Feel like I’m at a period of my life when I really resonate with a lot of this. I appreciate the enthusiasm you approach this with, makes a life lesson engaging. Thank you
I have so tried to follow many of these philosophers certainly Marcus Aurelius is one of my favorites. There is much to be learned from meditation on a deep level, life will reveal itself to you. I thank you for all your research and teaching of these brilliant men. The morning holds many certainties, I welcome the morning in a different way now!🌹❤️
We: 1⃣ I did good. 2⃣ They received the benefit. 3⃣ 🤔 Where is my recognition? Marcus Aurelius: 1⃣ ✅ You did good. 2⃣ 🎉 They received the benefit. Awesome! 3⃣ 🚫 You don’t need the third thing. Transaction concluded.
55:01 loving it. Wanted to chime in. I actually learned alot from listening to other peoples needs. Is how I gained my powerful eyes. So as a kind of stoic myself I understand the difference between the first and second arrow. That is the first arrow is objective the 2nd is self inflicted. But from this position I'm also like a mirror and I can through that mirror see another's reflection of that moment only. This gave me insight into cause and effect, dependent origination, body language, and how a person goes about constructing a self. It's like with scientists that study apes in the wild. I am at heart an agnostic scientist. I have done many paths like stoicism meditation psychedelics dreaming self inquiry archetype yoga and these were all great studies. But I find studying human interaction more exhilarating for some reason. I would go homeless to mingle with homeless people just to see their minds unfold as a moment by moment arising so I could better learn to communicate with them. So luck factors into success more then hard work. Science is now uncovering this but I knew this long ago through these experiences I had with people. And by learning about these unfortunate circumstances I learned that sometimes it is not the flowers fault it did not bloom maybe its the wrong season or the soil was not up to the task. Certain events having not occured made the flower weaker or certain events having occured made the flower weaker. Then I stop expecting that they attain as I have. I have been on this road too long. For me the head guy in charge should probably do lesser work and more morale and welfare. It's how apes do it. Alphas are there to control fights console people in need and provide direction and provide a role model. They have tons of empathy more then females because they need empathy in order to better decide how to navigate their environment. Ceos can learn a lot from apes. Notice how you go but it's their fault. Question that. What is cause and effect? What is liberation from cause and effect? Not to say we are ever free but to say how do we come to control ourselves as we navigate it. So the role model of highest efficiency won't say its their fault. They will say still needs time to mature before they are free. Its a way of saying noone is at fault but we can do better and the best way to do it is not to say it but to show it. That's a role model. Too often is talk considered the only way to communicate. Virtue exists for a reason and morality is inferior to it. But in their memories what they see will determine how they view. The man of virtue knowing this becomes the example and avoids talking about it unless the other is ready. And consistency and integrity are what shine brightest in memory. ruclips.net/video/AdV_Nygy5MY/видео.htmlsi=iKuf-xJOHvS_suHr
45:37, I think that the reading aspect should include the rereading one, which was pointed in another video. There are different types of readers, of books and of motivations. Reading isn't the sole way/mean of obtaining knowledge. Reading is just a way for someone to transmit content or obtain it. The stoics offered verbal lessons, oral history and education was a big part of that era as is way one of the few ways of obtaining knowledge if not the sole way. Now, writing can be tricky as it works with abstract notions, but, aren't written words based on oral words? So, in the end, books are a way to store and easier transfer knowledge.
Ryan: I have been following you for years and have read many of your books; I saw you speak in Melbourne. I LOVE this video, an engaging and lovely distillation of so much wisdom. I will save and watch again many times. I am on my fifth round of reading the Daily Stoic every morning. THANK YOU🙏🏻🙏🏻
Try reading Donald Robertson’s book “How To Think Like A Roman Emperors” It’s a bio on Marcus Aurelius which can help you understand Marcus’ Meditations.
@@Nikolockey2 oh I have meditations and I have read it its a great book, but the epictetus one is the discourses and enchiridion and the discourses sometimes are hard to read
@ I get it. I tried reading Meditations three times before I finally finished reading it completely. If you read “How To Think Like A Roman Emperor” by Donald Robertson you will have a better understanding what Marcus was writing about i.e. the people and military campaigns.
Look in the same video you were saying you need to know which port you are heading to. But later you say you didn’t have a goal to know how much copy you sell. How do you thinks we should balance this problem?
Your practicing poverty comments miss somethhing significant. If you are only practicing and not actually poor, you can stop any time, so no, you are not practicing poverty. You're at modst reminding yourself you dont need much and reminding yourself to appreciate your own abundance, but you're not living in the poverty you're afraid of. poverty is when its persistent...
