even through pandemic times...

[@ahklys1321]

Oh..

[@KarmaDMZ]

if a pandemic (something out of your control) is affecting you, you’re not stoic. a true stoic does not let events out of ones control affect them. i belive you have the strength to pull trough however it has affected you, but please learn not to worry about things like a pandemic. everyone was having a rough time, but you have to look at all the positives a event like that brought with it, depopulation in a humane way, the ozone layer thrived greatly from buiessness’ being shut down, and you got more time for selv improvement and thinking. “a true stoic does not lose themselfs in something out of their control, they aspire and are greatful for the lesson and the positives the event taught.” if the sun didn’t exist we wouldn’t complain about rain, and theres always sunshine and rainbows after a storm. ❤️

[@adrianbest3485]

This is pure gold. So timeless, with significant relevance to 2020 as we are lead to be so fearful of Covid... Variations have been repeated all these years. You immediately know these small repeated variations make sense (focus on what you can control), sure, makes sense. I didn't realize it was all figured out and documented so long ago. I wish I could keep this wisdom in mind always. We so easily forget and get agitated with something as insignificant as someone pulling out in front of us.

[@stories-of-elle]

Stoicism hits different

[@Llamassu218]

This is what I can teach. I do this every day for the people that know how to find me. But it's usually the ones that need me the most but also showing that they're trying to change. Because my time is very precious and I can't waste it on people that aren't willing to put in the work. Not that I wouldn't it's just there's a lot of people that depend on me and asked for my help. I preach this to my kids all the time, but also through my actions. That I will never start anything for them but once I see them putting in the work in the effort I will always help them, and I will actually end up doing most of the work for them. I just want to know that they really want it.

[@DanFoolio]

This is my first year out of university (college for others). It has been an incredibly tasking year where I've gone through so much loss, grief and rejection. I'm really glad to have run into this today

[@AskBobnFran]

Excellent video! We are both in our 80's and feel better than ever! We are all about healthy aging to prevent and reverse disease, which we both did! The key is to retain a strong body, a calm mind, and a positive outlook. Getting older at any age does not have to mean getting sicker. We're doing research on sites like this to make our new Health-Aging Advice KZbin channel a success. We hope to inspire others and share a bit of wisdom. Learned a lot here. Thank you.

[@mwatt1653]

Would love to see that!!

[@thearmwrestlingmemechannel1434]

You’re 80 life is over.. stop lying to yourself

[@bageshwaradhamanubhavreact12]

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[@jacquesstrapp3219]

@@thearmwrestlingmemechannel1434 Who put you in charge of their lives? You can't even control your own innate proclivity to be an asshole on the internet, let alone control anyone else's life. Watch this video again. You really need the discipline it can give you.

[@thearmwrestlingmemechannel1434]

@@jacquesstrapp3219 no one put me in charge but cmon man let’s be real and stop encouraging behaviour that makes people lie to themselves to feel better aka cope.

[@eyemc2450]

Oh Lord, give me the courage to change the things I can, the strength to accept those I can not, and wisdom always to tell the difference

[@insertnamehere8593]

Dude yes a Christian stoic, God tells us to not worry or be afraid. God bless

[@x.sleepy]

The biggest and quickest change to make is to talk less. Especially to yourself even try supressing your inner monolog for a set amount of time. Eg 10-20 maybe even 30 min then drag it on. This has helped me immensely with focus since i have adhd. If your mind just refuses to shut up focus on the sounds around you specifically. You cant monolog to yourself and listen intently at the same time.

[@x.sleepy]

From being someone who made unessisary noises and fully on convosations with themselves when i should be working on my school work, trust me it makes a difference. In most instances, you dont need an inner monolog. You subconsciously already understand your own thoughts and dont need to repeat them in your head again.

[@nathananderson8720]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel 3 months ago about self development. Now I have 229 subs and almost > 90 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I couldn’t have learned without getting started in the 1st place.

[@howardmueller1535]

The KZbin algorithm dropping gems in my mind. 🙏🏽

[@johnbrown4627]

That's no joke, a reason to shoulder your burdens and forge ahead. Powerful stuff.

[@lostinthesmoke_]

I will not waste another sec , I will create a team that wants to see me successful as I see in them. Stoic isn't a bad thing at all !

[@myfeelingsarehurt6655]

This video honestly has enough wisdom in it for a lifetime of practice

[@kennyahr3866]

First time hearing about stoicism. Completely blew my mind. Im going to start watching this whole video when i get up in the mornings

[@19eightytw0]

It is not about accepting hardship or resigning ourselves to it, but agreeing to work with it, to decide to make the most of it, to see hardship as an opportunity, not as an obstacle. In this way we can turn everything that happens to us into fuel, and we can be made better and stronger by everything that happens. - Epictetus

[@mutanttugboat9266]

I'm not as anxious about dying anymore as I am about not dying well. Leaving a positive Christian influence behind. A testimony and living out the things that I believe are virtuous. All of which can be found in The Christian Bible. Not to exalt myself and be abased, but humble myself to be exalted. To live a servile life that brings Light and hope into a world where many dwell in darkness. Whether that be living a life in ignorance of the Truth or living a life that causes harm to others for evil reasons. I've been committing myself to the idea that I don't know very much about anything and that I need to humble myself to learn. That wisdom is something worth seeking out in every area of your life. For not just your benefit, but the benefit of those around you that you have an affect on. We live in a day and age where through the power of the internet. Any one individual has greater potential to affect those around them because they have a platform that never existed until now. There could be the next Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, or like in this video Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius' alive today. With the potential to influence more people in there own lifetime then those men had. God bless hope you all grow in wisdom and stature.

