To receive content like this on the internet is incredible. I don't know if Ryan can realize how profoundly valuable his efforts are, not just through his books and newsletter, but through inspirational talks in video format on youtube. My life has changed a lot in the past two or three weeks since I found this channel.
A family member screamed at me for several minutes and said horrible things. I was calm and relaxed , my face turned almost red and the fact that my face turned red was something i couldn´t control but i was still calm. What i learned was that you can´t supress your feelings but you can control how you respond to your curcumsances ( this case i could fight back with my family member , but i decided to stay calm )
This quote can make a good mantra for you to say all the time, and remind you of him. This is the mantra that is easy to remember: "Have power over your mind, and you will find strength!"
I am currently (finally) reading Meditations. A chapter every morning and evening. It’s a superb read, and I’m finding it an inspiration. Very heartily recommended!
Discovered stoicism 2 years ago and it saved me. I don't care about the outcome just so long as I give it 100% right now every single moment !!!! I love stoicism.
I am half way through Discipline is Destiny and this video was a wonderful adjunct. One of the things I like most about "Discipline" is that I can skip around, look at the toc and decide what I might need to read now. Thanks, Ryan.
What a beautiful tribute to Antoninus thru your story. Thank you for inspiring the best in us, your followers. Yes I cried too watching this. You are my North Star, Ryan 🙏🏼
I've been trying to learn stoicism for a long time and I've learned it and applied it to my life fortunately I am someone who seems like a natural stowage in person but at the same time emotionally I am very much a raging hurricane I just didn't know that I naturally had stoic tendencies to always try to remain in control of my faculties and every single way that includes emotional mental and physical as much as I can. Stoicism was only half of the puzzle when it came to trying to gain some form of happiness epicurism is the second half to the puzzle to being able to enjoy life but not squander what you have. Stoicism will teach you patience or epicurism will teach you to take in that moment what you need to take for your self. I watch your stoicism videos all the time when I get a chance I try to apply what you say to my normal life I've gotten pretty good at being able to curve my temper curve my cravings and say no and discipline myself without any reward. I've gained an immense amount of control but I still have a raging hurricane in me. I'm the type of person that could either be the most horrible person possible or by choice be the best type of person humanly possible I choose by choice to be good I don't have to be but I choose to be good because it is what I desire I don't know what that makes me. I like your style and I like that you point out all the different points in stoicism but still I learned a lot from epicurism and it has helped me greatly to find happiness without being selfish too much. First principal thinking stoicism epicurism these things will help anyone who wishes to become whole as a person read learn listen. Not sure who said this quote but I agree. live as if you've already died and had your first life now live your second life and live it with purpose.
Such a great analogy using “ 2 most narcissistic & thoughtless humans “ on earth. We are a by product of our humility, knowledge, honesty, kindness, integrity, and lack of self righteousness… or seeking fake affection from strangers across the world who don’t even know who you are. ie. Social Media like’s & comments stroking thy ego. Absolutely love your theological manners and subject matter that you dedicate yourself to. 🙏🏽✊🏽🙌🏽🤙🏽
I bought Ryan's newest book and it is great. The information contained within those pages can be utilized to help addicts also. I am not too far into the book yet but Eisenhower has made an impact on me
This is actually my favorite video of yours. The discussion about Antoninus made me think quite a bit. As a father, my view may be skewing towards being less like Marcus and more like Antoninus. This gives me a major starting point to start studying him. Thank you for all the work you do Ryan.
Before I clicked this video, knowing Ryan is a master marketer, I thought, "This has to be a plate serving Discipline is Destiny"; just an observation, and I totally respect it. I have read halfway through this book and it's quite a refreshing read. A lot of the principles in the book are lessons that once came intuitively to me years back. However, reading them, and meditating on the principles, gives an extra level of depth to discipline that I adore. Great job, and I look forward to the next books you and Robert put out!
In the face of overwhelming adversity and hardship, "Stay Calm and Carry On". That little quote has been my allie for most of my life. But I only recently realized just how Stoic it is. I guess I was a Stoic and didn't know it... lol! This stuff suites my nature. I'm a better man for this kind of thinking for sure.
Act not like you will 1000 years. Death walks with you everyday. While it is within your power be a decent man. (Paraphrased, I have a hard time remembering quotes). Marcus gives me a guide to follow in my recovery from service. I like having him as a Sage upon my shoulder.
