How I Beat Procrastination With Stoicism | Ryan Holiday
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- Procrastination is something we all have to struggle with. It can be so tempting to put off a daunting task indefinitely. In this video, Ryan Holiday talks about how Stoicism has helped him overcome procrastination, be more productive, and have more free time.
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This video inspired me to 1) put on my socks 2) put on my workout clothes 3) went out for morning workout!
Hey man I have made a personal commitment to teach someone every day to beat the habit of procrastination as it will not only allow me to help others but engrain it further into myself and motivate me to live by my teachings.
What beating procrastination did for me
1. feel alot better about myself which makes me more likeable and happy
2. trust myself more and feel more worthy
3. I take my work much more seriously then those who never had the problem of procrastination as I am aware that my work is an art compared to when I used to procrastinate.
here is how to beat it.
First we must understand what procrastination is to beat it
Procrastination is ONLY the fear of stress. It has nothing to do with the work
2nd. Do NOT call your self a procrastinaor. You are a person who is procrastinating. Big difference as beliefs will shape your identity
Now how to actually beat it
couple things
Do you have a dopamine addiction?
Are you addicted to food, porn, tv, phone
That must be addressed first
Do a dopamine detox where you cut out all the things you are addicted to for 24-48 hours
This is extremely powerful which no one does.
Once you did that do these 2 things
1. Approach your work with the main goal of developing the habit of initiative. Taking constant action until the stress is getting moderately uncomfortable. Then do it again later that day
The more you put into it, the faster you will develop the HABIT of the initiative.
Its about the result. not time
Try your best to not fall into old habits of procrastination.
Also, the hardest part is starting the task you are procrastinating on. Once you start it will be very easy to continue!
2nd. Tell atleast one other person each day the power of developing this necessary habit of initiative and how spectacular they will be once they demolish the deadly habit of procrastination espceially if they desire to become leaders!
Please comment any questons as it will not only help you, but it will help me feel better about myself for helping others and remind me of the power of developing initiative! take care my man
My man
@@ramzi6714 that was well said, took a few things from you, especially about the dopamine detox! I haven't thought about that...
@@ramzi6714 I am saving this comment! Extremely helpful thank you!
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"A Gem Cannot Be Polished Without Friction, Nor A Man Perfected Without Trials."
- Seneca
Wow
Man cannot remake himself without suffering, for he is both the marble and the sculptor”. ― Alexis Carrel. Nobel-prize winner french surgeon and biologist.
@@blackcitadel37 Ok
“I got that boom boom POW”
-Fergie
@@troyhampton5339 you can’t polish a turd, but we can put glitter on it
Surprised Ryan didn’t mention the quote:
“More is lost by indecision than than the wrong decision. Indecision is the thief of opportunity.” Marcus Tullius Cicero
Adding this to "watch later." 😋
@SnBergamo You put it off too long. 🤣
@@caeligratia6706 @SnBergamo you 2🤣
@SnBergamo same hahaha
@@wildtheim What about us?
@@caeligratia6706 hahaha nothing!
"Why would you put off until tomorrow when tomorrow is uncertain?" - What an eye-opener!
Hey man I have made a personal commitment to teach someone every day to beat the habit of procrastination as it will not only allow me to help others but engrain it further into myself and motivate me to live by my teachings.
What beating procrastination did for me
1. feel alot better about myself which makes me more likeable and happy
2. trust myself more and feel more worthy
3. I take my work much more seriously then those who never had the problem of procrastination as I am aware that my work is an art compared to when I used to procrastinate.
here is how to beat it.
First we must understand what procrastination is to beat it
Procrastination is ONLY the fear of stress. It has nothing to do with the work
2nd. Do NOT call your self a procrastinaor. You are a person who is procrastinating. Big difference as beliefs will shape your identity
Now how to actually beat it
couple things
Do you have a dopamine addiction?
Are you addicted to food, porn, tv, phone
That must be addressed first
Do a dopamine detox where you cut out all the things you are addicted to for 24-48 hours
This is extremely powerful which no one does.
Once you did that do these 2 things
1. Approach your work with the main goal of developing the habit of initiative. Taking constant action until the stress is getting moderately uncomfortable. Then do it again later that day
The more you put into it, the faster you will develop the HABIT of the initiative.
Its about the result. not time
Try your best to not fall into old habits of procrastination.
Also, the hardest part is starting the task you are procrastinating on. Once you start it will be very easy to continue!
2nd. Tell atleast one other person each day the power of developing this necessary habit of initiative and how spectacular they will be once they demolish the deadly habit of procrastination espceially if they desire to become leaders!