Entry level stoic philosophy can bring many people to the meaningful stuff you like. You probably started somewhere slightly embarrassing and now you're commenting like a lot of people who will also eventually comment about that next step towards the true philosophy we all need. Before you know it Ryan is gonna start growing facial hair and say edgy/counter cultural things like Diogenes and the like, just give it time.
Interesting how you're so critical of Trump but seem to ignore Churchill's atrocities. Churchill's role in the Bengal famine, where millions died, and his staunch defense of imperialism are well-documented. Isn't it a double standard to condemn one leader's flaws while overlooking the crimes of another? Care to explain?
It isn’t about the leader, it is about the message of the one action. Every person has something wrong with them, and we don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. If you can find something Trump said that resonates with stoic philosophy or something he did that resonates with that, why don’t you let us all know about it? Instead of complaining that we don’t see something you want us to see, why don’t you point it out to us?
Feel like I’m at a period of my life when I really resonate with a lot of this. I appreciate the enthusiasm you approach this with, makes a life lesson engaging. Thank you
I have so tried to follow many of these philosophers certainly Marcus Aurelius is one of my favorites. There is much to be learned from meditation on a deep level, life will reveal itself to you. I thank you for all your research and teaching of these brilliant men. The morning holds many certainties, I welcome the morning in a different way now!🌹❤️
Daily Stoic podcasts are my morning ritual now! They set such a good tone for the day
Another day to be grateful!
Blessings to everyone
Bad people are an opportunity to practice virtue. Love it ❤🎉😊
Chase virtue…the money, relationships, rewards…they are just bonuses…virtue is the real prize.
You need money to survive. You need to survive to attain virtue.
dude so grateful for these...come back to them on a playlist often. cheers team .helps more than you receive for it or could even. cheers.
Every time I work out this video is playing, absolute gold thank you!
I do the same...
Thank you for your wisdom.
Practice makes perfect. Practice gratitude, love, service. Everyday is a new chance in making a difference
Epictetus, one of the most influential Stoic philosophers, emphasized the importance of focusing on what we can control and accepting what we cannot.
This video just hit me on a whole different level. It's like you put into words what I’ve been feeling but couldn’t express. Thank you!"
We:
1⃣ I did good.
2⃣ They received the benefit.
3⃣ 🤔 Where is my recognition?
Marcus Aurelius:
1⃣ ✅ You did good.
2⃣ 🎉 They received the benefit. Awesome!
3⃣ 🚫 You don’t need the third thing. Transaction concluded.
So much good stuff!! Thanks for making this video! ❤
This is Gold
Great lessons. Thank u.
55:01 loving it. Wanted to chime in. I actually learned alot from listening to other peoples needs. Is how I gained my powerful eyes. So as a kind of stoic myself I understand the difference between the first and second arrow. That is the first arrow is objective the 2nd is self inflicted. But from this position I'm also like a mirror and I can through that mirror see another's reflection of that moment only. This gave me insight into cause and effect, dependent origination, body language, and how a person goes about constructing a self. It's like with scientists that study apes in the wild. I am at heart an agnostic scientist. I have done many paths like stoicism meditation psychedelics dreaming self inquiry archetype yoga and these were all great studies. But I find studying human interaction more exhilarating for some reason. I would go homeless to mingle with homeless people just to see their minds unfold as a moment by moment arising so I could better learn to communicate with them. So luck factors into success more then hard work. Science is now uncovering this but I knew this long ago through these experiences I had with people. And by learning about these unfortunate circumstances I learned that sometimes it is not the flowers fault it did not bloom maybe its the wrong season or the soil was not up to the task. Certain events having not occured made the flower weaker or certain events having occured made the flower weaker. Then I stop expecting that they attain as I have. I have been on this road too long. For me the head guy in charge should probably do lesser work and more morale and welfare. It's how apes do it. Alphas are there to control fights console people in need and provide direction and provide a role model. They have tons of empathy more then females because they need empathy in order to better decide how to navigate their environment. Ceos can learn a lot from apes. Notice how you go but it's their fault. Question that. What is cause and effect? What is liberation from cause and effect? Not to say we are ever free but to say how do we come to control ourselves as we navigate it. So the role model of highest efficiency won't say its their fault. They will say still needs time to mature before they are free. Its a way of saying noone is at fault but we can do better and the best way to do it is not to say it but to show it. That's a role model. Too often is talk considered the only way to communicate. Virtue exists for a reason and morality is inferior to it. But in their memories what they see will determine how they view. The man of virtue knowing this becomes the example and avoids talking about it unless the other is ready. And consistency and integrity are what shine brightest in memory.
ruclips.net/video/AdV_Nygy5MY/видео.htmlsi=iKuf-xJOHvS_suHr
45:37, I think that the reading aspect should include the rereading one, which was pointed in another video. There are different types of readers, of books and of motivations. Reading isn't the sole way/mean of obtaining knowledge. Reading is just a way for someone to transmit content or obtain it. The stoics offered verbal lessons, oral history and education was a big part of that era as is way one of the few ways of obtaining knowledge if not the sole way. Now, writing can be tricky as it works with abstract notions, but, aren't written words based on oral words? So, in the end, books are a way to store and easier transfer knowledge.
