Stoicism: Become Undefeatable

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Stoicism helps us steer through past and present storms into calmer and more peaceful waters. And if our ship sinks and we all drown, we can take peace in the fact that we lived a good life, albeit not as long as we had hoped. Because remember, everything has an end.
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[@KogemataDoesEdit]

“The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Do you understand?” -Captain Jack Sparrow

[@andrewkimmy8354]

It's *Captain* Jack Sparrow

[@Sensei-vj3hk]

Are those words from Johnny Depp or the screenwriters really...

[@icey_john]

@@Sensei-vj3hk it's from Captain Jack Sparrow cmon

[@saidnuhanovic2077]

let that sink in

[@lucasrenard1538]

Deep words.

[@superchargedpetrolhead]

So basically stoicism is " *It do be like that sometimes* "

[@MrJason9142002]

This is why I come: the comment section! LMFAO

[@alexmicurin1314]

its more like "IT is what IT is"

[@moin6077]

@@alexmicurin1314 *Ideez wad ideeeez

[@firstnamelastname6148]

@@alexmicurin1314 same meaning

[@VioStarclad]

It really do...

[@sinkuskidd]

Can people like this so I can come back and rewatch? I need to periodically remind myself of this.

[@nolanlaw2639]

Ight I liked it u better comeback and watch it

[@sinkuskidd]

@@nolanlaw2639 of course brother 😤

[@sinkuskidd]

For real tho to anyone who sees this and likes it or for anyone who may have liked this before and sees this comment, thanks 🙏 I dont usually get lucky enough where people would do this so im grateful that it happened for this video specifically ❤️🤙

[@user-me8qv3ws7v]

No problem buddy​@@sinkuskidd

[@djwhyteryce3368]

Hey bro, Ik you came back 3 days ago but I would like to recommend Epictetus' Enchiridion. It's essentially the Stoics' handbook.

[@ziruxyt1817]

"A man who suffers before it is necessary, suffers longer than is necessary." - Seneca

[@StoicWisdom-996]

great quote

[@SinisterR4T]

damn

[@Whatchasayin]

Back then I mistook apathy as stoicism, but stoicism isn't ignoring emotion. Stoicism is a way of managing emotions.

[@SAMSARALIVEEEEEE]

And controlling how you feel about life in general, it’s honestly insane how simply thinking about it can make you realize everything.

[@mohitadlakha982]

Thanks

[@salazam]

No, you're wrong. It's not ignoring emotions, it's the abscence of emotions all together. It's called "growing up".

[@i6lakk]

Excellent

[@General12th]

@@salazam Ignoring your emotions and striving to not have them at all isn't "growing up".

[@rexfulgur8588]

Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, weak men create hard times.

[@henrymarks1632]

...yes?

[@acatwithafancyhat5782]

Here comes the hard times. Good luck

[@madmack6831]

@@henrymarks1632 dyed hair moment

[@Potatotenkopf]

Nah not really, strong men appear during hard times and weak men appear during easy times. I doubt they actually create those times.

[@rexfulgur8588]

@@Potatotenkopf That's the point. Strong men arise from hardship, weak men arise from comfort.

[@TheUnboundedUniverse]

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

[@Zeno74]

I am a very good trader, and I can confirm my boat did sink.

[@Rohit_Rana11]

dude. zeno himself!!

[@UkeoerD]

Zeno survived the fall of Greece, so he can publish youtube shots about minecraft. Most basic philosopher

[@Zeno74]

@@UkeoerD I need to teach the young about minecraft

[@ZenoIsOffline]

No way

[@theluftwaffe9066]

Oh man 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@pieterlindeque7798]

Genuine stoicism is not about feeling nothing, it's about feeling everything and thinking nothing of it. A lot of people put on an act of stoicism in the form of "I'm not upset, I do not care, I'm not bothered, I'm not emotional." The point of the philosophy is not to act like you do not care or tell yourself and others you are not affected. The point is that as a human you will care about certain things, but you shouldn't care about the fact that you do care. Look at the Zeno example. He said, you cannot control the things that happen to you, but you can control how you react to them. Does that mean that you must put on a facade that nothing happened? No. It means you accept what has happened, you feel what you feel, and then you carry on despite that. If you're angry then you're angry. If you're sad then you're sad. Acting like you're not, is not stoicism. It's more self delusion. Accepting the fact that you're angry or sad, and then leaving it at that and moving forward, not letting those feelings affect you beyond simply feeling them, THAT is the philosophy of Zeno. He didn't say he unbreakable. There is no such thing in existence. He said, it is better to bend than to break, and accepting the fact that life is going to bend you plenty, and accepting the fact that you don't have to think anything of it, is the essence of stoicism. I prefer Musashi's philosophy myself. Stoicism is something that can be put on when it's not properly understood. The "I'm rubber you're glue" understanding instead of the "if it sticks then it sticks" understanding. Musashi's philosophy is more concrete. It's about what you do, and do not do. Not what you think or do not think. It's genuine by definition.

[@Dan-lu5qd]

Could you tell me where I could read more on Musashi's philosophy?

[@db5094]

@@Dan-lu5qd

[@rodriguezian_mcmuhammed3185]

thankyou

[@hirofumi3123]

Life is meaningless tho

[@pieterlindeque7798]

@@ngpainter If free will does not exist then having any sort of discussion is pointless because our points of view have already been ordained by determinism. Nor can you attempt to cite logic or reason because any lack or presence of logic or reason would be predetermined and set in stone. So the will in your words, in a world without will, would be absolutely nothing at all. Just noise on the wind, without purpose, influence or ultimate meaning. That's what saying "free will doesn't exist" ultimately implies. After all, how can you change anyone's mind, or anyone change they're own mind, if they've been predestined never to do so? It's a bit like talking to a wall innit? But I guess that wouldn't be your choice after all, if free will doesn't exist. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@latt.qcd9221]

Stoicism: suffering isn't a bug; it's a feature.

