Hi Ryan, I've never commented on youtube and I don't know if you'll read this but I just wanted to let you know something. I went through the roughest period of my entire life in the last few months. My life completely fell apart due to circumstances that I had no control over and I almost went homeless. I watched your videos every day and they were the light that helped me escape from nihilism, meaninglessness and completely giving up. I've found a new home now and I am continuing my Master's Degree and will not give up. I know you've helped so many people out there but the principles you espouse and preach have changed my life and will stay with me forever so from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
After renting our entire lives in the San Francisco Bay Area my wife and I bought a piece of land 750 miles away in the mountains of another state. I've been working on it for the past 6 years. I raised our Timber Frame cabin last October 2020 from lumber I milled myself. Put the roof on in May 2021. About ready (next week) to haul my new (to me) Massey Ferguson Industrial tractor to the property. Six years ago almost all of my family and friends told me that "you're crazy" , "can't be done", your too old (I'm 65), "what are you thinking?" Well, they aren't saying that anymore. I now have a power in me that is unstoppable (other than death!) But I'll tell you something if I die tomorrow I will have lived a life of blessed wonder and left a lasting legacy to my family.
Your story reminds me of what Charles Bukowski once said "You can't beat death, but you can beat death in life." In my opinion, every critic is a dreamer that gave up. Nothing is impossible to he who will try! I'm glad you followed your gut and made a monument to your dreams. A dream that you can actually live in.
@@aj37ful Thank you. It's actually a product of Joseph Campbell's idea of following your bliss (which is different for each of us). Magical things will happen and before you know it your are living the life that you had once only dreamed about.
Tomorrow I will have my first public speaking. A webcast event about young people in the work life. I used to be extremely shy and I am still not good when it comes to presentations, I stutter, forget what to say, my heart rate goes up when calling phone calls etc. But I have had practice, first at school, then at my workplace. They called me and asked if I would be interested to be interviewed, I had to tell them to let me think for a little bit. And I thought that I don't really want to do it, but I need to be brave and take it for the experience as this is quite easy thing compared to what I aim to do later in life. I told them yes. I managed job interviews, this is not any more difficult. Just keep calm and it will go just fine. Just got The Daily Stoic book in the mail, thanks for making these videos!
@@Kevin-kj5th Went well in my standards, I was most awkward of the 4 but I didn't stutter, just spoke a bit slow and sounded a bit more nervous than the others. Heart was racing in beginning but as I didn't need to speak more that 1min at a time, I had time to breathe and calm myself, so it was a really good practice experience. At peak the event had 800 concurrent viewers online so not big stakes.
@@ninjal7588 awesome! Congratulations. It takes a lot of courage to get on stage both virtually and physically. I did both this past year for the first time and I don’t regret it at all. Used to suffer with pretty severe anxiety and now not so much and don’t take meds for it. I know I was so nervous standing up in front of everyone for the first time. Do you regret your decision? I’m guessing not!
@@ninjal7588 awesome! I don’t know you but I’m still proud of you. Always great to hear about people stepping out of their comfort zone and doing something most people fear more than death
Hey Ryan. We are from Colombia and we want to thank you for all of your videos and your advices, it had been helpful to us to stay on the right path and never giving up. Thank you and we wish you the best of lucks!
I have to fly this Saturday and boy I am scared... gosh! Scared of flying, scared of feeling claustrophobic, scared of having another panic attack, and scared of scaring other people on the plane. And then watching this I realised that I am adding OTHER FEAR on top of my usual fear. If I get claustrophobic or have another panic attack: so be it. And to be honest, who cares about the others for two hours I am on that plane! So, Ryan, thank you for this. I really needed this video today... x
*To all the dreamers out there, don't ever let the world's negativity disenchant you or your spirit. If you surround yourself with love and right people, ANYTHING is possible...*
I am new to the thinking in terms of Stoic philosophy (less than 6 months of conscious learning). I cannot stress enough how much more this does for you in the same time as “yogic meditation”. Just in mere terms of “my mind is never quiet and I have given over a ton of my energy to time wasting reflection, to everything but what I can control and change”. The title of the study of “Stoicism” has been the most intimidating portion to overcome. The rest is just putting one foot in front of the other. Very soothing practice.