This is so good, thank you
Ryan: I have been following you for years and have read many of your books; I saw you speak in Melbourne. I LOVE this video, an engaging and lovely distillation of so much wisdom. I will save and watch again many times. I am on my fifth round of reading the Daily Stoic every morning. THANK YOU🙏🏻🙏🏻
Your voice and words deeply resonate with me. Thank you for sharing such impactful content. Respect! 🙌"
I'm reading epictetus and I found him difficult to read or even boring sometimes but I will continue
Try reading Donald Robertson’s book “How To Think Like A Roman Emperors” It’s a bio on Marcus Aurelius which can help you understand Marcus’ Meditations.
@@Nikolockey2 oh I have meditations and I have read it its a great book, but the epictetus one is the discourses and enchiridion and the discourses sometimes are hard to read
I'm having this problem with Meditations.
I'm reading it, but sometimes it's so slow that I end up falling asleep 😂
@ I get it. I tried reading Meditations three times before I finally finished reading it completely. If you read “How To Think Like A Roman Emperor” by Donald Robertson you will have a better understanding what Marcus was writing about i.e. the people and military campaigns.
@@Nikolockey2 Thank you for the reference!
12 might be my favorite.
Patience.
Really good..
I knew Beth would get him, I just didnt know I'd like it so much.
Gratitude
My word for 2025 is "resolute"
👍 Mine is resilient 👍
"Purity" - lets get it my dudes!🎉
What???? Mine also! Picked it 4 hours ago. That’s crazy. I thought it was my original word.
Happy New Year!
Mine is "Daily"
“Consistency” let’s go brothers and sisters
Look in the same video you were saying you need to know which port you are heading to. But later you say you didn’t have a goal to know how much copy you sell. How do you thinks we should balance this problem?
Can anyone recommend the best translation on Senecas
Consolations?
No way, thats enamblng
Can you be secretary of education please
My word / phrase is "Amor Fati"
Who is the guy being interviewed at the end?
My word for 2025 is "action".
My word for 2025 is “alignment”
19:30
Recovery
Optimism reaps GOOD. A pessimist reaps worst. 😳
My 2025 word is “Less”
My word for 2025 “forgiveness”
Im going to uphold this word with you. Forgive myself and others.
Is it just me, or does Stoicism kind of sound like the ultimate life hack?
Number of artificial distractions in Marcus Aurelius era - zero. 😅
My word for 2025 is "stability".
I had a momento mori coin. I used it the Ms. Pac Man machine. What?
Your practicing poverty comments miss somethhing significant. If you are only practicing and not actually poor, you can stop any time, so no, you are not practicing poverty. You're at modst reminding yourself you dont need much and reminding yourself to appreciate your own abundance, but you're not living in the poverty you're afraid of. poverty is when its persistent...
"Something to show for it" - be careful not to be materialistic about that...
🤘🏻
Seneca was rich. Didn’t he call the loans to the Britons.
My word for 2025, Discipline
I like that, just like the bees 🐝 we need to get up and do our part: ruclips.net/user/shortsOmUDRr8XRLE?si=XkqYI9NKqvj5GZSq
How to not be a stoic and be a dweeb that cosplays stoicism.
Care to explain?
Entry level stoic philosophy can bring many people to the meaningful stuff you like. You probably started somewhere slightly embarrassing and now you're commenting like a lot of people who will also eventually comment about that next step towards the true philosophy we all need. Before you know it Ryan is gonna start growing facial hair and say edgy/counter cultural things like Diogenes and the like, just give it time.
@@thepeter3116 I really doubt that
A comment worthy of the stoics
Interesting how you're so critical of Trump but seem to ignore Churchill's atrocities. Churchill's role in the Bengal famine, where millions died, and his staunch defense of imperialism are well-documented. Isn't it a double standard to condemn one leader's flaws while overlooking the crimes of another? Care to explain?
It isn’t about the leader, it is about the message of the one action. Every person has something wrong with them, and we don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.
If you can find something Trump said that resonates with stoic philosophy or something he did that resonates with that, why don’t you let us all know about it?
Instead of complaining that we don’t see something you want us to see, why don’t you point it out to us?
@@Chris-fn4df You probably didn't understand my question.