[@akshimjames5011]

Yeah man❤️❤️

[@blackbokuto]

Lol well said

[@owncraticpath]

It has to be said, some incredible features might come from bugs... so in that sense it's actually a good thing xddd

[@warpedmine9682]

@@owncraticpath Like the minecraft creeper was a bug that turned into a gaming icon

[@billyumbraskey8135]

underrated

[@evilrusty1824]

"'Man cannot remake himself without suffering for he is both the Marble and the Sculptor'' -Alexis Carrel

[@rounakhotchandani3145]

😅

[@TheAndrewBFlanders]

❤

[@tompatricks7229]

God is the true sculptor.

[@Pathocracy]

Key principles of Stoicism: Dichotomy of Control: Stoicism teaches that some things are within our control (our thoughts, choices, and actions) while others are not (external events, other people's actions, and circumstances). Stoics believe that focusing on what is within our control leads to inner tranquility, while accepting what is beyond our control helps us avoid unnecessary suffering. Virtue as the Highest Good: According to Stoicism, the ultimate good in life is the development of moral and intellectual virtues. These virtues include wisdom, justice, courage, temperance, and moderation. Stoics believe that by cultivating these virtues, individuals can live a good and fulfilling life. Acceptance of Nature: Stoicism encourages individuals to align their will with the natural order of the universe. This means accepting the impermanence of things, embracing change, and recognizing that suffering and setbacks are inevitable parts of life. Negative Visualization: Stoics practice negative visualization, which involves contemplating the worst-case scenarios to develop gratitude for what one currently possesses. By imagining the loss of something or someone, individuals can learn to appreciate and value them more fully. Amor Fati: Amor fati, or "love of fate," is a Stoic concept that encourages individuals to embrace and love their fate, whatever it may be. Stoics believe that everything that happens, even hardships and misfortunes, is part of a larger plan and should be accepted without resistance. Tranquility of Mind: Stoicism aims to cultivate inner peace and tranquility by freeing individuals from negative emotions such as anger, fear, and anxiety. By practicing self-control, self-discipline, and detachment from external outcomes, Stoics strive to maintain a calm and balanced state of mind.

[@MirthevanDijk]

Was this written by chatgpt😂

[@Mimi-py8mf]

@@MirthevanDijk yup, definitely

[@HeCookinSomeDope]

Thank you.

[@bethkaufman2654]

Thank you!!

[@Smyl4me123]

​@MirthevanDijk and so what if it was? It's good information to live by.

[@gabesweats]

"The desire for more positive experience is itself a negative experience. And, paradoxically, the acceptance of one's negative experience is itself a positive experience." -Mark Manson

[@samdimery]

“and that is why the universe and everyone you love has already been blown up around a billion years ago and you’re actually just a formless conscience in a coma drifting through the endless and unforgiving void of space” ~GabeSweats (probably)

[@carlosadurt6153]

@@samdimery Such an atheist and meaningless quote. Sad for the people who believe such things. Don't believe in trash philosophies and look for ones which will help you grow and have meaning and purpose. (I am not referring to Stoicism)

[@samdimery]

@@carlosadurt6153 dude i’ve been a devoted christian my entire life i was making a joke about how loads of GabeSweats’ videos are existential crises

[@firstnamelastname6148]

people be making shit up and mix some words. there you go a quote. -Genghis Khan

[@samdimery]

@@firstnamelastname6148 “hmm that looks like a nice nation. i wonder how flammable it is” -also genghis khan

[@quoting8583]

“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” - Seneca

[@afigueroa0331]

Damn this is really good!!!

[@lordAlgaiva]

i would say yes the total amount of suffering is bigger in imagnation. but the intensity of suffering is bigger in reality. a i see you added an often. in the video he didnt.

[@Xccord]

Damn

[@Lua0x07]

We watched the first seconds of the fucking video too

[@djjain4280]

We watched the first seconds of the fucking video too

[@connorhopson7024]

I watched this video 2 years ago when I was struggling to get sober for what felt like the 9 millionth time. This video got me into stoicism, and I fully attribute my sobriety to finding stoicism and the tools that it gave me. I was 2 years sober in May. Thank you for this video.

[@rohitchougule3803]

I am 69th like

[@peterj.fallon4327]

F’n dope brother!!

[@ethelmalama128]

Don't forget that you have a sister who will celebrate with you in May for third year of sobriety.

[@TehRaZzHD]

Respect brother i am in the Same place in the moment and i hope i can find somekind of Control. God Bless

[@retrogoon7182]

Congrats bro, hope all is well

[@sloth8866]

Unironically, I may have adopted stoicism unintentionally. Being a person born in the fine line of poor and middle-class, I've learned how to accept the life I was given. I recognize my situation and instead focus on the gifts rather than the misfortunes we had. It is not as if I don't feel sad about it, I do. But I don't dwell on it and I just wish for the best. I am also a very timid person, often times I get dragged to my friends and other people's shenanigans. I can't do anything about it, I may feel annoyed or pissed off, but I don't let it affect me. In a way, it is kind of the same as the voluntary discomfort exercise. And to be clear with you all, I am not saying I can't feel emotions, I can feel just as much pain, anguish, sadness, happiness, etc. as all you guys. It is just that my standing in life has led me to learn how to control my emotions better than others. I remember being a kid frustrated about other kids having things that I don't, I had a talk with my dad about it, we cried and reconciled. My point being, is the fact that I unknowingly adopted a similar mindset to Stoicism might just prove that Stoicism really works.

[@mhamadattieh2526]

wow, Stay strong brother

[@manojdamala3111]

thanks dear brother, I can relate with you on the same level of attaining stoicism unintentionally and all those aspects of life that you've mentioned. Keep up the good work and hope you're doing well

[@josem3366]

You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.―Marcus Aurelius

[@lightsshadow8020]

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Eleanor Roosevelt

[@lemon6780]

Momento XD

[@splashnskillz37]

Recently, i felt the opposite is true

[@Kyoto99952]

It is confusing. Because you hear the quote "you don't have control over your mind & emotions, but you can however choose how to respond to them." In essence it's true we don't know how thoughts enter our mind and how much of that is involuntarily, science hasn't caught up yet. You think about something and you feel good, but another thought comes up and it make you feel bad. Why? Because some rules you agreed on of what is good and bad? For example, in Europe burping after eating is rude and people might look at you with anger, but it is appreciated in China because it means you liked the food. So you can also say "whatever happens, good or bad, i will always choose a positive interpretation." It sounds simplistic but if you just practice that often enough you start to believe that and it becomes your new belief. So then we cán control our thoughts and emotions if we can deliberately insert new thoughts which create positive emotions.