Please comment any questons as it will not only help you, but it will help me feel better about myself for helping others and remind me of the power of developing initiative! take care my man
@@ramzi6714 hey it’s been a few months since you commented this but I found this really helpful! Thank you for this
@@MrKacabon sure thing man💯
I am currently receiving treatment for cancer and have been unable to work since January. Some days, I just react to what’s happening , snd others I actually plan what I’ll be doing. Obviously, the latter is preferable. With my initial cancer diagnosis, I was truly facing my own mortality. I truly will feel memento mori every day of my life now as this cancer may come back, or I could get hit by a bus! This video today was so helpful to help me be mindful to not waste my precious time here on this earth. Thank you, Ryan.
I loved the phrase "people have been procrastinating for thousands of years" 😂 Yep, I can relate!
you're thousands of years old?!
I like " have I done my best in this moment?" Not focusing on perfection, but action. Action before Perfection.
The only thing that makes sense striving for is a state of "good enough". Perfection can never be achieved in an ever-changing world
“Do you ask what the proper limit to weath is? It is first, to have what is necessary, and, second, what is enough.” - Seneca
in deed... perfection is a state of illusion with perceived boundaries to think
@@JordanMorrison1989 I like that
Perfection is artificial, nothing in nature is perfect everything has flaws in some way, but those flaws are the reason why we appreciate the better side of things more
Perfection is the enemy of progress
Speaking of routine: "If you wanna be a writer, write" - Epictetus. Now, what did this man mean by this quote? He meant that if you want to do something, anything, you should do it so often it becomes second nature to you. If you want to write, write so often that you don't even think about it when you sit down and get to it.
When I have been at my best while writing, I have felt that. That I just sit my ass down into the chair and open up the word-document without even thinking about it.
Yes!
This comment right here. Print this out and frame it
My favorite - "It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that things are difficult." - Seneca
I was just watching this casual video and then asked to my self: "why this youtuber has so many copies of the book that I am reading?" 5 seconds later: "OMG is the author!"
I’m an author, and I do a million things before I ever find the time to write.
I’m also a completionist. My upcoming book is based on research, meaning that I need to read +20 books to finish my own.
It’s been 7 years in the making now.
Action before perfection! A whole lotta gears just shifted! Thank you!
"One thing that fools have in common is they are always delaying to live." I am going to make myself a plaque with that.
Ryan, you might not realise this, but this is one of the best videos you've recorded on Stoicism. Although subtitles weren't available for this video, I’ve listened to it over and over and written down every piece of wisdom you mentioned. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏🏻
The similarities drawn up between being too busy and being a couch potato really resonated with me. Ryan pointing out how having so much too do that it is beyond your bandwidth is a form of procrastination really added a much needed view to my perspective on productivity and procrastination. I now feel that having too much on my plate is maybe my way of trying to procrastinate thinking deeply about what really matters to me. Great video.
"For the first step toward Wisdom is an earnest desire for discipline" Wisdom 6:17
Developing systems to overcome procrastination has been extremely helpful since I’ve been practicing Stoicism.
Don't let your imagination be crushed by life as a whole. Don't try to picture everything bad that could possibly happen. Stick with the situation at hand, and ask, “Why is this so unbearable? Why can't I endure it?” You'll be embarrassed to answer. -- Marcus Aurelius.
This one quote has literally changed my life. Every time I read this it inspires me.
I've learnt from my last year of stoicism, is that my perfectionism causes me to procrastinate.
It is a slow process to let things go when you feel they are half baked, or to even accept work that in your view is not whole, or to your standard. This is not easy.
One step at a time....objective to finish it...push more...
Perfect is the enemy of "good and done."
Thank you for introducing stoicism to young kids like myself. This is helped me more so then anything else ive triedd.
thank you
Hey man I have made a personal commitment to teach someone every day to beat the habit of procrastination as it will not only allow me to help others but engrain it further into myself and motivate me to live by my teachings.
What beating procrastination did for me
1. feel alot better about myself which makes me more likeable and happy
2. trust myself more and feel more worthy
3. I take my work much more seriously then those who never had the problem of procrastination as I am aware that my work is an art compared to when I used to procrastinate.
here is how to beat it.
First we must understand what procrastination is to beat it
Procrastination is ONLY the fear of stress. It has nothing to do with the work
2nd. Do NOT call your self a procrastinaor. You are a person who is procrastinating. Big difference as beliefs will shape your identity
Now how to actually beat it
couple things
Do you have a dopamine addiction?
Are you addicted to food, porn, tv, phone
That must be addressed first
Do a dopamine detox where you cut out all the things you are addicted to for 24-48 hours
This is extremely powerful which no one does.