Nice video, but I think the major flaw in your hagiography of Marcus Aurelius is that with this great mentor, role model he had in Antoninus Pius and his life-long pursuit of doing the best he could for his nation, he still badly blew it all by appointing his son Commodus as his successor.
I love this guy's Iron Maiden shirt. I got into Maiden at 12 and first heard about the stoics from the game Rome: Total War and tried to adopt it at about 12 as well. Iron Maiden really fed into my interest for history and immersion in historical videogames.
It really makes me wonder what Marcus Aurelius would have to say to Julius Caesar, who was very respectable in his own right but still suffered the fate of being unable to maintain his power.
Let's not forget Marcus Aurelius was an emperor who used to visit the Colosseum to see Christians murdered. His wisdom did not extend to banning games and upsetting the Roman mob. Its funny how we pick and choose our virtues using historical figures whose tastes and values would now be regarded as completely unacceptable. Those Christian prisoners were sent to their fate in the arena by Rome. I cant imagine many of thinking "always look on the bright side of life " as they were mauled by lions or burnt at the stake.
Let's not forget how many people Christians have killed over the centuries. The Spanish Inquisition, the numerous Crusades, witch burnings, wiping out of European pagans, the destruction of the Aztec empire... the list goes on. Christianity, as much as it preaches "peace", has been one of the most destructive religions in the world.
Decent point but like we would not have been any better at that time. Even in a time like that Marcus was still this guy with virtue that extended past his time
Hey, interesting video. As a historian, I have a few corrections regarding some details though: 1. Hadrian adopting Antoninus was not sth special for the time or as you state a "surprise decision". In fact "The five good Emperors" Nerva, Traja, Hadrian, Antoninus and Marcus Aurelius were all adopted by the former Emperor, making Antoninus the third "surprise decision" in a row. 2. I don't really get the jump at 2:50 from killing your designated successor/rival the moment you take power to the "Year of the Five Emperors". Here, most of the emperors arose after the murder of the predecessors, for example Septimius Severus. 3. I don't really get the chart at 4:15. Obviously, the english word "disciple" is also derived from latin, yet in this chart it seems as if it has developed independently? Why not just show it as a development from latin or old french? 4. At 7:13, thats a bust of Hadrian, not Antoninus. Same at 12:20. 5. At 7:32 you said, that "Antoninus had been blessed with wonderful, peaceful times". Historians agree, that it was to a large part his reign, which made those times "wonderful and peaceful". 6. Also with the "Year of the Six Emperors" at 8:50 and killing of rivals. A more fitting example for your context would be Caracalla and Geta, the sons of Septimus Severus., where one of the best examples of Damnatio Memoriae is shown. 7. I think it would've been very very interesting if you had explored a little more around the fact, that Commodus was a complete disaster. So why had Marcus failed in being the "North Star" to his son? I think this question is very important, because for a lot of people, thats the one thing that ruins the legacy of Marcus Aurelius. After his reign, the Dynasty of the Good Emperors ended and the crisis of the third century began taking its roots. There is a fair point in that argument, and I think that should also be explored, when we talk about the reign of Marcus.
As you say Antoninus was the north star to Marcus Aurelius...similarly I can say without any doubt , you are the north star for so many of us who wants to imbibe some of the great teachings of stoicism in modern day.
One thing that all of this makes me think though. Is maybe letting leadership be self chosen by ambitious people in a marketplace of politics. Is not an ideal way to choose a leader? Maybe leaders should be chosen and raised into their role? Maybe most of their life should be dedicated to raising them to be good leaders? Maybe winning a popularity contest and marketing yourself isn't the best way to go about it?
There are a lot of inaccuracies int his video about the historical events that too place. Like when he says that Aurelius gave Antoninus his Pius title after deification. It was actually the senate that gave him that title after he free men that Hadrian posthumously had set to be executed.
Hello everyone, I just started practicing stoicism, but I already have some questions:Philosophy offers you to perform certain virtues every day, but what is meant by them? For example, what is kindness? I know that this concept includes several more virtues, however, questions arise about what these virtues will mean.Do the Stoics have any specific principles or do you need to do what you think is right?
I think truth is the most powerful and strong thing that everyone never wants to face that..and the people who faced the truth.. some short minded society always tries to pull him down to their position of fakism
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To receive content like this on the internet is incredible. I don't know if Ryan can realize how profoundly valuable his efforts are, not just through his books and newsletter, but through inspirational talks in video format on youtube. My life has changed a lot in the past two or three weeks since I found this channel.