[@titusjames4912]

I need to read this guy's books. Anyone know a good one to start with?

[@GivzzProductions]

“Don’t seek for everything to happen as you wish it would, but rather wish that everything happens as it actually will-then your life will flow well.” - Epictetus

[@biffbroham]

that makes no sense. Philosophy is whack lol

[@sumosumo8146]

“Pee is stored in the balls.”-Sun Zoo

[@Kid98.]

@@biffbroham It does makes all the sense. For e.g. You always take your Girlfriend is loyal and loves you deeply but you came to know she's been cheating on you with your brother and then right there, at the moment, disappoinment, hatred and sadness fills your mind. So yeah sadly we don't possessed the power to change all things according to our will, good or bad we gotta accept it's act upon us

[@rumimollick6723]

@@biffbroham lol. i guess you couldn't wrap your mind around it. Not really your fault though. Aperture could've done a better job in this. Stoicism isn't exactly rocket science, but his analogies and core concepts were ALL around the place and i personally find it kind of annoying when his voice makes that eery low pitched noise at the end of every word.

[@chii07chobits]

@@rumimollick6723 then why do you watch him?

[@TheApproachChannel]

As someone who struggles with anxiety, I found this video incredibly helpful. The stoic practice of imagining worst-case scenarios and preparing for them has already helped me feel more empowered and less overwhelmed by my worries.

[@C4rnee]

This gives me so much hope and destroys my anxiety. It's truly incredible how much of my suffering comes from my distorted view of the world

[@matthisverschraegen6190]

"Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back." -- Marcus Aurelius, Emperor-Philosopher

[@nimbledick9869]

"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." -- Marcus Aurelius, Emperor-Philosopher

[@matthisverschraegen6190]

@@nimbledick9869 sums it up beautifully.

[@leoaldiansyah]

"I came in like a wrecking ball, I never hit so hard in love, All I wanted was to break your walls, All you ever did was wreck me, Yeah, you, you wreck me" -- Marcus Aurelius, Emperor-Philosopher

[@matthisverschraegen6190]

@@leoaldiansyah 😂 sounds familiar

[@manuellanthaler2001]

So many people will understand that as: just laugh the pain away. I understand it as: Yeah everyone dies literally nothing matters what anyone does right now in 1000 years everyone forgot. Then I think: thats awesome im completely free then. Idk how Marcus really meant it I could be the one that misinterprets it?

[@mubasserarahman1216]

The ad after the "advertisements are constantly being shoved down our throats" was, honestly eye-opening.

[@atticusdodd4923]

what was it, I didn't get one

[@barbiedoll8838]

i did not get 1

[@youssef2575]

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[@drago7410]

@@youssef2575 KZbin vanced go brrrrrrr

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[@SelfMasteryLife]

To anyone who reads this, I see you and I know you'll make it. Don't give up. I'm rooting for you :)

[@crocified]

Same to you

[@zichithefox4781]

I commented once on a sleep video that only had a couple hundred of views. It helped me get a good sleep that I hadn't had in a while. So I told the creator that despite the lack of traffic the video has seen, it very much helped someone who needed it, and so the video was high value to at least one person.

[@huzaifazulqarnain6636]

I believe someone who’s been through tough times in life , somehow reaches a point where he’s already a stoic , whether he knows it or not. That I believe is the summit of maturity.

[@georgitetimov4910]

I can't agree more. When I was 15 I had a really tough time with addiction, but I overcame it. Over time I developed the philosphy explained in the video on my own. I began thinking in the exact same way as stoics without even knowing that's what they're called. My first understanding was that we percieve reality through our senses and these senses create emotion, but emotion is simply controled by the brain and the chemical reactions that happen there. So, since we are able to control our brain, we can actually manipulate emotion and perception in a way that benefits us the most or at least hurts us the least. After that, I developed almost every other idea showed in the vid. By the time I was 16 I felt like I have already made the transition between a child and an adult in maturity. Every day I felt a bigger and bigger difference between me and my peers, because I felt that they still treated everything as careless kids and hadn't realized a lot of things. Now I am so glad I found this video and this comment so that I can learn more about Stoicism!

[@nishantk9023]

@@georgitetimov4910 but dont u guys feel that being stoic is very difficult..............

[@georgitetimov4910]

@@nishantk9023 if it's difficult and you have to force I'm not sure you're doing it correct. Or it's simply not for you.

[@nishantk9023]

@@georgitetimov4910 maybe u r right...anyways thanq

[@georgitetimov4910]

@@nishantk9023 honestly, what I can tell you is that the first step is to not get frustrated that you can't do it that's part of controlling your feelings.

[@metanick1837]

"If you desire 8 things in your life and you get seven of them , the regret and anger of not getting that one thing will always frustrate you and you'll never enjoy those 7 things..." -A wise man

[@marsyasthesatyr]

Ironic being Nietzche n stoic LMAO

[@Get_FREE_ROBUX_655]

Lol you nihilism how do you know there is good?

[@rat7570]

True, I got a lot of the things I wanted before and now I get more and more greedy about things I don't have. I used to be insecure af, started doing self-improvement, and got the friends and random people being attracted to me. i developed an imposter syndrome because I though I was being fake for learning how to be better perceived, then I met a girl I like who helped me with fixing that and some other insecurities which came with the self-improvement journey, after her I made a lot more connections and I began doing even better things for myself like reading and overall be more on a schedule to be more efficient, got motivated again to workout after a 2 years break and now for the first time I actually enjoy it, BUT I don't have her love or attention and I'll probably vanish from her life by the next year even if she's kinda enjoying my company currently, just because she's moving and also she's such a type of person to let go easily even if she says she's not, simply because she's not interested in the things "she does not let go of easily". And that is literally the only reason I've been sad recently and I knew beforehand that it probably wouldn't go my way. And I used to say to myself that I was happy with just ever knowing her even she'd vanish from my life in the future but now that it's slowly happening it's not as good as I thought it would be. I am still grateful for her but I really dislike the fact that we probably won't ever keep in touch after a year.

