"The desire for more positive experience is itself a negative experience. And, paradoxically, the acceptance of one's negative experience is itself a positive experience." -Mark Manson
“and that is why the universe and everyone you love has already been blown up around a billion years ago and you’re actually just a formless conscience in a coma drifting through the endless and unforgiving void of space” ~GabeSweats (probably)
@@samdimery Such an atheist and meaningless quote. Sad for the people who believe such things. Don't believe in trash philosophies and look for ones which will help you grow and have meaning and purpose. (I am not referring to Stoicism)
Mình cũng thấy phần tranh luận giữa anh Đức và Đại Nghĩa, Hoàng Phi khá thú vị, nhất là khi mọi người cứ nghĩ là anh Đức cố tình thua. Nhưng thực sự mà nói, trong cuộc sống đôi khi im lặng lại là cách tốt nhất để tránh làm mọi chuyện thêm căng thẳng. Bạn có nghĩ rằng sự im lặng này đôi khi lại giúp giải quyết vấn đề tốt hơn thay vì phải lên tiếng không?
I completely agree with Marcus Aurelius here. It's easy to get caught up in endless discussions about what a "good man" should be, but true growth comes from living those values every day. It’s about embodying them in our actions, not just our words. Have you found any particular practices that help you stay focused on being a better version of yourself?
i would say yes the total amount of suffering is bigger in imagnation. but the intensity of suffering is bigger in reality. a i see you added an often. in the video he didnt.
"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." -- Marcus Aurelius, Emperor-Philosopher
"I came in like a wrecking ball, I never hit so hard in love, All I wanted was to break your walls, All you ever did was wreck me, Yeah, you, you wreck me" -- Marcus Aurelius, Emperor-Philosopher
So many people will understand that as: just laugh the pain away. I understand it as: Yeah everyone dies literally nothing matters what anyone does right now in 1000 years everyone forgot. Then I think: thats awesome im completely free then. Idk how Marcus really meant it I could be the one that misinterprets it?
Minimum effort, maximum outcome. The real measure is the difference between effort and outcome. Therefore, socialise costs , privatise gains. Offer minimum possible quality for the maximum possible price. Always take more than what you give otherwise when life hits you in the solar plexus you are not in control of your reactions anymore thus stoicism is just wishful thinking.
Genuine stoicism is not about feeling nothing, it's about feeling everything and thinking nothing of it. A lot of people put on an act of stoicism in the form of "I'm not upset, I do not care, I'm not bothered, I'm not emotional." The point of the philosophy is not to act like you do not care or tell yourself and others you are not affected. The point is that as a human you will care about certain things, but you shouldn't care about the fact that you do care. Look at the Zeno example. He said, you cannot control the things that happen to you, but you can control how you react to them. Does that mean that you must put on a facade that nothing happened? No. It means you accept what has happened, you feel what you feel, and then you carry on despite that. If you're angry then you're angry. If you're sad then you're sad. Acting like you're not, is not stoicism. It's more self delusion. Accepting the fact that you're angry or sad, and then leaving it at that and moving forward, not letting those feelings affect you beyond simply feeling them, THAT is the philosophy of Zeno. He didn't say he unbreakable. There is no such thing in existence. He said, it is better to bend than to break, and accepting the fact that life is going to bend you plenty, and accepting the fact that you don't have to think anything of it, is the essence of stoicism. I prefer Musashi's philosophy myself. Stoicism is something that can be put on when it's not properly understood. The "I'm rubber you're glue" understanding instead of the "if it sticks then it sticks" understanding. Musashi's philosophy is more concrete. It's about what you do, and do not do. Not what you think or do not think. It's genuine by definition.
@@ngpainter If free will does not exist then having any sort of discussion is pointless because our points of view have already been ordained by determinism. Nor can you attempt to cite logic or reason because any lack or presence of logic or reason would be predetermined and set in stone. So the will in your words, in a world without will, would be absolutely nothing at all. Just noise on the wind, without purpose, influence or ultimate meaning. That's what saying "free will doesn't exist" ultimately implies. After all, how can you change anyone's mind, or anyone change they're own mind, if they've been predestined never to do so? It's a bit like talking to a wall innit? But I guess that wouldn't be your choice after all, if free will doesn't exist. 🤷🏻♂️
It is confusing. Because you hear the quote "you don't have control over your mind & emotions, but you can however choose how to respond to them." In essence it's true we don't know how thoughts enter our mind and how much of that is involuntarily, science hasn't caught up yet. You think about something and you feel good, but another thought comes up and it make you feel bad. Why? Because some rules you agreed on of what is good and bad? For example, in Europe burping after eating is rude and people might look at you with anger, but it is appreciated in China because it means you liked the food. So you can also say "whatever happens, good or bad, i will always choose a positive interpretation." It sounds simplistic but if you just practice that often enough you start to believe that and it becomes your new belief. So then we cán control our thoughts and emotions if we can deliberately insert new thoughts which create positive emotions.
I watched this video 2 years ago when I was struggling to get sober for what felt like the 9 millionth time. This video got me into stoicism, and I fully attribute my sobriety to finding stoicism and the tools that it gave me. I was 2 years sober in May. Thank you for this video.
I believe someone who’s been through tough times in life , somehow reaches a point where he’s already a stoic , whether he knows it or not. That I believe is the summit of maturity.
I can't agree more. When I was 15 I had a really tough time with addiction, but I overcame it. Over time I developed the philosphy explained in the video on my own. I began thinking in the exact same way as stoics without even knowing that's what they're called. My first understanding was that we percieve reality through our senses and these senses create emotion, but emotion is simply controled by the brain and the chemical reactions that happen there. So, since we are able to control our brain, we can actually manipulate emotion and perception in a way that benefits us the most or at least hurts us the least. After that, I developed almost every other idea showed in the vid. By the time I was 16 I felt like I have already made the transition between a child and an adult in maturity. Every day I felt a bigger and bigger difference between me and my peers, because I felt that they still treated everything as careless kids and hadn't realized a lot of things. Now I am so glad I found this video and this comment so that I can learn more about Stoicism!
@@Nishantk10 honestly, what I can tell you is that the first step is to not get frustrated that you can't do it that's part of controlling your feelings.
I've suffered 2 house fires in my life, both due to electrical faults. Both of which I lost everything, over 10 years ago. I'd never heard of stocisism until recently. But I guess life has taught me this lesson the hard way. The things I've lost were mostly replaceable, except for family photos. However, I've found myself talking and reminiscing about those lost moments with my family recently, and I've come to realise, the photos didn't contain the memories, we do. As hard as this was to deal with at the time, it's made me the person I am today. Very little phases me. I want less in life, I'm more grateful for what I have. And ultimately, I'm happier. I don't wish this on anyone, but life has a strange way of teaching you what you need to know. Good luck in life too everyone.
I came across this video by accident. Recently, I have been changing in all aspects of life because I always say that I am not good enough. I have deleted all social media except UA-cam to learn how to find the right way to live a happy life. But always when night comes, I lose everything I have learned and everything I have become convinced of because of the things I cannot change from the people in my life, such as academic and financial problems, etc. This video gave me an outlook on life that I will never pay attention to in my life. It is one of the greatest sayings that I have heard. I believe that this video will be the first step to living happily. Thank you very much for this masterpiece.
“Don’t seek for everything to happen as you wish it would, but rather wish that everything happens as it actually will-then your life will flow well.” - Epictetus
@@game-enjoyer13 It does makes all the sense. For e.g. You always take your Girlfriend is loyal and loves you deeply but you came to know she's been cheating on you with your brother and then right there, at the moment, disappoinment, hatred and sadness fills your mind. So yeah sadly we don't possessed the power to change all things according to our will, good or bad we gotta accept it's act upon us
@@game-enjoyer13 lol. i guess you couldn't wrap your mind around it. Not really your fault though. Aperture could've done a better job in this. Stoicism isn't exactly rocket science, but his analogies and core concepts were ALL around the place and i personally find it kind of annoying when his voice makes that eery low pitched noise at the end of every word.
I've been homeless for a year. Through practicing this. I have survived. And thrived without feeling too bad about it. Thanks for giving me a name for what I did
Hey Sean how do you watch UA-cam? I have this preconceived notion about homeless people not being able to afford internet or access to the internet. Peace be with you :)
@@Iceman_HSV people with a phone/laptop or even a library card can connect to the internet at a library and what not, its pretty much an essential resource now because people need internet to apply for jobs and stuff these days.
"If you desire 8 things in your life and you get seven of them , the regret and anger of not getting that one thing will always frustrate you and you'll never enjoy those 7 things..." -A wise man
True, I got a lot of the things I wanted before and now I get more and more greedy about things I don't have. I used to be insecure af, started doing self-improvement, and got the friends and random people being attracted to me. i developed an imposter syndrome because I though I was being fake for learning how to be better perceived, then I met a girl I like who helped me with fixing that and some other insecurities which came with the self-improvement journey, after her I made a lot more connections and I began doing even better things for myself like reading and overall be more on a schedule to be more efficient, got motivated again to workout after a 2 years break and now for the first time I actually enjoy it, BUT I don't have her love or attention and I'll probably vanish from her life by the next year even if she's kinda enjoying my company currently, just because she's moving and also she's such a type of person to let go easily even if she says she's not, simply because she's not interested in the things "she does not let go of easily". And that is literally the only reason I've been sad recently and I knew beforehand that it probably wouldn't go my way. And I used to say to myself that I was happy with just ever knowing her even she'd vanish from my life in the future but now that it's slowly happening it's not as good as I thought it would be. I am still grateful for her but I really dislike the fact that we probably won't ever keep in touch after a year.
@@rat7570 Hello there, I can see that you're struggling with a scenario that the video described, which is placing your source of happiness/contentment in others instead of placing it in yourself, your life, and your positive actions towards others. The proposed solution to this is tweaking your mindset so that you're more content with the uncontrollable nature of life, which includes situations such as yours... However, as someone who's been doing a lot recently to overcome depression, improve myself, and be more stoic, I think that trying to not be upset over failed romantic plans or failed friendships is one of the hardest parts of stoicism. It seems so difficult to be callous to the pain of a failing romantic relationship, especially if finding a partner is one of your long-term goals.
