Everyone accountable for everything they do good or bad let's just keep it real and call it spade a spade call a duck a duck and call a goose a goose please and thank you God Bless America all of you are my brothers and sisters no matter what you think feel or believe
Hi Ryan, I'm a 17 years old who belongs to India and i just wanna tell you that stoicism philosophy had so much effects on me. I'm better at studies than i just to be. I'm better at relationships, temperament, over thinking and all sorts of things because of both reading about stoicism and 'Bhagawat Geeta' which is the go to holy book that is full of daily required wisdom for us hindus. Bhagawat geeta tells me about the duties and responsibilities i have toward the world and my surroundings and stoicism is like a magfiying glass that keeps the check of my day to day improvement and weaknesses. It has helped me alot to improve, get better, focus on my studies, not wasting time, make something of myself. Can't wait to improve even more and read tons of stoic philosophy. Thanks !!!
wow, i sure many people didn’t expect it. Most of public figures are afraid to take side in these kind of situations, look like courage and virtue applied in practical life.
I mean, all that aside, someone would need to have some cognitive impairment to not see Trump as a complete narcissist. The reality is those people like him knowing he is a narcissist with no backbone of character, because they themselves lack it, that's just a fact.
What use is courage and virtue if it’s not applied within justice . This video feels more like a narrative than an objective analysis. I agree with some of his points but he is calling out one without calling out the other. Should he not also analyze Harris’s behavior. Is a stoic not meant to make unbiased judgments.
@danishmasih7455 that's just silly, why reference someone else other than Trump for narcissistic behavior? Ok you're right that Trump could be compared to Orban for example. It just looks like you're trying to dilute Trump narcissism by bringing others.
@@ChauvinistTroll I disagree. He is right in calling out trump. But if he is a stoic then he should be calling out Harris as well. That is simply what a stoic ought to do for the sake of justice. The fact is that alot of this criticism can be applied to Harris. One example is that she completely denied any accountability for the border crisis and the 300,000 missing children. She can’t even have her own thoughts without it being planned. Nothing she says is profound because of her constant word salad. It is incompetence at is finest, like Nero. Wouldn’t you rather have a narcissist leader in office who got stuff done, rather than an incompetent leader who on the outside may seem selfless. But aside from my political opinions. We as stoics should be looking at both sides with equal effort as we are rational beings. Not pushing a narrative about only one politician without critiquing the opposition. Also by you saying “you’re trying to dilute trumps narcissism by bringing in others” it seems like you acknowledge that by bringing in the fault of Harris, Trump doesn’t look so bad. This is extreme bias. So what, should we say that we shouldn’t talk about the bad of the other candidates so we can get them to win? Absolutely not. If you are practicing stoicism, please think rationality and with justice.
“Begin each day by telling yourself: Today I shall be meeting with interference, ingratitude, insolence, disloyalty, ill-will, and selfishness - all of them due to the offenders’ ignorance of what is good or evil.” - Marcus Aurelius
We need to be able to pay the price for self-respect. The price for selling yourself is paid with pieces of yourself and that's something we can't give away.
Thank the gods you've got the balls, principles and intelligence to stand up and tell the truth despite what negative impact this may have on your subscriber count. Thank you.
I'm coming back to this video after two days because of how important it is to describe the times we are living in. I'm grateful to be able to read a lot of observant and wise comments. I sense in them a distance that we need to see clearly. Strangely there is a tenderness in that distance. Like a look of patient love. Love of reality.
@ I was not educated in the US fortunately and have known about and studied the Roman Empire for years. The characteristics of each emperor has been established and this particular emperor was certainly not based on an opinion.
@@shannon2003 Nobody is saying that the emperor is based on an opinion, whatever that even means. Are you deliberately trying to miss/avoid my point? Seems that way.
Ivè been feeling so helpless about the traction a terrible person has had in politics for the past 10 years. You inspired me not to roll over and to use my vote this year
Is anyone honestly shocked that the guy who writes book about keeping your emotions and ego in check doesn't endorse the guy who throws food at the wall and claims to be the bestest person at everything ever?
@mbox314 (From people who started off loving him and having their illusions shattered.) - Fixed it for you. Also, he says he's the bestest at everything ever right on video. There's compilations all over.
Agree completely. I’m not thrilled with my options in this election, but one is clearly significantly worse than the other for a lot of reasons. This is one of them.
Let me get this straight, donald trump isn't a straight up narcissist that pull lies straight out of his ass then shits it all over fox news, elon musk, Joe rogan and all of his other idiot echo chambers, to outrage people with no grasp on rhetoric, and thus literally mass brainwashing them to mob the Capitol building because he's throwing a tantrum claiming that he won the election, Donald "eating the dogs" trump? The Mexican scapegoat guy? The cheating on his mail order bride with a porn star, whole life is a facade grab her by the pussy orange hairpiece of a human muppet? I would rather vote for the actual devil. The Don qioxote windmill hating, teachers are cutting your kids dicks off guy? The 2 impeachment, project 2025 with a couch fucking vp? A scrooge mcduck swimming pool of gold coins couldn't fill that black void where a human heart should be, so he decided instead to be a cult leader because it's the only thing that can give him a dopamine hit is people worshipping him like he's a god. If you pick that guy, it speaks volumes that you don't care about people either. That's what I see. He will go down as the most idiotic choice america has ever made. If you vote for that guy, stoicism is too far over your head.
Trump displays his narcissism in so many ways, it would take hours just to enumerate them all. Fantastic that you are producing such a thoughtful video on this topic. I'm in Europe and we are worried but hopeful.
