Stoic Reacts To The Worst Advice On The Internet

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[@Terri_2.0]

You´re still one of the few Stoic men who go out of their way to include women as Stoics, and for that I am always grateful. Much love and respect, Ryan.

[@c4talin94]

This video is Ryan distancing himself from broicism. Good.

[@Nazy101]

😂😂what do you meannnn?

[@marciogleisson1764]

I'm glad he's going that way, people these days are preaching something that's not stoicism and he's trying to guide us to the right direction.

[@JacobAmoako-e6u]

He is wrong At least on this one .

[@ResevoirGod]

@@JacobAmoako-e6u Feeling insecure about being a bro?

[@kormkor6390]

It's in fact completely up to you whether you let this "distancing" happen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqqspWqfh9-qbc0

[@hermitkrab792]

This whole comment section is just "stop criticizing the people I like".

[@angelchavez972]

I think a lot of us have such a visceral reaction to trump because we strive to follow stoicism, and trump embodies every trait we want to leave behind.

[@DamyanLP]

That's why in stoicism, you shouldn't compare yourself. You should only care about your thoughts and your actions since everything else is out of your control. There is no use in getting worked up about things like this.

[@angelchavez972]

​@@DamyanLP I see that now

[@FuckGoogle2]

I don't, I do me and let him continue on his own journey.

[@militustoica]

More insightful than most of the people here presently show the capacity for.

[@goatsurgeon]

Epictetus disagrees.

[@brandonsanders3095]

“I will never be ashamed of citing a bad author if the line is good” Seneca

[@BroccoliRocks]

People critiqued: Trump, Musk, Tate, Jordon Peterson, Alex Hormozi

[@sliver108]

Not at all political lol

[@jeromepowell8594]

This was a straight ego flex for Ryan holiday , just like when he was shitting his pants during the pandemic then saying he wasn’t scared

[@ResevoirGod]

All individuals who fully deserve to be critiqued.

[@Respect2theFallen]

​@ResevoirGod what's your quarrel with Peterson?

[@IndieTechDude]

@@jeromepowell8594 Isn't the point of stoicism to do what you believe is right despite what they will say. As in, despite people calling it an "ego flex"?

[@Girthquake42069]

Oh man, this comment section is nuclear 😂

[@erahamzah6983]

ikr

[@Nazy101]

I’m here to see it😂

[@jackiesauter2]

Incredibly relatable yet extremely important content in this video. A breath of fresh air in these overwhelmingly chaotic times. Thank you, Ryan!

[@owenconant]

Man, I just want to thank you for having the courage to speak out against bad, popular, people. You're a good man.

[@likesgood]

this

[@wheresallthezombies]

@@owenconant im a liberal. So keep that in mind. how is this courageous? Especially when most people already “speak out against” them.

[@owenconant]

@@wheresallthezombies Many do not - especially with such huge overlap in audience. Many of the lost young men that find their way to Holiday and thereby stoicism have very few options in front of them. These youngsters often find themselves led to dark places by these shysters or are offered meaningless froo froo solutions to help them cope with the things that may be going on in their lives. Holiday presents another choice - a well tested philosophy with a pedigree going back to the ancient world. And quite frankly, for alot of people it wouldn't be brave. It would be part of the status quo. But for someone with an audience like his it's a powerful decision.

[@wheresallthezombies]

@@owenconant I don’t agree with that. We must have very different algorithms.

[@nicholasbolden1965]

It’s courageous bc it’s easier to have everyone like you than to speak out against wrong doing

[@seangallagher4498]

Everything needs to have context. Having an ego (someone would say self-confidence and expectations of one’s self) is important. But containing your ego and channeling the right way is just as important for success in life.

[@StevenMcCollum]

Thank you! It needed to be said. I watched the video on “Aperture” that attacked you and attempted to classify you with the broicism gang. I was appalled at the misrepresentation of your views. I’m glad you have made it crystal clear where you stand. When I first started reading stoic philosophy, it was because of you. You pointed me in the right direction and I read many of the books you mentioned. It took me a while to understand how the four virtues interact with the other aspects of stoicism. Stoicism is a path to kindness, to justice, to understanding other people, and most of all, to understanding ourselves and our place in the world and how we can be better people.