[@alejandroabad8529]

It's like short-term gratification, when You eat a burger, You Will ve 'Unhappy' Every Time You don't eat one

[@MechaKnuckles]

@@rat7570 Hello there, I can see that you're struggling with a scenario that the video described, which is placing your source of happiness/contentment in others instead of placing it in yourself, your life, and your positive actions towards others. The proposed solution to this is tweaking your mindset so that you're more content with the uncontrollable nature of life, which includes situations such as yours... However, as someone who's been doing a lot recently to overcome depression, improve myself, and be more stoic, I think that trying to not be upset over failed romantic plans or failed friendships is one of the hardest parts of stoicism. It seems so difficult to be callous to the pain of a failing romantic relationship, especially if finding a partner is one of your long-term goals.

[@sebastianalvarez6006]

I am currently battling depression and anxiety and it has been hard to come to terms with it, but hearing and studying the philosophy of stoicism really resonates with me. life at times has delt a some what hard hand at me, horrible break ups, traumatic abuse, and addition to harmful practices. but i really wish to be stoic and be the best version of me and overcome the torment the my mind sometimes plays at me. i really hope to one day come back to this video and see my comment and be able to genuinely be able to say i did it. not only for me but for the people around me that i love.

[@sharkquark6252]

You got this bro, wish you all the best for your journey!

[@adilbouakoura198]

I wish you all the best

[@esmesal6006]

How u doing?

[@growing.flowers]

❤

[@InspireBeyondLimits01]

This video reminds me why I started my journey into Stoicism. It's a powerful reminder to stay grounded and focused on what truly matters.

[@MustSparkJoy]

Stoicism is understanding that everything in life is neutral, unless we give it meaning. The goal is to just experience everything with all our senses. There's no need to add meaning to this experience. No need to judge, label, or define it. If you can't help but add meaning, add positive and colorful meaning to it.

[@hakimdiwan5101]

You really nailed it.

[@Chiungalla79]

That's just a part of stoicism.

[@victorjun2421]

Your name holds true to your self.

[@goldmantis5850]

If you can appreciate just existing and experiencing the world, then you will always be happy

[@MustSparkJoy]

@@goldmantis5850 yes

[@gofres]

I've suffered 2 house fires in my life, both due to electrical faults. Both of which I lost everything, over 10 years ago. I'd never heard of stocisism until recently. But I guess life has taught me this lesson the hard way. The things I've lost were mostly replaceable, except for family photos. However, I've found myself talking and reminiscing about those lost moments with my family recently, and I've come to realise, the photos didn't contain the memories, we do. As hard as this was to deal with at the time, it's made me the person I am today. Very little phases me. I want less in life, I'm more grateful for what I have. And ultimately, I'm happier. I don't wish this on anyone, but life has a strange way of teaching you what you need to know. Good luck in life too everyone.

[@sgretzki9537]

Glad you and your family survived the fires.

[@gofres]

@@lucalalsie5653 thanks, but it's taught me the valuable philosophy of "meh" 😂

[@kullenmontgomery1210]

Keep taking that shit then get some more stuff and hire a better electrion

[@giggukbangbangbang1874]

So simply put, life can be full of shit, so have low expectations to not feel betrayed

[@majincheer]

"Life has a strange way of teaching what you need to know." kinda teared up on that

[@256threst8]

"We should instead focus on improving ourselves, for ourselves. We should do things, for ourselves and only for that reason. Attaching any external hope or secondary attachments to the actions we take almost always lead to to disappointment"

[@NickNotas]

I’ve always found it fascinating how this ancient philosophy still holds such relevance today. Just like Zeno, we all face situations beyond our control. The ability to discern between what we can and can't control in our lives is so incredibly profound.

[@paullewis1418]

I think that the simplicity of their lives compared to that of our own is the reason why they were able to develop such strong ideologies. Without all the distractions that we have today, they were able to do a lot of introspective thinking that brought philosophies like Stoicism.

[@asadullah1478]

Yeah I love the principle of dichotomy in stoicism

[@pinkfloydguy7781]

Spoiler for Stoicism: life sucks, everything’s fine.

[@zorog6540]

No make the best out of what you have never fold or give up stay true and solid be your greatest at your worst

[@lapcsanka]

If life sucks it sucks. Everything sucks. Just because it doesn't matter in the end or in some planetary- universal scope I still feel like shit.

[@jasonennis4905]

Life doesn't suck, it's the way how you live it does.

[@genoveus]

In short, SNAFU. Situation Normal All Fucked Up. If something catastrophically wrong happens, it’s normal; because it happens ALL THE TIME!

[@vladthecoldone8804]

@@genoveus This is all basic stuff, have you ever heard of existential nihilism kid? Pretty great I tell ya

[@Belief_Before_Glory]

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this and you will find great strength.” - Marcus Aurelius

[@aidenellis2425]

"And your mind have power over actions, which has power over reality." -- Me

[@yousnoozeyouloze]

Ironic considering Marcus Aurelius has influenced countless people.

[@brandnuent.3437]

Ain't that the gladiator

[@JusWendell]

@@brandnuent.3437 Roman emperor

[@aidenellis2425]

@cali budz ?

[@superhawtfire4875]

KZbin should create a ‘Must Watch’ list on the homepage and include this video in it because it deserves to be watched by everyone, it’s like a need.

[@botonddeli6181]

Although it isnt necessarily a way of life, it helps people, who need to, view it better , more positively and help them through the hardest moments.

[@user-xx1cf6pc1v]

I always kept quotes from the video in my notes on my phone so that whenever I’m going through a hard time I can remember how to practice stoicism and feel less when there more to gain. After being lied to for 3 months by someone I felt truly attached and connected to. It’s hard to keep a cool head but I will always come back to listen to this. Thank you for this video.

[@amardeepsingh3914]

"Ask yourself at every moment, Is this necessary." - Marcus Aurelius

[@zombiekiller7101]

Is this necessary to ask is this necessary, and is that necessary. Endless loop

[@shubhxms]

he didn't say what to do after asking, so continue 😂😜

[@kyetexe954]

It’s possible

[@user-qn5yr3wv6f]

I felt it is

[@jakubkonecny5679]

this is more of a minimalist quote than a stoic one tho

[@TheNeon-rh4kk]

Stoicism describes in one meme: "Oh no! Anyway..."