"You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." ~ Marcus Aurelius 🙏😊
A family member screamed at me for several minutes and said horrible things. I was calm and relaxed , my face turned almost red and the fact that my face turned red was something i couldn´t control but i was still calm. What i learned was that you can´t supress your feelings but you can control how you respond to your curcumsances ( this case i could fight back with my family member , but i decided to stay calm )
This quote can make a good mantra for you to say all the time, and remind you of him.
This is the mantra that is easy to remember:
"Have power over your mind, and you will find strength!"
Man ! I cried after watching this.. ❤️ Love you Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius.. We need more humans like you...
Be one
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Yes, its as simple as that..just be one. Everyone should take that advice.
@@gruntardo7519 You literally read my mind, brother.
Ryan, your storytelling is powerful. Thanks for making the stoics so accessible. God bless you.
"the biggest empire is we ourselves."
The Kingdom of God is within you.
Cheesy af. The Roman Empire was magnificent and way better than most people.
I am currently (finally) reading Meditations. A chapter every morning and evening. It’s a superb read, and I’m finding it an inspiration. Very heartily recommended!
Discovered stoicism 2 years ago and it saved me. I don't care about the outcome just so long as I give it 100% right now every single moment !!!! I love stoicism.
I am half way through Discipline is Destiny and this video was a wonderful adjunct. One of the things I like most about "Discipline" is that I can skip around, look at the toc and decide what I might need to read now. Thanks, Ryan.
What a beautiful tribute to Antoninus thru your story. Thank you for inspiring the best in us, your followers. Yes I cried too watching this. You are my North Star, Ryan 🙏🏼
Such a great video Ryan. Thanks man
I love this strong sense of deliberation that Marcus Aurelius had. Great meditation to start the day. Gravitas without errors.
I've been trying to learn stoicism for a long time and I've learned it and applied it to my life fortunately I am someone who seems like a natural stowage in person but at the same time emotionally I am very much a raging hurricane I just didn't know that I naturally had stoic tendencies to always try to remain in control of my faculties and every single way that includes emotional mental and physical as much as I can.
Stoicism was only half of the puzzle when it came to trying to gain some form of happiness epicurism is the second half to the puzzle to being able to enjoy life but not squander what you have. Stoicism will teach you patience or epicurism will teach you to take in that moment what you need to take for your self. I watch your stoicism videos all the time when I get a chance I try to apply what you say to my normal life I've gotten pretty good at being able to curve my temper curve my cravings and say no and discipline myself without any reward. I've gained an immense amount of control but I still have a raging hurricane in me.
I'm the type of person that could either be the most horrible person possible or by choice be the best type of person humanly possible I choose by choice to be good I don't have to be but I choose to be good because it is what I desire I don't know what that makes me. I like your style and I like that you point out all the different points in stoicism but still I learned a lot from epicurism and it has helped me greatly to find happiness without being selfish too much. First principal thinking stoicism epicurism these things will help anyone who wishes to become whole as a person read learn listen. Not sure who said this quote but I agree. live as if you've already died and had your first life now live your second life and live it with purpose.
Wow, thanks for all of the amazing content.
This was so awesome. The narration, the graphics, the history, all of it!
I may have found something that I'm willing to devote my life to. Really glad to have found your channel. Thank you
Such a great analogy using “ 2 most narcissistic & thoughtless humans “ on earth.
We are a by product of our humility, knowledge, honesty, kindness, integrity, and lack of self righteousness… or seeking fake affection from strangers across the world who don’t even know who you are.
ie. Social Media like’s & comments stroking thy ego.
Absolutely love your theological manners and subject matter that you dedicate yourself to. 🙏🏽✊🏽🙌🏽🤙🏽
Why can’t we find leadership like this today?
Great post.
Just finished discipline is destiny. Thank you brotha!
Fantastic as always!
This is the most beautiful story I’ve ever heard. Good job
I think this is one of your best videos. Thanks Ryan.
I bought Ryan's newest book and it is great. The information contained within those pages can be utilized to help addicts also.
I am not too far into the book yet but Eisenhower has made an impact on me
My first take away was : the power of good role models
This is actually my favorite video of yours. The discussion about Antoninus made me think quite a bit. As a father, my view may be skewing towards being less like Marcus and more like Antoninus. This gives me a major starting point to start studying him. Thank you for all the work you do Ryan.
What is that song at 12:15 ?
I love it!
I prefer your video format, love what you do.
Thank you for this insanely beautiful narrative.
