The idea of Stoicism and it’s essence has honestly changed my life

@samueloreland5034

4 жыл бұрын

Samw

@samueloreland5034

4 жыл бұрын

Same*

@Dj_Gj

2 жыл бұрын

Same!

My parents raised me on stoicism. Growing up we never watched the news, I’m 29 now & have no interest in the news, social media or tv. I feel like it’s normal until I hang out with friends and they’re shocked by my lifestyle 🤔😂

@yourfavouriteusername

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that sounds amazing! Love your parents for doing that for you. How do you think they raised you on stoicism?

@LuisCastillo-qh8wm

3 жыл бұрын

Your education it's that I want to my kids, love your parents, give them respects, enjoy your life!

@yourfavouriteusername

3 жыл бұрын

@@LuisCastillo-qh8wm Amen Luis!🙏🏽

@bitkurd

3 жыл бұрын

😂 yep

@themanwithnoname9578

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine making a comment on a social media about having no interest in social media

Cutting out news & social media and keeping a morning routine have been the greatest changes of my life

It's so weird... Growing up, I have always had a stoic streak to my character. I have always wanted to remain calm and collected and not let my emotions get the best of me. Contrary to my family members and friends, who blows up over little things like "Someone disagreed with me on facebook!" or "someone wrote a mean comment on youtube!". Wouldn't their lives be much easier if they just.... Accepted the fact that there will be assholes in the world, and there is nothing you can do about it? Quit wasting energy on that and move on? When I did my mandatory military service (my country has that) I came through simply by accepting that I had to do the time, so I can later move on. And I did the time. It wasn't easy of course, but I think it helped that I had embraced the fact that I was there and that it probably would suck.... But if I just suck up and did the time, then I would eventually be free. And here I am today. And this was all before I had researched stoicism any further! I had heard about it in school, it was this philosophy that was like Spock from Star Trek, right? Feel nothing, not love or sex? Now that sounds like a dull philosophy right? So a few months back I Meditations and I went "YES! That is what I have been thinking all along!" And as I have been digging deeper, the more excited I am over it! And that has helped me a lot, especially since the Corona outbreak, which has sent a lot of friends and familymembers in panic, while I remain calm and collected. This epidemic is beyond my control. I better just focus on what it is I can do.

@juliusgabrielgatmaitan2335

9 ай бұрын

nice

THIS IS BY FAAAAAAAAAAR ONE OF THE BEST KZread CHANNELS I AM SUBSCRIBED TO!!!!!! - Thank you for all the word of wisdom!!! 🙏🏼🙌🏼💫💪🏼

Always good advice, we must control our own minds and not be fed with junk!! Stay strong friends 🔥❤🔥

Ryan has a way of dropping a piece that will leave you pondering all day. Great words. Theres just a lot to learn. One need to stay patient. Well done!

it's interesting how it's impossible to do some of this as a high school student. I start my classes at 7:30 am. I don't have that much time to do my tasks for the day before it has already started. I sometimes meditate in the morning if I have time, and I always take time to stretch.

i do yoga and watch some videos on stoicism when i first wake up. my sleep schedule doesn’t align with circadian sleep BUT i feel like as long as you’re doing a routine, you’re still doing well. hoping to integrate journaling soon, and trying to let go of the fact that i can’t and won’t be able to get my husband to join me on this journey of stoicism!

Yes. Yes And more Yes.

I am always happy to see your material in any form. Your Stoic teachings have helped me help myself immensely. Thank you !

Excellent advice. Very timely. Thank you 🙏

Great takeaways Ryan. Thank you for sharing. Loved that u showed the Google calendar and went into Google maps before this talk😁

You rarely hear anything about when people go to the bathroom. That's on my morning to do along with staying away from the phone. I always feel better after I eliminate in the morning. I need to ground and could never get up and just go outside. I prefer a gradual wake up.

Thank you. I agree with you about the news.

I find that my weekends are so refreshing because I spend so much less time listening to news talk or checking social media

Amen

Wow this was worth watching in the first 2 minutes! So much wisdom. Thank you Ryan for freeing me from the burden of watching the news unfold. 🙄

Thank you

I have begun to embrace these ideas in the last 4 months in many facets of life.

Love this!

Wow! this was really helpful thanks!

