Practical Stoicism | 11 Steps To Practice Stoicism

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  • I particularly liked this book as a good resource for daily reminders of the Stoic principles. Here's a short description form the author:
    For anyone who has found a philosophical home in Stoicism, but still struggles to integrate the ancient lessons into their day-to-day life, this might be the book for you. Practical Stoicism is a collection of short essays to help bridge the gap between the essential teachings of the great stoic philosophers and the things we must do, in the here and now, to achieve the fulfilment they promised.
    Dip into any chapter whenever you need a quick reminder of how to move your philosophy out of your head and into your life."
    Get it on Audible here: geni.us/PracticalStoicism
    Copyright note: This is my narration of the book and the first half has been uploaded in here with explicit permission from the author.
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    Start 00:00
    Foreword: 0:15
    GET UP 02:40
    CATCH A SUNRISE 04:52
    PREPARE FOR BATTLE 05:53
    REVIEW YOUR IMPRESSIONS 08:30
    BRACE FOR TROLLS 10:21
    READY YOUR TOOLS 11:52
    PAUSE, ASSESS, THEN DECIDE 13:22
    APPLY THE FORK 15:01
    USE YOUR HEAD 18:10
    TAKE A THIRD-PARTY PERSPECTIVE 21:21
    SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY 23:20
    #Stoicism #Seneca

КОМЕНТАРІ • 114

  • @VoxStoica
    @VoxStoica  5 років тому +24

    Audible link: geni.us/PracticalStoicism

    • @TheMaskedVillian420
      @TheMaskedVillian420 5 років тому +2

      Liked and shared have also pruchased 3 penguin classics. Marcus aurelius meditations... seneca letters from a stoic.. but my fav of all epictetus

    • @PeterKlok
      @PeterKlok 4 роки тому

      I shared it on FaceBook

    • @VoxStoica
      @VoxStoica  4 роки тому

      Thanks @@PeterKlok, the giveaway is closed but if you want to email me I can send you a copy. (You can find my email address in the "About" page on my channel)

    • @alwynvandenheever9754
      @alwynvandenheever9754 3 роки тому

      Qq

  • @l.k.2337
    @l.k.2337 2 роки тому +92

    I suppose this isn't very stoic, but I found myself irritated and at wits end by the low level quality of videos and bad voices on UA-cam and elsewhere. But then all of a sudden, I find your channel, its high quality instructional content, and clear narrating voice. Finally. Thank you!!!

    • @Andy-B1984
      @Andy-B1984 Рік тому +14

      What did u do with the frustration. Did u smash your phone, laptop or tablet, did u write a letter to youtube, or did just observe the frustration and go find videos like this that are better quality?

    • @Andy-B1984
      @Andy-B1984 Рік тому +22

      Its not unstoic to feel emotion. Its how u respond and act etc. You're not un Stoic for being frustrated 😎👍 Youre a human being!

    • @pruff3
      @pruff3 Рік тому +5

      What I did was Pause, Assess the comments, Then decided to post here

    • @ThatVeganTeacherYouTube
      @ThatVeganTeacherYouTube 11 місяців тому +1

      True stoics are vegan. They’re able to use their skills to remain disciplined instead of giving in to habits which cause death to innocent animals whom we have never met and who have never committed a single evil towards us. After all, we were born vegan. We never wanted to hurt animals. We can return to our roots and be kind again.

  • @iggykarpov
    @iggykarpov 3 роки тому +74

    00:01 INTRO
    02:40 GET UP
    04:52 CATCH A SUNRIZE
    05:53 PREPARE FOR BATTLE
    08:30 REVIEW YOUR IMPRESSIONS
    10:21 BRACE FOR TROLLS
    11:52 READY YOUR TOOLS
    13:22 PAUSE, ASSESS, THEN DECIDE
    15:01 APPLY THE FORK
    18:10 USE YOUR HEAD
    21:21 TAKE A THIRD-PARTY PERSPECTIVE
    23:20 SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY

  • @thestoic5381
    @thestoic5381 5 років тому +67

    I bought it on audible. I find your narration absolutely captivating. Like Donald Robertson. Both, concerning stoicism, violently capture the mood of the philosophy. Thank you so much for continuing your work. Mood makes or breaks a book. It remains or is lost by the speakers delivery. On this subject, no one is more fitting to do the task. You sir were born to deliver the message of the Stoics. None can move a man's heart, by words, as well as you. Well done.