1. Naming everything after himself, buildings, university, sneakers, watches etc, never ending list of shiny things. Called himself a 'stable genius '. Talks about how smart he is constantly even though it's clear he doesn't know much. 2. Sore loser, doesn't have the dignity nor humility to admit defeat or that he's wrong. 3. Treats people and especially women as objects to be used and exploited. Shows no warmth or kindness to his loved ones.Throws allies under the bus immediately. 4. Constantly talks about himself and draws attention to himself by saying outrageous things. Very rarely speaks about his vision for the country and its people. 5. Not many people can stomach working for him, highest turnover of white house staff in recent history, he got many people in legal trouble. 6. He refuses to do his job or take responsibility. 7. He loves dictators and hates vulnerability of any kind. Makes fun of disability. 8. He doesn't respect the law or the constitution, involved in countless lawsuits, unwilling to pay people he promised to pay. He does what he wants basically. I could go on but will stop here:)
It would also be useful if you read the definition of narcissism in case you have not looked it up. Also please watch the Stoic video in its entirety as he goes through other points I have not mentioned.
You dont know trump in person. Lots of people who met Trump in person would never say those things. You are brainwashed from left wing media if you believed those things. You are literally repeating the same things the media slanders him with. Dont be a parrot.
In before the bots come screaming. Thank you for looking at things objectively. Whoever the next president is, they should be taking advice from The Daily Stoic during their time serving us citizens.
Ryan, if you want to be a proper Stoic, you should criticise both of them, not one of them. We can criticise you for being a pupil of Robert Greene, but we would rather focus on the good things you do. I understand your concern, but you are bias.
Courage, reason and logic are alive and well. This video is important especially following the previous video, like many bots actually tried to make the case of Trump being a stoic figure! Its great that you came forward and clarified the reality of Trump narcissism and character flaws! Just ignore the bots, truth above all else.
Well said. Well explained. Well founded. Thank you Ryan. The US deserves...and indeed the world needs...more than just another man-child at the helm of a great country.
Ahh the tolerant left, no it is called being an adult. We can have different opinions. I promise not even to call you garbage. God Bless, I pray that you will get the strength to move on from a silly election.
Great video Mr. Ryan 👌. Your videos are inspiring for the upcoming generations. I am sure that those who hold stoic values will definitely turn into good leaders.
Thanks Ryan for calling this out, its good to hear other people's opinion as you taught us. Curious on what's your take at VP Harris? or are we just going to focus on this "narcissist"?
I disagree with Nero’s earlier years being “the good” years. There’s an Anthony Everett book that gives accounts of him beating up theater goers as they left the theater. Nero would disguise his face and beat people, until one night someone decided to beat him in self defense. Nero had the man charged with assaulting the monarchy and exiled. Everett also gives accounts of Seneca attempting to “seize the purple” (the throne) in the same book about Nero.
Stoics can disagree on what the right path is which is totally fine. Stoics should just do what they think is right to the best of their ability. Many people will disagree on who is more narcissistic and who is not. We should do well to not let that determine whether we treat people good or not.
Nero sounds like P. Diddy. Who used to hang out with P. Diddy. Who are those people who hung out with P. Diddy endorsing? Birds of a feather flock together…
As an fairly objective (non American) bystander, I can't help but agree with you. I wish I didn't. There are a number of great politicians in the Republican party. And yet they chose to run with someone who, character wise, couldn't be more unsuitable for any kind of public office. I applaud your braveness in speaking out against him, even though it's bound to generate a lot of backlash.
You are correct. The thing is he could have made the whole recording about the other side too, but clearly he has taken the position that Kamala is the lesser “bad”. There is plenty of public evidence that she is as narcissistic as he is, albeit not as openly and crudely, and the way she was put there is what it is. Bottom line is that it’s so embarrassing that a huge nation of over 330 million and we have to pick one of these two come Tuesday.
There used to be some great politicians in the Republican party. As a non-American, please share who you think are great Republicans in November of 2024.
@@rid.h.tom.4296 Yeah. The whole nomination thing was a mess. Made me want to bang my head against the wall. Absolutely everyone knew President Biden wasn't fit to run again and he should have stepped back in time for normal procedure to take place. It was rather ridiculous how he was celebrated for his 'noble decision', when they had to basically drag him off the stage kicking and screaming. It's sad, how desperately people cling to power. As for Kamala Harris...I can't say, that she strikes me as a narcissist or a bad candidate per se. If there is 'public evidence' for that, I'm not aware of it. I would look closer into it, if I had a vote in the upcoming election. But since I don't, it hardly seems worth the effort. If she does win, we'll see what we'll see. I don't have a doubt, that she is the preferable candidate between the two, though.
As a huge fan I am extremely disappointed to see you putting out political videos just days before the US election. I had much respect for this channel and your work. I hope you see the error of your ways some day. Making videos to mud sling is the exact same as main stream media. And this channel was never that. Very sad to see this.
From a stoic perspective, you should make the same video about Harris. This feels very one sided and not representative of what the stoics believed. You could argue the same narrative for Harris however that too would not be standing for justice as stoicism intended. It is only fair to make a video for Harris. You can’t call out one without calling out the other. You are pushing a narrative in that regard instead of pushing the objective truth.
Nothing against Ryan, I love the books, I appreciate the philosophy, and appreciate him as a creator and someone I find inspirational. I have no plans of unsubscribing or rage-quitting, Ryan truly brings value to this world… I just feel quite disillusioned and disappointed with the narcissistic behaviors of the past 4 years of the White House Leadership, and I don’t think it’s fair to call out one candidate and ignore the other’s behavior.
@brenth.8474 he didn't step aside he was forced out. hes bitter as hell about it and sabotaging kamala at every turn. i wouldn't be surprised if biden secretly voted for trump lol
@scottk1525 I don't mean support from others. I mean his own self support that could be tarnished by uploading this video. He will become more resilient for himself.
This!! Honestly not sure why he feels the need to make these stoic points that could be told without trump being the focus or clickbait thumbnail. It’s a strange honestly. He should preface these videos a little bit. Saying that this is his opinion and interpretation of stoic ideas in relation to trump. Because even if he realizes or not- he has positioned himself as the pastor of stoicism- the ultimate face and preacher of these ideas in today’s world. So he can use stoicism as like a bible equivalent to justify his opinions as facts.
Sorry, we're going off of 9 years of name calling, tantrums, ineptitude, weak leadership, gaslighting, and lack of empathy. You don't get to "whataboutism" the other side. You have "concepts of an argument"
The best question to ask is if the people around the leader are able to succeed in what they do or do they end up with a mess so much so that their lives take a bad turn. When you look for this you’ll see who the narcissists are.
