The Strategies: 01:39 1. Focus On The Little Things 02:29 2. Practice Gratitude 03:21 3. Have No Opinion 03:55 4. Stop Caring About What People Think 04:23 5. Process Your Emotions 05:39 6. Don’t Suffer Imagined Troubles 06:32 7. Choose Not To Be Harmed 07:19 8. Go For A Walk 08:27 9. Keep A Journal 09:05 10. Grab The Right Handle

@True38

2 жыл бұрын

As much as I love and live by #4, that is easier said than done, especially if you have to work for others and meet THEIR expectations and whatnot. You simply cannot neglect to care about what people think then, or at least you have to not show it. This is why especially for introverts like myself who don't really need much social interaction anyway, it's better to just do your own thing and work for yourself so you always can live up to your own standards and don't worry about anybody else. Social games are a pain in the ass and the rat race never ever result in anything good. It's an evil vicious cycle. Also being dependent on other people sucks. Life is simply not worth living if you can't stay independent and self-reliant. Oh, and being honest and truthful is much better than being a pathetic people pleaser.

@ramor4743

2 жыл бұрын

@@True38 agree 100//

@Rope001

2 жыл бұрын

@@True38 couldnt say it any better 🙌🏼

@Deelitee

2 жыл бұрын

Devils advocate: #7 - some things are harmful and cause harm no matter your opinion of it. If you get shot- if you’ve been robbed- abused. Ukraine Is being harmed - it’s just a fact. Thoughts??

@DrumWild

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I had watched a few other videos, and I see the redundancies. Shaved about 4 minutes off the viewing experience. Thanks!

“we suffer more in imagination than in reality”….resonates every time!

@SamMartinPeakPerformance

2 жыл бұрын

amen to that

@richielambe3674

2 жыл бұрын

Absolute Truth right

@PsoriasisdiaryPD

2 жыл бұрын

One of the most important Truths. This specific, challenging work sets one free. No medications, no therapists, no money, no societal excuses. Do the work here and you will gain freedom.

@maxf7351

2 жыл бұрын

So true

@botterweckwb

2 жыл бұрын

100%. 👊

I just had a break up with my long term girlfriend, and just heard from her that she's getting married. I perceived this as a moment of growth , a learning experience, a door for better opportunities. I felt the emotions, I cried, but I choose to use logic and carry on with a positive mindset.

@v1v1dpoker

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry you are going through this brother, heartbreak is the worst. Sounds like you're on a great path though, I know it will be for the best, best wishes my friend 🖤🖤

@harshavardhansindekar3224

2 жыл бұрын

I understand your loss, but the bright side here is that you've handled this way better than 98% of the people in this world do. Carry on man, better things are just around the corner.

@mauricioramirez9744

2 жыл бұрын

You're lucky. No divorce. No alimony. No grape in divorce court...you dodged a bullet my friend. Enjoy your freedom.

@RayDickulous80

2 жыл бұрын

That reminds me of starting to communicate again with friends in high school who frankly became horrible people. It's been roughly twenty-five years and they're all well-adjusted now, married happily with fine children and businesses. I'm happy for them. There has to be goodness in life, even if that goodness isn't something I myself possess. It exists close to me and that makes the world provably better in my eyes.

@danielavalos8466

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful response. You decide who you want to be and you are choosing to be the best man you can be 🖤👍🏽

Anxiety has less to do with outside events and more to do with how we feel inside. Anxiety hits when we feel powerless and unable to deal with things. It's useless to tell an anxious person everything is ok.. The opposite of anxious is not calm, is the feeling of "I can do this". The best way to overcome anxiety is telling yourself or others: "You can do this! You have power and strength within you!"

@alexanderwillows9663

9 ай бұрын

That’s such a good point

@anovi72

8 ай бұрын

Great advice.

@hilarypeters6945

5 ай бұрын

Great advice. I working on my anxiety because it has effected my blood pressure.