Once you did that do these 2 things
1. Approach your work with the main goal of developing the habit of initiative. Taking constant action until the stress is getting moderately uncomfortable. Then do it again later that day
The more you put into it, the faster you will develop the HABIT of the initiative.
Its about the result. not time
Try your best to not fall into old habits of procrastination.
Also, the hardest part is starting the task you are procrastinating on. Once you start it will be very easy to continue!
2nd. Tell atleast one other person each day the power of developing this necessary habit of initiative and how spectacular they will be once they demolish the deadly habit of procrastination espceially if they desire to become leaders!
Please comment any questons as it will not only help you, but it will help me feel better about myself for helping others and remind me of the power of developing initiative! take care my man
@@ramzi6714 you sure taught me some things bro, thanks
Ryan, I am thankful for you and the clear way you describe stoicism. Your teachings are helping me through a really tough time right now and I appreciate all that you contribute to this world. Thank you.
The art of archery is the best book I've ever read. A classic
I'm watching your video during a break from writing, now I have to get back before it becomes Procrastination.
Best channel on youtube.
To always be in the middle of a book / script, that's very helpful!
I needed this today, especially the last one about writing as if its your last day. I've a foundation workbook I could have finished months ago! 🤔
All you need to know is this: you're likely exaggerating your fears, and dive in and do what you need to do. Stop overthinking it. And when you do start, break it in chunks and see the parts that make up the whole.
Habit is important; if you can make a habit of things, it gets easier to do.
BTW -- part of the reason why he did this was to promote his books. Detracts from the message.
Loved your example snippet from Bhagavat Geeta.... It has all solution for all our problems
I was struggling studying for my engineering exam, but now I know what to do, thank you.
Same here. Got a legal final though. Both gonna be tough, but we can do this 🤝
@@deadheadwsp705 good luck body!
One of the things I try to do every day is to learn something new about stoicism. On the days when I don’t feel like reading or putting in much effort, these videos help a lot.
That might be a great book!
I am newbie at stoicism. Many people told me that philosophy is not that grandiose anymore, but I feel better with stoicism rather than religion
This was extremely helpful today. Thank you.
Good one! Struggling with this right now. I call it getting over the hump , things are always better on the other side.
This is absolute gold
More is not always better.Better is better.
I have one thing I'd like to change with myself. I work so hard. Hard hard hard... I'm not the kind of person who's working just because people are watching me. I work alone. Don't complain. Do everything everyone else avoids and I just do it because it needs to be done. But if I get really tired and hear complaints, usually from asskissers and lazy colleagues, I just get so tired and take a day off without explaining why. By that, I'm not helping taking away bad energy. I just feel its no points arguing with morons but... Wish I could change my attitude and don't get bothered by the talk but when I'm tired and feel unappreciated I just go away. Would like to change that
Ryan Holiday should win the best looking Home Office Of The Year...
The idea of the archer shooting an arrow is a beautiful idea to explain how perfection is not the goal at hand --
if you want to hit bull's eye, you must aim, shoot and let go, not wait indefinitely until you feel you might hit perfection i.e. paralysis
Famous football defensive end JJ Watt has a similar philosophy when asked how to make the NFL. He said to break each task into smaller and smaller parts.
What is the 40 time of an NFL player?
What does an NFL draft pick bench?
What do I lift today to ultimately get to that bench number in 6 months? What time do I start at the gym? And so on and so forth
The Best thing about this video is that he doesn't solicit Like and Subscribe.
Ryan i am seeing some changes on your video. These videos are more engaging to watch as you speak through your experience not just read a scripted page. Great one.
This video looks good. I'll watch it later.
Your a lefty... like my daughter and I. Perfection gets in the way of us using our creativity. Enjoy your work, thanks.
As Robert Green said: most of the mastery of power, comes from what you do not do.
Thank you brother! I hope I can give you a hug one day!
Love it man and by the way I will buy every single book you publish. You bring an absurd amount of value to my life through your material.
We escape by getting involved in comfortable habits. But we have to understand that real happiness is in doing the hard things. The habits simply dull the mind.
Analysis is the bastion of creativity
Somewhere along the line, somewhere, you MUST have some success as well. Nothing provides momentum like success. If you've never had success, you never will be successful. The guy in the vid is a tremendously successful author, so it's all easy for him to say. Someone, his mom, his dad, his uncle.....someone......even just an example..........helped and encouraged him to be a success. Without that, you are lost. Most people do not get the breaks this guy got.
Great video, Ryan, thanks. I love what you said about writing 2 crappy pages a day. I'm a writer feeling overwhelmed with rapid fire ideas. I have the dual difficulty of procrastinating while i also feel that I can't express myself quickly enough to get it all out. So thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your trick of writing "2 crappy pages a day."