Just picked up ur new book today, on audible, dont judge me people, best way for me to get books in. Cant wait to finish it. Love u ryan! Thanks for bringing this great knowledge back into our lives, its knowledge our souls forgot we needed.
Fantastic. Love this video. A perfect set up for the New Year! Thank you Ryan for a year of great free content. My life is better because of what I have learned here. Sharing your love and knowledge of Stoicism has definitely inspired me and made a positive difference in my world. Looking forward to being a better leader in 2023. 🙏🏻
Omg so your Ryan Holiday & unknowingly I m just following your channel It's know I came to know it's you Your books are blessing You have found divine intelligence God Bless You
Courage is a prerequisite for a life worth living. The wise man or women, will feel the fear and act in spite of it. To act with courage is ultimately saying a big YES to your life. You have one life. Make it count.
Yesss! I'm beginning to realize that it's ok to look stupid or dumb..I'm gonna be more interested in learning! I'm definitely getting this book on Courage! Thanks Ryan Holiday! ❤ thanks
I love this, your channel and a few others triggered this need in me to find out why, why am I the way I am, why my friends are the way we are. We live in an amazing world and everyone is miserable. Keep motivating people. I'm going to extend my hand to help the veteran community. I just started my journey on stoicism. Keep it up.
That "what would others' think" is a highly toxic aspect of human nature. Stoic Practice helps alleviate that issue. Journaling every day morning and evening is not easy, but courage brings the energy forward, to fail, get up, and continue. There is no time of "I have magically arrived", LOL. Thanks for your important work.
I just really connected with one of your slightly older books, Stillness is the Key. Can't wait to start reading this one. It is a synchronicity that I ran into Stillness is the Key, it dovetails into all the good changes I am trying to make in my life right now. Thank you Ryan!
I love all your videos and they are very inspiring, but this one is one of my favourites. I´ll order your book because it worth. Thanks for the amazing work you´re doing with Daily Stoic.
Great stuff, i love your work. I'm wondering if you had written something or had a podcast about the theology of the stoics, or something related to that. It is a theme that is so recurrent in Epictetus, for example. Thanks!
Addison art teacher of many decades one of the things I always tell people right at the beginning is if you're not willing to make hundreds of bad dumb drawings like Van Gogh's early drawings of shoes that are pretty ugly, then you're never going to get to the masterpiece that's way way down the road like Van Gogh's painting starry night... For an old fashioned modernist example anyway
agreed and a good question to ask yourself when you think something really matters is, am I going to care about this in 5 years and am I even going to remember this in 5 years?
Looking fwd to your new book !!! Almost done with your previous I sometimes wonder what the world would be like ... If people read Epictetus, Seneca, Socratic Learning, Aristotle. .... Instead of the overly dense complex Bible or Beautiful , but overwhelming Dhamapadma/other Buddhist texts. .... What would we be like as a family of homo sapiens covering the planet??
Hey Ryan. I made a purchase from your shop in August and I never received the merchandise I payed for. I've emailed the shop over a dozen times, and have not received a replay. Please help.
*"Everything in life is easier when you don't concern yourself with what other people are doing."* The chances of you seeing this comment is pretty low, but if you did, *I hope you have an amazing day.* 🖤
"What I must do is all that concerns me. Not what the people think. It is harder because you will always find those who think they know what is your duty better than you know it. Ralph Waldo Emerson "Self Reliance"
People who are terrified about what others think about them are actually terrified about all the shitty things they think about themselves being reflected back at them.
We are afraid of physical pain, too. Perhaps we should not think of fear as something that is only a barrier to self-realization. It was a bunch of people who had no fear, or who held beliefs overriding those fears, who carried guns into battle of every war, and those who put book sales over the betterment of other people, particularly those who cannot fend for themselves. I hold a Masters in philosophy and work in nursing homes--there is a shelf life to this stuff. You should absolutely care what others think of you. Life after a certain age is decline management. We will all see.
