The first time I read meditations it started dragging out when he was talking about being grateful that the people around him growing up were good men and how that influenced him I was thinking about that a couple of weeks later he was so thankful and humble as one of the most powerful men in the world That's was a major part of the book to me
So grateful to have you created a YT channel, Ryan! Growing up, I never knew the history of Marcus Aurelius, despite having part of his name. It wasn’t until I heard about Stocism from Tim Ferriss and Ryan Holiday that I got really into studying Marcus Aurelius’ material.
After seeing this video, I wish nothing but one thing, and that is to travel back in time and bring Marcus Aurelius to today's Earth. For writings as such makes me yearn to absorb it inside my veins. And it is beyond my imagination that 'Meditations' is nothing but his journal or personal diary which we call it in present times. It was never meant to be published as a book, rather it was his thoughts to himself. After watching Daily Stoic videos and reading Ryan's books, I came to a realization that "only a man who is such proficient at educating himself in the first place, holds the power to impact the world on such a scale. The power of being a wise and good human-being is that it cannot be duplicated in any way, it can only be inculcated and cultivated as Marcus Aurelius did through his persistent habit of journaling every day." Sincerely, Krit.
This quote reminds me every time that I'm challenged by something that I can overcome it. So often I find what I worried over to be an easy obstacle, I get it done, cast it aside and get over it and then find the next, forgetting about the one prior. This is how we grow! Knowing how to let go is knowing how to conquer all but perhaps accepting the obstacle and facing it repeatedly is the only way of overcoming everything.
When I have a goal, obstacles are teaching me how to get to where I want to go-- carving a path for me. What stands in the way becomes the way; within every obstacle is a chance to improve my condition.
Damn Ryan, I freaking love every single video, book, post. I gift your books all the time to people in my life, and I’ve never stopped to thank you for your time with my own words. I internalize your messages, and share through my coaching and conversations. The impact is unmeasurable and vast. That last line, paraphrasing: is the obstacle going to be the way? or do we choose to be the obstacle in our way? 🔥💪❤️
Ryan usually cites meditations 5.20. Interestingly, Marcus writes something similar already in 4.1 in a very lyrical fashion: When the inwardly dominant principle is true to nature, then its relation to everything that happens is such that it can always easily adapt to the possible and the given. After all, it does not feel love for any particular matter, but seeks for the preferred only conditionally, turning into material for itself everything that is ahead. It is like a fire, taking possession of what is thrown into it: a weak Lamp would be extinguished, and a bright flame instantly envelops what has got into it, devours it and soars up even higher
I have listened to your book 3 times in 2 weeks on UA-cam. I was gonna start it again but figured I’d listen to meditations...I’ve read it before. I’ve always been a Stoic...I just didn’t know that’s what it was called until my Liberal Arts degree where we did a deep dive for 1 year in Western Civilization from Mesopotamia to the Lilian’s Gilgamesh and of course all the great philosophers. I love your book, it put into words what I am always saying and how I am thinking in business and life. I was told recently that what I was saying wasn’t practical or applicable in business. And this was from an entrepreneurs that was ‘stuck’ in his way... Most people think that philosophy provides no action...then I explained how the universe speaks in obstacles because it’s trying to show you how to create...how to move...how to proceed... When I said that the man sat there for no more than 3 minutes before smiling and figuring out a solution to something that was an obstacle. It was telling him what to do but he was too busy being stuck on how he thought it should be done instead of how else to do it.
Oh my god this so important to me. This helps so much. So simple like a glass of water. But you could die without either of these simple choice options. Brilliant as a diamond in a furnace. Thank you! ◇♡◇
It has changed my life as well ...whats do unique is how I vistioned Christ speaking " as I read more and more 🤔..I feel the community at large must of look up to Marcus Aurelius as a spiritual figure besides being a incredible ruler...
Marcus Aurelius was one of the most powerful men on earth.He Ruled the Roman empire Untainted by wealth,power or praise.His ability to practise humility,compassion and Mindfullness is nothing short of Inspiration."The mind is the ruler of the soul."-Marcus Aurelius. Anyway Ryan,Did Marcus say anything in line with Meditation(Mindful meditation)??..I have gotten so inspired from day1 i started studying his life and philosophies.I thank Infinite intelligence for Letting you come our way to throw more light on these.Thanks Ryan.From your proud Sub. Raymond Tenda,Ghana West Africa.🇬🇭
3:33 The most beautiful aspect of it for me personally is that it begins in your mind. Like when Sun Tzu said that knowing yourself is the key to winning anything. All you have to do is understand yourself enough to know the mechanisms within, the part of you that accepts it and says 'okay'. It starts that simply. What's the first manageable step?
thoroughly Enjoying your visual content, ryan. amazing reminder. keand yes, same ton of bricks hit here too at those same words, when listening to obstacle is the way ....trust me, im not lying ;)
I would urge you guys to study meditations for yourself too and not just Ryan’s translations. Got a lot of good stuff from stoicism just memorizing the quotes myself especially during times I can improve
One of my favorites is “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” another one is "Put an end once for all to this discussion of what a good man should be, and be one" too many times we hear from media, scholars and others about what a good man should be but see them fall from grace after lecturing us about ( in many cases) their own faults.