Key principles of Stoicism: Dichotomy of Control: Stoicism teaches that some things are within our control (our thoughts, choices, and actions) while others are not (external events, other people's actions, and circumstances). Stoics believe that focusing on what is within our control leads to inner tranquility, while accepting what is beyond our control helps us avoid unnecessary suffering. Virtue as the Highest Good: According to Stoicism, the ultimate good in life is the development of moral and intellectual virtues. These virtues include wisdom, justice, courage, temperance, and moderation. Stoics believe that by cultivating these virtues, individuals can live a good and fulfilling life. Acceptance of Nature: Stoicism encourages individuals to align their will with the natural order of the universe. This means accepting the impermanence of things, embracing change, and recognizing that suffering and setbacks are inevitable parts of life. Negative Visualization: Stoics practice negative visualization, which involves contemplating the worst-case scenarios to develop gratitude for what one currently possesses. By imagining the loss of something or someone, individuals can learn to appreciate and value them more fully. Amor Fati: Amor fati, or "love of fate," is a Stoic concept that encourages individuals to embrace and love their fate, whatever it may be. Stoics believe that everything that happens, even hardships and misfortunes, is part of a larger plan and should be accepted without resistance. Tranquility of Mind: Stoicism aims to cultivate inner peace and tranquility by freeing individuals from negative emotions such as anger, fear, and anxiety. By practicing self-control, self-discipline, and detachment from external outcomes, Stoics strive to maintain a calm and balanced state of mind.
the alchemist is literally that meme about 13 year olds finding dumb shit like letters from different words making a new word, super meaningful. It is literally that. lol
disagree. There are many things. Not dreaming big enough is one. Not all dreams come true. The greatest lie in todays age is if you work hard enough you can achieve anything. Totally crap. If you work hard enough at something that you are capable of achieving you will achieve it yes. But someone without two arms will never be a brain surgeon regardless of how hard they work. Not everyone will be a successful musician. the list goes on and on and on.
@@out_spocken Realizing that your dream will not always come true should be step 1 of having a dream. As long as the concept of winners exist, so will be the concept of losers. But at the same time, we should always aim the impossible. Because that's the only way for human to grow and evolve. Those who work so hard, impossibly hard for their dreams yet failed will always get another price. What they do with it or if they even realize that they have one depends on, you guess it, their mindset. If they always want more, more, and more, and will not settle for less than number 1, they WILL suffer. If they accept it that it is what is, then they'll be content even happy.
@@made13145 Of course..i'm not suggesting we don't aim high...but there is reality verse delusion right? "Those who work so hard, impossibly hard for their dreams yet failed will always get another price." I understand this...but it does nothing for those that want THAT dream. Not another. Settling for second best or something else is exactly that...settling. If you want to be an astronaut and only ever end up working for NASA you have failed in your dream. I'm not suggesting we can't reframe happiness or success...but to do not admit failure and not achieving one's dream is exactly that right? Not everyone will be content with whatever they stop at in chasing their dreams. Which is why suggesting working hard, impossibly hard, and you will always achieve your dreams is simply not true and unfair to the lie you (society) is selling. Not everyone can be a millionaire. It doesn't matter how hard you work there will always need to be people that aren't. Just as to have a favourite top means you need to have another top. Otherwise you can't have a 'favourite'. I know this is perhaps semantics...but speaking specifically to the words you use only. Accepting what you have is good enough isn't fulfilling or chasing your dreams is it? It's merely accepting what is and what you have. Two very different things. Again...there is nothing wrong with either..and I'm not at all suggesting there is anything wrong with not achieving your dreams...but your 1+X (where 1 is the effort and X is all the other variables and intangibles) doesn't always equal 2 I'm afraid.
@@out_spocken this is facts, that's the reason why many musicians or Hollywood actors even those rich people sold they soul to the devil to achieve what they want because not everything is meant for everybody, we're literally NPCs and living in the background
Stoicism is understanding that everything in life is neutral, unless we give it meaning. The goal is to just experience everything with all our senses. There's no need to add meaning to this experience. No need to judge, label, or define it. If you can't help but add meaning, add positive and colorful meaning to it.
@@kunal-na You do know that stoicism is more of a wishful thinking than a real thing to master? When life hits you in the solar plexus you are not in control of your reactions anymore thus stoicism is just wishful thinking. "Whipping" yourself just to overcome the "pain" would not help you when "they" decide to put you on the cross and strip your skin with a whip.
I always kept quotes from the video in my notes on my phone so that whenever I’m going through a hard time I can remember how to practice stoicism and feel less when there more to gain. After being lied to for 3 months by someone I felt truly attached and connected to. It’s hard to keep a cool head but I will always come back to listen to this. Thank you for this video.
@@adityayadavx447 yeah others are weak for letting depression to decide the amount of sadness and anxiety they get rather than u decide if u want to have depression in the first place
I first discovered this video about 2 years ago and I have been training my mind accordingly since then. Significant events in my life became more and more bearable. I stopped drinking alcohol for 2 years and in November I exclusively showered cold. My life peaked in a bad way a few days ago when I crashed my 30k BMW. Its totaled, but I can work it out and keep going in life. I dont even feel bad about it, because I cannot make the situation better than it is. This video changed my life, thank you so much.
You people who eat this non-insightfull, non-profound nonsense baffle me... True knowledge comes from giving your entire being to something, whether it's a passion or a person it doesn't matter, through that active sacrifice understanding arises. God himself could write a book about philosophy and it'd be meaningless, because people, in reality, can really only learn through personal experience.
@@baticadavinci3984 I mean 100% correct on the matter but what you say contradicts to the point of his videos. He isn’t trying to educate people but more like inspire them to educate themselves.
About a year ago i went through a phase in my life where i was severely depressed,like rock bottom depressed.I just came upon a video about stoicism in youtube randomly when i was just mindlessly watching videos.That video basically gave the spark that changed my life.I haven't done anything remarkable yet.But my life has gotten a lot better. Im working towards a solid goal,work out regularly,have well balanced relationships.I still got work to do though.For anyone going through tough times.Its all about the first step and consistency.
"I haven't done anything remarkable yet.But my life has gotten a lot better." I'm not an expert or anything, but I think that is the whole point. You felt shit over nothing, (no offense) not because the exact things what happened (or not happened) with you, but because the way you where thinking about them. I wish all the best for you!
"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." -- Seneca
Yo wtf same... three or four years ago a random yt video with 200.000 clicks not very popular basically cured my 5 year long depression... kinda cringe of my psyche to get fixed by basically just one wise sentence... really kinda cringe ngl
i have been so emotionally stable and unwavering ever since I have practiced stoicism. Never felt more peace in my life. Never felt more in control of the present. Never felt more alive.
@@mrwan5348 separate emotion from action. Write down stoic rules to live by and read it everyday to reinforce it into your mind. You must remember this: its not about how you feel that will make you a man of substance, but about how you act.
Pretty thankful to this video. I have suffered from anxiety for about 3 years, and the reason why I always feel anxious is that I keep being afraid of the things I cannot control like the past and the future. And I always blame myself for my failures even if they were caused by the others or some uncontrollable factors, which is the fact that I didn't notice for these years. This video is really inspiring for me, especially I'm still struggling with mental diseases. Maybe I can try to practise to be stoic, and just let the things go.
@@cadycutter Thank you so much! Actually I have already totally recovered from anxiety for about two months😁Also hope you all go well my friend. Everything will be all right🤝
An important fact to keep in mind: humans are wired to feel and process emotions. It is a part of our nature and it is healthy. Stoicism is not pushing your emotions down and pretending they do not exist, which is not healthy, it is instead feeling them without dwelling on them, then moving forward.
I was raised essentially by my grandmother. She put it to me this way, paraphrasing, when I was 6 years old; “you can feel emotions, you just can’t act upon them.” Granny the ultimate Stoic.
Absolutely, focusing on the effort over the outcome is key to true growth. It's a mindset that really resonates with my content, where I explore the journey of creativity and persistence. If you're into that vibe, there's plenty more to dive into on my channel!
@VaderxG Soo its about accepting that some things are inevitable, and once you've accepted that it becomes easier to face and it wont affect you as much?
I come back to this video, rewatched it many many times. Mostly when I feel overwhelmed by emotions and helpless. Makes me feel little bit better, like I'm not a total failure.
10 Ways to Be More Stoic: 1.) Transform everyone into a teacher. 2.) Say no to the easy way, seek out challenges. 3.). Be strict with yourself but tolerant of others. 4.) Allow the journey to be the thing. 5.) Transform envy into emulation. 6.) Stand on the shoulders of giants. 7.) Forgive yourself and forgive others. 8.) Fall in love with Fate. 9.) Always practice courage, temperance, and humor. 10.) Remember, the obstacle is the path. ua-cam.com/video/UpDZXiTxDGI/v-deo.html
One way to be more stoic than stoic. 1. Learn and realize your place in the Universum and you get an ability to see every non-human and human action or drama meaningless, meaningful or humorous if you choose to. ps. Side-benefits of finding your place in the Universum are knowing and understanding of yourself, appreciation of life and ultimate fearlessness.
@@Sincuttiere There are many things that cannot be tolerated like crime and any evil side of human nature that disrupts the society and most individuals in it.
I always wondered, what was wrong with me. I always felt unhappy, feeling like life is useless and unlogical. One day, I downloaded an app called "The Stoic". I opened it and read the first few citations from Marcus Aurelius and so on. Immediately, I understood that the way of them thinking reflects exactly my point of view on everything we can control - ourselves. The way we treat ourselves and others around us is not the key for binding to people, yet it is an important part of being happy - and making other people around one happy as well. Thanks to the philosophers from 2000 years ago, I finally understood who I am: a Stoic. I am not confused anymore and very proud of who I have become, without knowing Stoicsm at all.
We are all different, it can be liberating and comforting to find like minded people. Being different and rare makes finding those people more difficult, it is sometimes lonely. But we are out there.
"We should instead focus on improving ourselves, for ourselves. We should do things, for ourselves and only for that reason. Attaching any external hope or secondary attachments to the actions we take almost always lead to to disappointment"
I just realized that I have been practicing stoicism for most of my life without realizing it. I've always believed that the past is out of my grasp, everything has an end, and that persistence is key. Now I can put a name to what I believe. Also this was an amazing video dude I LOVED it. It was really well thought out and you explained everything to where I understood everything word for word. Thanks!
Practice gratitude. Gratitude is a powerful emotion that fills our souls with an appreciation for the little things in life. Every breath, cracker, smile and ray of sunshine fills us with more vitality and life than a new car, a diamond ring or designer handbag. To begin to learn to live with less, spend some time each and every day writing down or at least contemplating what you’re grateful for. Chances your daily list will be full of the smaller, life-giving joys and simple pleasures rather than large material items.