Hi Ryan, I've never commented on youtube and I don't know if you'll read this but I just wanted to let you know something. I went through the roughest period of my entire life in the last few months. My life completely fell apart due to circumstances that I had no control over and I almost went homeless. I watched your videos every day and they were the light that helped me escape from nihilism, meaninglessness and completely giving up. I've found a new home now and I am continuing my Master's Degree and will not give up. I know you've helped so many people out there but the principles you espouse and preach have changed my life and will stay with me forever so from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Hang in there, brother. Never give up!
I hope Ryan sees your message, but even if he doesn't, please know I am inspired by your words and appreciate you sharing them
I hope you are still doing well❤
Got me right in the feels. My eyes are sweating. Keep on keeping on friend. One foot in front of the other. Memento Mori
After renting our entire lives in the San Francisco Bay Area my wife and I bought a piece of land 750 miles away in the mountains of another state. I've been working on it for the past 6 years. I raised our Timber Frame cabin last October 2020 from lumber I milled myself. Put the roof on in May 2021. About ready (next week) to haul my new (to me) Massey Ferguson Industrial tractor to the property. Six years ago almost all of my family and friends told me that "you're crazy" , "can't be done", your too old (I'm 65), "what are you thinking?" Well, they aren't saying that anymore. I now have a power in me that is unstoppable (other than death!) But I'll tell you something if I die tomorrow I will have lived a life of blessed wonder and left a lasting legacy to my family.
Your story reminds me of what Charles Bukowski once said "You can't beat death, but you can beat death in life." In my opinion, every critic is a dreamer that gave up. Nothing is impossible to he who will try! I'm glad you followed your gut and made a monument to your dreams. A dream that you can actually live in.
@@aj37ful Thank you. It's actually a product of Joseph Campbell's idea of following your bliss (which is different for each of us). Magical things will happen and before you know it your are living the life that you had once only dreamed about.
Love it!!!
Best decision ever, mate 💪
Sawesome! Also the Massy Ferguson. The agrecol tractor for which I had a special memory back in my childhood
Thank you so much 🙏
Tomorrow I will have my first public speaking. A webcast event about young people in the work life. I used to be extremely shy and I am still not good when it comes to presentations, I stutter, forget what to say, my heart rate goes up when calling phone calls etc. But I have had practice, first at school, then at my workplace. They called me and asked if I would be interested to be interviewed, I had to tell them to let me think for a little bit. And I thought that I don't really want to do it, but I need to be brave and take it for the experience as this is quite easy thing compared to what I aim to do later in life. I told them yes. I managed job interviews, this is not any more difficult. Just keep calm and it will go just fine. Just got The Daily Stoic book in the mail, thanks for making these videos!
How did it go?
@@Kevin-kj5th Went well in my standards, I was most awkward of the 4 but I didn't stutter, just spoke a bit slow and sounded a bit more nervous than the others. Heart was racing in beginning but as I didn't need to speak more that 1min at a time, I had time to breathe and calm myself, so it was a really good practice experience. At peak the event had 800 concurrent viewers online so not big stakes.
@@ninjal7588 awesome! Congratulations. It takes a lot of courage to get on stage both virtually and physically. I did both this past year for the first time and I don’t regret it at all. Used to suffer with pretty severe anxiety and now not so much and don’t take meds for it. I know I was so nervous standing up in front of everyone for the first time. Do you regret your decision? I’m guessing not!
@@Kevin-kj5th Exactly. No regrets :) Here was those who were part of the show watching irl, about 30 people. Great job beating your anxiety!
@@ninjal7588 awesome! I don’t know you but I’m still proud of you. Always great to hear about people stepping out of their comfort zone and doing something most people fear more than death
Hey Ryan. We are from Colombia and we want to thank you for all of your videos and your advices, it had been helpful to us to stay on the right path and never giving up. Thank you and we wish you the best of lucks!
Love you, Ryan. Thank you so much! You are a precious gift! God bless you. I'm going to buy your book for myself, friends, and family.
Thank you, Ryan. We can all use a little more courage and I know courage is one of the 4 Stoic virtues.