Obstacles, momento mori, sympathea, Amor Fati( love your fate- no matter the circumstances... I feel as if this just pushed my spirituality through the roof, and I dare not sleep past 5:30 Am ...otherwise I look at the blankets and feel lazy.
I’ve bought the penguin classics translation and it doesn’t seem to be the same as the quotes ryan reads can anyone recommend which copy ryan reads from
@@DailyStoic you discuss something with your friends or family and afterwards you recognize that your open opinion could bring someone to a awkward position. You actually generalize your position but you feel that maybe disturb someone with what you said. And that feeling does not want to go away. It nagging you for a short time.
What have been the most life-changing words for you?
I am all that, I am.
It is not that we get that makes us happy, it is who we become.
I’m sorry...
"The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge" - Bertrand Russell
No one cares about you as much as you do
I learn English now and I write every time when I watch videos on all my favorite channels. That is good for me.
I am learning English now
Ryan,
Thank you for The Obstacle Is The Way.
The book has made a huge impact on my life.
The first time I read meditations it started dragging out when he was talking about being grateful that the people around him growing up were good men and how that influenced him
I was thinking about that a couple of weeks later he was so thankful and humble as one of the most powerful men in the world
That's was a major part of the book to me
Yes. The video before this one is about just that subject!
'Obstacle is the way' has literally drawn my way.
Thanks Ryan.
So grateful to have you created a YT channel, Ryan! Growing up, I never knew the history of Marcus Aurelius, despite having part of his name. It wasn’t until I heard about Stocism from Tim Ferriss and Ryan Holiday that I got really into studying Marcus Aurelius’ material.
You’re absolutely right. We must bare our hardships worthily
After seeing this video, I wish nothing but one thing, and that is to travel back in time and bring Marcus Aurelius to today's Earth. For writings as such makes me yearn to absorb it inside my veins. And it is beyond my imagination that 'Meditations' is nothing but his journal or personal diary which we call it in present times. It was never meant to be published as a book, rather it was his thoughts to himself. After watching Daily Stoic videos and reading Ryan's books, I came to a realization that "only a man who is such proficient at educating himself in the first place, holds the power to impact the world on such a scale. The power of being a wise and good human-being is that it cannot be duplicated in any way, it can only be inculcated and cultivated as Marcus Aurelius did through his persistent habit of journaling every day."
Sincerely,
Krit.
This quote reminds me every time that I'm challenged by something that I can overcome it. So often I find what I worried over to be an easy obstacle, I get it done, cast it aside and get over it and then find the next, forgetting about the one prior. This is how we grow! Knowing how to let go is knowing how to conquer all but perhaps accepting the obstacle and facing it repeatedly is the only way of overcoming everything.
When I have a goal,
obstacles are teaching me how to get to where I want to go--
carving a path for me.
What stands in the way becomes the way;
within every obstacle is a chance to improve my condition.
Thank you Ryan. Obstacle and Ego changed my life. I am on my 3rd reread of Obstacle.
Damn Ryan, I freaking love every single video, book, post. I gift your books all the time to people in my life, and I’ve never stopped to thank you for your time with my own words. I internalize your messages, and share through my coaching and conversations. The impact is unmeasurable and vast. That last line, paraphrasing: is the obstacle going to be the way? or do we choose to be the obstacle in our way? 🔥💪❤️
Ryan usually cites meditations 5.20.
Interestingly, Marcus writes something similar already in 4.1 in a very lyrical fashion:
When the inwardly dominant principle is true to nature, then its relation to everything that happens is such that it can always easily adapt to the possible and the given. After all, it does not feel love for any particular matter, but seeks for the preferred only conditionally, turning into material for itself everything that is ahead. It is like a fire, taking possession of what is thrown into it: a weak Lamp would be extinguished, and a bright flame instantly envelops what has got into it, devours it and soars up even higher
This advice is life-changing. Thank you for making this video.
I have listened to your book 3 times in 2 weeks on UA-cam. I was gonna start it again but figured I’d listen to meditations...I’ve read it before.
I’ve always been a Stoic...I just didn’t know that’s what it was called until my Liberal Arts degree where we did a deep dive for 1 year in Western Civilization from Mesopotamia to the Lilian’s Gilgamesh and of course all the great philosophers.
I love your book, it put into words what I am always saying and how I am thinking in business and life.
I was told recently that what I was saying wasn’t practical or applicable in business. And this was from an entrepreneurs that was ‘stuck’ in his way...
Most people think that philosophy provides no action...then I explained how the universe speaks in obstacles because it’s trying to show you how to create...how to move...how to proceed...
