Stoic thought helped me develop into the decent person I am now. I started flipping pages about the philosophy about three years ago.
@Polyphilosher Жыл бұрын
I bought “Meditations a new translation with an introduction by Gregory Hays” I’m still in the introduction of the book (it’s a bit long) but Ryan Holiday exposed me to this ancient philosophy and it felt like a total shift in my relationship to the world. I have become obsessed and I’ve seen improvements in my mental clarity, relationships, and work. But most importantly I have a better relationship with myself. Thank you for this video, I was irritated today and this helped remind me of what’s important. Thank you 🙏
@NicholasHolland3 жыл бұрын
Have listened to a lot of things on anger and stoicism, and I like how this one addresses the argument that some anger is good via righteousness. That is a defense I have heard used in the past, so it's nice to hear it discussed and the counterpoints delivered
@gilgamesh4443 жыл бұрын
Beautifully presented, in my experience the anger or rage comes from a previous experience that is triggered by a current incident or situation. Pause, focus on breathing and listen. Incidents from my childhood resulted in me experiencing episodes of rage which I did not act on. One day I was curious as to where the rage was directed eventually I came to the realization that it was directed at me for allowing myself to be a victim. It is still there within me but I now recognize it for what it is and dismiss it.
@ridney58872 жыл бұрын
As fascinating as I find Stoicism and how it specifically relates to this topic, the more I read and watch about it, the more clearly I see the absence of diversity. We need much, much more nuanced discussion of what what it means to live with and react to anger and power.
@the_pagan_poet3 жыл бұрын
To the point and concise. Lovely talk
@Catalinaht3 жыл бұрын
Hi Donald so great message. It is always great to learn from you. Keep it up.
@ciarraibuzz2 жыл бұрын
I am fortunate to have come across this video due to references elsewhere to a book of Seneca's and some very sensible Stoic principle. Heretofore unknown Donald Robertson gives me a clear understanding of what anger is and what it does in my own experience. This video is very valuable to me as a doable and plausible bunch of ideas for dealing with anger. This is the second time I have watched it: a rarity for me. Very helpful. His Scottish (?) accent is a bit hard to get at times. Small price to pay for the helpful content. Peace.
@ellejaycopeland88353 жыл бұрын
I love your channel you just named my favorite fighter ali I'm locked in.
@norasullivan19643 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and well presented.
@hwnwhaler13 жыл бұрын
Suggest reading his book, How to think like a Roman emperor. Excellent book expands on this and more.
@exzavior81423 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this.
@jennifermizrahi983 жыл бұрын
Love this. Informative and useful!
@raymondtendau27493 жыл бұрын
An angry man opens his mouth and closes his eyes. ‐Buddha
@esscee88183 жыл бұрын
Great work!
@AlainnahRobertson3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@colorado48151623423 жыл бұрын
This is going to be awesome when it's on the grounds of Plato's Academy.
@siddharth38633 жыл бұрын
Amazing video!
@alkistisTV3 жыл бұрын
Great talk!
@Nowhere8883 жыл бұрын
Robertson's book on Resilience is bloody brilliant. You can get free courses from Robertson on Stoicism at his website when you do an internet search of his name.
@matthew_thefallen3 жыл бұрын
Ah! It's good to see you here Don! :D
@tonyburton4194 ай бұрын
Anger can also be performative and used instrumentally for some gain. Self-righteous - or ego-defensive anger, especially between males is a serious problem....especially when males are in tribal connections. Group and gang violence....
@MIEVAL3 жыл бұрын
donald what happened to you? you look so young and healthy. it is so beautifull and easy to undersatnd once we see the animal and the human. Donald, congrats and thanks. I love seeing you with that young face.
@wendydamerell93233 жыл бұрын
Yes, it was good but there was one thing that has (always) made me angry.. He said:"When we descend into anger and .., we become like Animals". I think, globally it's time to have a conversation about stopping using the term 'Animals' to describe humanity's worst traits'. Non-human animals are innocent and undeserving of this characterisation. It encourages people to hate them, hence cruelty and exploitation on a monumental scale.
@factory_enslavement3 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one that read "How racism can cure anger" ?
@AdiPrimandaGinting3 жыл бұрын
You read to much of racism. Time to focus to other -ism, like Stoicism.