Stoicism is making a comeback, as well. These philosophies do center on the individual being in control of themselves, which is so very important - because if one isn't in control of themself, then someone else is in control of them. The classical greeks were very much into this purpose and existence stuff, and made conclusions about what it is all about. Very much worth looking into the core of these philosophies. They are hard truths, and take actual efforts, so aren't for the weak who don't wish to become strong.
@MichaelFischer-pf7ft2 ай бұрын
I read a true story about a young woman whose life was a train wreck. Drugs, alcohol, promiscuity, petty crime... you name it. She had been sent to counseling by Juvenile Court, and one day, the counselor said something that shocked her. She exclaimed, "You mean I don't have to do whatever I want?"
@DoctorPhobos2 ай бұрын
I was once very disciplined when I was in the Air Force. After I got out, I started to lose that discipline. I worked on getting it back... then I got married, and it was eroded for the sake of my relationship with my now-ex-wife. I have been struggling to get it back, and it's an uphill battle along with health issues as well as distractions. It's a lot easier to maintain discipline than it is to regain it.
@zarekodynski90772 ай бұрын
Amen to that. Regaining discipline is very difficult. Maintaining it felt natural or even joyful when I was younger and more disciplined in the areas that I now lack it.
@derekburge52942 ай бұрын
A directed, focused life is a difficult path to walk. Worthwhile, but bloody hard.
@ottawamonsterpocalypse77292 ай бұрын
Very excellent video. You really are right about the whole accepting responsibility and how much society hates it. A friend recently told me I was being too hard on myself when I said "Where I am is the result of my poor decisions." I asked him after that "If I'm not, who will be?" I may not be solely responsible for everything in my life, but I was the fool who listened to other fools instead of the questioning inner voice on a great many things. Question of the vid: I need to get myself into a schedule. I know what I want to do and I know what I'd like to do. I also know what I need to do and at this point what I should have done. That last one I'll talk about. I should have been more disciplined in hunting down every crack in my apartment and looking up more ways to prevent pests from getting in, maybe then I wouldn't be kenneling my pets for a week while dealing with roaches that have wandered up from below. Soon as the spray treatment is done and before my cats come back I am going over my unit like a hunting hawk to find and neutralize points of entry. In the meantime, back to prepping so the anti-bug spray can be as effective as possible. Love these vids, they really help me analyze where I could have done better and are encouraging me to do better.
@MrMagnanimanАй бұрын
I'm working on a game that includes exploring the ruins of a vanished, hyper-advanced alien species. The paramount ideal of their society was a word that means both liberty and personal responsibility. Great video, SoS!
@JonathanKiel-d5w2 ай бұрын
Good video Servant, for me my dream is to create some settings of my own and to tell stories within them. The problem is there just seems to always be something that causes me to put it. Well no more distractions; thank you for the kick in the pants.
@petra28332 ай бұрын
This video really convicted me. I have been writing a book series for way too long to only have one finished and still be editing it with only 4 chapters in book two. I realize that I have been a lot like your friend in letting entertainment distract me and my emotions get in the way. It’s high time to face my self and take real steps towards discipline in this area.
@CountAdolfo2 ай бұрын
Oh .. you and I are more alike than I realized.... We're gonna get on, famously. You're so right, here, about a serious lack of anything resembling discipline and accountability
@artisanjpegАй бұрын
This video made me think of what Joseph Campbell said about "following your bliss" and how he wished he had said (and what he really meant was)... "Follow your blisters" because anything worth spending the time enough to get blisters from is what brings you joy and self-worth. Thanks again and keep up the good work!
@dsx75172 ай бұрын
Man, this one cut deep. I've started several projects, yet I haven't finished a single one. And now I know why. A lack of self discipline. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge with us. 🙂
@shadowandson35502 ай бұрын
Truth bombs for those who will listen.
@Nicholas_Dubois2 ай бұрын
Unrealted to the video, but where can we find your books?
@ravenwulfgar2 ай бұрын
I worked in a prison for close to a decade and I can tell you every single one of the inmates under my watch...you could tell who was gonna be back because they held onto that victim mentality
@JackMcCarthyWriter2 ай бұрын
Qotv: Writing! i wrote my first novel around 7 years ago. Planned for a trilogy, haven't written anything substantial since. I think this video is on point for me. Thank you, Servant
@0num4Ай бұрын
Self-discipline is the only type which matters, in the end. Imposed discipline will only yield results as far as others are driving it and no further. QotV: Mental healthcare. It's not that I'm totally undisciplined here, but that I really need to tighten down how I act so I can be better. Better for me, better for my wife, and better for my children. I know what I need to do, but I often lack the courage to act on it.
@cadenceclearwater43402 ай бұрын
Discipline takes a 4-letter word. _W O R K_
@zombiemouse2 ай бұрын
I'm constantly battling each night if I should focus on finishing my latest ttrpg, or veg out and play minecraft. Some nights Im just not feeling the grind and need to turn off my brain. Maybe that's lack of discipline, or just a healthy balance of life vs work. You decide. 😉
@cadenceclearwater43402 ай бұрын
Where do I lack discipline? Money 💰
@Tygertyger80082 ай бұрын
QotV: Heh. How much time do you have? If I give the TLDR answer the biggest area in which I need to work on discipline is to make time for personal devotion. Simply going to church is not enough.
@jacobhouck11822 ай бұрын
Have you dropped the link to any of your novels?
@f2pcoder92Ай бұрын
live love laugh
@DoctorPhobos2 ай бұрын
2 Nephi 2:25 "Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy." Not happiness. Joy.