    • @anthonyhoward4743
      @anthonyhoward4743 3 роки тому

      are you into military history? if so I will tell you about a ww2 audio book.

  • @l.k.2337
    @l.k.2337 2 роки тому +9

    A rare, precious, and practical video that can actually lift humanity. Thank you.

    • @ThatVeganTeacherYouTube
      @ThatVeganTeacherYouTube 11 місяців тому

      True stoics are vegan. They’re able to use their skills to remain disciplined instead of giving in to habits which cause death to innocent animals whom we have never met and who have never committed a single evil towards us. After all, we were born vegan. We never wanted to hurt animals. We can return to our roots and be kind again. 🩷

  • @TheWayoftheSith
    @TheWayoftheSith 3 роки тому +25

    Cling to tooth and nail to this rule: "Not to give in to adversity, never to trust prosperity, and knowing that fortune behaves as she pleases, doing what is in her powers to do".

  • @mirosirucek8476
    @mirosirucek8476 5 років тому +20

    Mr.Robert Homer, it's always pleasure to hear your voice. You are one of the best between narrators here.

  • @nhdarling2
    @nhdarling2 5 років тому +36

    Sent it to my brother on messenger. Hopefully he's well and so is everyone here. Thanks. I feel blessed.

  • @tomjohn8733
    @tomjohn8733 2 роки тому +3

    Words of wisdom to follow throughout life, often easier said than done, but every day we strive to do the right thing according to stoicism, the easier it becomes, change the things we can and worry not about the things we have no control of, we all make mistakes, after all we are but human, even if only in flesh, so we struggle to understand what it means to be but human, peace!!

  • @SeanTheDon17
    @SeanTheDon17 5 років тому +9

    Amazing work. This guide is needed. Shared with my Stoic Group.

  • @Mad_S
    @Mad_S 5 років тому +3

    I love you, thank you again for sharing both a wonderful book, and your wonderful voice.

  • @Peter-rg4ng
    @Peter-rg4ng 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent...clear....pragmatic...real application to "daily life". In gratitude!

  • @businessandpoliticsinswede3138
    @businessandpoliticsinswede3138 5 років тому +8

    A truly Homeric voice.

  • @josemeireles6670
    @josemeireles6670 2 роки тому +4

    Vivimos en un mundo y una época en que todavía no hemos aprendido a hacer pleno uso de nuestras capacidades. Pero en nuestra mano está empezar a aprender el mejor modo de manejar esas emociones que nos ciegan y que nos impiden sentir el tremendo potencial que está disponible en nuestro interior.

  • @jimmyjumbo2006
    @jimmyjumbo2006 5 років тому +2

    Thank you very much for sharing.

  • @iggykarpov
    @iggykarpov 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for posting this!

  • @fraidoonw
    @fraidoonw 3 роки тому

    thanks for this wonderful episode!

  • @tarikbekmez
    @tarikbekmez 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your beautiful work, your voice is my favorite to listen stoicism, I share this on my FB.

  • @days_hadd
    @days_hadd 5 років тому +1

    glad i stumbled across this page

  • @grantbarnes3678
    @grantbarnes3678 4 роки тому

    Thanks for this. Checking out the book. Shared.

  • @threethrushes
    @threethrushes 4 роки тому

    Good practical tips. Thank you.

  • @aaronwimberleymbamsf5776
    @aaronwimberleymbamsf5776 3 роки тому

    great meditation to start the day.

  • @boesbensen4397
    @boesbensen4397 2 місяці тому

    Thank you Sir. Much appreciated. !

  • @Gleyi07
    @Gleyi07 3 роки тому

    Amazing❤️ Thank You🙏🏻

  • @melchorjraviles9161
    @melchorjraviles9161 4 роки тому +2

    Bought it. I want to support you because you are a good man. :)

  • @TyranyFighterPatriot
    @TyranyFighterPatriot 4 роки тому +14

    Can you possibly do a video on speech and verbal clarity? You perform these audios masterfully and it would be interesting to learn about having voice clarity and balancing pronunciation.