Don't forget to be grateful for the uncomfortable and unpleasant things as well. The cold bite of winter and the sting of heartbreak help us grow just as much, if n it more, than the pleasures.
This 'Stoicism: Become Undefeatable' video is a game-changer! The way it encapsulates the core principles of Stoicism in such a motivating and empowering manner is truly inspiring. The idea of becoming undefeatable by mastering one's own mind aligns perfectly with the Stoic philosophy. The call to focus on internal strength, resilience, and self-mastery is a powerful reminder in today's fast-paced world. Thanks for this empowering dose of Stoic wisdom. It's a video I'll keep coming back to for a boost of motivation and mental resilience!
I feel like the Frank Sinatra song, "My Way" is a perfect example of stoicism. He admits that life was not some perfect, fun, rollercoaster of a ride. But "through it all" he made the best of what his one and only life threw at him - and in that he finds peace as he nears the end.
“in our modern society advertisements are shoved down our throats, we’re taught we need to have the latest and greatest thing in order to-“ (video gets cut off by an ad break)
The moment I adopted stoicism my life became thousand times better ...the world seems beautiful to me ,my reactions to world has become far more refined ....I fought with existential crisis
I had decided to finally workout and fix my health, but then I got my health report back. I had high cholesterol and diabetis 2. I had a day where I doubt everything around me, and everything I could and did. I then used that hard time to make it a motivation. I have lost 25KG/55 LBS in 3-4 months. Instead of giving up and let myself be consumed by it, I build it into something that I could move on from and learn from. Learning to be healthy, learning to eat well, working out and taking care about my body. I still have a good bit to go, but I’m glad I had this happen. I learned not to take my body for granted, to focus on me and learn from this experience. Many other things have also happend in my life, but I think that is a good example. I didn’t know I could relate with the ideals of stoicism untill this video. Thank you.
This is blowing my mind right now. Ive made some bad choices in life and went down a long long hard path and lost everything including the person i cared about most in life. Its seems to me you have to have this mindset in life to truly be happy. This is how i operate and ive never been happier. Not even close. I think stress has a lot to do with it and just accepting things for what they are and to not worry so much about the things that actually dont matter. I literally cant remember the last time i was actually pissed off about something or upset or disappointed, idk i guess when your going through addiction as bad as i was you either learn to live correctly or you die. Its just crazy to me to see this condensed into a 12 min video. Thanks for making this man im going to send this to at least 10 ppl that need to hear this right now. I think this would be really good for other ppl struggling with addiction to hear. You just have to try to see the good in any situation, it could have almost always been worse and if it couldnt then you just have to have a laugh. You need to learn how to laugh at yourself and accept your flaws and just be honest about everything including yourself. Dont worry so much about what you THINK you need to do in life and just do what makes you happy, because in the end thats what REALLY matters. also in my line of work ive been around a lot of older ppl getting close to moving on and one question i would always ask is "if you could go back in time and give yourself some advice or someone my age what would it be, or whats the biggest regrets that youve had in life?" They have already lived a full life and been here way longer than us so its prob best to find out the mistakes and regrets theyve made and try not to do the same. Id say the 2 answers i received the most were "dont worry so much about the things that dont really matter, things will work out one way or another and just learning how to accept change because everything does and even learn how to welcome change. Also to stop living for everyone else and stop doing things just because you think it is expected from you and to start living for yourself and doing what makes you happy or at the very least doesnt frustrate you on a day to day basis, money isnt everything. Ok let me stop. Good video man.
The strength to control what we are capable of, the heart to accept what cannot be controlled and the wisdom to understand the barrier between them is what I understand stoicism to be
A sad truth about most existentialism like stoicism, absurdism, etc, is that society is unable to comprehend the idea of enlightenment over insanity. If you aren’t like everyone else, you’re considered insane or “lost”.
I've actually been kind of a stoic without realising it. If something bad happens I just roll with it and I'm not even bothered (Sometimes yes obviously I'm not a robot), so I just want to say that you are right. People do think that I'm crazy sometimes just because they freak out over something and I'm calm af.
@@yeet877 they think you are crazy until you calmly explain the situation!!! Happend to me once when someone had a grudge on another and I just simply said " holding a grudge is tiring, we won't see them next week anyways" (last week of school that is)
my main takeaway from reading Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations" was that nothing in the world is 'good' or 'bad' they just 'are'. The idea or notion of 'good' or 'bad' is ascribed to inanimate objects and circumstances that are indifferent to human circumstance and emotion. We ascribe the status of good or bad and then live that - and that's where our true power lies - we have the power to control how we perceive our circumstance and reality.... when you get into it it's a pretty Utopian, libertating and freeing mind/spirit set. What I learned as an addict is that If I am upset and worrying about something in the past than I am missing the present moment and all of it's blessings. Stressing over past events is akin to self-harm
@Arthur Frayn, Your response has me thinking, and I appreciate that. I think Marcus' ideas may be misinterpreted by you. He could surely tell anyone the life of a drug addict was "bad" because his belief regarding attitude was based upon what the Logos required, according to my interpretation of Gregory Hayes' translation of Marcus' book. Certainly, the Logos would not require someone seeking solely external pleasure. It requires a man who moves like time but can think appropriately and rationally; indifferent but also seeking to act according to the greater good. To be a real citizen of the world. Do you not think the person you responded to makes a decent case, even if it is not as well explained as you would like it to be? Is it not on the right track? Where is your sensibility? You seem well-read, so surely you know Marcus' ideas are not as black and white as you painted them to be. In my opinion, Marcus shared with Plato a sort of distaste for moral relativism. On that same line, they both resolve that humans can determine "good" from "bad" and arrive at that conclusion by what connects all humans to each other: the ability to reason. Your first paragraph seems to describe nihilism to me, not stoicism. A follower of Stoicism, especially a mind like Marcus', knows that a life addicted to drugs is never "good." In fact, he explains this belief of "good" and "bad" quite often in Meditations. A person addicted to drugs cannot act wisely, seek justice, or practice patience while influenced by drug effects or by the recurrent thoughts drugs evoke. They are not in control of their emotions. To me, nihilism is a large factor among many others that act to justify sociopathy and the improper function of peoples' cognitive immune systems, but this man's take on Stoicism is certainly not "a justification for sociopathy." Stoicism may be a way to better living by aiding to cleanse the thought process of public opinion.
@@COD4JESSE Boy.....did you ever miss the target. It's almost as if you're facing the wrong direction. Where did he say that drugs were good? I didn't read that. He did say that he was an addict and that he tries to longer worry about the past, the past being something he has no control over. This is significant because that worry was causing him self-harm....his use of and addiction to drugs. Drugs aren't good or bad per se. It's how you use them and he acknowledged that he was using them in a destructive way. That's what he was saying. I'm sure that he looks at rape and murder using a variation of that same perspective but I'm not going to assume how he looks at it. At least, not in the way you make assumptions.
"I see it all perfectly; there are to possible solutions - one can do either this or that. My honest opinion and friendly advise is this; do it or do not do it - you will regret both." -Søren Kierkegaard.
Thank you for this incredibly insightful video on Stoicism! I appreciate how you connected historical philosophy with practical applications in today's world. The lessons from Zeno and other Stoics about accepting what we cannot control are invaluable, especially in challenging times. Your emphasis on the virtues of wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice really encourages reflection on how we live our lives. The analogy about the rain and managing expectations hits home for me, and I love the reminder to focus on intrinsic values. I’m excited to apply these principles to cultivate a more resilient mindset. Keep up the fantastic work; your content is truly inspiring!
Unironically, I may have adopted stoicism unintentionally. Being a person born in the fine line of poor and middle-class, I've learned how to accept the life I was given. I recognize my situation and instead focus on the gifts rather than the misfortunes we had. It is not as if I don't feel sad about it, I do. But I don't dwell on it and I just wish for the best. I am also a very timid person, often times I get dragged to my friends and other people's shenanigans. I can't do anything about it, I may feel annoyed or pissed off, but I don't let it affect me. In a way, it is kind of the same as the voluntary discomfort exercise. And to be clear with you all, I am not saying I can't feel emotions, I can feel just as much pain, anguish, sadness, happiness, etc. as all you guys. It is just that my standing in life has led me to learn how to control my emotions better than others. I remember being a kid frustrated about other kids having things that I don't, I had a talk with my dad about it, we cried and reconciled. My point being, is the fact that I unknowingly adopted a similar mindset to Stoicism might just prove that Stoicism really works.
thanks dear brother, I can relate with you on the same level of attaining stoicism unintentionally and all those aspects of life that you've mentioned. Keep up the good work and hope you're doing well
Don’t get me wrong, the stoicism stuff was fascinating, but can we talk about how well made this video is? Like wow the editing, scripting, and pacing is all so phenomenal. Well done sir 👌
I mean, I guess it is, yeah. Personally, I'd rather focus on the topic of the video, since it is something genuinely interesting to think about and full of real meaning.
There was a lot of things I struggled with varying from chronic pain, trauma, and depression. Instead of accepting what I experienced, I fought it for years and found myself right where I started time and time again. My mindset shifted from an endless struggle to the nihilistic mindset of nothing matters which made my struggles easier by negating value I allowed struggles to possess, but I still felt that way of life was unhealthy. It was then that I realized how I felt was something I could learn to control.
I haven’t been on this earth for long but one of the most valuable things I’ve ever been told is simply “life goes on”. No matter what happens life will continue and go on. I could lose everything in an instant but I know that at the end of it I will be alive and my life will continue. I’ve been of this mindset for a long time, that’s not to say I’m a true stoic because I don’t believe myself to be, but I understand that ultimately as long as I’m still kicking what’s in the past is in the past, so I do myself a disservice by ruminating on it, and should accept it as something that has happened.
This is such a well-crafted and insightful take on Stoicism! The way you connected ancient philosophy to modern struggles-social expectations, emotional resilience, and even content creation-was brilliant. 👏 Zeno’s story is a powerful reminder that life’s worst moments can be the spark for something greater. The emphasis on voluntary discomfort, the dichotomy of control, and the four Stoic virtues really drives home how applicable Stoicism still is today. Also, the mention of Mandela’s resilience and its connection to Stoicism was a fantastic touch. Overall, this was both educational and inspiring. If more people embraced these ideas, the world would be a much calmer, wiser place. 🔥💡
I really hope that I had this kind of mindset since I was in early/mid teenage days (I'm now turning 20). My mindset (plus the series of things that really distracted me to a great extent) had really made my life worse. But I have to say also that it's mostly because of my ugly mind set. I can only now accept what has happened and continue to live and be happy and content and a better person right now.