Inspiring vid!! Thank you.
Awesome shirt Ryan..love your books thank you
Beautiful useful and inspiring - classic daily stoic stuff. Thanks as always. 🎉❤
Awe inspiring and extremely moving. Didn't realise how much I needed to hear this, so thank you.
Beautiful video and beautiful music!
We need a Marcus Aurelius now!
and Antoninus Pius…
Imagine if our world had leaders like this...
At this point it wouldn’t matter, truth seems to not mean anything anymore. People don’t deserve him
Thanks Ryan .
Before I clicked this video, knowing Ryan is a master marketer, I thought, "This has to be a plate serving Discipline is Destiny"; just an observation, and I totally respect it. I have read halfway through this book and it's quite a refreshing read. A lot of the principles in the book are lessons that once came intuitively to me years back. However, reading them, and meditating on the principles, gives an extra level of depth to discipline that I adore. Great job, and I look forward to the next books you and Robert put out!
This I feel was one of your and most important talks thank you
Thanks Ryan and team, this video with the story and the music was powerful ❤️
Thank you for this. I bought your book and am thankful you've brought stoicism to us all
The background music is distracting; the content-Fantastic
Would like to see a podcast with Pagliucci 😄 thank you for your content is helping me a lot in a tough time... made me discover stoicism
Keep pushing my friend.
Life changing
Thank you...
amazing video!!!
Thank you Ryan, you really changed my life with your logic for the better! More people should listen to you in my opinion.
Your friend,
Kristian
Great combination of the history as well as the personal motivation. Nice work Ryan!
Your videos are incredible brother 🙏🏿 such an inspiration.
Thank u so much RH. Awsome content. As always.
Great storytelling on show here. And genuine passion for the subject. Inspiring stuff.
Rocking a Maiden t-shirt for bonus points, too. ;)
This video was so well done and informative. Thank you Ryan
Discipline. #1 for change. Look inside yourself.
Very inspiring.
This shit made me cry
In the face of overwhelming adversity and hardship, "Stay Calm and Carry On". That little quote has been my allie for most of my life. But I only recently realized just how Stoic it is. I guess I was a Stoic and didn't know it... lol! This stuff suites my nature. I'm a better man for this kind of thinking for sure.
Up the Irons! Stoic and BNWOHM, love this guy!
Act not like you will 1000 years. Death walks with you everyday. While it is within your power be a decent man. (Paraphrased, I have a hard time remembering quotes).
Marcus gives me a guide to follow in my recovery from service. I like having him as a Sage upon my shoulder.
Excellent as always and an Iron Maiden shirt!
fitting attire for a history lesson :)
Up the Irons!
Nice video, but I think the major flaw in your hagiography of Marcus Aurelius is that with this great mentor, role model he had in Antoninus Pius and his life-long pursuit of doing the best he could for his nation, he still badly blew it all by appointing his son Commodus as his successor.
Wait. I thought he wanted Aelius Maximus Decimus Meridius to be Protector of Rome before Commodus killed him.
Kidding. Yes, I know it's a historical fiction.
What a great t-shirt \m/! Keep doing your great work !
Thank you so much for this
Antoninus is low key the best emperor.
I listened to this like 100x in 2 days
If only this was true today. Corruption at the highest levels seems to be everywhere.
I love this guy's Iron Maiden shirt. I got into Maiden at 12 and first heard about the stoics from the game Rome: Total War and tried to adopt it at about 12 as well. Iron Maiden really fed into my interest for history and immersion in historical videogames.
Nice shot of hiking in the canyons of Utah !!! MUCH RESPECT
Big Bend.
You are amazing. Thank you for sharing.
If only the world leaders were speaking words like these , instead of making wars.
It really makes me wonder what Marcus Aurelius would have to say to Julius Caesar, who was very respectable in his own right but still suffered the fate of being unable to maintain his power.
Let's not forget Marcus Aurelius was an emperor who used to visit the Colosseum to see Christians murdered. His wisdom did not extend to banning games and upsetting the Roman mob.
Its funny how we pick and choose our virtues using historical figures whose tastes and values would now be regarded as completely unacceptable.
Those Christian prisoners were sent to their fate in the arena by Rome. I cant imagine many of thinking "always look on the bright side of life " as they were mauled by lions or burnt at the stake.
Let's not forget how many people Christians have killed over the centuries. The Spanish Inquisition, the numerous Crusades, witch burnings, wiping out of European pagans, the destruction of the Aztec empire... the list goes on. Christianity, as much as it preaches "peace", has been one of the most destructive religions in the world.