@klanderkal

3 ай бұрын

I needed to hear this! 👍

@krisb-travel

Ай бұрын

100% agree it occurred to me the other day when I’m NOT feeling anxious I’m feeling powerful and it’s such a beautiful feeling

"The best time to do something was back then, but the second best time to do it is right now." Man I love this quote so much

@user-vi5nj6pc7w

10 ай бұрын

wooooowww man. just wow so deep

@colelevel2654

2 ай бұрын

The original is a Chinese proverb: "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

I'm nothing on KZread but I'm a mental health professional of 30 years with a focus on trauma/resilience. Ive also lived with anxiety, and Ive found the answer, and it's pushing through. Never feeding the beast but starving it by doing exactly those things and finding joy in them.

@krisb-travel

Ай бұрын

Interesting I think I get what you mean but could you give an example pls?

My mind is always racing, there's so much information out there I think sometimes it's too much to process. Social media doesn't help either. I think keeping life simple is the key, controlling what we can control, not worrying about what's going to happen tomorrow.

@genxx2724

Жыл бұрын

I got off social media several years ago. It’s very unhealthy.

@cwest8010

Жыл бұрын

All we can do is pray, plan, and prepare. Great words from a Top G.😉

I got for a walk every day, at least 2 miles. It really does help clear the mind.

@Pazaluz

Жыл бұрын

Walking or running has helped me more than I would've ever thought. Many people underestimate how much it can help clear your mind.

@genxx2724

Жыл бұрын

I was walking the other day, and imagined my grandpa, who died nearly 30 years ago, being proud that I don’t have serious hardships. I could hear him telling me the sources of my unhappiness are the easy things. 🙂

@Nobody-up5zm

5 күн бұрын

MY mind won't stop while I'm walking 8 literally can't keep it quiet.

I firmly believe anxiety was a driving force in the development of stoicism. The main proponents were highly intelligent/imaginative with a constant flow of information requiring decisions the would shape or shake their entire civilisation. The curse of a active mind that accompanies its blessing is you can see the dangers that lie ahead sometimes several moves ahead of your present choices. T can easily become crippling and make you envy simpler minds that can only wonder what their dinner will be tonight. Almost the entirety of stoicism is deduced to calming and all the emotions that cloud and confuse the mind into chasing shadows thrown by itself.

@Ikaros23

Жыл бұрын

Anxiety is often the cause of trauma. The brain go into the " fight, flight, freeze, fawn" mode permanent. "The simpler minds", that you talk about is often just healthy brains with no trauma. They only worry about the things that they can handle. To a person with anxiety they may seem " stupid". But in reality this is what " Zen" is. That is a healthy mind, that is present most of the time in the " now". Not ruminating about the past, or worrying about the future. Also we are all humans. The past and the future is a part of our minds. But if the mind is constant trying to fix or analyse things mentally in the mind. And not being in the real world. Then this is a sign of " general anxiety" that come from trauma. Meditation or stoicism is useless if we don`t also understand that all humans have problems. And that the world is constantly changeing. Life is never going to be " perfect long term zen". There is always going to be chaos and change from time to time. But a healthy mind is on the allert when there is real danger. And also preparing for the future. Without being in constant " worry mode". The healthy mind. Is accepting itself " as it is", and the world " as it is". Without striving for perfection. That is " perfect stoicism" or " perfect zen" don`t exist. And anxiety is a part of life. Don`t be fooled by the people who pretend to never be afraid. And who fake that they are perfectly " self actualized". This is not stoicism or zen. But narcissism. That is they have created a fake " self image" of the emotionless stoic. This is inhuman. And is never going to be healthy over time. Accepting our own " imperfection" is what is real wisdom. And to " handle" the fear in real life with going face to face with it. Like the child did, jumping without the rope . And like Tyler Durden did. Accepting the pain/discomfort as part of life. Instead of running from it.

@jamesu3346

Жыл бұрын

@@Ikaros23 Good Comments thanks

@Mtmonaghan

Жыл бұрын

Would you accept a broken leg, no you would seek medical help and pain relief. Never accepted metal illness, seek professional help, there is often a physical reason for the illness, that can be successfully treated with medication.

I once stopped caring what my boss and co-workers thought. I ended up dropping by boundaries [thanks, Autism!] and I lost my job within a matter of days, and became unemployable. As a result, I still don't care what the average person things, but I am terrified of people who have the power to determine whether or not I can eat tomorrow and what they think.