As someone who struggles with anxiety, I found this video incredibly helpful. The stoic practice of imagining worst-case scenarios and preparing for them has already helped me feel more empowered and less overwhelmed by my worries.
I don’t expect anyone to believe this or care. But this is like finding the word on the tip of your tongue I’ve looked at the world this way my entire life.
“Between the stimulus and the response is the ability to choose your response “ I shared that quote at the start of my class for my high school students for over twenty years
Life is a very difficult exam. People try to copy from one another, but they don't realise, that everyone has a different question paper. BLEYHUHLHUELE
I remember when my brother died in my freshman year of high school and even though I never once cried at his funeral I sub consciously closed out my emotions thinking they were a weakness but now two years later that I’ve actually recently opened up after making good friends at a new school that emotions aren’t a weakness and shouldn’t be hidden, I’m probably the happiest I’ve ever been since I discovered this
Back then I mistook apathy as stoicism, but stoicism isn't ignoring emotion. Stoicism is a way of managing emotions.
And controlling how you feel about life in general, it’s honestly insane how simply thinking about it can make you realize everything.
Thanks
No, you're wrong. It's not ignoring emotions, it's the abscence of emotions all together. It's called "growing up".
Excellent
@@salazam Ignoring your emotions and striving to not have them at all isn't "growing up".
"The desire for more positive experience is itself a negative experience. And, paradoxically, the acceptance of one's negative experience is itself a positive experience." -Mark Manson
“and that is why the universe and everyone you love has already been blown up around a billion years ago and you’re actually just a formless conscience in a coma drifting through the endless and unforgiving void of space” ~GabeSweats (probably)
@@samdimery Such an atheist and meaningless quote. Sad for the people who believe such things. Don't believe in trash philosophies and look for ones which will help you grow and have meaning and purpose.
(I am not referring to Stoicism)
@@carlosadurt6153 dude i’ve been a devoted christian my entire life i was making a joke about how loads of GabeSweats’ videos are existential crises
people be making shit up and mix some words. there you go a quote. -Genghis Khan
@@firstnamelastname6148 “hmm that looks like a nice nation. i wonder how flammable it is” -also genghis khan
“The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem. Do you understand?” -Captain Jack Sparrow
It's *Captain* Jack Sparrow
Are those words from Johnny Depp or the screenwriters really...
@@Sensei-vj3hk it's from Captain Jack Sparrow cmon
let that sink in
Deep words.
"Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one."
- Marcus Aurelius
After a long time
Best quote i read
True
Mình cũng thấy phần tranh luận giữa anh Đức và Đại Nghĩa, Hoàng Phi khá thú vị, nhất là khi mọi người cứ nghĩ là anh Đức cố tình thua. Nhưng thực sự mà nói, trong cuộc sống đôi khi im lặng lại là cách tốt nhất để tránh làm mọi chuyện thêm căng thẳng. Bạn có nghĩ rằng sự im lặng này đôi khi lại giúp giải quyết vấn đề tốt hơn thay vì phải lên tiếng không?
I completely agree with Marcus Aurelius here. It's easy to get caught up in endless discussions about what a "good man" should be, but true growth comes from living those values every day. It’s about embodying them in our actions, not just our words. Have you found any particular practices that help you stay focused on being a better version of yourself?
my fav qoute above all
So basically stoicism is " *It do be like that sometimes* "
This is why I come: the comment section! LMFAO
its more like "IT is what IT is"
@@alexmicurin1314 *Ideez wad ideeeez
@@alexmicurin1314 same meaning
It really do...
“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.”
- Seneca
Damn this is really good!!!
i would say yes the total amount of suffering is bigger in imagnation. but the intensity of suffering is bigger in reality. a i see you added an often. in the video he didnt.
Damn
We watched the first seconds of the fucking video too
We watched the first seconds of the fucking video too
"Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back."
-- Marcus Aurelius, Emperor-Philosopher
"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."
-- Marcus Aurelius, Emperor-Philosopher
@@nimbledick9869 sums it up beautifully.
"I came in like a wrecking ball, I never hit so hard in love, All I wanted was to break your walls, All you ever did was wreck me, Yeah, you, you wreck me"
-- Marcus Aurelius, Emperor-Philosopher
@@leoaldiansyah 😂 sounds familiar
So many people will understand that as: just laugh the pain away.
I understand it as: Yeah everyone dies literally nothing matters what anyone does right now in 1000 years everyone forgot.
Then I think: thats awesome im completely free then.
Idk how Marcus really meant it I could be the one that misinterprets it?
3 things that helped me and literally changed my life
1. I stopped telling myself I'll do it tomorrow
2. I read books on nixorus
3. I had faith.
They have one of the best book i ever read!
goated books!
@@ImTheGoat40 ye!
@@Naruto_Uzumaki315 what book would you recommend? I am an avid reader so dont be shy !!!
@@raidenchristianson8063 i started reading The Secret Doctrine of Wealth
"you should judge the success of your work based on the amount of effort you put in, and not on the outcome of your external hopes".
This hit hard
amazing dude
Love this!!!
Minimum effort, maximum outcome. The real measure is the difference between effort and outcome. Therefore, socialise costs , privatise gains. Offer minimum possible quality for the maximum possible price. Always take more than what you give otherwise when life hits you in the solar plexus you are not in control of your reactions anymore thus stoicism is just wishful thinking.
No, I don't know if this is right. I think you should put the right effort in regardless of the outcome and live with it and be content.
But I didn’t know that I was practicing stoicism am I wise or something
Genuine stoicism is not about feeling nothing, it's about feeling everything and thinking nothing of it. A lot of people put on an act of stoicism in the form of "I'm not upset, I do not care, I'm not bothered, I'm not emotional." The point of the philosophy is not to act like you do not care or tell yourself and others you are not affected. The point is that as a human you will care about certain things, but you shouldn't care about the fact that you do care. Look at the Zeno example. He said, you cannot control the things that happen to you, but you can control how you react to them. Does that mean that you must put on a facade that nothing happened? No. It means you accept what has happened, you feel what you feel, and then you carry on despite that. If you're angry then you're angry. If you're sad then you're sad. Acting like you're not, is not stoicism. It's more self delusion. Accepting the fact that you're angry or sad, and then leaving it at that and moving forward, not letting those feelings affect you beyond simply feeling them, THAT is the philosophy of Zeno. He didn't say he unbreakable. There is no such thing in existence. He said, it is better to bend than to break, and accepting the fact that life is going to bend you plenty, and accepting the fact that you don't have to think anything of it, is the essence of stoicism.
I prefer Musashi's philosophy myself. Stoicism is something that can be put on when it's not properly understood. The "I'm rubber you're glue" understanding instead of the "if it sticks then it sticks" understanding. Musashi's philosophy is more concrete. It's about what you do, and do not do. Not what you think or do not think. It's genuine by definition.
Could you tell me where I could read more on Musashi's philosophy?
@@Dan-lu5qd
thankyou
Life is meaningless tho
@@ngpainter If free will does not exist then having any sort of discussion is pointless because our points of view have already been ordained by determinism. Nor can you attempt to cite logic or reason because any lack or presence of logic or reason would be predetermined and set in stone. So the will in your words, in a world without will, would be absolutely nothing at all. Just noise on the wind, without purpose, influence or ultimate meaning. That's what saying "free will doesn't exist" ultimately implies. After all, how can you change anyone's mind, or anyone change they're own mind, if they've been predestined never to do so? It's a bit like talking to a wall innit? But I guess that wouldn't be your choice after all, if free will doesn't exist.
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You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.―Marcus Aurelius
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Eleanor Roosevelt
Momento XD
Recently, i felt the opposite is true
It is confusing. Because you hear the quote "you don't have control over your mind & emotions, but you can however choose how to respond to them." In essence it's true we don't know how thoughts enter our mind and how much of that is involuntarily, science hasn't caught up yet. You think about something and you feel good, but another thought comes up and it make you feel bad. Why? Because some rules you agreed on of what is good and bad? For example, in Europe burping after eating is rude and people might look at you with anger, but it is appreciated in China because it means you liked the food. So you can also say "whatever happens, good or bad, i will always choose a positive interpretation." It sounds simplistic but if you just practice that often enough you start to believe that and it becomes your new belief. So then we cán control our thoughts and emotions if we can deliberately insert new thoughts which create positive emotions.
I need to read this guy's books. Anyone know a good one to start with?
I watched this video 2 years ago when I was struggling to get sober for what felt like the 9 millionth time. This video got me into stoicism, and I fully attribute my sobriety to finding stoicism and the tools that it gave me. I was 2 years sober in May. Thank you for this video.
I am 69th like
F’n dope brother!!
Don't forget that you have a sister who will celebrate with you in May for third year of sobriety.
Respect brother i am in the Same place in the moment and i hope i can find somekind of Control. God Bless
Congrats bro, hope all is well
I believe someone who’s been through tough times in life , somehow reaches a point where he’s already a stoic , whether he knows it or not. That I believe is the summit of maturity.
I can't agree more. When I was 15 I had a really tough time with addiction, but I overcame it. Over time I developed the philosphy explained in the video on my own. I began thinking in the exact same way as stoics without even knowing that's what they're called. My first understanding was that we percieve reality through our senses and these senses create emotion, but emotion is simply controled by the brain and the chemical reactions that happen there. So, since we are able to control our brain, we can actually manipulate emotion and perception in a way that benefits us the most or at least hurts us the least. After that, I developed almost every other idea showed in the vid. By the time I was 16 I felt like I have already made the transition between a child and an adult in maturity. Every day I felt a bigger and bigger difference between me and my peers, because I felt that they still treated everything as careless kids and hadn't realized a lot of things. Now I am so glad I found this video and this comment so that I can learn more about Stoicism!
@@georgitetimov4910 but dont u guys feel that being stoic is very difficult..............
@@Nishantk10 if it's difficult and you have to force I'm not sure you're doing it correct. Or it's simply not for you.
@@georgitetimov4910 maybe u r right...anyways thanq
@@Nishantk10 honestly, what I can tell you is that the first step is to not get frustrated that you can't do it that's part of controlling your feelings.
“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this and you will find great strength.”