Decent point but like we would not have been any better at that time. Even in a time like that Marcus was still this guy with virtue that extended past his time
Excellent guide into our soul
Hey, interesting video. As a historian, I have a few corrections regarding some details though:
1. Hadrian adopting Antoninus was not sth special for the time or as you state a "surprise decision". In fact "The five good Emperors" Nerva, Traja, Hadrian, Antoninus and Marcus Aurelius were all adopted by the former Emperor, making Antoninus the third "surprise decision" in a row.
2. I don't really get the jump at 2:50 from killing your designated successor/rival the moment you take power to the "Year of the Five Emperors". Here, most of the emperors arose after the murder of the predecessors, for example Septimius Severus.
3. I don't really get the chart at 4:15. Obviously, the english word "disciple" is also derived from latin, yet in this chart it seems as if it has developed independently? Why not just show it as a development from latin or old french?
4. At 7:13, thats a bust of Hadrian, not Antoninus. Same at 12:20.
5. At 7:32 you said, that "Antoninus had been blessed with wonderful, peaceful times". Historians agree, that it was to a large part his reign, which made those times "wonderful and peaceful".
6. Also with the "Year of the Six Emperors" at 8:50 and killing of rivals. A more fitting example for your context would be Caracalla and Geta, the sons of Septimus Severus., where one of the best examples of Damnatio Memoriae is shown.
7. I think it would've been very very interesting if you had explored a little more around the fact, that Commodus was a complete disaster. So why had Marcus failed in being the "North Star" to his son? I think this question is very important, because for a lot of people, thats the one thing that ruins the legacy of Marcus Aurelius. After his reign, the Dynasty of the Good Emperors ended and the crisis of the third century began taking its roots. There is a fair point in that argument, and I think that should also be explored, when we talk about the reign of Marcus.
As you say Antoninus was the north star to Marcus Aurelius...similarly I can say without any doubt , you are the north star for so many of us who wants to imbibe some of the great teachings of stoicism in modern day.
One thing that all of this makes me think though. Is maybe letting leadership be self chosen by ambitious people in a marketplace of politics. Is not an ideal way to choose a leader? Maybe leaders should be chosen and raised into their role? Maybe most of their life should be dedicated to raising them to be good leaders? Maybe winning a popularity contest and marketing yourself isn't the best way to go about it?
6:07 exactly 💯
I’m glad I found out about stoicism
I loved this Iron Maiden T-shirt
Does anyone know the name of the music of the last segment? It really moved me, just like the story ❤️
Beautiful beginning...
1. Philosopher King is underestemated, even nowadays
2. Marcus Aurelius was great in balancing pain and pleasure
so well told
so cool
There are a lot of inaccuracies int his video about the historical events that too place. Like when he says that Aurelius gave Antoninus his Pius title after deification. It was actually the senate that gave him that title after he free men that Hadrian posthumously had set to be executed.
Love. This. Subscribed.
Excellent video! Oh, and excellent Iron Maiden shirt!
Hello everyone, I just started practicing stoicism, but I already have some questions:Philosophy offers you to perform certain virtues every day, but what is meant by them? For example, what is kindness? I know that this concept includes several more virtues, however, questions arise about what these virtues will mean.Do the Stoics have any specific principles or do you need to do what you think is right?
@Aman Jha thanks for response,but how we can understand that this is right action? (sorry for my bad English)
*9:09** charity 🌈 is incredible providing the needs of many with our blessings that we take granted for..!*
This is a great video.
What is that background music?
Very good
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if this video was required class for all potential politicians in our endangered democracy in the USA.
Excellent video.
im in, Iron Maiden shirt hugged the 14 year old me if I am being honest. Love this channel.
please reduce the background music, its too loud
This one so great
Love the shirt! UP THE IRONS!!!
beautiful
Do you think Vipassana or modern mindfulness meditations are competable with stoicism?
Hey @Daily Stoic i'm curious as to what each of the symbols in your logo mean. Could you do a quick ruin down of what they mean?
awesome. may you be disciplined and honest
I think truth is the most powerful and strong thing that everyone never wants to face that..and the people who faced the truth.. some short minded society always tries to pull him down to their position of fakism
Can goodness be taught? Are we born good or bad? What truly shapes us?
I think goodness can be taught. Just like being bad can be taught. I think it's who we surround ourselves with.