[@richardpetts9661]

A great blade goes through fire, pounding, hardening and tempering to become a worthy object, durable and reliable. Tested and True.

[@nickmuir8929]

I’m around half way through ‘meditations’ upon watching this. Honestly the most life changing book I’ve ever picked up.

[@neil7994]

is it easy to read?

[@trallius1173]

@@neil7994 If you really want to learn something, I'd say its not the easiest book

[@neil7994]

@@trallius1173 I've read it twice now since posting this comment. Unless you are some sort of academic type - which I'm not - I will need to read it perhaps 10 or so times.

[@trallius1173]

@@neil7994 Same here :) Read it twice, i probably understood 30% of the book haha. Quality read tho, fantastic book

[@MrPersistent16]

Marcus Aurelius, from what I am aware of, did not write Meditations to pass it on. He wrote it as a personal journal, it was never meant to be public. I'm gald it was though!

[@AlexBlank]

Focusing purely on what we can control takes time, but it is certainly worth it. If we're patient enough, we can turn our imagination around and direct it towards wonder rather than suffering.

[@MatoNupai]

I read Aristotle, Plato, Bertrand Russell, Emanuel Kant, and many other philosophers and I never got it. I read Epictetus “The Enchiridion “ once and stoic philosophy came into crystal clarity. Stoic philosophy is about LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE! Epictetus is ALL YOU NEED. I went through my huge ebook library and deleted all Other philosophy texts

[@TheDickeroo]

Every point made here is perfect. However, from my perspective you first must remove the blindfold that we all wear. Basically we are all creatures who have been programmed from the moment of conception to the present moment. We are PavlovIan creatures who make choices based upon past events. This means we have no “free” choice because the programming is doing the choosing for us. And, what we choose follows a repeat pattern. The real trick is to find a way to deprogram yourself in order to make a truly free choice. In order to accomplish this you must “own” the information by connecting the dots from the past with the present. I have done this in three areas of my life and it has worked wonders. I am in a position to follow and use the information provided in this video. Breaking from the past gives one that opportunity. Lose the blindfold. I wish everyone well.

[@murdermayhemuk]

Today this was just what I needed to listen to as I faced a difficult day. The day was far worse in my imagination than what actually happened, as so often happens.

[@kawayanldn9324]

Hands down stoicism is the top 1 philosophy that I’ve incorporated in my life and I swear by this philosophy.

[@samuelreese1816]

I grew up in a chaotic and erratic environment, not necessarily the fault of my parents. Being overly epithetic and emotional was both painful and dangerous, and stumbling upon stoicism was a heavenly balm as I tettered on the brink of apathy and depression. More people need to know the strength of this mindset

[@spencerbrown6214]

Well said 👍👍👍

[@EulaBiezen]

Thank you immensely and endlessly for this summary. Note that Marcus Aurelius didn't write meditations to be published. He wrote it for himself. 11:40

[@joebright1369]

Listening to it while covered in the warmth of my blanket :P

[@fukcensorship5762]

lol You've accomplished NOTHING

[@rmartin6914]

@@fukcensorship5762 he accomplished peace

[@fukcensorship5762]

@@rmartin6914 watch the vid. and you'd understand my comment. You are stuck in your self conceit

[@rmartin6914]

@@fukcensorship5762 my comment went right over your head lol

[@PuertoRicanPretto]

Lmao same 😭

[@madrush24]

Radical acceptance. Feelings are not fact. Humility. Live in the moment. I can do hard things.

[@attemptedunkindness3632]

*Stubs toes, inhales sharply, quietly starts this video.*

[@TheMoonslasher]

This has given me an insight into what I should have continued doing instead of being caught up in fleshly desires.

[@TW33ZLE]

We need to listen to this multiple times for it to marinate 🙏🙏💙

[@byronbelloso.7882]

What a valuable piece of knowledge in just one single video.

[@danavenzor1169]

If you know how to listen, everyone is a Guru

[@Kru6372]

The person telling us this story and knowledge is a master and awesome person! You did a masterful job!

[@jameswright5417]

I agree excellent job.

[@brookepackheiser6639]

Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. I never get tired reflecting on these lessons. They have really helped me develop my approach to living. It's worth trying to practice these lessons each and every day. To embrace the struggle of living our lives the best we can.