    • @VoxStoica
      @VoxStoica  4 роки тому +5

      Very interesting suggestion, I'll give it some thought.

    • @k4piii
      @k4piii 2 роки тому

      Patient is needed

  • @santbr
    @santbr 3 роки тому

    This is awesome! Thank you so much

  • @gouthamnataraj4465
    @gouthamnataraj4465 4 роки тому +1

    Wow what a voice, it was a pleasure listening to you my friend..

  • @stoicprepper
    @stoicprepper Рік тому

    Great stuff. Love your voice and the way you can tell the story.

  • @fierable
    @fierable 5 років тому +1

    I enjoyed the video, thanks mate

  • @reliefernandezb18
    @reliefernandezb18 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much.

  • @VariableKnife
    @VariableKnife 5 років тому +3

    Excellent work as usual, shared with my brother.

    • @VoxStoica
      @VoxStoica  5 років тому

      Hi Joe, you've won a copy!
      Please send me an email at VoxStoica(at)gmail.com and I'll send you the code. (Let me know whether you need US or UK + your UA-cam username so I can keep track)

  • @lilaclilac4450
    @lilaclilac4450 5 років тому

    Thank you for your guide. I shared it.

    • @VoxStoica
      @VoxStoica  5 років тому

      Hi Lilac, you've won a copy!
      Please send me an email at VoxStoica(at)gmail.com and I'll send you the code. (Let me know whether you need US or UK + your UA-cam username so I can keep track)

  • @Franticity7
    @Franticity7 5 років тому +3

    Big fan! Ive shared this on my Facebook feed for everyone to see 👀

    • @VoxStoica
      @VoxStoica  5 років тому

      Hi Michael, you've won a copy!
      Please send me an email at VoxStoica(at)gmail.com and I'll send you the code. (Let me know whether you need US or UK + your UA-cam username so I can keep track)

  • @knotlock
    @knotlock 5 років тому +5

    “to win a copy.”
    I’ve shared the video on Twitter! :)

  • @jayebejer7431
    @jayebejer7431 Рік тому +1

    Thank you sir, your channel, your content Is beyond valuable, your delivery is superb 👌. I cannot thank you enough.

  • @ghostpro007
    @ghostpro007 2 роки тому

    Thankyou very much vox, please do more of stoic

  • @LucaReolon
    @LucaReolon 2 роки тому

    thank you so much for this

  • @daniellebrown9930
    @daniellebrown9930 4 роки тому

    I shared video! Thank you for your videos. So very helpful.

  • @SkyJensen
    @SkyJensen 5 років тому +1

    Shared book with friend

  • @Animelover-fp1fo
    @Animelover-fp1fo Рік тому +1

    Thank you

  • @SitamirJewlery
    @SitamirJewlery 4 роки тому

    I shared this notes to three of my family who actually would follow you on UA-cam or other plot form

  • @dahliaapollo7938
    @dahliaapollo7938 4 роки тому +3

    Stoic knowledge was taught to me by great teachers from senior high through high school
    That is what is lacking in our USA education
    We learn from Plato Socrates Shakespeare and great poets from all over Kafka A s

  • @TheWayoftheSith
    @TheWayoftheSith 3 роки тому +1

    Review your impressions. Say to the impression: Impression is all you are, not the source of the impression. [I'm in control]. If its not in our control, be ready with the reaction (moved here). Then test and access it with your criteria, ask: is this something that is or isn't it in our control, If its not in our control [then] its none of our concern. (later in the book) It cannot touch the you that matters, but your considered [reasoned] response is yours to control.
    To add: I'm in the drivers seat, where I have control of my perception. Because I have partial control of my impression and I've had the right action and a response. (later in the book) Because I haven't lost my cool, I'm a better person having been responsive & I admit to the faults which I am not always the best at withholding from me.
    (Even later in the book) Pause, assess, then decide. Review your responses so you are even better at being able to draw from them in the correct manner. Review your stoic books, maxims, quotes, basics e.t.c so you are "Pulling the right response with minimal effort."