[@Ola_Grabo]

I have to defend Alex Hormozi. He also has his morning routine, even though he doesn't call it that. He drinks coffee and gets to work. What he said about morning routines is that people, instead of getting to work, feel the need to do five other things first, and because of that, they start working after 3 or 4 hours.

[@JezelJordan]

Yup I agree. Alex is a good dude but his focus is different than most lifestyle gurus. He's all about hustle culture and if that's your thing then he's your man, but it doesn't necessarily align with all stoic ideas. But he doesn't fit on this list with the rest of these grifters

[@bridgetb9899]

" They're not sensitive little snow flakes, but you know what they're also not? They're not assholes" 👏👏👏

[@mrcjc9298]

That’s what they tell truck drivers. Driving while tired is as bad as driving while drunk.

[@glenngibson9201]

People asking for a vid for Kamala. When she makes statements like Trump ("I alone can fix it; I'm a stable genius; I like people who like me; ad infinitum; sure) We all have egos. But Trump acts like the Messiah should have a Trump complex. But I guess there are people who would want a guy like Trump dating their daughter (he already said he'd be dating Ivanka if she wasn't his daughter, ewww) or raising their children like to be a whiner (which Trump said he was in an interview in 2015). And for those saying, "stoicism isn't about politics," have you read Meditations?

[@dannyarcher438]

Kamala implied Biden is a Racist for his stance on integrating schools at the time, She also said she believes Biden`s acuuser (who claimed he had r*ped her). then went along and served under a man she belvies is a R*pist and Racist. what a great example to your daughters.

[@Persistence_run_444]

Loved the video, mate! Keep it up! Explaining how these guys’ advice isn’t Stoic, citing actual sources is awesome! So many folks need to see this, especially with the internet being flooded with fake stoics.

Which part of stoicism says you need to be okay with your children being gender transitioned by a school without your knowledge or consent?

[@Persistence_run_444]

He never defended that and also that doesn’t happen. Stop kowtowing to Delusional Donald.

[@Hilofbeansthesecond]

“Say to yourself first thing in the morning: today I shall meet people who are meddling, ungrateful, aggressive, treacherous, malicious, unsocial.” - Marcus Aurelius Clearly, some people can’t handle critique of their “heroes”

[@flvflv4712]

not if it's one sided...which is very non stoic

[@kormkor6390]

@@flvflv4712 The fact that Trump for instance is a political figure is beside the point. The subject of the discussion is 'ego,' so how would it add to force some other politician into this just because they happen to be "rivals?" Just to cuddle some snowflake's sense of fairness..? Cmon.

[@thebrotherhood246]

Psychedelics like all drugs can be abused depends on the intention of the user.

[@raphmcafee]

I uploaded a shorts video with quotes on psychedelics on my channel

[@raphmcafee]

Uploaded a shorts vid on psychedelics, if anyone is interested.

[@MMA-ALL-DAY]

This seemed like an outright attack on JP here. A "bigot" and a "bully". The worst thing about this is that it can only really come from a place of ignorance. I find it hard to believe anyone who's read his books and watched his content would actually believe that. Wondering to myself whether RH is actually doing his homework now. Something I'd have found ridiculous before this video.

[@galador8089]

him being a bigot is a matter of fact, given some of his world views

[@huxleyginsberg13]

So I was a pretty big Peterson fan back in 2016-2019ish. Watched a lot of his college lectures on KZbin, bought his first book, listened to tons of podcasts of him. I found his takes mostly rational, helpful, and at times I didn’t fully agree but it felt mostly well intentioned. The man is completely different now. He’s a full on culture warrior grifter who seems easily triggered and left behind any science and stability years ago.

[@MMA-ALL-DAY]

@@huxleyginsberg13 That's very disappointing! You got any examples? I don't agree with enduring he says. Religion and diet being good examples. I've never questioned his morals and ethics over every book/video so far though.

[@gnorb]

Thank you so much for this video. I love your videos and books, and this may be the best video you’ve created because it hits back at using the idea of “stoicism” (lower-case s) to just be an asshole.

[@GraceRose-us6jb]

Thank you! " You have to slow down to speed up"!