@stepha5926

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's actually very normal when an intelligent person drops their boundaries. Sheep can't handle the truth. I think what he means by stop caring what others think, is *inside your mind.* You have to put the boundary/facade/ act up to fool them, and make them feel important - otherwise, they'll destroy you. Maintain a facade that they are important to you, that you respect them, and that they are intelligent. Meanwhile, inside your mind, keep working away towards your goal.

The most important thing that should be on everyone's mind currently should be to invest in different sources of income that doesn't depend on the government. Especially with the current economic crisis around the word. This is still a good time to invest in various stocks, Gold, silver and digital currencies.

@susannnico

11 ай бұрын

That's so true. but if i may ask, do you trade all by yourself?

"You don't have to have an opinion about that." So obvious, and so deep. That you for sharing this great insight.

I'm watching this while pooping. I remember the "thinking man" statue. I feel so stoic. Have a good day.

The worst thing we ever suffer from is fear, and the greatest gain you will receive is to be rid of that fear. It was as if a great mist had suddenly lifted from my mind. I could see so clearly that that panic caused by anxiety wasn't some sort of weakness in me. It was a cyclical self-reinforcing pattern caused by giving anxiety so much power... far from relieving the feeling, was causing it. At the same time, I could see that all these other 'happy' people were going through the same nightmare that I was, all putting up phoney arguments to try to justify their addiction to anxious thoughts. IT'S SO NICE TO BE FREE!

Fell deeply into all of this… I even carry a pendant with momento Mori on it, I’ll never stop coming back to this channel. stoicism has helped me immensely! Thank you Ryan ✌🏼

@marknolan2799

2 жыл бұрын

I love your handle. Could it be the coffee that's fueling your anxiety? It's great when you don't have any problems but if you have something on your mind that's causing you grief, coffee is a terrible companion. At least that's my experience.

@riooproductions9227

2 жыл бұрын

What ever you’re going through, Im here with you kzread.info/dash/bejne/apN22bqndZnMqbg.html 🖤🥲🤘🏽❗️🔥‼️🔥🖤

@SoFkwHat80

2 жыл бұрын

Your name , got to say great. CoffeeFuelledGenius 👌

@shaun8062

2 жыл бұрын

@@marknolan2799 Big time! I say only in the morning, if you have to. Also, Green tea has a little less caffeine but has L-theanine in it, which can help you have more calm focus.

@TravelBreakthrough

2 жыл бұрын

Same

I was literally just thinking about this when I looked down at my phone and saw this. Stoicism is an excellent coping mechanism for PTSD, I’ve found. The hard part is sometimes accepting the transitory nature of everything. But you can’t fight reality. Everything passes. All pain. All pleasure. All you can do is accept it.

@bettermanchannel770

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir agreed

@Original50

2 жыл бұрын

'This too shall pass." 🙏

@Lili-dh5ly

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, reality before expectations

@riooproductions9227

2 жыл бұрын

What ever you’re going through, Im here with you kzread.info/dash/bejne/apN22bqndZnMqbg.html 🖤🥲🤘🏽❗️🔥‼️🔥🖤

@SamMartinPeakPerformance

2 жыл бұрын

well put man 👏

I love you dude... Honestly, being a stoic has changed my life... I was lazy and still am but now I actually want to do things... I wanna get healthy, I wanna go out into the world, I wanna learn Thanks

I came to the same conclusion, so I have made the intention to eliminate all undue anxiety from my life action by action. 🙏🏽

@bettermanchannel770

2 жыл бұрын

Not everything deserves our energy...tired of being unduly exhausted

@stevecook413

2 жыл бұрын

Not everything or everyone. So meny are vampires. Sucking our time, emotional spirit our very souls. Sadly it took me years to learn this. And just as Sadly I have more than likely ignored some people that I shouldn't have, and for that I'm sorry.

@bugzyhardrada3168

Жыл бұрын

Life is a learning experience

I’ve been experiencing really bad anxiety lately.. I got a notification for this video and I’m so glad I clicked on it. Perfect timing. Thank you.

@Tom64

2 жыл бұрын

If I can make a recommendation, take a look at Wim Hof's breathing exercises. There's a beginner's version and a 'normal' version here on KZread. It really helps with anxiety. If you want to go further you can also try cold showers.

