How To Get and Stay Motivated (With Stoicism)

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00:00-02:34 - Intro
02:34-04:48 - PT 1: How To Get Motivated
04:48-09:10 - PT 2: How to Stay Motivated
09:10-13:24 - PT 3: 5 Habits To Fuel Your Motivation
13:24-15:19 - PT 4: What To Read For Motivation
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The struggle to find and hold on to motivation isn’t new.
It’s comforting to think that even that long ago the emperor of Rome was giving himself a pep talk in order to summon up the willpower to throw the blankets off each morning and get out of bed. What makes it more impressive is that Marcus Aurelius didn’t have to do anything. That would have been one of the perks of being Emperor. He could have gotten other people to do everything for him. And he must have been tempted routinely to do so. Because we know that his physical health fluctuated. We know he had insomniatic tendencies. And we know he didn’t want to be Emperor. He wanted to be a philosopher.
Marcus motivated himself to not only do a job he didn’t particularly want to do, but to do it better than anyone had before or since.
How? What can we learn from Marcus and the Stoics he studied to help stoke our own motivation?
This video aims to answer those questions. It is rooted in ancient philosophy and designed to be applied in the modern world.
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Whoever is reading this comment, I wish you success, health, love and happiness 💖

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The same to you! And ALL!!!❤

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Thank you! Right back at you❤

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Thank you and same to you as well 💯💪

[@HitmakerJoe]

Thank you Brother. Wishing you all the best 💪🏼

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[@mikeloki2064]

My great grandfather said "you can make time or you can make excuses."

[@sarangbsr]

Yeah, even Marcus Aurelius said that "You could be good today, instead you choose tomorrow". This quote itself is very powerful. You cannot choose to be lazy after reflecting on this quote.

[@mrjoecurr6147]

Stoicism hasn't made my life PERFECT. Stoicism has made my life EASIER. Cheers again Ryan

[@Pixelboyable]

Stoicism has not made my life easier, it has given me the strength to endure it.

[@StoicMan111]

Wise words

[@spsxssd86]

This morning I messaged a friend saying I'm trying to get out of bed. They replied "The universe is waiting ..." . It worked

[@IdicSal]

Video Idea:- Make a series of daily videos compiled in a playlist (just like your daily emails) that are focused on specific tasks. Like - 30 Days for beginners of stoicism. - 7 Days Motivation for beginners. With small videos targeted daily. Would be great to bring major habitual change with progress tracking though your videos.

[@ryanjeffreytudayan8205]

It's been 3 months since I practiced the stoic philosophy and I'm really glad that I discovered it. Stoicism gives me freedom from perturbation and any worldly desires. Now I'm happy for what I am and wherever I am now.

[@MrRedfoxx1989]

I had fallen off from Stoicism, and coming back now, I will try to be better.

[@rubypanjiyara989]

I am really grateful to this person for transforming my life just respect for you

[@leelalacee2379]

Can’t get enough of Ryan’s books. Been reading discipline is destiny, the obstacle is the way and now I arrived at ego is the enemy. Cannot get enough!

[@malcombowser4335]

Ego is my favorite book

[@wency5671]

Pop this on my notification while midterm examination is approaching.

[@niceice33]

Good work!❤

[@ramonalewis6050]

I've read 60 books this year since February

[@sosa8968]

Good work

[@TheColourofDeadMen]

That's an impressive number for such a short time. Do you think you've learned something useful from each book you've read?

[@ramonalewis6050]

@@TheColourofDeadMen Absolutely In one book I learned of how an author and his research team pieced together the life of an African princess under the protection of Queen Victoria through letters he found in a thrift shop in London. In America, in different regions, there's different traditions, rituals, beliefs, etc. and not experiencing some of these personally, I'm learning something new Plus there's poetry, bios and historical stories I've learned a great deal. I'm usually an avid reader. I've had much downtime but I'm getting back into it.