I love Ryan so much- he is helping me become a better person
I have to fly this Saturday and boy I am scared... gosh! Scared of flying, scared of feeling claustrophobic, scared of having another panic attack, and scared of scaring other people on the plane. And then watching this I realised that I am adding OTHER FEAR on top of my usual fear. If I get claustrophobic or have another panic attack: so be it. And to be honest, who cares about the others for two hours I am on that plane!
So, Ryan, thank you for this.
I really needed this video today... x
Thanks Ryan! Always what is needed on the right day to move forward. You are greatly appreciated.
*To all the dreamers out there, don't ever let the world's negativity disenchant you or your spirit. If you surround yourself with love and right people, ANYTHING is possible...*
I am new to the thinking in terms of Stoic philosophy (less than 6 months of conscious learning).
I cannot stress enough how much more this does for you in the same time as “yogic meditation”. Just in mere terms of “my mind is never quiet and I have given over a ton of my energy to time wasting reflection, to everything but what I can control and change”.
The title of the study of “Stoicism” has been the most intimidating portion to overcome. The rest is just putting one foot in front of the other. Very soothing practice.
Just picked up ur new book today, on audible, dont judge me people, best way for me to get books in. Cant wait to finish it. Love u ryan! Thanks for bringing this great knowledge back into our lives, its knowledge our souls forgot we needed.
That’s the best way to read it in my opinion. Let them judge.
Why would people judge you?
@@shannensaito9746 cause people always say its better to read than listen, but it works better for me. More or less just saying a saying.
My favorite quote that is simple and sweet is "do you." This was so inspirational to watch, thanks for this.
Fantastic. Love this video. A perfect set up for the New Year! Thank you Ryan for a year of great free content. My life is better because of what I have learned here. Sharing your love and knowledge of Stoicism has definitely inspired me and made a positive difference in my world. Looking forward to being a better leader in 2023. 🙏🏻
Ryan, this video is one of the best you've produced for Daily Stoic. Please continue.
Omg so your Ryan Holiday
& unknowingly I m just following your channel
It's know I came to know it's you
Your books are blessing
You have found divine intelligence
God Bless You
Ryan, You are doing tremendous work, thank You for sharing the effects of it.
Courage is a prerequisite for a life worth living. The wise man or women, will feel the fear and act in spite of it. To act with courage is ultimately saying a big YES to your life. You have one life. Make it count.
Always a quality talk, Ryan.
Yesss! I'm beginning to realize that it's ok to look stupid or dumb..I'm gonna be more interested in learning! I'm definitely getting this book on Courage! Thanks Ryan Holiday! ❤ thanks
I love this, your channel and a few others triggered this need in me to find out why, why am I the way I am, why my friends are the way we are. We live in an amazing world and everyone is miserable. Keep motivating people. I'm going to extend my hand to help the veteran community. I just started my journey on stoicism. Keep it up.
Thanks Ryan
Again I've heard from you what I needed to hear. Thanks hombré.
THANK YOU RYAN,
YOU HELP ME PUSH MYSELF DEEPLY AND EXPLORE THE UNKNOWN
Thanks for your logic
It's epic brother. Lot of insight
That "what would others' think" is a highly toxic aspect of human nature. Stoic Practice helps alleviate that issue. Journaling every day morning and evening is not easy, but courage brings the energy forward, to fail, get up, and continue. There is no time of "I have magically arrived", LOL. Thanks for your important work.
Yes I read the book,no fear, great book😁
The knowledge and videos you share are much appreciated. Thank you
Great meditation for the day=] Thank you. Have your own "scorecard" and don't let your value be in the judgement of other- courage is the key.
Great content Ryan, thank you!
I just really connected with one of your slightly older books, Stillness is the Key. Can't wait to start reading this one. It is a synchronicity that I ran into Stillness is the Key, it dovetails into all the good changes I am trying to make in my life right now. Thank you Ryan!
The Buddha named "confidence before other people" as one major benefit of his practice and stoicism and Buddhism are pretty similar!
Du bist überall
@@WatchClock99 Nene, ich bin an vielen Orten wo _di_ bist, weil wir viele gemeinsame Interessen haben xD Bin nur auf vllt 20-30 channels^^
I love all your videos and they are very inspiring, but this one is one of my favourites. I´ll order your book because it worth. Thanks for the amazing work you´re doing with Daily Stoic.