When I said that the man sat there for no more than 3 minutes before smiling and figuring out a solution to something that was an obstacle. It was telling him what to do but he was too busy being stuck on how he thought it should be done instead of how else to do it.
please recommend me some books, audiobooks preferably, thanks.
Thanks Ryan. Your words really resonate with me
Oh my god this so important to me.
This helps so much.
So simple like a glass of water.
But you could die without either of these simple choice options.
Brilliant as a diamond in a furnace.
Thank you! ◇♡◇
Very powerful words from Marcus Aurelius! True sign of an alpha man. Thanks for providing contents like this
An excellent discussion of a very important concept. I always appreciate your insights on Stoic philosophy. Thank you!
Wow, I read that passage with no impression on me, whatsoever. I now have a second thought on that. Thank you for the reminder Ryan!
Thank for sharing such a deep information 💚
I love the fact you're doing these videos. I think they contain valuable information for some. I can't believe it for myself and I don't know how to.
It has changed my life as well ...whats do unique is how I vistioned Christ speaking " as I read more and more 🤔..I feel the community at large must of look up to Marcus Aurelius as a spiritual figure besides being a incredible ruler...
Love these guy's videos.
Really enjoy your books! The Obstacle was particularly inspiring! Thanks for your insight! 😊✨
These videos are amazing, thank you for all this content. Looking forward to the new book!
huge improvement when I hear about the obstacles and impact my self to do everything without excuse .
This is Huge.
Reading "The Obstacles is the way" last month.
Right now am reading The laws of Human Nature. This books should be use in Schools to better us.
...also for men The Rational male by Rollo Tomassi.
Magnificent !
Man, I love this kind of videos
Marcus Aurelius was one of the most powerful men on earth.He Ruled the Roman empire Untainted by wealth,power or praise.His ability to practise humility,compassion and Mindfullness is nothing short of Inspiration."The mind is the ruler of the soul."-Marcus Aurelius.
Anyway Ryan,Did Marcus say anything in line with Meditation(Mindful meditation)??..I have gotten so inspired from day1 i started studying his life and philosophies.I thank Infinite intelligence for Letting you come our way to throw more light on these.Thanks Ryan.From your proud Sub. Raymond Tenda,Ghana West Africa.🇬🇭
@@sfjlfkjsdlfkjds nicely said!
Stoicism rocks!
I like your book Ego is the Enemy
3:33 The most beautiful aspect of it for me personally is that it begins in your mind. Like when Sun Tzu said that knowing yourself is the key to winning anything. All you have to do is understand yourself enough to know the mechanisms within, the part of you that accepts it and says 'okay'. It starts that simply. What's the first manageable step?
Am I the only that so obsessed with his bookshelves?
Me too 🥺
🖤
I was the 1k like, your welcome brother!
This!!
thoroughly Enjoying your visual content, ryan. amazing reminder. keand yes, same ton of bricks hit here too at those same words, when listening to obstacle is the way ....trust me, im not lying ;)
I would urge you guys to study meditations for yourself too and not just Ryan’s translations. Got a lot of good stuff from stoicism just memorizing the quotes myself especially during times I can improve
Grazie
One of my favorites is “Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” another one is "Put an end once for all to this discussion of what a good man should be, and be one" too many times we hear from media, scholars and others about what a good man should be but see them fall from grace after lecturing us about ( in many cases) their own faults.
Wait...Borders in Rancho Cucamonga in 2007. Good gravy! Small world!
WOW
Sun, wind and animals are not irrelevant to me!
Obstacles are opportunities :)
Hey Ryan! Do you have a photographic memory?
Obstacles, momento mori, sympathea, Amor Fati( love your fate- no matter the circumstances... I feel as if this just pushed my spirituality through the roof, and I dare not sleep past 5:30 Am ...otherwise I look at the blankets and feel lazy.
What is the song in the background?
I want to know too ! :/
Do you have any of the quotes tattooed?
Did you grow up in Ranch Cucamonga? I did and still have family there
Does anyone know the music in the background?
It's composed for the Daily Stoic by one of our editors.
@@DailyStoic When is the playlist coming? ;)
Where is this quote in the Meditations?
Me, sees obstacle: This is the way.
I’ve bought the penguin classics translation and it doesn’t seem to be the same as the quotes ryan reads can anyone recommend which copy ryan reads from
Hi Ryan, how you handle awkward moments after it happened? What the stabil stoic do if there think about this moment? Thanks
Can you give a bit more of a specific example?
@@DailyStoic you discuss something with your friends or family and afterwards you recognize that your open opinion could bring someone to a awkward position. You actually generalize your position but you feel that maybe disturb someone with what you said. And that feeling does not want to go away. It nagging you for a short time.
What do your tattoos say?
What translation of Meditations is this?
Gregory Hayes
@@DailyStoic thank you.
Born in 1992?! Thought he was older.
How is nobody talking about the tattoo in comments?
Memento Mori
Video starts at 1:03
He literally read us the receipt 😂😂😂 good job though
Amor fati 2 words that should be tattooed in brain