[@hizkiajeremmy7797]

good one

[@masicbemester]

that's it, that's the meme

[@lukaogadze5071]

this comment is best.

[@hakimdiwan5101]

This is what I'm gonna say when things go wrong.

[@raghvendrasinghsengar8360]

Eric Rosen?????!!

[@user-zs6wt9tv8m]

Pretty thankful to this video. I have suffered from anxiety for about 3 years, and the reason why I always feel anxious is that I keep being afraid of the things I cannot control like the past and the future. And I always blame myself for my failures even if they were caused by the others or some uncontrollable factors, which is the fact that I didn't notice for these years. This video is really inspiring for me, especially I'm still struggling with mental diseases. Maybe I can try to practise to be stoic, and just let the things go.

[@stoacidonusum]

"Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together, but do so with all your heart." - Marcus Aurelius

[@Raboy13]

"you should judge the success of your work based on the amount of effort you put in, and not on the outcome of your external hopes". This hit hard

[@sriketkomali937]

amazing dude

[@user-lo9cw6pq7j]

Love this!!!

[@reasonerenlightened2456]

Minimum effort, maximum outcome. The real measure is the difference between effort and outcome. Therefore, socialise costs , privatise gains. Offer minimum possible quality for the maximum possible price. Always take more than what you give otherwise when life hits you in the solar plexus you are not in control of your reactions anymore thus stoicism is just wishful thinking.

[@atulmichael4723]

No, I don't know if this is right. I think you should put the right effort in regardless of the outcome and live with it and be content.

[@Ayogenius67]

But I didn’t know that I was practicing stoicism am I wise or something

[@jacobrodriguez4133]

"Spongebob I can't see you, It's too loud" - Patrick Star

[@damianocalia1612]

Fucking legend

[@jonathanhubbard7368]

So that's why I cant find an address when the car radio is on

[@erikcrickenberger8433]

You never gotta turn down the volume on your music so you can see the road?

[@marcodvbr8641]

"boutta clap Sandy's cheeks" -me 😌

[@CollectedEve]

Dinga danga durgen

[@mohammedmijan8270]

The strength to control what we are capable of, the heart to accept what cannot be controlled and the wisdom to understand the barrier between them is what I understand stoicism to be

[@climax050]

Going through a tough time and a bit of an identity crisis and I’m glad I’d heard of stoicism and found my way to this video

[@FBread-xj8qk]

"He who becomes untouchable, inevitably touches himself", -me

[@learnerdecuriousqueen3320]

Lolll

[@AceEnforcer]

Hahaha. Well said kind sir. Amazing.

[@seniorsabali8759]

Touching..

[@learnerdecuriousqueen3320]

@@seniorsabali8759 lollll

[@kenanime5839]

This is deep........

[@ChrispyCheerios]

“Always read the comments, for that’s where wisdom can be found” - Meowth

[@nhimai1779]

😂

[@ThizzlainyaTwizzla]

That's right!

[@MkulimaBallerProductsKe]

most underrated comment

[@syedarizvi7290]

this is the best thing ever

[@timz85]

And degenerates

[@mind-blowing_tumbleweed]

I come back to this video, rewatched it many many times. Mostly when I feel overwhelmed by emotions and helpless. Makes me feel little bit better, like I'm not a total failure.

[@kacmi6204]

I see now that I have been practicing stoicism without actually being aware of it I truly love life for sending me down such an amazing path

[@seansmith6377]

I've been homeless for a year. Through practicing this. I have survived. And thrived without feeling too bad about it. Thanks for giving me a name for what I did

[@nickllanes8030]

Thank you for sharing this, Sean. Hope you're doing better now.

[@pauloh9818]

when you werent homeless anymore dit you lose this way of thinking about life? Just wondering

[@Iceman_HSV]

Hey Sean how do you watch KZbin? I have this preconceived notion about homeless people not being able to afford internet or access to the internet. Peace be with you :)

[@CloudxOut]

I m homeless too since 2 years. I am not gonna say you be strong or whatever bc I know how you exactly feel. Keep enjoying life pal :-)

[@gratedradish6699]

@@Iceman_HSV people with a phone/laptop or even a library card can connect to the internet at a library and what not, its pretty much an essential resource now because people need internet to apply for jobs and stuff these days.

[@sai_0821]

As Malcolm Merlyn once said: "Pain is Inevitable but Suffering is Optional"

[@RavinderNayak_oo7]

ARROW web series

[@alexander27ja]

Power words

[@errebusaether]

Life is pain, but pain is what shapes real men while continuously thinking you are suffering is uncalled misery. *SIKE*

[@Ghrainne]

@@alexander27ja the phrase is just something to try to look smart. LOL It means nothing let us be serious

[@mimic612]

@@Ghrainne 🤡

[@kammychonga2418]

I stumbled upon this video randomly and I love it. I never realized my mindset is basically "stoicism". I have not mastered my emotions yet. I think this could actually help someone find happiness, as much as it sounds pretty depressing tbh.

[@RustyRed17]

There was a lot of things I struggled with varying from chronic pain, trauma, and depression. Instead of accepting what I experienced, I fought it for years and found myself right where I started time and time again. My mindset shifted from an endless struggle to the nihilistic mindset of nothing matters which made my struggles easier by negating value I allowed struggles to possess, but I still felt that way of life was unhealthy. It was then that I realized how I felt was something I could learn to control.

[@qtfy]

being a stoic literally means you tell sadness "no u"

[@sheesh9050]

i feel like its the cure to depression

[@adityayadavx447]

@@sheesh9050 BECAUSE IT IS!, TRUST ME BEEN THERE DONE THAT...

[@sheesh9050]

@@adityayadavx447 yeah others are weak for letting depression to decide the amount of sadness and anxiety they get rather than u decide if u want to have depression in the first place

[@Yumyum-yo6op]

@@sheesh9050 bruh that's a pretty ignorant comment

[@sirughjk903]

@@Yumyum-yo6op extremely ignorant. when will people realize that we arent all carbon copies of eachother. some people have an easier time than others to deal with certain things, we should all strive to be better always however.