I already knew I was an anxious person, but I will never forget the feeling I had during the pandemic. I took 6 weeks off from work, and I was very early in my first real relationship with a girl I very much love. And even though I was safe in my home, and despite I had some reason to be anxious with the unknown virus that we know well today, I was still overly anxious. Learned a lot about myself during that period. 3 years later I’m definitely better but still having to work to minimize anxiousness and anxiety. Work towards it people, don’t just settle for being an “anxious person”. Find your cure to reduce it🙏🏽

I have been doing a deep-dive into stoicism for the last 18 months and I have realised this year I need to start writing a journal. This is something I've never done before and should have started 15 yrs ago.

I have helped myself a lot lately, I have learned not to worry about things I can't change, and if you think about it, a person has no real control over anything, even our own life could be gone in the next second, think about it.

"You cannot be happy every moment so do not get upset at the absence of it." Dalai Lama It's the same with anxiety. If you think you will go through life without feeling anxiety, uneasiness over life events, you are setting yourself up for more of it. When the feeling comes I say: "oh there you are my friend, it's been a while since I've seen you. Let me settle in, then you can go."

Not having an opinion would help society a lot in todays world

"I don't have to have an opinion about this; I can just let it be, I can ignore it, I can realize it doesn't pertain to me, or I can just see it as it is. I don't need to say that it's good or bad, fair or unfair, it just is. I'm going to look at it as an objective piece of information. It doesn't need me projecting my thoughts or beliefs or perceptions on it; it is. You don't have to have an opinion about this." whoa I never noticed I've doing this for a long time. thank you, Sir Ryan. 👍👍

5:55 lol 'I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.'

stoicism helped me alot , every time i am mad, upset. But i still struggle with being alone. All by myself for a long time. and deal with tasks , long to do lists. stay focused for a long period of time.

Ya man, stoic philosophy is exactly what i've been searching for my entire life. What a game changer! Thanks for these

@Ikaros23

Жыл бұрын

Also check out " japanese zen" it`s a lot of the same.

@NaKiBoyZ16

10 ай бұрын

I just started practicing stoicism. I feel anxious yet excited at the same time. Checking how your progress has been and any tips for beginners?

Another quote that resonates with this video to me is by Sadhguru who said , “Never look up to anybody, Never look down on anybody If you look at life the way it is , You can swiftly navigate through it”

I agree with not caring about what other people think but only to an extent. Caring what other people think can be extremely valuable when it's people you value (friends/family/mentors) and can be a big driver to change your behaviour in ways that can alleviate anxieties/stresses.

@lenas5613

11 ай бұрын

Caring what people think is a huge driver of anxiety. Period. Self judgement and self.. seeking approval will always backfire.

Ironically, I was just researching this exact topic... Crazy how things work

@username00009

2 жыл бұрын

Coincidentally 😉

As a clinical psychologist that specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), I can truly see how CBT is a repackaging of many stoic ideas, such as these. Thank you for spelling it out and explaining these ideas.

It's strange how a breakup was needed to finally reach some mental clarity. I finally have been able to handle emotions better, be more content with my position right now, work towards my goals and in general just have a more positive look on life. I am enjoying being alone while also cherishing social interactions a lot more. I challenge every thought I have that seems irrational. I feel my emotions instead of hiding them. Stoicism and a general appreciation for the present have done great things for me and will continue to do so

Gratitude is something that, as im just getting into gratitude and stoicism, i struggle with a lot. One of the biggest grinds against my world view i find is treating life and consciousness as a gift as for the longest time i thought the opposite, and still do. I thought that being aware was a horrible accidental curse, so the thought of gratitude for not only whats around but also for this 'gift' is still so foreign to me.

@davidpittman106

Жыл бұрын

Kamodo- I feel the same way. Why do we feel this way?? I have a very hard time being present in the moment

@kamodo2299

Жыл бұрын

@@davidpittman106 very much same friend. Mindfulness is still very hard, I've spent basically all my life not being present and just dissacociating through. I just hope things get better for us both!