  • @daithiocinnsealach3173
    @daithiocinnsealach3173 5 років тому +4

    Is the competitiin ended? I'll do it anyway because I really appreciate this channel. I'll share it on my Twitter account.

  • @TheWayoftheSith
    @TheWayoftheSith 3 роки тому

    9:50 - That's a computer programming check suggestion - its code plus syntax. Its about our programming. Deep study is knowing the reasoning well for that topic or suggestion.
    17:00 - You can still work for a position for a long time and yet lose it, or not have the position that's best.

  • @danserrano100
    @danserrano100 3 роки тому

    1.Knowing and doing what you know you ought to do, because that is your purpose for the moment, whether you like it or not.

  • @whitehawk23
    @whitehawk23 2 роки тому

    Nice I like!

  • @lifeisbeautiful7882
    @lifeisbeautiful7882 4 роки тому +3

    you have philosophical voice

  • @runwiththewind3281
    @runwiththewind3281 4 роки тому

    Thank you.
    I have shared with my son.

  • @tarunpunjabi5673
    @tarunpunjabi5673 5 років тому +1

    Sent to all my WhatsApp groups👍

  • @tammycoburn2520
    @tammycoburn2520 5 років тому +1

    Shared on Facebook. I would love to hear the whole book. Thank you for all you do! I have been greatly enjoying your reading of Seneca!

  • @gailpinto4571
    @gailpinto4571 5 років тому +1

    Personal bookmark: 5:40

  • @richardsrensen4219
    @richardsrensen4219 2 роки тому +1

    i love it this is all about doing it i have buyed the book now

  • @guy7008
    @guy7008 3 роки тому +1

    Idk about this sleep thing in the beginning. My take on it is that as long as you're truly asleep you actually need it. You body wouldn't let you be unconcious if it felt IT didn't need it. But a bit less sleep is not such a bad thing I guess, especially if you have to be present somewhere.
    It's all different if you're Just idling in bed or if you always to to bed too late.

    • @MM-ev1fg
      @MM-ev1fg 2 роки тому +2

      Agreed. The body knows how much sleep to have. Best thing is to not use an alarm in the morning, and to go to sleep at an appropriate time the previous day using a good routine.

    • @goateecusbilly1823
      @goateecusbilly1823 10 місяців тому

      It's not literally about getting up early, it's about not lying in bed, procrastinating. It's a metaphor.

  • @Kumar618.
    @Kumar618. 5 років тому +3

    Shared with family on WhatsApp.

  • @karenkurdijinian2069
    @karenkurdijinian2069 3 роки тому +1

    I want to be with the Moon light to hear the secrets that the stars tell , then without having a sleep to see how the Sun arise and my sleep comes after Sun rise I feel safe and sleep till noon .For Women the most important hours for our biology to live long and healthier ,an important hormone is being produced 7am to 11am 🙏🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

  • @runwiththewind3281
    @runwiththewind3281 5 років тому +1

    Sent to my son.

    • @VoxStoica
      @VoxStoica  5 років тому

      Hi run with the wind, you've won a copy!
      Please send me an email at VoxStoica(at)gmail.com and I'll send you the code. (Let me know whether you need US or UK + your UA-cam username so I can keep track)

  • @CoffeeDrinker369
    @CoffeeDrinker369 5 років тому +2

    I think you should read MORE books aloud

  • @rippingoffmyface
    @rippingoffmyface 4 роки тому

    👏

  • @nathanb385
    @nathanb385 5 років тому

    Im in New Zealand and dont have audible. How can i get this???

    • @VoxStoica
      @VoxStoica  5 років тому

      Does Audible.com or audible.com.au not allow you to create an account?
      Alternatively it's available on Subscribestar/Patreon and there's also a pdf here:
      c0c0c0.net/sites/c0c0c0.net/files/2018-10/Practical%20Stoicism%20-%20Grey%20Freeman-%202.2.2.pdf

  • @raia9
    @raia9 3 роки тому +2

    Just a question - if visualisation is so powerful in bringing things about in your life, might not it be dangerous to meditate each day on the worst outcome imaginable?

    • @VoxStoica
      @VoxStoica  3 роки тому +1

      I'd say visualisation works by focusing your intention on a desired outcome.
      Negative visualisation isn't intention it's just consideration.