- Marcus Aurelius
"And your mind have power over actions, which has power over reality."
-- Me
Ironic considering Marcus Aurelius has influenced countless people.
Ain't that the gladiator
@@brandnuent.3437 Roman emperor
@cali budz ?
I've suffered 2 house fires in my life, both due to electrical faults. Both of which I lost everything, over 10 years ago. I'd never heard of stocisism until recently. But I guess life has taught me this lesson the hard way.
The things I've lost were mostly replaceable, except for family photos. However, I've found myself talking and reminiscing about those lost moments with my family recently, and I've come to realise, the photos didn't contain the memories, we do. As hard as this was to deal with at the time, it's made me the person I am today. Very little phases me. I want less in life, I'm more grateful for what I have. And ultimately, I'm happier.
I don't wish this on anyone, but life has a strange way of teaching you what you need to know.
Good luck in life too everyone.
Glad you and your family survived the fires.
@@lucalalsie5653 thanks, but it's taught me the valuable philosophy of "meh" 😂
Keep taking that shit then get some more stuff and hire a better electrion
So simply put, life can be full of shit, so have low expectations to not feel betrayed
"Life has a strange way of teaching what you need to know." kinda teared up on that
I came across this video by accident. Recently, I have been changing in all aspects of life because I always say that I am not good enough. I have deleted all social media except UA-cam to learn how to find the right way to live a happy life. But always when night comes, I lose everything I have learned and everything I have become convinced of because of the things I cannot change from the people in my life, such as academic and financial problems, etc. This video gave me an outlook on life that I will never pay attention to in my life. It is one of the greatest sayings that I have heard. I believe that this video will be the first step to living happily. Thank you very much for this masterpiece.
“Don’t seek for everything to happen as you wish it would, but rather wish that everything happens as it actually will-then your life will flow well.” - Epictetus
that makes no sense. Philosophy is whack lol
“Pee is stored in the balls.”-Sun Zoo
@@game-enjoyer13 It does makes all the sense. For e.g. You always take your Girlfriend is loyal and loves you deeply but you came to know she's been cheating on you with your brother and then right there, at the moment, disappoinment, hatred and sadness fills your mind. So yeah sadly we don't possessed the power to change all things according to our will, good or bad we gotta accept it's act upon us
@@game-enjoyer13 lol. i guess you couldn't wrap your mind around it. Not really your fault though. Aperture could've done a better job in this. Stoicism isn't exactly rocket science, but his analogies and core concepts were ALL around the place and i personally find it kind of annoying when his voice makes that eery low pitched noise at the end of every word.
@@rumimollick6723 then why do you watch him?
I've been homeless for a year. Through practicing this. I have survived. And thrived without feeling too bad about it. Thanks for giving me a name for what I did
Thank you for sharing this, Sean. Hope you're doing better now.
when you werent homeless anymore dit you lose this way of thinking about life? Just wondering
Hey Sean how do you watch UA-cam? I have this preconceived notion about homeless people not being able to afford internet or access to the internet. Peace be with you :)
I m homeless too since 2 years. I am not gonna say you be strong or whatever bc I know how you exactly feel. Keep enjoying life pal :-)
@@Iceman_HSV people with a phone/laptop or even a library card can connect to the internet at a library and what not, its pretty much an essential resource now because people need internet to apply for jobs and stuff these days.
The ad after the "advertisements are constantly being shoved down our throats" was, honestly eye-opening.
what was it, I didn't get one
i did not get 1
Adblock go brrrrr
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Thanks!
"If you desire 8 things in your life and you get seven of them , the regret and anger of not getting that one thing will always frustrate you and you'll never enjoy those 7 things..."
-A wise man
Ironic being Nietzche n stoic LMAO
Lol you nihilism how do you know there is good?
True, I got a lot of the things I wanted before and now I get more and more greedy about things I don't have. I used to be insecure af, started doing self-improvement, and got the friends and random people being attracted to me. i developed an imposter syndrome because I though I was being fake for learning how to be better perceived, then I met a girl I like who helped me with fixing that and some other insecurities which came with the self-improvement journey, after her I made a lot more connections and I began doing even better things for myself like reading and overall be more on a schedule to be more efficient, got motivated again to workout after a 2 years break and now for the first time I actually enjoy it, BUT I don't have her love or attention and I'll probably vanish from her life by the next year even if she's kinda enjoying my company currently, just because she's moving and also she's such a type of person to let go easily even if she says she's not, simply because she's not interested in the things "she does not let go of easily". And that is literally the only reason I've been sad recently and I knew beforehand that it probably wouldn't go my way. And I used to say to myself that I was happy with just ever knowing her even she'd vanish from my life in the future but now that it's slowly happening it's not as good as I thought it would be. I am still grateful for her but I really dislike the fact that we probably won't ever keep in touch after a year.
It's like short-term gratification, when You eat a burger, You Will ve 'Unhappy' Every Time You don't eat one
@@rat7570 Hello there, I can see that you're struggling with a scenario that the video described, which is placing your source of happiness/contentment in others instead of placing it in yourself, your life, and your positive actions towards others. The proposed solution to this is tweaking your mindset so that you're more content with the uncontrollable nature of life, which includes situations such as yours... However, as someone who's been doing a lot recently to overcome depression, improve myself, and be more stoic, I think that trying to not be upset over failed romantic plans or failed friendships is one of the hardest parts of stoicism. It seems so difficult to be callous to the pain of a failing romantic relationship, especially if finding a partner is one of your long-term goals.
Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, weak men create hard times.
...yes?
Here comes the hard times. Good luck
@@henrymarks1632 dyed hair moment
Nah not really, strong men appear during hard times and weak men appear during easy times. I doubt they actually create those times.
@@Potatotenkopf That's the point. Strong men arise from hardship, weak men arise from comfort.
Stoicism: suffering isn't a bug; it's a feature.
Yeah man❤️❤️
Lol well said
It has to be said, some incredible features might come from bugs... so in that sense it's actually a good thing xddd
@@Gabriel-ServantOfGod Like the minecraft creeper was a bug that turned into a gaming icon
underrated
Key principles of Stoicism:
Dichotomy of Control: Stoicism teaches that some things are within our control (our thoughts, choices, and actions) while others are not (external events, other people's actions, and circumstances). Stoics believe that focusing on what is within our control leads to inner tranquility, while accepting what is beyond our control helps us avoid unnecessary suffering.
Virtue as the Highest Good: According to Stoicism, the ultimate good in life is the development of moral and intellectual virtues. These virtues include wisdom, justice, courage, temperance, and moderation. Stoics believe that by cultivating these virtues, individuals can live a good and fulfilling life.
Acceptance of Nature: Stoicism encourages individuals to align their will with the natural order of the universe. This means accepting the impermanence of things, embracing change, and recognizing that suffering and setbacks are inevitable parts of life.
Negative Visualization: Stoics practice negative visualization, which involves contemplating the worst-case scenarios to develop gratitude for what one currently possesses. By imagining the loss of something or someone, individuals can learn to appreciate and value them more fully.
Amor Fati: Amor fati, or "love of fate," is a Stoic concept that encourages individuals to embrace and love their fate, whatever it may be. Stoics believe that everything that happens, even hardships and misfortunes, is part of a larger plan and should be accepted without resistance.
Tranquility of Mind: Stoicism aims to cultivate inner peace and tranquility by freeing individuals from negative emotions such as anger, fear, and anxiety. By practicing self-control, self-discipline, and detachment from external outcomes, Stoics strive to maintain a calm and balanced state of mind.
Was this written by chatgpt😂
@@MirthevanDijk yup, definitely
Thank you.
Thank you!!
@MirthevanDijk and so what if it was? It's good information to live by.
"Ask yourself at every moment, Is this necessary." - Marcus Aurelius
Is this necessary to ask is this necessary, and is that necessary.
Endless loop
he didn't say what to do after asking, so continue 😂😜
It’s possible
I felt it is
this is more of a minimalist quote than a stoic one tho
"A man who suffers before it is necessary, suffers longer than is necessary." - Seneca
great quote
damn
hits hard
"There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.”
-The Alchemist
the alchemist is literally that meme about 13 year olds finding dumb shit like letters from different words making a new word, super meaningful. It is literally that. lol
disagree. There are many things. Not dreaming big enough is one. Not all dreams come true. The greatest lie in todays age is if you work hard enough you can achieve anything. Totally crap. If you work hard enough at something that you are capable of achieving you will achieve it yes. But someone without two arms will never be a brain surgeon regardless of how hard they work. Not everyone will be a successful musician. the list goes on and on and on.
@@out_spocken Realizing that your dream will not always come true should be step 1 of having a dream. As long as the concept of winners exist, so will be the concept of losers. But at the same time, we should always aim the impossible. Because that's the only way for human to grow and evolve. Those who work so hard, impossibly hard for their dreams yet failed will always get another price. What they do with it or if they even realize that they have one depends on, you guess it, their mindset. If they always want more, more, and more, and will not settle for less than number 1, they WILL suffer. If they accept it that it is what is, then they'll be content even happy.
@@made13145 Of course..i'm not suggesting we don't aim high...but there is reality verse delusion right?
"Those who work so hard, impossibly hard for their dreams yet failed will always get another price."
I understand this...but it does nothing for those that want THAT dream. Not another. Settling for second best or something else is exactly that...settling. If you want to be an astronaut and only ever end up working for NASA you have failed in your dream. I'm not suggesting we can't reframe happiness or success...but to do not admit failure and not achieving one's dream is exactly that right? Not everyone will be content with whatever they stop at in chasing their dreams. Which is why suggesting working hard, impossibly hard, and you will always achieve your dreams is simply not true and unfair to the lie you (society) is selling. Not everyone can be a millionaire. It doesn't matter how hard you work there will always need to be people that aren't. Just as to have a favourite top means you need to have another top. Otherwise you can't have a 'favourite'. I know this is perhaps semantics...but speaking specifically to the words you use only.
Accepting what you have is good enough isn't fulfilling or chasing your dreams is it? It's merely accepting what is and what you have. Two very different things.
Again...there is nothing wrong with either..and I'm not at all suggesting there is anything wrong with not achieving your dreams...but your 1+X (where 1 is the effort and X is all the other variables and intangibles) doesn't always equal 2 I'm afraid.