[@huubdrums]

“Stoic reacts”?? Who told this boy he is one?? 😂

[@monsieurene3366]

@ryan you should do a podcast with Alex Hormozi. He is just the kind of character that you like. You might disagree with his conclusions like no morning routine, but he is a man of his word, fulfill promises, follow his virtues, and embodies most virtues of stoicism: temperance (he buys very little stuff except his gym equipment), practical wisdowm (he learns like no one) courage ( he doesnt shy away from risks). I dont know about justice yet

[@dalevancleefsr]

This video was NOT about politics! It was about behavior and attitude... stoicism!

[@kevinparker2409]

Nice try

[@dalevancleefsr]

​@@kevinparker2409Thank you! Maybe you can do better next time.

[@jonfibonacci]

@@dalevancleefsr A video that’s one sided, politically, during an election year a few months before an election. But it’s not about politics.

[@dalevancleefsr]

​@@jonfibonacci Have you considered the possibility that one side is behaving more stoically than the other? The sides are different.

[@jonfibonacci]

@@dalevancleefsr Neither side is Stoic.

[@LionelCartwright]

Thank you for the candid courage you exhibit here, Ryan. I appreciate the calculated risk you’ve taken. Given the gravity of our present circumstances, I think you made a brave, honorable call, and that history will validate your admonition.

[@chipfranks]

Well, history proved him completely wrong when he was a mask/vaxx zealot.

[@Somewhere-In-AZ]

It’s televangelist level garbage out there. Be discerning about what you consume. 😳😁 Garbage in, garbage out.

[@LustyBatch]

I know a lot of the comments will be about unsubbing, but I just wanted to say this is an important video. There's a lot of young men who need better role models.

[@soul2soul399]

Amen!

[@flvflv4712]

yeah joe Biden, kamala harris, bill and hillary clinton, snoop dog etc. lol...do me a favour

[@PSF1986]

Like who?

[@ssjrose9641]

​@@flvflv4712so mr. pssy Graber, couch fkr, racist ex wrestler...those are role modles?!?!.!

[@GraceRose-us6jb]

Thank you!

[@uninvited5417]

One of your best videos. Of course, fans of those awful human beings won't even see it, let alone get it, so it's kinda like "why bother", but still it's a fantastic video in and of itself

[@Jameslefrancais]

lol he really hates Trump and Tate

[@diannabentley9363]

I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on these topics. I disagree with you though on the "follow your passion" advice. At 50 years old I started working on the side at something I have been passionate about all my life. It has made such a positive impact on me. I love the work, I love helping people with something I enjoy and I'm good at. It doesn't pay the bills and I still work my main job, but following my passion is something I wish I would have started doing many years ago. It's very possible it could have been my main source of income. All in all it was a thoughtful video, Ryan.

[@cyberbird8683]

I dont care about politics tbh but the title "stoic reacts to the worst advice on the Internet" is too "clickbaity"...

[@thereallehasa]

Semantics and projection

[@jasonchristiansen9063]

I dont think anyone thinks Andrew tate is is worth listening to.

[@tangy680]

hes obvious ragebait and u guys fall for it

[@jasonchristiansen9063]

@tangy680 what do you mean "you guys" I can't stand that guy.

[@tangy680]

@@jasonchristiansen9063 you expressing your hate towards him is what has made him famous for years he’s smart lol

[@jasonchristiansen9063]

@@tangy680 it's not hate. He's just talks dumb shit

[@MsEco13]

I'm still a newbie to Stoicism, so I did feel some malicious glee in your take-down of four of my least favorite human beings living today. I'm working on rejecting poor advice while having compassion and tolerance for the advisor.

[@marciogleisson1764]

I'm glad you trying to take stoicism back to it's origins. People these days are corrupting the meaning of philosophy for their own gains, and you are making clear what this thing is all about. You can see in the comment section that people who where captured by this twisted minds are furious with this video. I've read a lot of your books, and you always shows good examples. This video is just distancing what a truly stoic should be from bad examples.

[@lilyofthevalley20000]

totally!!

[@Travis141123]

I can accept another individuals right to their own opinion that differs from mine and still like them. The lesson is how YOU react.

[@invisiblevfx]

It’s pretty objectively accurate actually. It’s just the person without the ego doesn’t care.