[@TheWayoftheSith]

Thinking about the thing you don't want to happen will free you and inspire you, a jolt that keeps us in the present moment. Its the key to happiness that unlocks empowerment.

[@eccentric2914]

The main motive of humanity is to evolve and give rise to greater genrations....and this responsibility is distributed through every human being.....and if the next generation is not greater than the previous generation....we have failed to do our duties.....

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

The secret to success and happiness is knowing what to overlook .

[@ambition112]

0:03: 🧠 Epictetus teaches the importance of controlling our choices and distinguishing between what is in our control and what is not. 4:01: 💪 Embrace adversity to become stronger and better 8:03: 📜 Philosophical teachings from Seneca and Marcus Aurelius 12:16: 👍 Marcus Aurelius' approach to hardship and productivity Recap by Tammy AI

[@giovannii7519]

I think this video should be listened 2-3 times a day,just so we can be more grounded and learn these principles by heart,not just listen to them once,and forget about them. Instead we turn these principles into everyday actions that we do. "It's not who we are underneath,but what actions we do,that reflects our character."

[@BlackStar-ct9hd]

I deadass read this “toxic lessons” first time, something is wrong, I can feel it, Just a feeling I've got, like something's about to happen, but I don't know what. If that means what I think it means, we're in trouble, big trouble; And if he is as bananas as you say, I'm not taking any chances" "You are just what the doc ordered

[@mayelinespino2487]

I have forgotten how many times I have watched this video. So profound!

[@JoseOrtega-cc7gk]

Remember, don’t let ANYBODY change the way you think. I would have been way better off in life if I didn’t let it get to me. I lost a lot and I mean a lot of what I had going for me and now I have to start over without the help I once had. It’s really depressing, I feel alone, and like I’m never gonna accomplish in life besides death, so I’m filled with hate and anger. But I know deep inside it’s all in my head, it’s all because of my mindset and I have to relearn to take everything I hear, feel and go thru as a lesson to help me build a stronger mindset. Tired of getting msgs of old friends telling me they don’t see me as the same person no more. Makes me feel lost but on the bright side, that’s my motivation. The grass is always greener on the other side, it all depends on how you view things… now back to the video I’m at 3:50 and it already help snap me out of it.

[@koallahyyee1234]

Stoicism helped me stop drinking. Just knowing i have a problem, without constatly thinking why do i have a problem and analysing it which usually led me to find an excuse to drink. Sometimes its just as easy as that. Its the way i am and there is no way i can control a substance which makes you lose control.

[@marcioestamado6356]

That's one of the best videos I've ever seen on Stoicism. Thank you!

[@Pretty60s]

The wisdom in this made me cry with relief. Thank you xxx

[@drchilapastrosodrlasmacas438]

15 years ago, I was a young man and started to follow stoic philosophy. Now, I am reaching my prime. I am well. And I am stubborn. Many have tried to bring me down, I out run them. The best thing of living, are the simple things no one can corrupt.

[@Mychannel-zb1wz]

I keep watching this video every week... It gives me strength.

[@kevinryann8376]

What an amazing thing to wake up and take a bath too

[@billfoster4147]

Thanks Kevin! I also believe that we should balance out carefully our lives. Not beat ourselves up too much, nor excuse ourselves too often. Stoicism IS my way ...but right now, I'm going to have a bath!

[@RenZoneNL]

glad to see ryan's content getting some love here

[@thecornishcameraman1640]

Stoicism is probably the most grounded and practical philosophy I know of. I love how it address the grit and reality of the world for what it really is.

[@timminshull7400]

WOW! I am blown away. Any words on my part, in appreciation in the presentation would be weak! I had known that these people existed but I did not understand there depth of there understanding. I am grateful for your ability and kindness for sharing this with me. My tears are for the truth reveled to me in my understanding.

[@jeffgarrison7056]

Wow that was awesome! Excellent work, brilliant presentation! Thank you for the motivating words of wisdom!

[@Firuzeh]

Thanks for this! It’s a great abstract of the most reassuring lessons of stoicism. 🙏🏻

[@philosophyandhappiness2001]

My man Marcus went through all of that shit, and still was like, "how do I respond like a real man?" Everytime. What a fucking sigma

[@hateonskillz318]

So many truths spoken here. The mind is your greatest weapon but also your greatest enemy far greater than any outside force that could stop your progress is only from within.

[@timothybolton7852]

How long have I looked for this.... I have always practiced these but never really thought about where my values came from. Going to start reading these gentlemen. 🙏🏻🥰

[@bestmotivatedchange]

Great job Ryan. Love it. Format looks great too. You are a gift!

[@Mattthemerciful]

This is one of the best videos highlighting stoic philosophy I have ever seen. Thank you.

[@austinnewby9666]

This was So so much better than I thought it would be. I am humbled , grateful and have thirsted long for something real. This is as real and immediately helpful as anything I've heard in my life. Thank you.

[@ParrArsenal]

Probably the best KZbin video that’s out there

[@emizzu]

20:13 minutes well spent 👍