Thank you for this historical context and comparison, Ryan. And well done for walking the (Stoic) talk. This was an admirable undertaking and is much appreciated.
I really believe that you should take a step back and realize exactly what you are talking about and how much of an effect you have on your audience. Because you are obviously one sided now… and unequal with your critique. And ignore any actual political talk - like policy - and only talk about the insignificant factors -like a politicians personality - that stoicism applies to. If you were to apply stoicism to political discourse and policy- your opinion would be presented very different.
Power imbued by position and fundamental cruelty is the hallmark of a certain someone. Locked in the cycle of never getting what he wants & hence he perpetuates incessant threatening as a meager way to feel self aggrandized. He is never satisfied as it is an unfillable deep vacuous hole in his amorphous heart.
Have you considered talking about the leaders that deemed to be a humble and great leader with good character, but turned out to be corrupt? Because those leaders also fail.
21:59 Unfortunately, I have a couple of extended family members that are true con men...among other issues. You knew the grift/con was on when they used phrases for their latest con such as "like you wouldn't believe" or "never seen before". There's never detail or even caution like "it's risky but if it pays off, it will be rewarding". No, it was always "greatest"/"best" superlatives. That's half of Trump's repertoire. I'm sadly amazed people don't see through it.
The world is a better place when everyone can live amongst each other with differences; different opinions and who accept others who have different opinions about who they feel is and should be the best leader. Many others invite people's differences into their community with love and respect. TV's mind control experience teaches society to call followers of specific people a cult and those victims of the brain washing get psyched over it.
It's interesting to me the self-described "real stoics" in the comments who aren't able to be objective in their thinking, getting all up in their feelings about it and posting "unsubscribing" comments. It makes me wonder if they actually watched the entire video. Cognitive dissonance is real.
I’ve taken a hiatus from social media lately, including RUclips. Has Ryan been politicizing the discussion recently or is this a trend over time? I’ve always enjoyed his lessons from stoicism with a separation from politics. I have reasons to debate this topic, but don’t feel this is the right forum to do so. I’m left a little disappointed, although I respect his right to express his opinion.
The great Stoic Marcus Aurelius made his son leader of the Roman Empire. His son was unfit mentally because he was a madman. His ascension to power was one of the reasons why the Roman empire fell after its last 5 great emperors. If Marcus was so wise, why would he be so blind to let his unruly son rule?
If he was neutral, he would have presented both candidates running for the presidential seat. Seems biased and not really stoic after all. A fraud to say the least.
You’re not wrong. I disagree with your implication that the people in the beginning are narcissists. There is a difference between self-esteem, competence, personality, etc… and a narcissistic pathology.
Exactly . I hope some republicans know it and make a difference. Because , if he wins the future of USA may be too dark that we never see the light again
I love the Daily Stoic videos BUT this is "Vote for Kamala" without saying it. The falability of man is omnipresent. No one is infalable. The objective thing to do is to do a video for both candidates in this way. This video is showing the mistakes of Trump while implying that presidents before or after Trump didn't make a single mistake. And we all know that isn't true. Now to be clear I am not defending Trump, I agree that Trump is a character and a half let's just say that. I'll be the first to say that politicians especially the ones running for president should uphold a higher standard of rhetoric and profesionalism but they don't. Not Kamala, not Trump. Being a narcasist does not make someone a tyrant which Nero definetly was. And the Romans didn't have the mechanism of democracy to impeech a leader. It could only be done by a military coup.
in other videos he also says that politicians are public servants which i agree with then he voter shames and says you have to suck it up cause there are only 2 options well ryan if there public servants then its on them to get votes not on people to shame voters
I like your writing. I am voting for Trump. The choice, for me, between Kamala Harris and Trump is not a choice. She is too inept to be president. At least Trump surrounds with smart people that can form a great group of people to run the country. Thank God for the freedoms the US give us all. You vote for Kamala, I’ll vote for Trump. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
"She is too inept to be president" We had 4 years of Trump and you don't see him inept? "surrounds with smart people" and if they deagree with him he fires them and calls them stupid.
Well, the greatest country of the world has these 2 choices. Hope the country stays safe after the election as the polarization grows stronger, and as both sides reach to the extremes.
When institutions are broken and filled with people that don't care about it anymore, their recovery never comes through the most correct and wise way. Ego but also bias is the enemy. Life is not black and white. There are many shades in between. If you had on the other side anything that could be better or worth it, I could maybe understand your actions here. But you are trying to take your side between the plague and the cholera. Fear can pollute the actions and decision making of a man, even the wisest ones.
@@Arginne no it wasn’t. We were under constant chaos. Random midnight tweets would direct national policy. He whipped up his followers into a frenzy to storm our nation’s capital and had fake electors try to undermine our constitution. He increase drone strikes. Over saw one of the largest transfers of wealth in history. Fumbled the Covid response. Cozied up to dictators. Was under constant investigation for his corruption and more.
@@osiir5789Donald Trump almost destroyed this nation with his Covid response. His judiciary has destroyed faith in that institution. He has said point blank that he would use the military on US Citizens. He wants to invoke the same law that held Japanese Americans in concentration camps. He would rage tweet national policy. He is a rampant adulterer. He has been convicted of fraud. He cozied up to conspiracy theories that caused deaths. He stood behind his supporters who were literal Neo Nazis. Tariffs increased prices. Deregulation was disastrous for Ohio and for the meat industry. He says he wants to repeal Obamacare but a has no plan. Dishonored our military by calling the suckers and losers. Dishonored our fallen soldiers by hosting a campaign event at Arlington. Kept us in Iraq and Afghanistan. Invited the Taliban to camp David. Lies about lawful immigrants eating cats and dogs. Said his political opener got to where she was by “putting out.” Colluded with Russia to interfere in the 2016 election (yes, he did, get over it). Called on people to shoot his political opponent. Called the United States trash. Says he wants to be a dictator on day one. Says he wants to end the US Constitution. Says he wants generals like Hitler. Gave Covid tests to a Russia when we were suffering. Stopped billions in aid to a California and Puerto Rico due to his own ego! Called the Central Park five guilty even recently. Lied about children’s getting trans surgeries in schools. And the list goes on. So, no, you Trump supporters are awful. If you cared anything for any of stoic virtues, you’d vote for the woman who has actually lived them, and not for the man who openly despises them.