[@mrosacci]

Thanks for having the courage to speak up, to speak truth and to speak with wisdom. It means a lot to me.

[@soul2soul399]

It took real guts and bravery to speak the truth about these cult of personalities. I commend you for stoically putting aside a concern for subscriber numbers to point out the poor examples being followed today.

[@jonfibonacci]

Ryan has also said we should have a conversation about reparations and that the world owes gay people an apology. So be careful listening to everything he says. As with everyone, use a filter...

[@someoneelse7724]

@@jonfibonacci We’re sorry bro.

[@jonfibonacci]

@@someoneelse7724 ?

[@FM-dm8xj]

Is hating trump a cult?

[@geoffthechef76]

@@jonfibonacciwhat’s wrong with either statement? It’s kind of un-American of you to not understand the need for those two things to happen in order for our country to move forward and get past old traditions and immoral values.

[@OpenBiolabsGuy]

Don't confuse criticizing the behavior for criticizing the person. Would Ryan be criticizing, highlighting, the people in this video if not for their behaviors? No. He's not highlighting the good things about these people because this video isn't about the person he's criticizing, it's about the behavior that they have publicly displayed. If they didn't display these bad behaviors publicly, he'd just find someone else who does and talk about them. He could have picked different people, in fact. In "Ego is the Enemy" he talks about the ego of John DeLorean, for example. People who have a problem with Ryan Holiday criticizing their idol in this video have lost the script. People aren't good or evil. Good and evil are the things we do. Our actions, decisions, intentions, words, and characteristics thereof are what are good or evil. You are what you repeatedly do, so guide your actions by the four virtues and not by ego, anger, selfishness, or knee-jerk reactionism.

[@thewhiteelephant]

@@OpenBiolabsGuy Open your eyes. The whole point of most of the comments against Holiday here are regarding WHO’s ego he chooses to criticize. If you haven’t noticed, he will NEVER call out a liberal/liberal politician. He just doesn’t have the balls to do it.

[@galador8089]

Thank you for making a video like this, Ryan. Maybe it helps some people see how incompatible certain people and their views are with the core tenets of stoicism

[@officialcalvinwayman]

“How can I make a video of the men that annoy me most, but still make it about stoicism?”

[@Retro_Sean]

Cope some more

[@hv2623]

@@officialcalvinwayman As the title suggested, it's just horrible advice. Please point out the flaws in his logic rather than making it about your feelings or his.

[@robertldavisjr]

Awwwwww. 😢 so sad for you.

[@velvetthunder2830]

A really good book about LSD is "The Realms of the Human Unconsciousness" by Stanislav Grof. It's essentially a medical journal and not some guy who praises LSD and its effects. It talks about all the sides of taking LSD and how it impacts the human mind. A great book for someone interested in the science of LSD and not just the idea of "tripping."

[@angelchavez972]

There are so many people falling prey to lower case stoicism that a video like this was needed..

[@mike34856]

Thank you for speaking on this Ryan. You learned well from Seneca's mistakes.

[@josephclark5414]

That is why Robert Greene is the real stoic! Even though he is a very liberal man, he went on Peterson’s podcast, had a brilliant conversation and said his piece. This is such a petty look for Holiday.

[@JoseGonzalez-vd7zt]

To simply use a moment in time to discredit all the good these people have also brought, is foolish. We are not one dimensional… to bring another’s inadequacy to light for the purpose of self promotion and entertainment is shameful regardless of which “side” you’re on. There are no sides. We all have this wild notion that we are in competition with one another. There is no competition. We are a nation and world crippling itself to get ahead. Promote the good in each other, learn and be aware of our mistakes and inadequacies, and forgive so that we can grow together. To bring evil to light with no intent of growth is to promote evil. It’s too easy to look at the people we are “better” than to feel good about who we are. That doesn’t feel like stoicism to me. This is the same reason I cut out religion. We can all see each other’s faults. Focus on the good. ✌🏽🙏🏽🤘🏽🇺🇸

[@DamyanLP]

Well said, well said.

[@KathySierraVideo]

You’re courageous for this, and I’m grateful. Just… thank-you Ryan.

[@wheresallthezombies]

I’m pretty sure “courageous” don’t mean anything anymore. lol. Everyone talks bad about trump and Elon. The courageous thing would be to defend Trump.