[@ramonalewis6050]

@@sosa8968 Thanks so much 🙂

[@mylittleblackheart1449]

This guy right here. Im so glad i just happened to find him organically on accident. It really eases my mental disorders lolol i laugh, because i can no longer cry. 😊

[@farkhodergashev9520]

God bless you, my teacher Ryan Holiday. I'm from Uzbekistan. You help me a lot. I don't know where I'd be if I did not know you.

[@ahopefulhollar]

Repetitive actions leaning into the Higher Self… I dig it.🙌. Your book The Obstacle Is the Way, really spoke to me at a time when there was a major fork in the road. ❤Thank you!

[@simpforpadme7366]

Thanks for the video Ryan 🗿

[@topher3291]

I love all Daily Stoic videos.

[@bravowhiskey4684]

“Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just show up and get to work. If you wait around for the clouds to part and a bolt of lightening to strike you in the brain, you are not going to make an awful lot of work. All the best ideas come out of the process; they come out of the work itself.” -Chuck Close

[@Procksy]

Journalling really is helpful. It sounded so stupid to me that writing down my thoughts would give me the power to change them, but having journaled consistently for about a year now, it really does help. Definitely agree w/ the part about adding distance between you and your thoughts. The whole skill of meta-cognition, thinking ABOUT your thoughts and whether or not they're useful or beneficial to you is so valuable. Appreciate your work Ryan! Can't wait for your next book!

[@StoicMan111]

👏👏

[@Croznyj]

I did also find that you can much better discard the negatives from you life, when you write them down. You can dispose the text afterwards or keep it, but it helps to make your thoughts more stable and work them trough as you are writing them down.

[@OtakuOG]

Step by step, action by action, keep going and stay disciplined! Learn to know what's in your control and let go what's not! Additionally, learn to accept what fate brings you and keep pushing through obstacles! There is good within the bad and I believe EVERYONE HERE will achieve success! Keep it up Stoics!

[@melissasprings7741]

Well said

[@666aladdin]

this is gold . thanx for the vid

[@estarlinperez941]

Thanks man , I been hearing you lately

[@Atothe7420]

Ryan don’t know how much he as help me, personally. Thank you sir! Just want I need to hear…. Currently reading Courage is Calling.

[@ramsesvasquez1378]

Thank you

[@joepep5434]

Again a very informative video, thank you

[@Followgod73]

THANKS

[@JustGirlyJonquil]

Love this ❤

[@ezequielramos2092]

I need to found myself again, you help me a lot with this video. Thank so much Ryan!

[@aaronwimberleymbamsf5776]

Great meditation to start the day=]

[@AIKnowledge2Go]

Loved this video! It's packed with valuable insights. Recently, I've delved into Stoicism and it's astounding how much of an impact it can have on various aspects of life once you start recognizing its principles in action.

[@DivineMojo]

It was so cool to have been in your bookstore without realizing it was yours lol I was in there looking at the book fireplace and kept saying to my friend, I’ve seen this before lol she was like what how, I said I don’t remember but I’ve seen it! 😂

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I bought four of your books four days ago and oh god they are the best investment.🎉🎉💯💡

[@estarlinperez941]

Really trying to stay motivated

[@shanehowe4850]

Discipline is the guiding principle. You do what you must and you do what is hard like you love it (last half of is a quote by Mike Tyson). Discipline will bring you to the mountain of the days tasks and finish. Motivation builds as you notice progress

[@tomsmith6789]

I am new to Stoicism but I am beginning to embrace the philosophy. I struggled with worries about the future until I changed my outlook, I still worry sometimes (you can't change all at once overnight) but I worry a lot less. Now I don't know how to feel about the future and it leaves me feeling a bit lost. I don't know what I want from life and if I should want anything at all. I feel like I am lacking direction. How does a stoic approach the future? How do you know what you should or shouldn't do with your life?

[@FuHackers-wx9lq]

What does a person, that's been working on these understanding, get out of a prison? A mental prison? A financial prison? A health prison? A toxic and home prison? You're actually stuck! It's hard to stay in a stoics mindset... When your need to get unstuck, BREAK FREE is tethered by these reason. To a familiar and miserable situation! Stuck! Fortunately, I have one thing not lost, HOPE! I'm still holding on to that one! 😔

[@nic_asg]

I dont know if its already available somewhere, but at 2:27 the bust of Marcus and all the others would make a great wallpaper!