Loved this

My favorite channel for quality content. 🇿🇦😷🙏🙏🙏

Love the information in this interview

The First Take clip connected with me. First Take has been my show for years. I'd feed off the non stop debates. When Tom Brady became a free agent that is when I started to grow tired, not only of that show but sports media in general. Felt like the only thing they could talk about was where was Tom going. I rolled my eyes. Stopped watching ESPN for a week. Or whenever they talked about Mahomes. I knew when KC won the Superbowl what the talk was gonna be. I didn't watch a week. Even before this I became more conscious of sports media. I watch less of it now. Will likely watch even less of it starting today, like you said, the constant ongoing reports without a conclusion is what the news is driven by. It will work itself out. Then I'll find out one way or another.

@elmalifico3708

4 жыл бұрын

Randy Peace Did you happen to watch sports media while Tim Tebow was considering making the jump to pro? At the time they talked about him so much my nephew who constantly watched ESPN was sick of hearing the guy. We also lived in Denver at the time and the local news is constantly non-stop talking about the Broncos. I looked at my nephew and said “just wait, I bet he’s going to be playing for the Broncos, then it’s gonna be all Tebow all the time.” Sure enough they drafted him and I can remember my nephew’s expression. He didn’t say it out, but he wanted to say “fuck you for jinxing us”. Took some serious time off sports shows after that.

Great video, thanks

Thanks this is great

Great !!

Wonderful

This talk was so helpful and empowering. Makes me want to put this phone down, log out of KZread and do something!!

Hey Ryan, First of all, I appreciate all the work that you do to educate the world about stoicism and stillness. It is truly inspiring that you're doing this. I just have a question near 13:40 where you said to do the main thing right away (i.e. waking up early, going for a walk/bike, and journaling before we expose ourselves to anything that's not "important".) Why is it that, to you, and perhaps to everyone, that we wake up early in the morning, go for a walk, and journal to start our day? Why are these aspects most important? Why should we follow this daily routine? Thanks.

@rahulchatterjji9462

Жыл бұрын

Read more you find answers. Marcus used to do this , in morning he used to introspect his goals and shortcoming in and at night where he used to analyse everything he did that day. Work on yourself

Coming out of a breakup, the relationship section didnt help. What can be done in that situation?

@dr.tapasyadiwakar1246

2 жыл бұрын

Firstly heal yrself... Know your dark sides, patterns, emotions n trauma... Do inner work... Then u start knowing n understanding yurself n otthers too... Relationship is never bad... But actually most of the time we dont understand n know ourselves n other.... We have distorted aspect of reality nthen we carry that trauma n project on others too... People are good n bad too as we are good and bad too.

could you please make a video about handling lust, sexual desire, and cheating. this is the one topic i cant find a good video from a stoic perspective.

Less news, more singing and dancing 😇

sir fox does that as well.. its a US thing. Also if Action was taken sooner lives would have been saved. You cant always not act. People seem to forget the words of Marcus Aurelius, its not to hide and do nothing and just remain calm. It is a challenge, that we have conquered before, for you to prove how your soul has grown. Onwards ladies and gents. Their is much good to do.

Thank you. I have the same opinion about Buhha walk away from family to seek enlightment and finally has someone talk about that. I think enlightment dont require left someone behind.

The first point mentioned in the video was "Don't watch the news". I have a habit of not watching the news either. I don't read from any newspapers or watch any news channels on TV. I'm a casual sports fan, so I visit ESPN to read some news related to athletes or sporting events. What people need more of is good news. Have you heard of the Good News Network (GNN)? Here's a link to the website. They also have an app, which is free to download when you search for "good news network".

I doubt I will ever get up in the dark or that early, but I may give the journaling thing a try. I dislike the idea overall, but can't say it's of no value to me without trying it.

Control what you can. Like the TV remote. LOL!

…it depends on the relationship….some are toxic and based on codependency. However it’s enlightening if one sees and learns from it. “no man is your friend or enemy, they are your teachers”. Can’t remember who quoted that. BTW, first have a relationship with oneself will help one to have good relationships. Glad your happy.

I'm glad I was raised on a cell phone and a laptop.

👏👏👏👏👏

Yep I never got into consuming news.

👍

The news is designed to keep you watching news ... he said at a google event.