[@FM-dm8xj]

why is he courageous

[@geoffthechef76]

@@wheresallthezombies😂

[@geoffthechef76]

Great jokes in these replies!

[@wheresallthezombies]

@@geoffthechef76 I’m a liberal. lol. But, it’s true. There’s nothing courageous about this when literally everyone does it. The courageous thing would be to have a different opinion.

[@MrIbib]

If you’re offended by this video, you haven’t been listening to what he’s been saying.

[@FM-dm8xj]

are you offended by people showing genuine critiscms for hes clearly politically (one way) biased content?If so you havent been listening.

[@phillystevesteak6982]

​@@FM-dm8xjI think, instead, be aware of and acknowledge people's political biases. That's totally ok. But DON'T write off the person altogether because of it. Your reaction to another human should never be absolutist; because it doesn't mean they have nothing to offer you. Take from them whats useful and discard the rest.

[@coach-bens]

@@phillystevesteak6982only sith deals in absolute « obi wan » Great comment here

[@FM-dm8xj]

​@@phillystevesteak6982 When i said content i mean in this video, otherwise what your arguring is a strawman. Hes whole content as a stoic is rudimentary at best and from this one video it at least shows the audience he has not educated himself on the stoic topics to hes best ability but that can be debated..... On a different note, has ryan acknowledged his political bias in this video?

[@blase3121]

oh trust me, Ive been listening...

[@karenruprecht6394]

I have learned much from Ryan and will continue to listen to his conversations. It takes great courage to share on a platform such as this. We do need to be very careful who we lend our ears to. If I have had a different experience it's okay for me to see someone in a different light. Each of us is finding our own way with the guidance of the stoics. I will stand by choice and opinion on Jorden Peterson. I will credit him with literally saving my life at a time of crisis. I completely agree with him on the issue of compelled speech. Ryan Holiday is also someone who has lead me on a path that I now hold precious to my heart. If the two men see things differently it does not effect my respect for either.

[@otismyman7569]

TDS?

[@DaTroof69]

Okay now do a video on someone who’s atleast slightly on the left.

[@fthurman]

So it's interesting to me because I watched the first half of this video and then had to pause for life. When I came back to listen to the rest, I'd first seen the comments about his perspective on psychedelics and had some pause, as I'm pro-psychedelics, but not having listened to Ryan's perspective on it, it seems quite measured, though ultimately skeptic (as he says), and I think that's very fair of someone like him who (I am making an educated guess) hasn't done them. I don't know if Ryan struggles from clinical depression, or any other profoundly debilitating issues like C-PTSD etc, but imo, his caution - and perspective that regards these things as "magic pills" - very much makes sense. If you're someone that HAS these struggles in life, then you know that you ARE doing the work, taking these substances therapeutically are NOT actually "magic" bullets of any sort - anymore than a cast and crutch magically help your broken leg to heal. They're simply tools that assist. And not all tools work for everyone, and tools CAN be abused, of course. I don't know that I'd call myself a Stoic, but it's certainly a philosophy that I hold dear. It seems to me that it's wise to consider what people I admire (via their words and actions) say and do, and then consider that for myself, as it applies to my life and my sense of rightness in the world, but to not take those people's words and actions *personally* in a way that impedes my sense of rightness. Ryan has a certain lived experiences, and his skepticism and words of caution make sense for him, and he's sharing those, as he should - we then get to consider how, or indeed if, any insight he's offering fits into our world view. And we can do that without making any volatile judgement call on Ryan himself.

[@lastwhitecrow]

This video can also use the title "Making friends with Ryan Holiday". I liked the video

[@phillyfan-182]

I’m listening to meditations by Marcus Aurelius. It’s great

[@dustinhessel9605]

Great vid, very thoughtful and level headed. Love to listen to you breaking down stoicism

[@yagami3933]

I smoke recreational marijuana regularly and can say for ME and what strain(s) I smoke, that it helps relax my mind/body and get into the NOW when I really need to and can't on my own due to over stimulation. I can say in a way it kinda is transformative and the thoughts I have while high carry into when I'm not smoking and helps me think on things more clearly. Again this is just my personal experience with the strains I have smoked and others I smoke now

[@ac91967]

No analyze for Kamalas ego?