@@out_spocken this is facts, that's the reason why many musicians or Hollywood actors even those rich people sold they soul to the devil to achieve what they want because not everything is meant for everybody, we're literally NPCs and living in the background
This gives me so much hope and destroys my anxiety. It's truly incredible how much of my suffering comes from my distorted view of the world
Stoicism is understanding that everything in life is neutral, unless we give it meaning. The goal is to just experience everything with all our senses. There's no need to add meaning to this experience. No need to judge, label, or define it. If you can't help but add meaning, add positive and colorful meaning to it.
You really nailed it.
That's just a part of stoicism.
Your name holds true to your self.
If you can appreciate just existing and experiencing the world, then you will always be happy
@@goldmantis5850 yes
What this man said in 12 minutes
Took me 6 years to learn .
This video is very beautiful and meaningful
i feel you, i more or less got on the path of stoicism by making my life harder and learning to manage them... good video indeed
@@kunal-na You do know that stoicism is more of a wishful thinking than a real thing to master? When life hits you in the solar plexus you are not in control of your reactions anymore thus stoicism is just wishful thinking. "Whipping" yourself just to overcome the "pain" would not help you when "they" decide to put you on the cross and strip your skin with a whip.
Any books you would recommend on stoicism?
@@octagun9954 the obstacle is the way
@@eszmeletlen3023 Thank you!
“Always read the comments, for that’s where wisdom can be found” - Meowth
😂
That's right!
most underrated comment
this is the best thing ever
And degenerates
I always kept quotes from the video in my notes on my phone so that whenever I’m going through a hard time I can remember how to practice stoicism and feel less when there more to gain.
After being lied to for 3 months by someone I felt truly attached and connected to. It’s hard to keep a cool head but I will always come back to listen to this.
Thank you for this video.
being a stoic literally means you tell sadness "no u"
i feel like its the cure to depression
@@sheesh9050 BECAUSE IT IS!, TRUST ME BEEN THERE DONE THAT...
@@adityayadavx447 yeah others are weak for letting depression to decide the amount of sadness and anxiety they get rather than u decide if u want to have depression in the first place
@@sheesh9050 bruh that's a pretty ignorant comment
Stoicist ain’t the correct term, it’s just stoic.
Stoicism describes in one meme:
"Oh no! Anyway..."
good one
that's it, that's the meme
this comment is best.
This is what I'm gonna say when things go wrong.
Eric Rosen?????!!
As Malcolm Merlyn once said: "Pain is Inevitable but Suffering is Optional"
ARROW web series
Power words
Life is pain, but pain is what shapes real men while continuously thinking you are suffering is uncalled misery. *SIKE*
@@alexander27ja the phrase is just something to try to look smart. LOL It means nothing let us be serious
@@Ghrainne 🤡
I first discovered this video about 2 years ago and I have been training my mind accordingly since then. Significant events in my life became more and more bearable. I stopped drinking alcohol for 2 years and in November I exclusively showered cold. My life peaked in a bad way a few days ago when I crashed my 30k BMW. Its totaled, but I can work it out and keep going in life. I dont even feel bad about it, because I cannot make the situation better than it is. This video changed my life, thank you so much.
"Spongebob I can't see you, It's too loud" - Patrick Star
Fucking legend
So that's why I cant find an address when the car radio is on
You never gotta turn down the volume on your music so you can see the road?
"boutta clap Sandy's cheeks"
-me 😌
Dinga danga durgen
Everytime I watch aperture, I feel like I know everything, at the same time like knowing nothing
ye same
You people who eat this non-insightfull, non-profound nonsense baffle me... True knowledge comes from giving your entire being to something, whether it's a passion or a person it doesn't matter, through that active sacrifice understanding arises. God himself could write a book about philosophy and it'd be meaningless, because people, in reality, can really only learn through personal experience.
@@baticadavinci3984 I mean 100% correct on the matter but what you say contradicts to the point of his videos. He isn’t trying to educate people but more like inspire them to educate themselves.
@@baticadavinci3984 its a joke my guy
ok gojos domain chillee
About a year ago i went through a phase in my life where i was severely depressed,like rock bottom depressed.I just came upon a video about stoicism in youtube randomly when i was just mindlessly watching videos.That video basically gave the spark that changed my life.I haven't done anything remarkable yet.But my life has gotten a lot better. Im working towards a solid goal,work out regularly,have well balanced relationships.I still got work to do though.For anyone going through tough times.Its all about the first step and consistency.
Which video?
"I haven't done anything remarkable yet.But my life has gotten a lot better." I'm not an expert or anything, but I think that is the whole point. You felt shit over nothing, (no offense) not because the exact things what happened (or not happened) with you, but because the way you where thinking about them. I wish all the best for you!
"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."
-- Seneca
Yo wtf same... three or four years ago a random yt video with 200.000 clicks not very popular basically cured my 5 year long depression... kinda cringe of my psyche to get fixed by basically just one wise sentence... really kinda cringe ngl
@@MalcolmGraves55 it’s not cringe at all, if it works, it works. The end goal is what’s important, I’m glad you’re doing better. :)
This video reminds me why I started my journey into Stoicism. It's a powerful reminder to stay grounded and focused on what truly matters.
i have been so emotionally stable and unwavering ever since I have practiced stoicism. Never felt more peace in my life. Never felt more in control of the present. Never felt more alive.
What advice would you give me to start practicing stoicism
@@mrwan5348 separate emotion from action. Write down stoic rules to live by and read it everyday to reinforce it into your mind. You must remember this: its not about how you feel that will make you a man of substance, but about how you act.
happy for you brother
Thank you 🙏🏽 I truly feel this is my answer to balancing my emotional responses in life. I’m curious which books helped you along this path?
I’m going through the same thing right now and I hope I can keep it up! :)
"He who becomes untouchable, inevitably touches himself", -me
Lolll
Hahaha. Well said kind sir. Amazing.
Touching..
@@seniorsabali8759 lollll
This is deep........
Pretty thankful to this video. I have suffered from anxiety for about 3 years, and the reason why I always feel anxious is that I keep being afraid of the things I cannot control like the past and the future. And I always blame myself for my failures even if they were caused by the others or some uncontrollable factors, which is the fact that I didn't notice for these years. This video is really inspiring for me, especially I'm still struggling with mental diseases. Maybe I can try to practise to be stoic, and just let the things go.
Hope all is well, I relate a lot but we got this brother 💪
@@cadycutter Thank you so much! Actually I have already totally recovered from anxiety for about two months😁Also hope you all go well my friend. Everything will be all right🤝
An important fact to keep in mind: humans are wired to feel and process emotions. It is a part of our nature and it is healthy. Stoicism is not pushing your emotions down and pretending they do not exist, which is not healthy, it is instead feeling them without dwelling on them, then moving forward.
Sounds like rape.
@@codyrawiri-pettit5526 where did that come from?
@@codyrawiri-pettit5526 i don’t think this comment section is the right one for you buddy
Thanks OP
I was raised essentially by my grandmother. She put it to me this way, paraphrasing, when I was 6 years old; “you can feel emotions, you just can’t act upon them.” Granny the ultimate Stoic.
"you should judge the sucess of your work based on the amount of effort you put in not the outcome of the external hope"
This hits hard..
THAT ACTUALLY HIT HARD
fr my quiz is sometimes like bad like zero goddamn math bruh like I won't be using it forever😩😭✋..
Absolutely, focusing on the effort over the outcome is key to true growth. It's a mindset that really resonates with my content, where I explore the journey of creativity and persistence. If you're into that vibe, there's plenty more to dive into on my channel!
"Just because everyone wrote a quote doesn't mean you should too"
- random guy with anime pic
Yes
niccce
Holy shit Chomama spittin facts
Weirdchamp
🤣
UA-cam should create a ‘Must Watch’ list on the homepage and include this video in it because it deserves to be watched by everyone, it’s like a need.
Although it isnt necessarily a way of life, it helps people, who need to, view it better , more positively and help them through the hardest moments.
Spoiler for Stoicism: life sucks, everything’s fine.
No make the best out of what you have never fold or give up stay true and solid be your greatest at your worst
If life sucks it sucks. Everything sucks.
Just because it doesn't matter in the end or in some planetary- universal scope I still feel like shit.
Life doesn't suck, it's the way how you live it does.
In short, SNAFU.
Situation Normal All Fucked Up.
If something catastrophically wrong happens, it’s normal; because it happens ALL THE TIME!
@@genoveus This is all basic stuff, have you ever heard of existential nihilism kid? Pretty great I tell ya
Being stoic is just like pulling 5 uno reverse cards towards depression.
@airtatertot09 pablo
I think its more like not letting depression control you
This is my first time getting more into this philosophy, soo i may be extremely wrong
@VaderxG
Soo its about accepting that some things are inevitable, and once you've accepted that it becomes easier to face and it wont affect you as much?
Thanks
yes.
This man changing lives with that smooth voice alone
That's Gay lol
@@therealvierz2687 fellas, is it gay to listen to another man's voice?
@@therealvierz2687 That ain’t gay.
Ur so right tho🤚🏻
He kinda sounds like Carl Sagan ngl
I come back to this video, rewatched it many many times. Mostly when I feel overwhelmed by emotions and helpless. Makes me feel little bit better, like I'm not a total failure.
"Misunderstand philosophy but post quotes on UA-cam to feel special"
- Marcus Aurelius
@@awakenthegreatnesswithin dats de joek
@@awakenthegreatnesswithin r/woosh
pretyy funny lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
LOL
10 Ways to Be More Stoic:
1.) Transform everyone into a teacher.
2.) Say no to the easy way, seek out challenges.
3.). Be strict with yourself but tolerant of others.
4.) Allow the journey to be the thing.
5.) Transform envy into emulation.
6.) Stand on the shoulders of giants.
7.) Forgive yourself and forgive others.
8.) Fall in love with Fate.
9.) Always practice courage, temperance, and humor.
10.) Remember, the obstacle is the path.
ua-cam.com/video/UpDZXiTxDGI/v-deo.html
thank you.
2, 8 and 9 are the only things that really matter.
One way to be more stoic than stoic.
1. Learn and realize your place in the Universum and you get an ability to see every non-human and human action or drama meaningless, meaningful or humorous if you choose to.
ps. Side-benefits of finding your place in the Universum are knowing and understanding of yourself, appreciation of life and ultimate fearlessness.
@@LeonineGoner No, 3 is extremely important.
@@Sincuttiere There are many things that cannot be tolerated like crime and any evil side of human nature that disrupts the society and most individuals in it.