@@Persistence_run_444 Not reading all that. I get you're obsessed with this man. Your attachment to him borders on total derangement. You should probably take a step back and ask if this obsession of yours is healthy for you or not. Your emotions are showing and pinning blame on others like you are just shows you're not ready to deal with them in ways which are constructive and helpful to yourself. This hatred you have for this man is eating you alive.
I await your video on why Kamala Harris is a good choice. Please also compare her to historical figures and evaluate her political career from the standpoint of the stoic virtues. Thanks!
@@ausroyal Ryan teaches the stoic virtues so I'm curious how Kamala Harris fits in that framework. I want to know how she enacts temperance, courage, justice and wisdom in her role as VP and in her previous leadership roles and what makes her a good candidate for POTUS from the stoic perspective.
We stopped demanding better out of leaders, because we stopped demanding better of ourselves.
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Everyone accountable for everything they do good or bad let's just keep it real and call it spade a spade call a duck a duck and call a goose a goose please and thank you God Bless America all of you are my brothers and sisters no matter what you think feel or believe
THIS!!!!
Entitled to be regarded as goddesses, the others are expected to disappear from the face of the earth.
Damn, spitting facts
Hi Ryan, I'm a 17 years old who belongs to India and i just wanna tell you that stoicism philosophy had so much effects on me. I'm better at studies than i just to be. I'm better at relationships, temperament, over thinking and all sorts of things because of both reading about stoicism and 'Bhagawat Geeta' which is the go to holy book that is full of daily required wisdom for us hindus. Bhagawat geeta tells me about the duties and responsibilities i have toward the world and my surroundings and stoicism is like a magfiying glass that keeps the check of my day to day improvement and weaknesses. It has helped me alot to improve, get better, focus on my studies, not wasting time, make something of myself. Can't wait to improve even more and read tons of stoic philosophy. Thanks !!!
as a lawyer who hold on the guita and meditations, keep going kid, hope you have the live you want. keep it up!
wow, i sure many people didn’t expect it. Most of public figures are afraid to take side in these kind of situations, look like courage and virtue applied in practical life.
Hes doing what's right even if it's not easy. He's inspired me. The guy has a million followers and he's standing up to a literal mob of people
I mean, all that aside, someone would need to have some cognitive impairment to not see Trump as a complete narcissist.
The reality is those people like him knowing he is a narcissist with no backbone of character, because they themselves lack it, that's just a fact.
What use is courage and virtue if it’s not applied within justice . This video feels more like a narrative than an objective analysis. I agree with some of his points but he is calling out one without calling out the other. Should he not also analyze Harris’s behavior. Is a stoic not meant to make unbiased judgments.
@danishmasih7455 that's just silly, why reference someone else other than Trump for narcissistic behavior? Ok you're right that Trump could be compared to Orban for example. It just looks like you're trying to dilute Trump narcissism by bringing others.
@@ChauvinistTroll I disagree. He is right in calling out trump. But if he is a stoic then he should be calling out Harris as well. That is simply what a stoic ought to do for the sake of justice. The fact is that alot of this criticism can be applied to Harris. One example is that she completely denied any accountability for the border crisis and the 300,000 missing children. She can’t even have her own thoughts without it being planned. Nothing she says is profound because of her constant word salad. It is incompetence at is finest, like Nero. Wouldn’t you rather have a narcissist leader in office who got stuff done, rather than an incompetent leader who on the outside may seem selfless. But aside from my political opinions. We as stoics should be looking at both sides with equal effort as we are rational beings. Not pushing a narrative about only one politician without critiquing the opposition. Also by you saying “you’re trying to dilute trumps narcissism by bringing in others” it seems like you acknowledge that by bringing in the fault of Harris, Trump doesn’t look so bad. This is extreme bias. So what, should we say that we shouldn’t talk about the bad of the other candidates so we can get them to win? Absolutely not. If you are practicing stoicism, please think rationality and with justice.
“Begin each day by telling yourself: Today I shall be meeting with interference, ingratitude, insolence, disloyalty, ill-will, and selfishness - all of them due to the offenders’ ignorance of what is good or evil.”
- Marcus Aurelius
If you lose some of your support because of this, just remember that you are saying what needs to be said.
We need to be able to pay the price for self-respect. The price for selling yourself is paid with pieces of yourself and that's something we can't give away.
@@feelingoffbalancewell put
Brilliant oratory..... You are ARRIVED❤
Agreed
Why they call him Ballsy Holly
Thank the gods you've got the balls, principles and intelligence to stand up and tell the truth despite what negative impact this may have on your subscriber count. Thank you.
I agree courage is one of the virtues and he nailed it!! 😊 to risk his business so he can tell the truth is absolutly admirable.
I'm coming back to this video after two days because of how important it is to describe the times we are living in. I'm grateful to be able to read a lot of observant and wise comments. I sense in them a distance that we need to see clearly. Strangely there is a tenderness in that distance. Like a look of patient love. Love of reality.
In the words of Epictetus, ‘It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.’ May we all choose our reactions wisely.
Thank you for being courageous enough to explain how this type of leader creates chaos
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You are doing the right thing and will be punished for doing so. Still, you do it. It is not an act; you are a real stoic.
Thank you for living up to the philosophy you teach, Ryan.
Any person rejecting the message for whatever motivation will eventually be victim to their own blindness.
Virtue requires the bitterness of truth.
Truth!
Well put. Wisdom requires courage.
@@ko9600 voting based on emotion is not stoicism…
@@lacarpetrondukemarriott I couldn’t agree more.
Bullshit said with conviction equals truth to many. Is it possible you agree with things that agree with you, rather than you agree with the truth.
"Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities" Voltaire
Courage is alive and well! Thank you posting for this video.
Stoicism is about character. If you don’t have character. Don’t expect the stoic guy to support you.
This is why we must have a country of educated people.
Good luck with that. Most people are like you; they think being informed means watching opinionated RUclips videos.
@ I was not educated in the US fortunately and have known about and studied the Roman Empire for years. The characteristics of each emperor has been established and this particular emperor was certainly not based on an opinion.
@@shannon2003 Nobody is saying that the emperor is based on an opinion, whatever that even means. Are you deliberately trying to miss/avoid my point? Seems that way.
Open boarders, rasing taxes, and more welfare is educated?
@@brucesmith8285 You know how it is; "educated" is just the set of people that agree with them. And "uneducated" is the set of people that disagree.
You are doing a solid job Ryan ! This video needed to be posted. Glad you had the courage to do so.
Ivè been feeling so helpless about the traction a terrible person has had in politics for the past 10 years. You inspired me not to roll over and to use my vote this year
Fantasy is where narcissists live and thrive...Reality and truth is their kryptonite...
Kudos for showing what “courage” is.
Is anyone honestly shocked that the guy who writes book about keeping your emotions and ego in check doesn't endorse the guy who throws food at the wall and claims to be the bestest person at everything ever?
Your'e right, instead he endorses the woman who wants an open border and to trans the kids lmao
Is there any evidence of this aside from the testimony of people who don't like him?
@mbox314 (From people who started off loving him and having their illusions shattered.) - Fixed it for you.
Also, he says he's the bestest at everything ever right on video. There's compilations all over.
Uh…any time he opens his mouth?
@@mbox314stay blind , fool.
Courage. It’s a virtue.
You love to see it.
Though I’m careful not to just confirm my biases, the parallels you draw between Nero and Trump are quite apt!
Thanks for putting this video out and reminding me who should not be in office.
Agree completely. I’m not thrilled with my options in this election, but one is clearly significantly worse than the other for a lot of reasons. This is one of them.
This election is exclusively about getting rid of trump for me.
Yeah, democracy at its finest
@@atticusfinch6038 and embracing liar kamala?
Let me get this straight, donald trump isn't a straight up narcissist that pull lies straight out of his ass then shits it all over fox news, elon musk, Joe rogan and all of his other idiot echo chambers, to outrage people with no grasp on rhetoric, and thus literally mass brainwashing them to mob the Capitol building because he's throwing a tantrum claiming that he won the election, Donald "eating the dogs" trump? The Mexican scapegoat guy? The cheating on his mail order bride with a porn star, whole life is a facade grab her by the pussy orange hairpiece of a human muppet? I would rather vote for the actual devil. The Don qioxote windmill hating, teachers are cutting your kids dicks off guy? The 2 impeachment, project 2025 with a couch fucking vp? A scrooge mcduck swimming pool of gold coins couldn't fill that black void where a human heart should be, so he decided instead to be a cult leader because it's the only thing that can give him a dopamine hit is people worshipping him like he's a god. If you pick that guy, it speaks volumes that you don't care about people either. That's what I see. He will go down as the most idiotic choice america has ever made. If you vote for that guy, stoicism is too far over your head.
Trump displays his narcissism in so many ways, it would take hours just to enumerate them all. Fantastic that you are producing such a thoughtful video on this topic. I'm in Europe and we are worried but hopeful.
Please elaborate.
1. Naming everything after himself, buildings, university, sneakers, watches etc, never ending list of shiny things. Called himself a 'stable genius '. Talks about how smart he is constantly even though it's clear he doesn't know much. 2. Sore loser, doesn't have the dignity nor humility to admit defeat or that he's wrong. 3. Treats people and especially women as objects to be used and exploited. Shows no warmth or kindness to his loved ones.Throws allies under the bus immediately. 4. Constantly talks about himself and draws attention to himself by saying outrageous things. Very rarely speaks about his vision for the country and its people. 5. Not many people can stomach working for him, highest turnover of white house staff in recent history, he got many people in legal trouble. 6. He refuses to do his job or take responsibility. 7. He loves dictators and hates vulnerability of any kind. Makes fun of disability. 8. He doesn't respect the law or the constitution, involved in countless lawsuits, unwilling to pay people he promised to pay. He does what he wants basically. I could go on but will stop here:)
It would also be useful if you read the definition of narcissism in case you have not looked it up. Also please watch the Stoic video in its entirety as he goes through other points I have not mentioned.
@@feelingoffbalancevery well said.
You dont know trump in person. Lots of people who met Trump in person would never say those things. You are brainwashed from left wing media if you believed those things. You are literally repeating the same things the media slanders him with. Dont be a parrot.
My cross country road trip has one stop in Texas...Your book store...Thanks for putting this together...I'm going to watch this with my teenage sons
Thank you Ryan for publicly standing on the right side of history
When the dead scrolls of the internet are looked back at in 100 years if we get that far, this video will be the "I told you so" video
😂
That phrase is so annoying, it's one that only arrogant self-righteous liberals use.
That phrase is so annoying, it's one that only arrogant self-righteous liberals use.
That phrase is so annoying, it's one that only arrogant self-righteous liberals use.
Thanks Ryan. Let us hope enough people remember history.
Far too many communists on the left for that to ever happen.
In before the bots come screaming. Thank you for looking at things objectively. Whoever the next president is, they should be taking advice from The Daily Stoic during their time serving us citizens.
That was objective?
@@travissmith3880 Yes. It was objective. Criticizing objectively bad actions and traits from a person who is objectively unfit is indeed objective.
@@travissmith3880 although it may be difficult for some to understand, you can, in fact, be objective and critical of a person at the same time.
Ryan, if you want to be a proper Stoic, you should criticise both of them, not one of them. We can criticise you for being a pupil of Robert Greene, but we would rather focus on the good things you do. I understand your concern, but you are bias.
100% and we should let him know by unsubscribeiing. You want to get political ryan there is consequences for it. Embrace your reality for that.