[@apgwilym]

?

[@nexypl]

I’m no Kamala fan but she’s hardly as self-obsessed as Trump. Dude LOVES himself 😂

[@ac91967]

​@@nexyplThis is your opinion and that's OK. For me she's like a leave in the wind changing her opinions more often than her pants.

[@nexypl]

@@ac91967 that’s just American politics, their opinion is their donors opinion. Anyone who thinks any of these politicians actually care about you is naive.

[@dustinhessel9605]

She does go into her childhood story time when asked about specific policies. Lies just as much as Trump but media doesn’t care. Look at her record/crimes as California prosecutor, DA & AG. Keeping ppl in jail past release date so as to not disrupt the prison labor system. She actually cites this after judge ordered her to release them 3 damn times. This is why Hilary anointed her, she has no principles. Attacking free speech. Trump or Kamala is just Pepsi or coke, both are bad for you.

Love this format of video, there's a lot of advice out there and it's really interesting to see it through the lens of stoicism!

[@anthonyhollcraft3744]

Hey man - I read a lot of your books and they are rich in practical wisdom as well as informative regarding to capital S Stoicism. I’m confused by this video, I think mostly because of your criticism of Jordan Peterson and Alex Hormozi. While there are moments of their careers worthy of criticism, you went full ad hominem and just seemed to attack their entire characters without regard for their entire work or personality. I can even understand their inclusion in this video - not as leaders of toxic online conversations, but as people who are often quoted in those heavily edited videos that spread toxic masculinity, but I think because you did not acknowledge what good they have done, as well as challenge figures of different political views, and called them names (very Trump-like, by the way) - this just came across as using stoicism to push an agenda pre election. I like you Ryan, but this was not it. Please provide further context to your statements in this video. I want to believe you have wholesome motives behind spreading stoicism, not just selling out like so many people who follow you have come to believe.

[@michaelsoto6306]

Great video idea! I love watching the daily stoic. Keep on keeping on!

[@Maikigai]

First name, last name, 4 numbers… this is a bot.

[@michaelsoto6306]

@@Maikigai lmao ripp

[@Hermit999]

This is Ryan trying to do a Taylor Swift.

[@TheChannelofOrange]

Don’t agree very much on the transgender issue here. One can have empathy for the situation without agreeing that the correct way to respond is to accept a lie.

Which part of stoicism says you need to be okay with your children being gender transitioned by a school without your knowledge or consent?

[@firejuggler31]

They got you too?

[@CBsays_]

It's disgusting.

[@ed6613]

I agree with a lot here…and I wouldn’t even disagree with some of your points on psychedelics. But anyone who has taken them would likely disagree that the experience gained feels “unearned.” I forget who said you can’t take advice on psychedelics from someone with no experience…but man it’s so accurate

[@ironside7991]

Why did you blur some of the names? I want to know who said it

[@marcelo_pendragon]

Is it stoic to delete comments that criticize your video?

[@HulaMask]

Love it !! I like hearing Stoicism when it’s paralleled with examples from pop culture. Because it further and mints the idea that you’re trying to get across which makes it easier for me to understand. Thank you so much love your content. Keep it coming, please

[@jackiesauter2]

This is exactly how I felt, as well!

[@jaydenmccartie520]

You’ve lost me mate

[@NeoSoulquarian]

Yes sir! Preach! 🙌🏼💚

[@skipper1z204]

22:36 Alex is actually talking about your ability to do what is required regardless of whether you got through your routine for today, it is about having a routine, but that routine should not be a crutch or a precondition to do what is required to do today.

[@riceexperiment]

Men publicly holding other men to a higher standard. Finally.

[@brockparaf97]

Perception is reality.

[@cabuan]

That's what people are doing in the comment section to Ryan. He could do better.

[@alwaysnever27]

Favorite video yet. Thank you so much for lending your voice in a way many won’t, Ryan!

[@angelchavez972]

I don't think Ryan concerns himself with the people whose opinions he criticized. I think he is concerned about us and who we let ourselves be influenced by. This was great!

[@HamzaELMOQADDAM]

I am so confused...