[@user-ig4ew8sm6x]

Better learning happens through repetition

[@AndreasKurz]

Now... I really want you do define what 'wasting time' means for you. I know quite some people that hate reading while beeing fairly successful. They see reading as a waste of time. Same with meditation. I myself educate teenagers and young adults in martial arts / kickboxing without me getting money. I do it for some other purpose. Some even say this is a waste of time. I would define 'wasting time' as someone taking an action, that does not make him any better, not on any level (social, personal and so on).

[@user-ug2yz6vb7p]

More young men should listen to you. I really hope you get more followers. The truth of logic you give is essential and it surpasses a typical therapist. If only we could save all those lost in unconscious energy...

[@RajmahendraR]

I am ok to write journal but i am very lazy to read them in future. is that ok ? i know its good to do read back you writing but i keep write and do not worry about past at all.

[@Leaving_Orbit]

“Where is Nero? The city is burning!” - Roman Senator “He is in the studio, working on beats..” - Seneca

[@estarlinperez941]

I know learning stoicism going to hel me

[@onkyomitsu4765]

I only have watched the first 8 seconds, and i've already got the entire motivation i need for the rest of the day. (^_^)

[@jeshvanthkumar1288]

i want to buy "Meditations" book, which translation should i prefer?

[@JPS-hd8qz]

The most recent (2021), and annotated edition, is by Robin Waterfield.

[@rubypanjiyara989]

Hi

[@lyaloka23]

❤

[@01107345]

Gotta wonder if Marcus Aurelius actually stuck to that getting up early plan, or if he just scribbled it down in the book to try and convince himself to get up earlier.

[@emergencyfood7660]

If we put the phone down and read, who'd watch your videos Ryan?

[@sosa8968]

Memento mori💔

[@jjaa]

Why your camera is floating as if you filming on a boat

[@sarangbsr]

That's called a handheld shot.

[@jjaa]

@@sarangbsr I am called seasick

[@theprofmusic]

@ 5:28 erratic, not eradic

[@chris-the-gent6676]

I want to buy a house but it's not going to happen. Hard work doesn't pay 😠 I quit.

[@MasonDavis]

erratic??

[@mr.mckinnon5680]

It was easy for Marcus Aurelius to philosophize, about his role in the world.. What's surrounded by, legions of soldiers. And hordes of associates and advisors. We are animals. Animals come with three basic instincts. Eat, sleep, and procreate. We are the only animal on this planet that can teach ourselves to deny, all three of those instincts. Make a beast of yourself. Spare yourself the burden of being a man.

[@Jeremandre]

Did I just see Ryan Holiday sitting on a private jet in the intro 😨

[@ultzisakhain]

“I promise I am almost certainly busier than you are”?? Hahaha… how very pretentious!

[@RobinJohnstonphotography]

He’s probably right though.

[@ultzisakhain]

@@RobinJohnstonphotography But that's not really the point whether he is or isn't right. It's just totally pretentious to say, "I'm busier than you are.". Even if you are busier than someone else, rubbing that in their face is haughty and tacky.

[@MonacoBlast66]

So harming! Daily Stoic takes up too much space! The patriarchy harms us all! What happened to safe spaces??? Must find soft pillow and cry.

[@LookAtDat4ss]

Love the content but practically almost every video is just repeats of what's been recorded before with no new information. It seems like this is just for monetizing now. Same names, same concepts, same phrases etc. Not being a dick as I do like this channel but I learn nothing new so I don't watch anymore.

[@SKMarcusA]

Very repetitive...

[@JamesKonzek-xr5zy]

Staying on the Trump Train keeps me motivated!

[@JPS-hd8qz]

Hold on a minute: he is making a video while driving his car? Has his greedy salesman attitude clouded his responsibility? What will say to the police when he has an accident? "The Stoics made me do it." ?

[@MindsetMagic100]

Thanks man , I been hearing you lately