So you are the one who decides who a true stoic is and what he is to do?
Mitch please. Can you give me one good talking point for kamalya?
Courage, reason and logic are alive and well. This video is important especially following the previous video, like many bots actually tried to make the case of Trump being a stoic figure!
Its great that you came forward and clarified the reality of Trump narcissism and character flaws! Just ignore the bots, truth above all else.
Well said. Well explained. Well founded. Thank you Ryan. The US deserves...and indeed the world needs...more than just another man-child at the helm of a great country.
Yes yes what we need is Kamala Harris!!! 🎉😂
Thanks for having the courage to point out what Trump apologists keep their eyes and ears closed to. I suppose normalization works to some extent.
Same with Kamala shills
Dont complain abaout inflation or gas prices if kamla gets in or thr crinmial migrants that may rob or attack people.
Excellent - this could not have been told more effectively.
The Daily Stoic: unburdened by what has been.
First comment just wanna say Ryan u and stoicism saved me
Thanks for your wisdom and courage and not care about Trump supporters. They are going to implode. 💙💙
Ahh the tolerant left, no it is called being an adult. We can have different opinions. I promise not even to call you garbage. God Bless, I pray that you will get the strength to move on from a silly election.
Great video Mr. Ryan 👌. Your videos are inspiring for the upcoming generations. I am sure that those who hold stoic values will definitely turn into good leaders.
Thanks Ryan for calling this out, its good to hear other people's opinion as you taught us. Curious on what's your take at VP Harris? or are we just going to focus on this "narcissist"?
I disagree with Nero’s earlier years being “the good” years. There’s an Anthony Everett book that gives accounts of him beating up theater goers as they left the theater. Nero would disguise his face and beat people, until one night someone decided to beat him in self defense. Nero had the man charged with assaulting the monarchy and exiled. Everett also gives accounts of Seneca attempting to “seize the purple” (the throne) in the same book about Nero.
Thank you Ryan, you are living up to your ideals and I greatly admire you for that.
Well done displaying courage, justice and knowledge
Stoics can disagree on what the right path is which is totally fine. Stoics should just do what they think is right to the best of their ability. Many people will disagree on who is more narcissistic and who is not. We should do well to not let that determine whether we treat people good or not.
Nero sounds like P. Diddy. Who used to hang out with P. Diddy. Who are those people who hung out with P. Diddy endorsing? Birds of a feather flock together…
There's no party like the diddy party!
As an fairly objective (non American) bystander, I can't help but agree with you. I wish I didn't. There are a number of great politicians in the Republican party. And yet they chose to run with someone who, character wise, couldn't be more unsuitable for any kind of public office.
I applaud your braveness in speaking out against him, even though it's bound to generate a lot of backlash.
You are correct. The thing is he could have made the whole recording about the other side too, but clearly he has taken the position that Kamala is the lesser “bad”. There is plenty of public evidence that she is as narcissistic as he is, albeit not as openly and crudely, and the way she was put there is what it is.
Bottom line is that it’s so embarrassing that a huge nation of over 330 million and we have to pick one of these two come Tuesday.
There used to be some great politicians in the Republican party. As a non-American, please share who you think are great Republicans in November of 2024.
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Yeah. The whole nomination thing was a mess. Made me want to bang my head against the wall. Absolutely everyone knew President Biden wasn't fit to run again and he should have stepped back in time for normal procedure to take place. It was rather ridiculous how he was celebrated for his 'noble decision', when they had to basically drag him off the stage kicking and screaming. It's sad, how desperately people cling to power.
As for Kamala Harris...I can't say, that she strikes me as a narcissist or a bad candidate per se. If there is 'public evidence' for that, I'm not aware of it. I would look closer into it, if I had a vote in the upcoming election. But since I don't, it hardly seems worth the effort. If she does win, we'll see what we'll see.
I don't have a doubt, that she is the preferable candidate between the two, though.
Relevant
We're not always gonna agree, civil discourse is necessary in a free world. Still love you and still love your content.
remember, narcissism is different from confidence, it seems like many people get mad about this topic because this simple confusion
Trump is a con-man after all, which is short for “confidence man.”
As a huge fan I am extremely disappointed to see you putting out political videos just days before the US election. I had much respect for this channel and your work. I hope you see the error of your ways some day. Making videos to mud sling is the exact same as main stream media. And this channel was never that. Very sad to see this.
From a stoic perspective, you should make the same video about Harris. This feels very one sided and not representative of what the stoics believed. You could argue the same narrative for Harris however that too would not be standing for justice as stoicism intended. It is only fair to make a video for Harris. You can’t call out one without calling out the other. You are pushing a narrative in that regard instead of pushing the objective truth.
He wont do it. He is not about that life. He cant risk offending the “elite” that wines and dines him
We need a JRE Ryan Holiday round 2 to kick some sense back into the current, ever right leaning Rogan.
I'm a Trump supporter but I agree, I'd love to see this debate
Nothing against Ryan, I love the books, I appreciate the philosophy, and appreciate him as a creator and someone I find inspirational. I have no plans of unsubscribing or rage-quitting, Ryan truly brings value to this world… I just feel quite disillusioned and disappointed with the narcissistic behaviors of the past 4 years of the White House Leadership, and I don’t think it’s fair to call out one candidate and ignore the other’s behavior.
Yeah the current president stepped aside when he blew a debate. Doesn’t sound narcissistic. Give us examples of this narcissism you speak of
The other candidate wants to pardon the J6 criminals in jail. Egomaniac
@brenth.8474 he didn't step aside he was forced out. hes bitter as hell about it and sabotaging kamala at every turn. i wouldn't be surprised if biden secretly voted for trump lol
😂 @@brenth.8474 That was stepping aside? Hahaha.
In what way is this narcissism a "both sides" issue with Trump and Biden/Harris?
You're amazing Ryan. You won't lose support, you will just become more resilient
The thing is though, he probably will lose some support. Most people aren't here for political BS.
@scottk1525 I don't mean support from others. I mean his own self support that could be tarnished by uploading this video. He will become more resilient for himself.