Finally figured out why my parents told me to stop watching news. News corrupts the mind.

Which is the app that you have to check in the morning! Couldn't really find it in the store

@yourfavouriteusername

3 жыл бұрын

Same dude! If you find it or have any clue about it now, kindly let me know

What is the app he mentioned called? Is it on Android? It’s sounds like sometime like to use

@yourfavouriteusername

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t seem to realise it either! Kindly let me know if you’re aware of it now, thanks a ton

Thanks, Mr. Holiday, great talk as always. Can you please give that apps name again that fines you from using your phone, it sounds brilliant. Thanks

@RyanHolidayYT

4 жыл бұрын

Spar!

@stu691

4 жыл бұрын

@@RyanHolidayYT Thanks again, just making sure, for in my country "Spar" is a grocery franchise.😆. Amor Fati

Yea I don't watch news either. I just listen to my 70+ Yr old neighbours yak yak about the news they all have seen on TV and believe in

It is strange that Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor, a conqueror sort of speak, in his time, but in time he became known more as a spiritual leader sort of speak.

Focus on where you want to be, not where you are or where you were.

Everybody says I am weird. Thank God I am not Everyone;-)

Good presentation, though I think you maybe overstating the importance of relationships as a key to happiness. Just consider western society's high divorce rate. I would also argue that some of the most creative minds in history were unmarried, Tesla, Newton, and Bruckner to name just a few.

@winstonsol8713

4 жыл бұрын

richard usher There’s a difference between a priest and a state formally “recognizing” a relationship...and an actual relationship. The number of divorces is due to the number of people who don’t get this. If you think a priest and a contract is the same as a relationship, you’ve got a lot to learn. If you think being a creative genius is equivalent to being “happy,” you’ve got even more to learn. Everything you wrote is wrong.

Isn't it crazy to have to teach people how to live, the way humanity has done for centuries....? Have we lost the link with roots of ours so far ????

@KIos56

4 жыл бұрын

due to mass media, and self-proclaimed gurus/experts, people are losing inner touch and losing self-confidence.

@shesfine9426

4 жыл бұрын

@@KIos56 self proclaimed gurus have existed since the world is world... All leading men, having even been at funding of religions, were at beginning, self proclaimed gurus.... But they have never given public lectures on Y T... as far as I know...! Here it seems, we have one also ! And what's impressive, it's the number of followers, and views.... Yes, you ve got the word : "inner touch" ! As long someone listens to such lectures, where is that inner touch supposed to be ? I gave up after the first 10 min... I don't need anybody to tell me who I am, where I m supposed to go, and how I have to do... Wrong choices are part of life, everyone has experienced a wrong choice leading to wrong aim... Being conscious of the consequences and bearing them, is something which should be part of that inner touch... but as you said very well, it s a lost one today !

Mainstream media feed on your fear. Scared people are easily manipulated. The whole p4ndemic thing was the best example.

I watch news once in a year. why should I pay to get depressed when I am a expert to be depressed lol

I still consume news but exclusively papers

So no breakfast meetings with your family? LOL

TV is obsolete 5 yrs ago

Theres some golden nuggets in here, but then there are things that totally miss the mark 1) buddha leaving his family 2) needing to be married. Etc

@sinnsage

3 жыл бұрын

oh you missed his point: he never said you need to be married. he said to VALUE relationships. he even said “whatever that looks like for you”. meaning, it doesn’t even have to be a romantic partner, just a person in your life who can give you perspective, who supports you. relationships ARE valuable, whether it’s family or friends, reflections of ourselves through love (can be platonic) are important and teach us to be be better and to have compassion.

@danielsaenz1325

3 жыл бұрын

@@sinnsage In his book, "Stillness Is The Key," Chapter "Enter Relationships." He references Marina Ambramovich, when she comments on her reason to stay single and not have children. Of which Ryan states was "nonsense." Then proceeds to list an array of married people and the importance of their life partnerships in their lives: Angela Merkle, Gertrude Stein, Madame Curie, John Stuart Mill, J. Cole. Exclusively focusing in on the relationship of marriage. Of which I believe is a limitation of his western materialist paradigm and him projecting his own values and needs onto others. Of every example he produces I could list just as powerful examples of spiritual figures, who are thriving or thrived in unmarried lifestyles: Yogananda, Thich Nhat Hanh, Dalia Lama, Pema Chodron, etc, etc. The importance of marriage is subjective and for many it would not allow them to reach their higher selves, and for others it would.