@davidpittman106

Жыл бұрын

@@kamodo2299 It's good to hear, now I don't feel so alone. I've gone through A LOT in this past 10yr cycle and I'm starting a new one as we speak. I've resolved myself to solve that problem once and for all. It's encouraging to see a whole community of people trying to do the same...it gives me hope!! Thank you so much for commenting back.

@davidpittman106

Жыл бұрын

We both have to just keep trying and getting better day by day...we CAN do it, I truly believe it

@kamodo2299

Жыл бұрын

@@davidpittman106 that's great to hear! I'm clawing my way out of a little rut now and you've inspired me to push even harder out of it. We're all gonna make it!

Man this wisdom really is life-changing. It's amazing because its true and I am *the* guy to disqualify advice if it feels culty or religion-y or some sort of "fix-it-trick". That''s not what I see in the Stoic's writing, I see truth in its most bare form of our experience being human, and it's just supremely freeing to read things written by the highest quality of intellectuals our world has had to offer - it's such a gem - the only fight is in remembering. Always remind yourself! That's where my fight lies, remind, remind, remind, repeat, repeat, repeat. Trust your philosophy and never divorce from it

@NurayaHijab

Жыл бұрын

Actually what stoic had taught has very much similarity with what Islam had taught me. But in Islam we do all of this rules, not only to make us become happy and calm.. We do it because of our iman and to get reward from Allah.. it's more doable.

Always short, sweet and to the point. You are doing such important work - passing down the essential wisdom of ages. Thank you for all the time and energy you invest. It is making a difference in the world. One person at a time.

I've been struggling with PTSD very long everyone says you so stoic always but inside is turmoil , Thanks.

This is a fantastic high level overview. Like other posts it helps to re-watch every so often to help reinforce the points covered. Thanks for posting!

Reminds me of the Serenity Prayer basically.

Great video again Ryan. Putting it simply, you're making lives better. Thank you for that.

Thank you so much Ryan. This video is excellent as is all of your work. You are infinite, endless and needed my friend. Massive grattitude for your books, videos and podcasts.

You're doing great work Ryan!! We need more people like you! Thank you for sharing.

What you said about shutting down emotions being like putting them on a credit card hit me so hard. That's me to a T... and my emotional debt ABOUT my financial debt, combined, led me to this video. Thank you.

Thank you for making this video and for being you, Ryan Holiday. I am going to make a note here and make sure to recommend the link and this video to others. Have a wonderful week ahead.

My philosophy is buddhist and it gives me great peace and through it I've coped with anxiety. I live in the moment I also regard myself as a stoic and what you say is very true and pertinent. I walk every day and every day I do sun salutations and give thanks for my life as an artist. It seems to me that I follow the same path as you and it gives me peace of mind and deep contentment. Many thanks for sharing your wisdom...

@proprgent

Жыл бұрын

Hi there. A quick thought if interested. I have found that fully embracing anxiety when it arises has helped a lot. Even invigorating at times. Could be worth trying. I feel like it increases meditation's benefits quite a bit. To embrace any emotional energy. Maybe an odd perspective but, it really works. Appreciate your time, good day to you

Thank you for this, many important lessons and the passion in your voice talking about these is proof that it has greatly helped you

I have to agree with the journaling…great way to calm yourself.

Pure gold. Thank you, Ryan.

We also don't have to have an opinion about our own emotions. If I feel vaguely unhappy or tense, sometimes I just chalk it up to the human condition and move on. There is a pressure in modern society to feel happy every moment of the day and we think there is something wrong with us if we don't. Life doesn't work like that. Feeling guilty for not feeling euphoric only makes things worse. If you are 4/5ths content, don't dwell any further on it. When I accept that my random negative or neutral feelings are meaningless and not a signal of an important issue, often i feel a little better instantly.

Anxiety is fuel for life if properly synthesized. Only feel the anxiety to have it propel you through those tough situations, appropriately. While it's not a positive emotion, it's still an emotional energy. That energy can still be directed toward your benefit by merely feeling it

I had this on my "Watch Later" and I finally watched it today. WOW. It really hit me, I needed these messages at this exact moment.