@@Jleon1983 I don't think that's what you meant. But sure. He won't lose his own support. Whatever that even means.
@scottk1525 ❤️
@@scottk1525some people just have a really huge problem hearing the truth about their cult leader 🤷🏻♂️
Few things are more narcissistic than telling everyone what to think over how to think. That’s Stoic 101.
And that is exactly what Donald Trump does. If you disagree with his way of thinking, he makes you his enemy.
This!!
Honestly not sure why he feels the need to make these stoic points that could be told without trump being the focus or clickbait thumbnail.
It’s a strange honestly. He should preface these videos a little bit. Saying that this is his opinion and interpretation of stoic ideas in relation to trump.
Because even if he realizes or not- he has positioned himself as the pastor of stoicism- the ultimate face and preacher of these ideas in today’s world.
So he can use stoicism as like a bible equivalent to justify his opinions as facts.
Please show me where the other side embodies these qualities. She couldn't answer "whats your greatest weakness?"
She did answer that, perhaps you just didn't like her answer.
Sorry, we're going off of 9 years of name calling, tantrums, ineptitude, weak leadership, gaslighting, and lack of empathy.
You don't get to "whataboutism" the other side.
You have "concepts of an argument"
The best question to ask is if the people around the leader are able to succeed in what they do or do they end up with a mess so much so that their lives take a bad turn. When you look for this you’ll see who the narcissists are.
Thank you for this historical context and comparison, Ryan. And well done for walking the (Stoic) talk. This was an admirable undertaking and is much appreciated.
And that's how philosophy is applied to daily life my friends.
Nope. It's how philosophy is twisted and appropriated for one's political aims.
Exactly
Excellent. If you’re reading this please send this to 2 people. Truly the best breakdown of destructive leadership that I can remember. Love it Ryan!
I really believe that you should take a step back and realize exactly what you are talking about and how much of an effect you have on your audience.
Because you are obviously one sided now… and unequal with your critique. And ignore any actual political talk - like policy - and only talk about the insignificant factors -like a politicians personality - that stoicism applies to.
If you were to apply stoicism to political discourse and policy- your opinion would be presented very different.
Ryan could you not show some of that self discipline and resist Trump bashing? 😅
there is no worse and dangerous fool that the one who thinks is smart because he can remember and repeat what real smart people once said.
Power imbued by position and fundamental cruelty is the hallmark of a certain someone. Locked in the cycle of never getting what he wants & hence he perpetuates incessant threatening as a meager way to feel self aggrandized. He is never satisfied as it is an unfillable deep vacuous hole in his amorphous heart.
Have you considered talking about the leaders that deemed to be a humble and great leader with good character, but turned out to be corrupt? Because those leaders also fail.
Thanks! I will vote for Trump thanks yo you!
Did he really say “I don’t get it. What was in it for them?” At Arlington?
He did indeed.
Yup.
Thank you 🩵
21:59 Unfortunately, I have a couple of extended family members that are true con men...among other issues. You knew the grift/con was on when they used phrases for their latest con such as "like you wouldn't believe" or "never seen before". There's never detail or even caution like "it's risky but if it pays off, it will be rewarding". No, it was always "greatest"/"best" superlatives.
That's half of Trump's repertoire. I'm sadly amazed people don't see through it.
He is so transparent in this it's embarrassing to watch. But it fools enough people that want to believe in a saviour. Cults are the best cons really.
This community is going to be so much better without the Trump cultists, I'm psyched. Love your work Ryan
The world is a better place when everyone can live amongst each other with differences; different opinions and who accept others who have different opinions about who they feel is and should be the best leader. Many others invite people's differences into their community with love and respect. TV's mind control experience teaches society to call followers of specific people a cult and those victims of the brain washing get psyched over it.
It's interesting to me the self-described "real stoics" in the comments who aren't able to be objective in their thinking, getting all up in their feelings about it and posting "unsubscribing" comments. It makes me wonder if they actually watched the entire video. Cognitive dissonance is real.
It’s not surprising. They worship the thinnest skinned man of all time.
I actually thought you were trying to teach stoic philosophy now you're into politics. WTF
You may missed the part where it was asserted that Stoic philosophy is highly concerned with politics.
Truth, brilliantly composed and relevant! SHARING! Thankyou❤
Did Nero sell gold sneakers with his name on? He's got nothing on Trump!
😂😂😂😂
He did launch his own DVD burning company tbf
I’ve taken a hiatus from social media lately, including RUclips. Has Ryan been politicizing the discussion recently or is this a trend over time? I’ve always enjoyed his lessons from stoicism with a separation from politics. I have reasons to debate this topic, but don’t feel this is the right forum to do so. I’m left a little disappointed, although I respect his right to express his opinion.
Skip the video
Feel like social media has added an extra dynamic to the needing of attention and likes for self gratification.
Facts!
But his accomplishments says otherwise
This was awesome! 🙏💙
The great Stoic Marcus Aurelius made his son leader of the Roman Empire. His son was unfit mentally because he was a madman. His ascension to power was one of the reasons why the Roman empire fell after its last 5 great emperors. If Marcus was so wise, why would he be so blind to let his unruly son rule?
Voted for Trump last week. No regrets. But i respect your opinion and do not plan on unsubscribing.
I concur.
You will.
Trump 2024
@@danielgreen9934 What stoic comment! Like, oh my gawd!
If he was neutral, he would have presented both candidates running for the presidential seat. Seems biased and not really stoic after all. A fraud to say the least.
Yayaya, Can’t wait to hear the one he create for Kamala 👍🏼
Everyone ps, ask him to make one for Kamala too please 🙏🏼 ❤☀️
You’re not wrong. I disagree with your implication that the people in the beginning are narcissists. There is a difference between self-esteem, competence, personality, etc… and a narcissistic pathology.
Thank you for your timely video. Democracy is on the ballot.
Exactly . I hope some republicans know it and make a difference. Because , if he wins the future of USA may be too dark that we never see the light again
Democracy is evil
You believe we live in a democracy? Oh you sweet summer child.