    • @jeffmejia3556
      @jeffmejia3556 2 роки тому

      I agree with your question as I have read time and time again that your outcome is what you think about regardless of it being positive or negative.
      But still I believe in the power of attraction and I focus on a desirable result. Stoicism has taught me that powers beyond my control will throw obstacles to hinder my progress. What I do about those obstacles I DO have control over even if it’s only having a good attitude about it.
      So, in short, visualize a positive outcome, but in the reality of life “expect everything” and “ be ready for anything”.

  • @gdbalck
    @gdbalck 4 роки тому +2

    Audible should extend a contract your way, should you choose to take it.

  • @florindacar8659
    @florindacar8659 4 роки тому

    I shared, what is a next step now, please, for have your book? Thank you. Flo

    • @VoxStoica
      @VoxStoica  4 роки тому

      Hey Flo
      The promotion has actually ended, but if you send me an email I'll sort something out. VoxStoica(at)gmail(dot)com

  • @ioanab9350
    @ioanab9350 4 роки тому

    14:30

  • @williamharvey4732
    @williamharvey4732 3 роки тому

    Please send copy to Hunter and Joe ! We need them to know , fast .

  • @dahliaapollo7938
    @dahliaapollo7938 4 роки тому

    Lost mine Will renew later

  • @SirTorcharite
    @SirTorcharite 3 роки тому

    13:20
    17:43

  • @nathanaelsmith1368
    @nathanaelsmith1368 Рік тому

    0:46

  • @raymondswingley8997
    @raymondswingley8997 4 роки тому

    I plan to make practical use of the daily . Thank you very much for sharing this I look forward to using it daily

  • @sluttymacycheezboiiii
    @sluttymacycheezboiiii 2 роки тому

    what if you only sleep 3 hours at a time?

  • @glittergirl002
    @glittergirl002 3 роки тому

    sik!!!!

  • @2nd_amendment_militia
    @2nd_amendment_militia Рік тому

    Wow didn't know there was donuts in ancient times 😳

  • @iCockaine
    @iCockaine 4 роки тому

    amor fati

  • @gregoryford3531
    @gregoryford3531 Рік тому

    Umm, as far as Stoics go, try this: doing the right thing, the right way. Then turn around and let the right way illuminate what is to be illuminated, and eliminate what is to be eliminated. On the spot, as the teachers say. Thanks.

  • @ennergyspotato5566
    @ennergyspotato5566 Рік тому

    AMOR FATI

  • @abebelin3307
    @abebelin3307 4 роки тому

    F

  • @GarrettTruesdale
    @GarrettTruesdale 5 років тому +1

    Turn off the air conditioning. . . hmmmm

  • @lucasturner6345
    @lucasturner6345 3 роки тому

    Anyone else starting to realize that Robert Homer is the voice of your Daemon?

  • @TheMaskedVillian420
    @TheMaskedVillian420 5 років тому

    Where's ny comments gone lol

    • @VoxStoica
      @VoxStoica  5 років тому +2

      You put it in my pinned comment, anyway you've won a copy!
      Please send me an email at VoxStoica(at)gmail.com and I'll send you the code. (Let me know whether you need US or UK + your UA-cam username so I can keep track)

    • @TheMaskedVillian420
      @TheMaskedVillian420 5 років тому +1

      Whoo thank you. Have sent an email x

  • @ThatVeganTeacherYouTube
    @ThatVeganTeacherYouTube 11 місяців тому

    True stoics are vegan. They’re able to use their skills to remain disciplined instead of giving in to habits which cause death to innocent animals whom we have never met and who have never committed a single evil towards us. After all, we were born vegan. We never wanted to hurt animals. We can return to our roots and be kind again.

    • @saltywater5097
      @saltywater5097 4 місяці тому +1

      Not a single stoic has ever written about not eating meat.
      Push your zealotry to people who care, I like chicken.

  • @luisacapra7205
    @luisacapra7205 4 роки тому

    I shared with mewe

  • @xfxrxmxt1981
    @xfxrxmxt1981 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @mattanderson6672
    @mattanderson6672 24 дні тому

    Thank you

  • @einarrjamesson9643
    @einarrjamesson9643 2 роки тому

    23:21