[@yakijacob]

“The one who becomes untouchable also becomes unable to touch”-idk some guy probably

[@stephencurry3502]

what a play

[@lucian8533]

tru doe

[@adampearce6513]

Facts

[@so_weird6214]

"When you die,you can't live anymore" - $5 Dollar bill president

[@brodothedodo]

"if you are dumb there is a high chance you are not smart" - Anonymous

[@hxpponaut197]

I never realized that I had been practicing stoicism since I was very young. Now, I still try to do my best to practice this and I find that I am much happier because of this practice.

[@ramielamegarde]

Being stoic is just like pulling 5 uno reverse cards towards depression.

[@dragon237]

@airtatertot09 Pablo.

[@ariq7167]

@airtatertot09 pablo

[@redlock1815]

I think its more like not letting depression control you This is my first time getting more into this philosophy, soo i may be extremely wrong

[@redlock1815]

@VaderxG Soo its about accepting that some things are inevitable, and once you've accepted that it becomes easier to face and it wont affect you as much?

[@mohitadlakha982]

Thanks

[@yaynay2182]

never cared much for philosophy, but stumbled on your channel and watched a few videos on the topic. everything said about stoicism is how i try to navigate life, i even see myself as a cosmopolite, zero empty checkmarks. that's so weird to one day find out that your thoughts and ways are actually an antient philosophy! thanks for the video

[@Cartierian]

Between stimulus and response, there is space and that space is our power to choose our response

[@Okiemono]

“Do not pray for easier lives gentlemen...pray to be stronger men.” -J.F.K black ops zombies

[@leviporter480]

Underrated comment

[@leviporter480]

@@Thomas-nc9fz the psyche comes first.

[@psynide8999]

I am here to talk about ur pfp good sir...

[@prodbymazzini769]

Bruce lee said that

[@zubbworks]

Man that was a good game. I still liked kindergarten better though. That elavator was too choke pointy.

[@iesuenkei310]

"Just because everyone wrote a quote doesn't mean you should too" - random guy with anime pic

[@rururu5877]

Yes

[@skyguy8039]

niccce

[@pockydew9467]

Holy shit Chomama spittin facts

[@BroccoliChedda]

Weirdchamp

[@ldunn2]

🤣

[@s1rluc45]

This made me realize I’m already kind stoic

[@JoostArchives]

I want to thank you for this video. It filled me with a sense of joy through acceptance of whatever happened and whatever is to come. Thank you, you have gained a subscriber.

[@SiixthSensse]

"Stop watching youtube at 4am and do something with your life" - Mom

[@masicbemester]

"Well, well, look who's inside again." - Bo Burnham

[@thecourtjester9670]

ouch

[@AZ-bx8yi]

lol!

[@abdsha777]

*me looks at the clock its 03:42 am and my mom telling me to sleep

[@meganvictoria1423]

i like your mom

[@dirtyeffers2914]

"Sometimes people will write whatever, put it in quotations, and claim me or Einstein said it" -Marcus Aurelius

[@redleg2380]

"You can't believe everything you read on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

[@Iron-Bridge]

" Me too. Sometimes" - Gandhi. " Me three. But seriously, if you can't handle me at my ya know... . " - Marilyn Monroe

[@kuleshwar_verma]

"sometimes people will write my quotations as some stoic people said it" -seneca

[@Aadhitiya_Murali]

"society BOTTOM TEXT" -johann kaspar schmidt

[@herimen3153]

"I've found that male genitelia has a quite sour flavor." -Marsus Sourelius

[@Shakirprimez]

"The very truth itself is a challenge to humanity as a whole, who are you to make sense out of everything" - some wise guy

[@stoicguard]

This 'Stoicism: Become Undefeatable' video is a game-changer! The way it encapsulates the core principles of Stoicism in such a motivating and empowering manner is truly inspiring. The idea of becoming undefeatable by mastering one's own mind aligns perfectly with the Stoic philosophy. The call to focus on internal strength, resilience, and self-mastery is a powerful reminder in today's fast-paced world. Thanks for this empowering dose of Stoic wisdom. It's a video I'll keep coming back to for a boost of motivation and mental resilience!

[@noname2250]

"Misunderstand philosophy but post quotes on KZbin to feel special" - Marcus Aurelius

[@wirly-]

@@awakenthegreatnesswithin dats de joek

[@Azizulin1]

@@awakenthegreatnesswithin r/woosh

[@septimusvunhooluster138]

pretyy funny lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kevinmccauley3877]

LOL

[@Ascertivus]

An important fact to keep in mind: humans are wired to feel and process emotions. It is a part of our nature and it is healthy. Stoicism is not pushing your emotions down and pretending they do not exist, which is not healthy, it is instead feeling them without dwelling on them, then moving forward.

[@codyrawiri-pettit5526]

Sounds like rape.

[@charlethemagne5466]

@@codyrawiri-pettit5526 where did that come from?

[@ballistikholo9645]

@@codyrawiri-pettit5526 i don’t think this comment section is the right one for you buddy

[@anonymouslearner2454]

Thanks OP

[@AClaiderman]

I was raised essentially by my grandmother. She put it to me this way, paraphrasing, when I was 6 years old; “you can feel emotions, you just can’t act upon them.” Granny the ultimate Stoic.

[@kshiprantsisodiya8025]

Thankyou for this video, i have been living like this since childhood and always wondered why i was like this. After watching this now i know what my patterns are all about and why everytime when something bad occurs or i loose I'm not sad or angry. Thankyou ❤️

[@tirthrajgandhakwala6201]

Never knew I was stoic until today. No wonder this video kept popping up in my suggestion and after years I finally threw the towel and watched it ! Boy am I glad to see it’s a rare trait I have.