@@scottk1525 We live in an oligarchy. No sense making it worse under fascist trump. We should be fighting it. Hard.
@@Evil-dr4bn He's been President before. It was fine.
Studying “On Tranquility of the Mind” and this explains a lot of what I’m reading. Thanks for your teaching!
I like both you and Trump. He's the better choice. My opinion.
Opinions are like @ssholes. In this case, yours is a raging case of hemorrhiods that you should probably get checked out.
@Evil-dr4bn Thanks, Evil. I'm optimistic about the outcome. Let's wait to see what happens.
Love your stuff. Still voting for trump.
Thank you. Just...thank you for this.
I love the Daily Stoic videos BUT this is "Vote for Kamala" without saying it. The falability of man is omnipresent. No one is infalable. The objective thing to do is to do a video for both candidates in this way. This video is showing the mistakes of Trump while implying that presidents before or after Trump didn't make a single mistake. And we all know that isn't true. Now to be clear I am not defending Trump, I agree that Trump is a character and a half let's just say that. I'll be the first to say that politicians especially the ones running for president should uphold a higher standard of rhetoric and profesionalism but they don't. Not Kamala, not Trump. Being a narcasist does not make someone a tyrant which Nero definetly was. And the Romans didn't have the mechanism of democracy to impeech a leader. It could only be done by a military coup.
I think Ryan should make a video for Kamala too. Only fair right??
in other videos he also says that politicians are public servants which i agree with then he voter shames and says you have to suck it up cause there are only 2 options well ryan if there public servants then its on them to get votes not on people to shame voters
How is this Trump/Musk relationship going to play out? What does history tell us based on each ones personality...
Beautiful. Thank you
I like your writing. I am voting for Trump. The choice, for me, between Kamala Harris and Trump is not a choice. She is too inept to be president. At least Trump surrounds with smart people that can form a great group of people to run the country. Thank God for the freedoms the US give us all. You vote for Kamala, I’ll vote for Trump. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
"She is too inept to be president" We had 4 years of Trump and you don't see him inept? "surrounds with smart people" and if they deagree with him he fires them and calls them stupid.
Surrounds himself with yes-man
Ryan never engages with the trolls...no matter how stupid they sound. I want to be more like Ryan. Thank you for the lesson sir!
When you feed the wrong “Wolfe “all your life you pay the price.
Well, the greatest country of the world has these 2 choices. Hope the country stays safe after the election as the polarization grows stronger, and as both sides reach to the extremes.
I'm sure none of the Trump supporters will listen to the very end, as it doesn't confirm their existing beliefs.
This is however really well laid out.
When institutions are broken and filled with people that don't care about it anymore, their recovery never comes through the most correct and wise way. Ego but also bias is the enemy. Life is not black and white. There are many shades in between. If you had on the other side anything that could be better or worth it, I could maybe understand your actions here. But you are trying to take your side between the plague and the cholera. Fear can pollute the actions and decision making of a man, even the wisest ones.
Can you upload this as a Instagram Reel? 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Love this! Trump really is a stupid Nero. His supporters are just sad and ignorant.
Except things were run well under trump and the country was prosperous lol
@@Arginne You can't reason with these people. Clearly they are not into stoicism. They just love Ryan for parroting their political end.
@@Arginne no it wasn’t. We were under constant chaos. Random midnight tweets would direct national policy. He whipped up his followers into a frenzy to storm our nation’s capital and had fake electors try to undermine our constitution. He increase drone strikes. Over saw one of the largest transfers of wealth in history. Fumbled the Covid response. Cozied up to dictators. Was under constant investigation for his corruption and more.
@@osiir5789Donald Trump almost destroyed this nation with his Covid response.
His judiciary has destroyed faith in that institution.
He has said point blank that he would use the military on US Citizens.
He wants to invoke the same law that held Japanese Americans in concentration camps.
He would rage tweet national policy.
He is a rampant adulterer.
He has been convicted of fraud.
He cozied up to conspiracy theories that caused deaths.
He stood behind his supporters who were literal Neo Nazis.
Tariffs increased prices.
Deregulation was disastrous for Ohio and for the meat industry.
He says he wants to repeal Obamacare but a has no plan.
Dishonored our military by calling the suckers and losers.
Dishonored our fallen soldiers by hosting a campaign event at Arlington.
Kept us in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Invited the Taliban to camp David.
Lies about lawful immigrants eating cats and dogs.
Said his political opener got to where she was by “putting out.”
Colluded with Russia to interfere in the 2016 election (yes, he did, get over it).
Called on people to shoot his political opponent.
Called the United States trash.
Says he wants to be a dictator on day one.
Says he wants to end the US Constitution.
Says he wants generals like Hitler.
Gave Covid tests to a Russia when we were suffering.
Stopped billions in aid to a California and Puerto Rico due to his own ego!
Called the Central Park five guilty even recently.
Lied about children’s getting trans surgeries in schools.
And the list goes on.
So, no, you Trump supporters are awful. If you cared anything for any of stoic virtues, you’d vote for the woman who has actually lived them, and not for the man who openly despises them.
@@Persistence_run_444 Not reading all that. I get you're obsessed with this man. Your attachment to him borders on total derangement. You should probably take a step back and ask if this obsession of yours is healthy for you or not.
Your emotions are showing and pinning blame on others like you are just shows you're not ready to deal with them in ways which are constructive and helpful to yourself. This hatred you have for this man is eating you alive.
I await your video on why Kamala Harris is a good choice. Please also compare her to historical figures and evaluate her political career from the standpoint of the stoic virtues. Thanks!
I’ve been saying this please please can we hear why Kamala Harris is a great stoic 😂
I don’t think Ryan claims to be impartial so why would he?
Where in the video did he claim that she was? The video is about narcissistic leaders.
@@ausroyal Ryan teaches the stoic virtues so I'm curious how Kamala Harris fits in that framework. I want to know how she enacts temperance, courage, justice and wisdom in her role as VP and in her previous leadership roles and what makes her a good candidate for POTUS from the stoic perspective.
That won't happen because her moral compass does not exist.