[@andrechimene6300]

Please prove me wrong🙏

[@josephclark5414]

Going after a lot of giants here. I Love that you have taken your life experiences of doing really hard things like… reading book's… and posting videos about what others have said in those books… and now are positioned to criticize people that have done hard things. Ryan’s appeal has always evaded me. If my goal was to read books and go on walks, RH would totally be my mentor. He is the GOAT at reading books and walking!!!

[@jeffreypilch2812]

This is top class, highly recommend

[@JuanRuiz-u7g]

Excellent video, Ryan!

[@socalpreston]

LOL

[@JuanRuiz-u7g]

@@socalpreston cope harder

[@socalpreston]

@@JuanRuiz-u7g LOL

[@Lolo-ck1xb]

Thank you Ryan. It means a lot when someone like yourself speaks plainly and addresses people of ill intent so directly. I greatly appreciate your taking this on.

[@sideout21]

Ryan, how much money did you get from the DNC/Kamala Harris campaign?😂

[@julieandpaulbeard7900]

The critiques of many of the figures highlighted, except perhaps of Peterson, are spot-on. But if he didnt want this to seem like a leftwing political hit piece, he could’ve included critiques of nonsense from prominent leftists, of which there is much.

[@thereallehasa]

Oi, your ego crept in on this one

[@DailyStoicJournal]

Love it !! I like hearing Stoicism

[@sterlingarchr4438]

If you take offense to this, you’re not listening. Sometimes the teacher has to smack the hand of the student.

[@josephclark5414]

Corporal punishment advocate I see. How many hands have you struck for the purpose of getting attention???

[@nareck]

Telling J. Peterson doesn't have empathy then selling a mattress all the while hiding behing greats by throwing their quotes at us. Even if this video was not political it's still not worthy of a philosophical content.

[@laddrop6779]

I think you may have misunderstood Alex Hormozi’s tweet there. He’s not advocating for not having a routine, he’s just trying to tell people that the work is not going to get done in the morning routine, and the less time you spend between waking up and starting work, the more you will do. It’s exactly the same story as you told about that dance choreographer, she needs to get to the cab, Alex needs to get to his desk, the stories are parallel. I’m also very surprised out of all that Alex says you would focus on that minute detail, and bypass his other messages that have been repeated so many times

[@liambeatz3158]

Ya but if you have a high quality routine that you do before each work day the work day goes better !!

[@laddrop6779]

@@liambeatz3158 not arguing against that, it’s a fair point. Just thought our stoic pal misinterpreted Alex’s idea

[@liambeatz3158]

@@laddrop6779 Yeah and Alex doesn't have a routine, he gets up and just dives into work. I'm not saying he'd be more successful with a routine, but he would be happier.

[@TiagoCASousa]

I think you didn’t interpret very well Hormozi’s advice. He is saying to not have a morning routine for those people who have a 3h morning routine and at the end of it are exhausted and wonder why they can’t get anything done. It’s better to just get to the thing you have to do and don’t waste any time, that can be your routine. Otherwise, great video! Keep going with the good work

[@chasefitch2245]

I’m a fan of your content and your message but this seems like a miss particularly with Peterson. I don’t think you’ve seen a lot of his content, I think you are in a bubble and are going off things you’ve heard. You’re an author, read his books, watch his lectures.

[@slsilver481]

Peterson was good once but has gone off the rails.

[@xelaboksan]

Thank you, Ryan, for another excellent video essay!

[@panjack9849]

Best video yet!

[@cesarsantos2074]

Always the best advice thanks 🙏

[@valerierachal6566]

Excellent video, Ryan -- every bit of it.

[@JamesSantana-g8p]

I didn’t know I was listening to a communist stoicism 😢 how can a man teach so good, but yet love communism😢

[@MrJGD77]

I don’t support Trump. However, I have not lived the lives of the people that do. Who am I to judge? You taught me this Ryan ❤ You are a true inspiration Ryan and change lives.

[@ozplaw]

The only thing missing in this video is the following message: “My name is kamala harris and I approve this message" 😂

[@VinceDominicLaparan]

Is this necessary?

[@liambeaton8318]

One of Ryan’s best videos yet. I’ve felt there’s something off about Jordan Peterson for a couple of years now, and Ryan articulated what’s wrong with him beautifully. :)