"Changing guns is always faster than reloading" -Sun Tzu, The Art of War
Captain price also said this 😤🔥
@@bullwarfare922 it was Gaz actually
@@saul1121 You just made the world a better place
true, Cpl. Dunn says so too
God controls everything
I always wondered, what was wrong with me. I always felt unhappy, feeling like life is useless and unlogical. One day, I downloaded an app called "The Stoic". I opened it and read the first few citations from Marcus Aurelius and so on. Immediately, I understood that the way of them thinking reflects exactly my point of view on everything we can control - ourselves. The way we treat ourselves and others around us is not the key for binding to people, yet it is an important part of being happy - and making other people around one happy as well. Thanks to the philosophers from 2000 years ago, I finally understood who I am: a Stoic. I am not confused anymore and very proud of who I have become, without knowing Stoicsm at all.
We are all different, it can be liberating and comforting to find like minded people. Being different and rare makes finding those people more difficult, it is sometimes lonely. But we are out there.
“The one who becomes untouchable also becomes unable to touch”-idk some guy probably
what a play
tru doe
Facts
"When you die,you can't live anymore" - $5 Dollar bill president
"if you are dumb there is a high chance you are not smart" - Anonymous
“Do not pray for easier lives gentlemen...pray to be stronger men.” -J.F.K black ops zombies
Underrated comment
@@Thomas-nc9fz the psyche comes first.
I am here to talk about ur pfp good sir...
Bruce lee said that
Man that was a good game.
I still liked kindergarten better though. That elavator was too choke pointy.
"Stop watching youtube at 4am and do something with your life"
- Mom
"Well, well, look who's inside again."
- Bo Burnham
ouch
lol!
*me looks at the clock its 03:42 am and my mom telling me to sleep
i like your mom
"We should instead focus on improving ourselves, for ourselves. We should do things, for ourselves and only for that reason. Attaching any external hope or secondary attachments to the actions we take almost always lead to to disappointment"
“Imagine you’re dead, you’re thinking of what you should’ve done in your last moments. Now live like that day to day”
-some quote I heard.
Something like what Don draper said in the mad men.
More so hedonism less stoicism
@@person-no2zs if I lived my life everyday like it was my last I’d be a fucking meth addict
@@zynkling people out here purgin`Morty 😅 😅 😅
@@zynkling I think that says a lot about you as a person, if all you crave in your final days are carnal pleasures
I just realized that I have been practicing stoicism for most of my life without realizing it. I've always believed that the past is out of my grasp, everything has an end, and that persistence is key. Now I can put a name to what I believe. Also this was an amazing video dude I LOVED it. It was really well thought out and you explained everything to where I understood everything word for word. Thanks!
Same here man! I didn't even realize it!
this video lowkey changing lives. its gonna change mine
This whole video is literally the hard way to reap the benefits of Christianity
@@Aryeh_69 This video explains stoicism. Stoicism was founded in around 300 B.C.E by Zeno, and christianity wasn’t formed until mid-century C.E.
@@katari1544 no shit bruh
Practice gratitude. Gratitude is a powerful emotion that fills our souls with an appreciation for the little things in life. Every breath, cracker, smile and ray of sunshine fills us with more vitality and life than a new car, a diamond ring or designer handbag. To begin to learn to live with less, spend some time each and every day writing down or at least contemplating what you’re grateful for. Chances your daily list will be full of the smaller, life-giving joys and simple pleasures rather than large material items.
This is so true
Don't forget to be grateful for the uncomfortable and unpleasant things as well. The cold bite of winter and the sting of heartbreak help us grow just as much, if n it more, than the pleasures.
Does it though? How do you know?
This 'Stoicism: Become Undefeatable' video is a game-changer! The way it encapsulates the core principles of Stoicism in such a motivating and empowering manner is truly inspiring.
The idea of becoming undefeatable by mastering one's own mind aligns perfectly with the Stoic philosophy. The call to focus on internal strength, resilience, and self-mastery is a powerful reminder in today's fast-paced world.
Thanks for this empowering dose of Stoic wisdom. It's a video I'll keep coming back to for a boost of motivation and mental resilience!
I feel like the Frank Sinatra song, "My Way" is a perfect example of stoicism. He admits that life was not some perfect, fun, rollercoaster of a ride. But "through it all" he made the best of what his one and only life threw at him - and in that he finds peace as he nears the end.
I thought the song was about a famous nazi hunter ?
Here in my country which is Philippines. If you sing "My Way" by Frank Sinatra in Karaoke. You will be shoot to kill.
@@nessaj6359 why?
@@Kiruma_Tatsuki my way has a curse in the tones you should read about it and how has it affected many people
@@xNiji wack
I am a very good trader, and I can confirm my boat did sink.
dude. zeno himself!!
Zeno survived the fall of Greece, so he can publish youtube shots about minecraft. Most basic philosopher
@@UkeoerD I need to teach the young about minecraft
No way
Oh man 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Today I escaped from anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions - not outside.
- Marcus Aurelius
I think you said it.
This video healed me. It reminded me what really matters. Thank you. 🙏
"'Man cannot remake himself without suffering for he is both the Marble and the Sculptor''
-Alexis Carrel
😅
❤
God is the true sculptor.
“in our modern society advertisements are shoved down our throats, we’re taught we need to have the latest and greatest thing in order to-“ (video gets cut off by an ad break)
@riser it's called totally missing the irony of the joke
Got a sad ad about world hunger
@riser Thanks for making me lose the small hope in humanity I got from the video.
@riser that’s some irony coming from you, my guess is you’ve secretly learned nothing from this video.
hey bud u can download a youtube ad block at google web store lolol but yea nice joke i laughed 😂
this guy and morgan freeman would make an amazing collab🙌
Yesssss
WARNING I am the unprettiest human YTer worldwide. Take the hint, dear m4
@@AxxLAfriku stop acting like anyone fucking cares
Agreed
Well, have you ever seen this guy and Morgan Freeman in the same room? I rest my case.
I love how I already practiced some of these without knowing it was stoicism, I think I will fit right in
The moment I adopted stoicism my life became thousand times better ...the world seems beautiful to me ,my reactions to world has become far more refined ....I fought with existential crisis
How did you apply it? To yer life!!
How did you apply it? To yer life!! (2)
How did you apply it? To yer life!! (3)
How did you apply it? To yer life!! (4)
How did you apply it? to yer life!! (5)
Your story telling skills are off the chart, love this video my man!
got chills around 6:50.. I have been living and teaching people for years that "if you have no control over a situation, why worry about it".
fr and then they get mad at you 😭
Same. So many people complain and dwell over something they have no control of. It's a shame.
@@Uniacoty
It's completely normal though. Stoicism is not about being emotionless robot, It's take a lots of effort and time to be stoic.
@@Uniacotywhat about their child daughter thats dying of a brutal disease
@@stayawayfromthewoke3412im truly hoping that this is a what if situation but research on the stoic that said i knew my child was a mortal
I had decided to finally workout and fix my health, but then I got my health report back. I had high cholesterol and diabetis 2. I had a day where I doubt everything around me, and everything I could and did. I then used that hard time to make it a motivation. I have lost 25KG/55 LBS in 3-4 months. Instead of giving up and let myself be consumed by it, I build it into something that I could move on from and learn from. Learning to be healthy, learning to eat well, working out and taking care about my body. I still have a good bit to go, but I’m glad I had this happen. I learned not to take my body for granted, to focus on me and learn from this experience. Many other things have also happend in my life, but I think that is a good example. I didn’t know I could relate with the ideals of stoicism untill this video. Thank you.
If your happiness relies on external sources, your happiness won't last long.
AMEN to that ❣️
what's internal then?
@@vko9 YOU ARE 🤗 Happiness is a choice and it's inside of you ❣️
@@vko9 Discipline, Willpower, Dedication, and many more things. You can find happiness within yourself if you dig deep enough.
Jesus Christ is Internal !
“When you close your eyes, you cannot see.” -Marcus Aurelius
"When you shut your mouth, you cannot speak, therefore you think."
-Dimitricus totalus
"If it's not floor then it's not floor.
But floor is floor."
-Einstein
This is blowing my mind right now. Ive made some bad choices in life and went down a long long hard path and lost everything including the person i cared about most in life. Its seems to me you have to have this mindset in life to truly be happy. This is how i operate and ive never been happier. Not even close. I think stress has a lot to do with it and just accepting things for what they are and to not worry so much about the things that actually dont matter. I literally cant remember the last time i was actually pissed off about something or upset or disappointed, idk i guess when your going through addiction as bad as i was you either learn to live correctly or you die. Its just crazy to me to see this condensed into a 12 min video. Thanks for making this man im going to send this to at least 10 ppl that need to hear this right now. I think this would be really good for other ppl struggling with addiction to hear. You just have to try to see the good in any situation, it could have almost always been worse and if it couldnt then you just have to have a laugh. You need to learn how to laugh at yourself and accept your flaws and just be honest about everything including yourself. Dont worry so much about what you THINK you need to do in life and just do what makes you happy, because in the end thats what REALLY matters. also in my line of work ive been around a lot of older ppl getting close to moving on and one question i would always ask is "if you could go back in time and give yourself some advice or someone my age what would it be, or whats the biggest regrets that youve had in life?" They have already lived a full life and been here way longer than us so its prob best to find out the mistakes and regrets theyve made and try not to do the same. Id say the 2 answers i received the most were "dont worry so much about the things that dont really matter, things will work out one way or another and just learning how to accept change because everything does and even learn how to welcome change. Also to stop living for everyone else and stop doing things just because you think it is expected from you and to start living for yourself and doing what makes you happy or at the very least doesnt frustrate you on a day to day basis, money isnt everything. Ok let me stop. Good video man.
@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?
The strength to control what we are capable of, the heart to accept what cannot be controlled and the wisdom to understand the barrier between them is what I understand stoicism to be
People mistake stoicism for suppression of emotions, but it's actually converting those into useful thoughts and bettering yourself and the world
A sad truth about most existentialism like stoicism, absurdism, etc, is that society is unable to comprehend the idea of enlightenment over insanity. If you aren’t like everyone else, you’re considered insane or “lost”.
I've actually been kind of a stoic without realising it. If something bad happens I just roll with it and I'm not even bothered (Sometimes yes obviously I'm not a robot), so I just want to say that you are right. People do think that I'm crazy sometimes just because they freak out over something and I'm calm af.
a lot of ppl also think that if you're NOT different you are also 'lost', so who's rly right at this point?