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I discovered your channel after I told my loved one, after his quad bypass surgery, "You are sooo stoic about this!" Then I looked up stoicism and, huh....didn't mean what I thought it did. I am soooo glad to have found your channel. Thank you for deciding to continue to teach, train and coach us. ❤⭐❤
Great video! This one provided me the reassurance needed to begin my 21 day challenge with my writing. The sole hope of developing confidence in my writing. Everyone have a rewarding day.
good luck-get it!
You’re going to be amazing
Always good listening to you Ryan. Peace from Kuwait 🇰🇼
Best video about this issue I have watched here. I gave up on my phd thesis three weeks before the submitting deadline because of that. Just of few years of work and of my life lost because of procrastion/perfectionism/fear..
This video hits me right where it hurts so it counts and makes me realize how important it is to focus on what is important, thanks
Thank you so much, Ryan! You changed me, ever since I started watching your videos! God Bless!
I needed this today. Thank you, Ryan.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I feel that it would be much better if the music is toned way down or not there at all. Just feedback for future videos! Thank you for the great work as always!
I appreciate all of the wisdom!
To bear trials with a calm mind robs misfortune of it's strength and misfortune.
Added to watch later
Wow I love this stoic wisdom stuff and this is the second week I have been on it, but about 4 full days and its been great wisdom filledbstuff at all times
God bless you, Ryan! You posted the video just today when I needed it the most, because I began doubting myself. I got to upgrade myself from tomorrow and develop the ability of hardwork everyday for a long time and this video helped me obtain it easier! Keep up the good work, you are inspiring a lot of people who will become succesful in life!
keep ur resolve-u gots this
Thank you, this is Amazing, my motto always have been one step at a time, one small task every day, to learn now about Stoicism is like finding home after been lost in the world.
100% one of my problems. Putting things off until it’s just how I like it etc... needed to see this video! 🙏🏻😊
Please make a video giving us a tour of your amazing new office!!
I Love you’re Inspiring Vlogs ❤️ Thank you for sharing 👍
"Consider it joy when you face trials of many kinds" James the just
This channel deserve more than 5 star🌌
Excellent presentation and so concise regarding every word.
In keeping with this theme, if like me you're intimidated by Ryan's output, and that ironically makes you go "fuck it, too much I'm out", here's another quote:
"Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not someone else today." - JBP
Thank You Ryan. One of your best videos yet.
I would pay money to hear a podcast between this guy and Wes Watson on how utilizing stoicism helped them
Thank you.
Your videos are amazing this wisdom, is what is supposed to be in the recommended
Thanks so much, I begin my days from watching Daily Stoic for last couple month! And this video is on of the most inspiring!
Really enjoying these videos and they are resonating with me.
I would like to sign up but where will my email be stored, does it get passed on?
I've added this to my Watch Later list. Was that wrong?
A much awaited topic thanks to entire team.
Kindly Next on How to be Persistent.
Great video, extremely relevant and helpful! Thanks Ryan!
This is brilliant. Thank you for all that you do. And the background is amazing.
Agreed as the Music accents the overall message.
I love the presentation.
To start, focus on ONE thing.
"I force my mind to concentrate, and keep it from straying to things outside itself." -Seneca
Just want to tell you how much I appreciate your content. I've purchased two of your books so far and have watched hours of your videos here on RUclips and on TikTok. Keep doing what you're doing.
Great information and insights Ryan Holiday. Thank you for the perspectives.
I really needed this message today, thank you.
your really awesome, thank you mucho mucho, i am going to buy all your books!!!!
My goal for 2022 is to implement whatever I've learnt from you amd my own experiences in 2021. Thank you
Thanks for great content and mentorship Ryan. You have been a huge help troughout the whole year! Best regards from Croatia! :)
I love this one!
Excellent talk. Difficult to focus with the cheesy music in the background.
lol
Then learn to gain focus. Such things shouldn’t be able to take your focus so easy I can’t imagine you in real life conversation.
@@tool27 some of us need to focus on getting a sense of humor.
I agree Mark.
These words are enough. They deserve silence around them because they are precious and time is short
Its the same reason i dont hum when my boss is telling me something at work.
I think "production" thought this wpuld be a good idea ,to embelish with empowering music BUT it doesnt need it and deserves the stage and silence.
@@HumanbeingonfloatingEarth I disagree as the music (I.M.O.) accents the overall message and crescendos. It's not like your hearing Mary had a Little Lamb.
thank you, I might start next time
Only if one can keep all these things in mind while actually doing work
This series is so awesome! Thanks for taking the time!
Great video Ryan, I'm inspired to restart paint again.
Loved it as always Ryan!