@sinnsage

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielsaenz1325 i totally agree with you, however what you have just pointed out to me does not negate the comment i made about not marriages, but relationships with other human beings in one's life.

@danielsaenz1325

3 жыл бұрын

@@sinnsage Agreed, it wasn't meant to. My point, was to point out that Holiday, although providing great content, was projecting his own biases in the aspects that I was highlighting (even with his buffer of "what ever that looks like to you" comment): 1) buddha leaving his family 2) needing to be married. Etc . I wasn't arguing whether marriage was objectively important, that's already answered in my mind and is a moot point. I also agree that relationships are important, but what a healthy relationship is (intimate or non-intimate) is where I seem to drift from the common held belief in western society. I think that's where I differ from Mr. Holiday.

@sinnsage

3 жыл бұрын

Daniel Saenz okay, accepted. thanks for the response

"Take Your Life Back - Smartphones, Facebook, Emails, it never ends" ~ Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen kzread.info/dash/bejne/nH-Zu6yKj8yql6Q.html

How rude that front row using their phones during the talk

To call Siddhartha Gautama a deadbeat because he left his wife and son to follow asceticism is kind of overexaggerating. He was a prince, remember? They were set for life with or without him. The conflict in his life as perceived by his father was either to become a great spiritual leader or a great conqueror as foretold of his destiny. His father tried to make that decision for him. So, everyone who was involved in raising him would've been very aware of his father's intentions. I doubt that him leaving was a great surprise to them, it was probably a great catharsis to see the prophecy unfold in such an inspiring non-secular fashion.

Stop the speculation. Just give me the facts. 😊

instead of watching a bunch of millionaires talking about millionaires, why not work on your own million ... you're not going to do it by watching TV or listening to the radio ... read good business books and make a business plan👍

They actually bark at you to make sure they have your attention and you don't stray to another channel. It's quite annoying really. Also you never hear something good, it's always bad news.

Self enlightenment is a selfish endeavour I feel , unless you can bring others with you.

The point is.. while they were sleeping, Trump was still working.

Ok. Why did the buddha have a swasticka engraved on it?

@jeffersonye7572

4 жыл бұрын

Google the history of it.

@hephestos300

4 жыл бұрын

@Mike F don't forget, Greeks too had it drawn since Minoan civilization

Buddha failed because he left his wife and son.

Can you please stop with the Trump hate. Your behavior on this point is causing you to loose credibility as a true Stoic.

@jeffreydesantis8730

4 жыл бұрын

I did not hear any trump hate.

@bowmanvmi

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreydesantis8730 agreed. Some people just want a reason to be alarmed or frustrated. Stop creating these prisons for yourself, people!

@JapanLovers

4 жыл бұрын

Stop the projections

@ClintGrantham

4 жыл бұрын

Why was it necessary to use a negative comment about Trump to make his point about not consuming network news? It wasn't. In another video Ryan makes a reference to Trump calling COVID-19 a Chinese Virus. He goes on to offer up his opinion that it's racist to do so. These aren't the only two examples of his subtle attempts to let his political leanings be known. This channel is about stoicism and not politics. This channel should be a place where we can all learn to rise above the childish political landscape. Ryan hurts his credibility as a Stoic when he slings mud.

@bowmanvmi

4 жыл бұрын

@@ClintGrantham wouldn't that just hurt the credibility of his argument or are you using your anger/frustration/triggers in order to make ad hominem attacks?

Good information. Pity you rubbish Trump repeatedly.

I haven’t watched the news or read the paper in 10 yrs. depressing at best 👎🏻. No thanks

Blaming CNN like trump

Everything leading up to 5:02 is horrible, what he is saying. That we must care what others think so that we can get people to like us enough to want to be our friend! That those of us who don't have any friends and don't have a romantic partner are doomed! This is not stoicism. it would not be useful advice for if you were wrongfully convicted of a crime and thrown into solitary confinement... Then what good is it?

Why pick CNN , and Fake News Fox ? Hmmmmmmm?

This guy got big By just repeating what Ancient Stoics said?? Lame. Pass