🇬🇧 Soo true, I always worry about what other people think, but why? It’s my life!
Just bought courage is the way yesterday. Already great 👍 thank you!
What an awesome video! Thank you for these reminders!
Ryan great video as always. Very succinct ..the piano loop wasnt even needed ; your words tell the story !
Thank you Ryan
currently Iam facing some health issue this is what keeps me going!!!!
Don't believe in yourself, believe in the you that believes in himself.
What a deep video! Thanks for your knowledge
Great stuff, i love your work. I'm wondering if you had written something or had a podcast about the theology of the stoics, or something related to that. It is a theme that is so recurrent in Epictetus, for example. Thanks!
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It's so eye opening
Thanks.
God I love this guy
Why isn’t this taught in middle school?
I could have really used this as a kid.
It’s useful life advice.
It is. The opportunity to practice it arrives in adult life.
They should teach this in every school.
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I love your channel, Morten from Denmark
Remain BRAVE, in the uncertain times coming ahead.
Addison art teacher of many decades one of the things I always tell people right at the beginning is if you're not willing to make hundreds of bad dumb drawings like Van Gogh's early drawings of shoes that are pretty ugly, then you're never going to get to the masterpiece that's way way down the road like Van Gogh's painting starry night... For an old fashioned modernist example anyway
agreed and a good question to ask yourself when you think something really matters is, am I going to care about this in 5 years and am I even going to remember this in 5 years?
This is such a great video. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😃
Woody Allen said "I'm not afraid of death, I just don't want to be there when it happens."
I love the emails!🤘
The question is how, and not what.
Looking fwd to your new book !!!
Almost done with your previous
I sometimes wonder what the world would be like ...
If people read Epictetus, Seneca, Socratic Learning, Aristotle. .... Instead of the overly dense complex Bible or Beautiful , but overwhelming Dhamapadma/other Buddhist texts.
....
What would we be like as a family of homo sapiens covering the planet??
Hey Ryan. I made a purchase from your shop in August and I never received the merchandise I payed for. I've emailed the shop over a dozen times, and have not received a replay. Please help.
Parental judgement is a slime you have to wash off very thoroughly .
*"Everything in life is easier when you don't concern yourself with what other people are doing."*
The chances of you seeing this comment is pretty low, but if you did, *I hope you have an amazing day.* 🖤
I see it. Thank you so much. And I’m wishing you a courageous day in return!
Awesome! Thanks!
"What I must do is all that concerns me. Not what the people think. It is harder because you will always find those who think they know what is your duty better than you know it. Ralph Waldo Emerson "Self Reliance"
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People who are terrified about what others think about them are actually terrified about all the shitty things they think about themselves being reflected back at them.
Well said!
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When’s part 2 of trip?
nice question
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We are afraid of physical pain, too. Perhaps we should not think of fear as something that is only a barrier to self-realization. It was a bunch of people who had no fear, or who held beliefs overriding those fears, who carried guns into battle of every war, and those who put book sales over the betterment of other people, particularly those who cannot fend for themselves. I hold a Masters in philosophy and work in nursing homes--there is a shelf life to this stuff. You should absolutely care what others think of you. Life after a certain age is decline management. We will all see.
What is the song in the background?
I once saw a street fight between a Stoic and an Epicurean...brutal, just brutal. 😀
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Basically, don’t be afraid.
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Careless What's People Think What's Society Think What's Other People Think Wo Sb Uska Problem hai
People assume I care what they think, and that is their mistake
It is none of my business what others think of me.
@1:03. Using James Mattis as a beacon of righteousness? Come on....
Put a shirt on.
possibly. but from my perspective, I cringe at my reflection.
Hes always saying “Marcus Aurelius said , Seneca said, and Epictetus said” I mean wtf?!
Not very stoic to boast how you talk to sitting senators ,NFL etc .
I like the general idea of this. But identifying problems and then reading quotes about them isn’t necessarily giving anyone answers of how to improve
Thx