[@loserpacman]

"Changing guns is always faster than reloading" -Sun Tzu, The Art of War

[@bullwarfare922]

Captain price also said this 😤🔥

[@saul1121]

@@bullwarfare922 it was Gaz actually

[@MrFriendlyCsgoContent]

@@saul1121 You just made the world a better place

[@ll-yy6ui]

true, Cpl. Dunn says so too

[@56pjr]

God controls everything

[@modarabokha1r]

What this man said in 12 minutes Took me 6 years to learn . This video is very beautiful and meaningful

[@kunalnatesh]

i feel you, i more or less got on the path of stoicism by making my life harder and learning to manage them... good video indeed

[@reasonerenlightened2456]

​@@kunalnatesh You do know that stoicism is more of a wishful thinking than a real thing to master? When life hits you in the solar plexus you are not in control of your reactions anymore thus stoicism is just wishful thinking. "Whipping" yourself just to overcome the "pain" would not help you when "they" decide to put you on the cross and strip your skin with a whip.

[@octagun9954]

Any books you would recommend on stoicism?

[@eszmeletlen3023]

@@octagun9954 the obstacle is the way

[@octagun9954]

@@eszmeletlen3023 Thank you!

[@satyabartaroy6769]

This video got me into stoicism and eventually into learning more about philosophy. I am deeply grateful for this video. Thank you.

[@vandamn72]

Love it. I’m a practicing stoic for the last 25 yrs…. Now I’m 50, and still have so much to learn.

[@set3837]

Everytime I watch aperture, I feel like I know everything, at the same time like knowing nothing

[@stephencurry3502]

ye same

[@baticadavinci3984]

You people who eat this non-insightfull, non-profound nonsense baffle me... True knowledge comes from giving your entire being to something, whether it's a passion or a person it doesn't matter, through that active sacrifice understanding arises. God himself could write a book about philosophy and it'd be meaningless, because people, in reality, can really only learn through personal experience.

[@IsiahStfleur]

@@baticadavinci3984 I mean 100% correct on the matter but what you say contradicts to the point of his videos. He isn’t trying to educate people but more like inspire them to educate themselves.

[@set3837]

@@baticadavinci3984 its a joke my guy

[@maeg598]

ok gojos domain chillee

[@LANSCE]

I always prepared for the worst outcomes not because I'm being pessimistic but to prepare myself to not be disappointed. I don't know if that's part of being a stoic but I just do it everytime.

[@wirklichhaltsmaul]

I always wondered, what was wrong with me. I always felt unhappy, feeling like life is useless and unlogical. One day, I downloaded an app called "The Stoic". I opened it and read the first few citations from Marcus Aurelius and so on. Immediately, I understood that the way of them thinking reflects exactly my point of view on everything we can control - ourselves. The way we treat ourselves and others around us is not the key for binding to people, yet it is an important part of being happy - and making other people around one happy as well. Thanks to the philosophers from 2000 years ago, I finally understood who I am: a Stoic. I am not confused anymore and very proud of who I have become, without knowing Stoicsm at all.

[@tRicky198181]

We are all different, it can be liberating and comforting to find like minded people. Being different and rare makes finding those people more difficult, it is sometimes lonely. But we are out there.

[@swaggermcjagger4266]

“in our modern society advertisements are shoved down our throats, we’re taught we need to have the latest and greatest thing in order to-“ (video gets cut off by an ad break)

[@oldslowcoach]

@riser it's called totally missing the irony of the joke

[@DylanR2910]

Got a sad ad about world hunger

[@3lit3gn0m3]

@riser Thanks for making me lose the small hope in humanity I got from the video.

[@cinemaphar]

@riser that’s some irony coming from you, my guess is you’ve secretly learned nothing from this video.

[@cccsss123]

hey bud u can download a youtube ad block at google web store lolol but yea nice joke i laughed 😂

[@itsteej]

i have been so emotionally stable and unwavering ever since I have practiced stoicism. Never felt more peace in my life. Never felt more in control of the present. Never felt more alive.

[@mrwan5348]

What advice would you give me to start practicing stoicism

[@itsteej]

@@mrwan5348 separate emotion from action. Write down stoic rules to live by and read it everyday to reinforce it into your mind. You must remember this: its not about how you feel that will make you a man of substance, but about how you act.

[@tunatheillest]

happy for you brother

[@healinghoneymama]

Thank you 🙏🏽 I truly feel this is my answer to balancing my emotional responses in life. I’m curious which books helped you along this path?

[@illogical001]

I’m going through the same thing right now and I hope I can keep it up! :)

[@antonioorive1373]

This is what we need, our generation lacks direction and channels like this will give it further purpose.

[@user-fm7yf6dm4j]

"Realize that you have control over your mind, not external events, and you will find strength." - Marcus Aurelius

[@aneshkarpasupathi8168]

About a year ago i went through a phase in my life where i was severely depressed,like rock bottom depressed.I just came upon a video about stoicism in youtube randomly when i was just mindlessly watching videos.That video basically gave the spark that changed my life.I haven't done anything remarkable yet.But my life has gotten a lot better. Im working towards a solid goal,work out regularly,have well balanced relationships.I still got work to do though.For anyone going through tough times.Its all about the first step and consistency.

[@jagrutijadhav4580]

Which video?

[@tamasmalovecz7905]

"I haven't done anything remarkable yet.But my life has gotten a lot better." I'm not an expert or anything, but I think that is the whole point. You felt shit over nothing, (no offense) not because the exact things what happened (or not happened) with you, but because the way you where thinking about them. I wish all the best for you!

[@nimbledick9869]

"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." -- Seneca

[@manuellanthaler2001]

Yo wtf same... three or four years ago a random yt video with 200.000 clicks not very popular basically cured my 5 year long depression... kinda cringe of my psyche to get fixed by basically just one wise sentence... really kinda cringe ngl

[@nikolais2788]

@@manuellanthaler2001 it’s not cringe at all, if it works, it works. The end goal is what’s important, I’m glad you’re doing better. :)

[@leviporter480]

“Imagine you’re dead, you’re thinking of what you should’ve done in your last moments. Now live like that day to day” -some quote I heard.

[@srinidhiacharla1766]

Something like what Don draper said in the mad men.