The great thing is that these philosophies make this very bearable
@@crimmerz2000 exactly, its not much like a stoic to completely disregard the beliefs and understandings of people unlike themselves
@@yeet877 they think you are crazy until you calmly explain the situation!!! Happend to me once when someone had a grudge on another and I just simply said " holding a grudge is tiring, we won't see them next week anyways" (last week of school that is)
my main takeaway from reading Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations" was that nothing in the world is 'good' or 'bad' they just 'are'. The idea or notion of 'good' or 'bad' is ascribed to inanimate objects and circumstances that are indifferent to human circumstance and emotion. We ascribe the status of good or bad and then live that - and that's where our true power lies - we have the power to control how we perceive our circumstance and reality.... when you get into it it's a pretty Utopian, libertating and freeing mind/spirit set.
What I learned as an addict is that If I am upset and worrying about something in the past than I am missing the present moment and all of it's blessings. Stressing over past events is akin to self-harm
@Arthur Frayn, Your response has me thinking, and I appreciate that. I think Marcus' ideas may be misinterpreted by you. He could surely tell anyone the life of a drug addict was "bad" because his belief regarding attitude was based upon what the Logos required, according to my interpretation of Gregory Hayes' translation of Marcus' book. Certainly, the Logos would not require someone seeking solely external pleasure. It requires a man who moves like time but can think appropriately and rationally; indifferent but also seeking to act according to the greater good. To be a real citizen of the world. Do you not think the person you responded to makes a decent case, even if it is not as well explained as you would like it to be? Is it not on the right track? Where is your sensibility? You seem well-read, so surely you know Marcus' ideas are not as black and white as you painted them to be.
In my opinion, Marcus shared with Plato a sort of distaste for moral relativism. On that same line, they both resolve that humans can determine "good" from "bad" and arrive at that conclusion by what connects all humans to each other: the ability to reason. Your first paragraph seems to describe nihilism to me, not stoicism. A follower of Stoicism, especially a mind like Marcus', knows that a life addicted to drugs is never "good." In fact, he explains this belief of "good" and "bad" quite often in Meditations. A person addicted to drugs cannot act wisely, seek justice, or practice patience while influenced by drug effects or by the recurrent thoughts drugs evoke. They are not in control of their emotions. To me, nihilism is a large factor among many others that act to justify sociopathy and the improper function of peoples' cognitive immune systems, but this man's take on Stoicism is certainly not "a justification for sociopathy." Stoicism may be a way to better living by aiding to cleanse the thought process of public opinion.
So drugs, rape, murder, etc…..none of that is bad? Okie doke
@@COD4JESSE
Boy.....did you ever miss the target. It's almost as if you're facing the wrong direction.
Where did he say that drugs were good? I didn't read that. He did say that he was an addict and that he tries to longer worry about the past, the past being something he has no control over. This is significant because that worry was causing him self-harm....his use of and addiction to drugs. Drugs aren't good or bad per se. It's how you use them and he acknowledged that he was using them in a destructive way.
That's what he was saying. I'm sure that he looks at rape and murder using a variation of that same perspective but I'm not going to assume how he looks at it. At least, not in the way you make assumptions.
"nothing in the world is 'good' or 'bad' they just 'are'".
Really???
How about child abuse?
(To name just one example...)
"I see it all perfectly; there are to possible solutions - one can do either this or that. My honest opinion and friendly advise is this; do it or do not do it - you will regret both."
-Søren Kierkegaard.
Thank you for this incredibly insightful video on Stoicism! I appreciate how you connected historical philosophy with practical applications in today's world. The lessons from Zeno and other Stoics about accepting what we cannot control are invaluable, especially in challenging times. Your emphasis on the virtues of wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice really encourages reflection on how we live our lives. The analogy about the rain and managing expectations hits home for me, and I love the reminder to focus on intrinsic values. I’m excited to apply these principles to cultivate a more resilient mindset. Keep up the fantastic work; your content is truly inspiring!
Unironically, I may have adopted stoicism unintentionally. Being a person born in the fine line of poor and middle-class, I've learned how to accept the life I was given. I recognize my situation and instead focus on the gifts rather than the misfortunes we had. It is not as if I don't feel sad about it, I do. But I don't dwell on it and I just wish for the best. I am also a very timid person, often times I get dragged to my friends and other people's shenanigans. I can't do anything about it, I may feel annoyed or pissed off, but I don't let it affect me. In a way, it is kind of the same as the voluntary discomfort exercise. And to be clear with you all, I am not saying I can't feel emotions, I can feel just as much pain, anguish, sadness, happiness, etc. as all you guys. It is just that my standing in life has led me to learn how to control my emotions better than others. I remember being a kid frustrated about other kids having things that I don't, I had a talk with my dad about it, we cried and reconciled. My point being, is the fact that I unknowingly adopted a similar mindset to Stoicism might just prove that Stoicism really works.
wow, Stay strong brother
thanks dear brother, I can relate with you on the same level of attaining stoicism unintentionally and all those aspects of life that you've mentioned. Keep up the good work and hope you're doing well
Wish you the best man, May God bless you. Amen✝️❤️🙏🙌
"We're no strangers to love... you know the rules and so do I" - Rick Astley
the bold truth
Say goodbye, BANG!
Did you just...?
Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you downnn⤵️⤵️⤵️⤵️
"Who am I to believe in love? Ohh love ain't no stranger.". David Coverdale 🤣🤣
Don’t get me wrong, the stoicism stuff was fascinating, but can we talk about how well made this video is? Like wow the editing, scripting, and pacing is all so phenomenal. Well done sir 👌
Well..on what point would people have got you wrong if you hadn't added the warning at the beginning.?
it's the same in all his videos
monotonal voice
boring background music
people in the comments section getting horny about a mundane video
Agreed
I mean, I guess it is, yeah. Personally, I'd rather focus on the topic of the video, since it is something genuinely interesting to think about and full of real meaning.
Yeah fr
There was a lot of things I struggled with varying from chronic pain, trauma, and depression.
Instead of accepting what I experienced, I fought it for years and found myself right where I started time and time again.
My mindset shifted from an endless struggle to the nihilistic mindset of nothing matters which made my struggles easier by negating value I allowed struggles to possess, but I still felt that way of life was unhealthy.
It was then that I realized how I felt was something I could learn to control.
“Real greatness, it’s what you do with the hand you’re dealt”
-Sully
uncharted is goated
Victor Sullivan- the guy who brought a hooker to church
"he who practices stoicism, is probably a stoic" - Marcus Aurelius
Damn, it really do be like that sometimes.
Floor is made up of floor 😳
I haven’t been on this earth for long but one of the most valuable things I’ve ever been told is simply “life goes on”. No matter what happens life will continue and go on. I could lose everything in an instant but I know that at the end of it I will be alive and my life will continue. I’ve been of this mindset for a long time, that’s not to say I’m a true stoic because I don’t believe myself to be, but I understand that ultimately as long as I’m still kicking what’s in the past is in the past, so I do myself a disservice by ruminating on it, and should accept it as something that has happened.
everyone says life goes on, but no one says it's may not be a good thing.
@@seaque. So what you gonna do? Magically stop time & life?
This is such a well-crafted and insightful take on Stoicism! The way you connected ancient philosophy to modern struggles-social expectations, emotional resilience, and even content creation-was brilliant. 👏
Zeno’s story is a powerful reminder that life’s worst moments can be the spark for something greater. The emphasis on voluntary discomfort, the dichotomy of control, and the four Stoic virtues really drives home how applicable Stoicism still is today. Also, the mention of Mandela’s resilience and its connection to Stoicism was a fantastic touch.
Overall, this was both educational and inspiring. If more people embraced these ideas, the world would be a much calmer, wiser place. 🔥💡
Damn I lived my life with the concepts of stoicism before I knew about its existence. Definitely helped given the family that I grew up with
I really hope that I had this kind of mindset since I was in early/mid teenage days (I'm now turning 20). My mindset (plus the series of things that really distracted me to a great extent) had really made my life worse. But I have to say also that it's mostly because of my ugly mind set. I can only now accept what has happened and continue to live and be happy and content and a better person right now.
bro sameee
exactly ahaha
Same, I'd just deal with it and keep going
Yeah me too, I invented a slightly different version of this before I got into high school.
As someone who struggles with anxiety, I found this video incredibly helpful. The stoic practice of imagining worst-case scenarios and preparing for them has already helped me feel more empowered and less overwhelmed by my worries.
"if you are dumb there is a high chance you are not smart" - Anonymous
And yet... not being smart is still being smart... in your own way.
Water is wet - anonymous
'if you are breathing, then there's a good chance you're alive' - anonymous
If you are reading this then you can read
- anonymous
hm yes the floor here is made out of floor
-some random meme
I don’t expect anyone to believe this or care. But this is like finding the word on the tip of your tongue I’ve looked at the world this way my entire life.
“Between the stimulus and the response is the ability to choose your response “
I shared that quote at the start of my class for my high school students for over twenty years
ggggg
wow you should get royalties.
Bad times never last. Only strong people last. Lelolelolelo
But everybody that survives has survivals guilt
Life is a very difficult exam. People try to copy from one another, but they don't realise, that everyone has a different question paper.
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During the storm, many birds seek shelter. But the eagle soars higher than the wind.
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@@UnIVerse-vjc yall dont get it hahhaahahahaha its a meme
@@MickeyMouse2543 it's not a meme. it's Demi Demi.
I remember when my brother died in my freshman year of high school and even though I never once cried at his funeral I sub consciously closed out my emotions thinking they were a weakness but now two years later that I’ve actually recently opened up after making good friends at a new school that emotions aren’t a weakness and shouldn’t be hidden, I’m probably the happiest I’ve ever been since I discovered this
So sorry for your suffering and glad that you have found some peace!
❤
But you're an egg.
@snowflake6421 a hard boiled one
it's kinda crazy how nobody's talking about the forbidden psychology ebook called the manipulation enigma
never thought a book could help me this much. highly recommend
What is the title and where can it be found?
try google with "the manipulation enigma"
Nice gurellia marketing
Bot comment, ignore and move on.
"if you ugly, you ugly. stop talking bout inner beauty"
~ Master Oogway
Man does not carry X rays to see your inner beauty or whateva he said XDDD
🤣🤣🤣
Talking about inner beauty is a very stoic thing to do. What is not stoic is focusing on you being ugly
You might call me ugly but I focus on myself so I am still very pretty :33 My mother agrees!
nah thats mugabe school of quotes