This 2,000 Year Old Book Recommendation Will Change Your Life

[@TheRealBarryChopsticks]

It was a rainy day in March, after a failed interview where I took shelter from the rain in a bookstore and I first found Epictetus' Discourses sitting on the shelf. Picking it up was perhaps the best decision I ever made. Over seven months later (and counting), as well as many more Stoic texts and personal written essays and applied principles later, and my life is better, more fulfilling and more free than its' ever been, thanks to having been regularly practicing Stoicism. Seriously, get this book if you haven't already.

[@artnevermore2082]

Very nice, it is always these harsh moments that a change comes in, in a good way. I started reading philosophy at university working at the same time to keep myself going. Because I had no money and felt like I needed to work as I studied. Some nights I had to work and go to school in the morning, sleeping only a few minutes before class, god it was difficult, but I would pay to get those days back. In that time, I met Marcus Aurelius in a bookstore. I found Meditations and took it and read preface. I was in love with it. I bought it with a couple of different philosophy books, left and started reading it very slowly. Just couple pages a day and I thought deeply on what he said, at work as I found time, on train or at school, in breaktimes. My life changed for the much much better. I earned money, bought a nice motocycle and finished my school. Marcus Aurelius surely did help me out a lot. I lost the discipline for years. Trying to find my way back in life, I am here once more. We mustn't give up fellows :) Edit: What is also interesting is that I found this channel around almost at the same time I bought the book. A passenger at the airport(I was working at the airport) saw the book and asked if I was a stoic. I said I am very new and trying to understand the philosophy. He recommended this channel, took my phone and subscribed and said you have to follow this channel. I don't even remember that guys face, but hope you also follow it up to this day. You made a good change in my life. Thank you.

[@JeanineLaMonica_fem]

I ❤ Epictetus, "Wealth consists in not having great possessions, but in having few wants."

[@StoicCorner-g8z]

"So, if Marcus Aurelius had a Netflix account, would Epicurus be the philosopher binge-watch recommendation?

[@EmmanuelMapili-fb2yi]

The obstacle is the way . Spectacular book, 📚 sir you are changing lives. Please continue the good work.

[@dedicatedspuddler7641]

One of my favorite books!

[@Tashx-s4w]

This is the thing we need to practice everyday I am being watching this and learning this so many months if I keep it I came back it should be practice everyday you we never step on the same river twice thank to you

[@TheRealSandman]

I’ve got Persist and resist tattooed on my arm in Greek after reading Epictetus’ Discourses. Great book

[@Bl4u]

Love the knowledge from your books Thank you Ryan I think this is something that should be taught in school 🤔

[@TheMirrorofWisdom]

Your great work is always very motivational. Nothing to say . I get inspiration much by watching this.

[@Brhrhfjfjkfngbfndoo384]

Talk about virtues. Talk about the indifferents. Talk about representations. Physics, logic, ethics. Talk about the three disciplines of Epictetus.

[@aaronwimberleymbamsf5776]

Great meditation to start the day=]

[@Markaras]

You are saving my life.

[@StoicCorner-g8z]

"Epicurus: proving that you don’t need a throne to have the most powerful mindset-just a good grasp on what’s in your control (and maybe a few solid sandals)."

[@ksw501]

There are no ordinary moments

[@solomonchau7725]

Amazing work. Thank you

[@Finlandpro1]

I started reading this earlier this year after i read meditations by marcus aurelius and man is it sometimes just hard to get the point epictetus is trying to make

[@steveandrade3477]

You should do a video of the best Stoic songs (that aren't Iron Maiden). I suggest The Day I Tried To Live by Soundgarden as one of them.

[@drd0114]

I can confirm.

[@no_one514]

12:33am 10-30-24 WED

[@samweljoseph5039]

I request a video of Diogenes the cinic.... praised by Epictetus

[@94cruicky]

The fact that this man was a slave and inspired an emperor, will always blow my mind 🤯 Two of the greatest men to ever live and my heroes

[@craiglouw4057]

Keep on leading the way Ryan ❤️

[@GomzyKapoor]

Hi sir , I have been watching your videos for a long time and you have helped me to read philosophy and I have read The Republic by Plato & Last days of Socrates by Penguin Classic . But I don't know how to summarize thing that I have learnt. Should I write on Notepad or Word and how to write. Please guide me. Thankyou

[@avx4281]

Loved it. Thank u Ryan.

[@tradrjk]

Perhaps as empires reach and exceed their respective " zeniths".... They try to limit or eliminate free thought

[@Manuel421]

Not sure if they're the same although I would assume so but Is the Discourses Fragments Handbook translated by Robin Hard another excellent option? Many have praised it. I have it currently and look forward to reading it.

[@opaknack5997]

Is your shirt a Hommage to Paul Di Anno?

[@justnik8727]

Hope you enjoyed your time in Sydney, Ryan.

[@TheRealLoneWizard]

Epictetus 😍

[@dimitridoroshko]

You owe your whole career to Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus

[@A13xUrb4n]

You owe your whole life to your mother and father

[@KOOL_AID_KID]

@@A13xUrb4n😂

[@SH-qx2ki]

And who does Marcus, Seneca, and Epictitus owe thanks to?

[@jayk5549]

How good is that then

[@StoicCorner-g8z]

"Marcus Aurelius met Epicurus and thought, ‘Finally, someone who understands that true freedom is not having to pay for the extra toppings!’

[@topocum]

❤❤❤

[@RedFenceAnime]

*Don't use better help* *They lie and steal* *They sell your private data* It's insane that anyone would accept a sponsor like that. How much money did they offer for this spot? Where do you think that money comes from?

[@marcschufi]

first 😃

[@WatchThisGadget]

Stop the coercion trhough your books