[@zynk2504]

More so hedonism less stoicism

[@zynk2504]

@@person-no2zs if I lived my life everyday like it was my last I’d be a fucking meth addict

[@contagonist8478]

@@zynk2504 people out here purgin`Morty 😅 😅 😅

[@dislikereporter2271]

@@zynk2504 I think that says a lot about you as a person, if all you crave in your final days are carnal pleasures

[@mohammedmohsun9128]

I came across this video by accident. Recently, I have been changing in all aspects of life because I always say that I am not good enough. I have deleted all social media except KZbin to learn how to find the right way to live a happy life. But always when night comes, I lose everything I have learned and everything I have become convinced of because of the things I cannot change from the people in my life, such as academic and financial problems, etc. This video gave me an outlook on life that I will never pay attention to in my life. It is one of the greatest sayings that I have heard. I believe that this video will be the first step to living happily. Thank you very much for this masterpiece.

[@alihasnain3280]

Stoicism has to be the best self help book I ever encountered, I think it's way more than that, It's a way of life and the only one you need. I am right now on my journey to become a stoic, I can already feel changes like not getting in arguments frequently, not getting offended easily, being indifferent to a lot of things in life such as pain and rejection.

[@aadikochhar4028]

Today I escaped from anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions - not outside. - Marcus Aurelius

[@kuleshwar_verma]

I think you said it.

[@angelevergreen999]

"you should judge the sucess of your work based on the amount of effort you put in not the outcome of the external hope" This hits hard..

[@fatimaroshan7108]

THAT ACTUALLY HIT HARD

[@alextombagaa]

fr my quiz is sometimes like bad like zero goddamn math bruh like I won't be using it forever😩😭✋..

[@fantawhore69]

im 89 and this video is SERIOUSLY life changing... helped me cure my smoked meats addiction.

[@user-oi8gj1mx7s]

Loved this video. I feel unconsciously due to experiences in my life it has shaped me to being stoic without knowing what it was. Learning about stoicism from this video helped me understand myself just a little bit better and want to improve myself even more. Thank you!

[@PapiChuIo]

If your happiness relies on external sources, your happiness won't last long.

[@janycebrown4071]

AMEN to that ❣️

[@vko9]

what's internal then?

[@janycebrown4071]

@@vko9 YOU ARE 🤗 Happiness is a choice and it's inside of you ❣️

[@PapiChuIo]

@@vko9 Discipline, Willpower, Dedication, and many more things. You can find happiness within yourself if you dig deep enough.

[@alaingeorges5011]

Jesus Christ is Internal !

[@ThorKAH]

I had decided to finally workout and fix my health, but then I got my health report back. I had high cholesterol and diabetis 2. I had a day where I doubt everything around me, and everything I could and did. I then used that hard time to make it a motivation. I have lost 25KG/55 LBS in 3-4 months. Instead of giving up and let myself be consumed by it, I build it into something that I could move on from and learn from. Learning to be healthy, learning to eat well, working out and taking care about my body. I still have a good bit to go, but I’m glad I had this happen. I learned not to take my body for granted, to focus on me and learn from this experience. Many other things have also happend in my life, but I think that is a good example. I didn’t know I could relate with the ideals of stoicism untill this video. Thank you.

[@CallSign_CoinSniffer]

"everything has an end". but every end is, also, a beginning

[@jackvandenberg8942]

This man changing lives with that smooth voice alone

[@therealvierz2687]

That's Gay lol

[@jakewaller9700]

@@therealvierz2687 fellas, is it gay to listen to another man's voice?

[@oobabaque793]

@@therealvierz2687 That ain’t gay.

[@oobabaque793]

Ur so right tho🤚🏻

[@qed3318]

He kinda sounds like Carl Sagan ngl

[@Igni-Geer]

“Why is everyone commenting quotes?” -me

[@skyjuiceification]

"Cuz its funny as fuck." -The Equation

[@Igni-Geer]

@@skyjuiceification thats a badass name

[@victorjun2421]

"Quotations are the equivalent of "I'm 14 and this is deep" comments of people who don't wanna be judged." - Me tired of this bs

[@Kiruma_Tatsuki]

@Robert Porte Loch Ness monster?

[@domenico_ginny6164]

I don’t expect anyone to believe this or care. But this is like finding the word on the tip of your tongue I’ve looked at the world this way my entire life.

[@mylesmcquad1763]

An obstacle is only an obstacle when it obstructs the path. To run around it is to deny yourself what you’re really meant to be.

[@nathanjones1932]

this guy and morgan freeman would make an amazing collab🙌

[@roses3226]

Yesssss

[@AxxLAfriku]

WARNING I am the unprettiest human YTer worldwide. Take the hint, dear m4

[@arnavtandon2814]

@@AxxLAfriku stop acting like anyone fucking cares

[@svy5394]

Agreed

[@PrinceShehzad]

Well, have you ever seen this guy and Morgan Freeman in the same room? I rest my case.

[@BakerboxPro2]

A sad truth about most existentialism like stoicism, absurdism, etc, is that society is unable to comprehend the idea of enlightenment over insanity. If you aren’t like everyone else, you’re considered insane or “lost”.

[@yeet877]

I've actually been kind of a stoic without realising it. If something bad happens I just roll with it and I'm not even bothered (Sometimes yes obviously I'm not a robot), so I just want to say that you are right. People do think that I'm crazy sometimes just because they freak out over something and I'm calm af.

[@crimmerz2000]

a lot of ppl also think that if you're NOT different you are also 'lost', so who's rly right at this point?

[@elvisaraya3805]

The great thing is that these philosophies make this very bearable

[@Mebble]

@@crimmerz2000 exactly, its not much like a stoic to completely disregard the beliefs and understandings of people unlike themselves

[@Jaykyi]

@@yeet877 they think you are crazy until you calmly explain the situation!!! Happend to me once when someone had a grudge on another and I just simply said " holding a grudge is tiring, we won't see them next week anyways" (last week of school that is)

[@xoticrich6309]

if you’ve never been through hardship i advise everyone to do so, go through something challenging so you come out of it knowing you’ve worked hard for something and wasn’t handed anything. hardships do separate the weak from the strong minded

[@ugneugniausia]

Challenging periods give rise to resilient individuals, resilient individuals foster prosperous eras, prosperous eras give way to less resilient individuals, and less resilient individuals pave the way for challenging times.