Easier said than done. Especially when you have panic disorder which is a medical condition. That being said I always can use another way to help ease my mind so thank you. Recently started a morning walk with a friend. Only because she's a good friend and asked me to. Good to know it's helpful for anxiety!

Your channel is remarkable ! So glad we found you!

Thank you for making the world a better place DS! You're tips are gold - one step at a time to achieve greatness 💪

You are doing some amazing work with this channel! Thank you!

3:02 "Even if its not the best time to be alive, its the most wonderful time FOR YOU TO BE ALIVE" ... I felt this really hard. Had to pause the video. Deep beautiful stuff, even if its simple.

Thank you for this video. I've been doing wrong so many things from your list, that it really is an opportunity to grow for me. Especially I love the part about taking power over what can harm you and letting go urge to be a judge. This is wisdom my life has been lacking

Thank you for sharing your feelings and daily life. Every piece of advice seems more understandable this way

I needed to hear this today... YES ONLY care about what you do and Yes don't choose to feel harmed!

Mr. Holliday, I appreciate how you make these ideas so personal and approachable.

I appreciate you doing this video. Thank you.

Remembering the certainty of death also helps make troubles and worries insignificant. Though I can see how the concept of death, for some, could generate anxiety in and of itself.

Gracias Ryan - A great video to keep in our watch later list.. and watch it from time to time.

I have subscribed to your daily stoicism, I am ready to make this big change in my life through planting these thoughts in my mind little by little. Thank you for doing this.

Thank you, it is good to hear again the good advices, it helps me make an extra step in peace now.

This is a fabulous series, thanks for making them.

Also, cut out all caffeine, coffee, and processed sugars and get 8-9 hours of sleep every night. Sleep smarter is a great book

@RolandKoller90

2 жыл бұрын

Cutting out caffeine isn’t for everyone though, it’s not one size fits all.

I really needed this today. Thanks.

I'm on a journey seeking peace for my inner self

I love this guy! What a treat for humanity that you exist ❤️

Straight talking no rubbish just good old fashioned sound advice, I’m gonna keep listening again and again until this really sinks in thanks for your wisdom😊

thank you so much for this video. Not only helpful, but necessary for daily leaving. excellent reminders I really appreciate all the lessons. Thank you, for one Stoic to another one.

I served the military for 20 years. PTSD and anxiety attacks crippled me for years. I was prescribed meds but did not help. But when I stumbled your videos and read Marcus Aurelius meditation I was able to defeat my panic attacks and depression ptsd. I’m more productive and see the world more in present moment. Thank you Ryan!

@mythoughtsexactly88

27 күн бұрын

You're right, meds don't help much. Their must be a calming on the inside

I love your reels! So inspiring and spot on,! Blessings to you and your family

Dude, thank you for this. When I was growing up, like a lot of others out there, my siblings and I were taught to stuff emotions down and not accept them or process them. Years later, it lead to my first panic attack three months ago. All these things from my past started coming up that I didn't know were still haunting me and never got healing for. Your analogy with the credit card absolutely hit home. I am dealing with anxiety for the first time and your videos are helping a ton. Appreciate you brother.

Subscribing to your channel today is one of the Top 3 things I have done for myself this year. Thank you for these videos on the Stoic Philosophers.

Excellent reminders. Thank you for this video. 😊

I love the quote: "Only ideas won by walking have any value." ― Friedrich Nietzsche Also I think it was Mark Twain who said "Walking Cures Everything". I believe movement can help dissipate anxiety & emotional trauma from the body. In this Chinese Year of The Tiger a helpful totemic approach is learning from how animals overcome trauma - psychologist/neuroscientist researcher Peter Levine investigates this in "Awaken The Tiger Within". Peace & blessings

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

All very useful. Exercise is the main thing that cured my anxiety(which is in here re the walking). And it has to be vigorous a couple times a week. Exercise made my anxiety worse at first! But after a few months of a regular exercise routine I am now 75% less anxious overall.

This guy is awesome. He genuinely makes the world better for others

The world needs Stoicism more than ever!

These videos are very well produced. Good job!

That was very good, thanks for putting this together

I look forward to these videos during my struggle.

love all your tips!

Thank you for this wonderful awareness. You have brought these special words of the stoic to modern day. It's priceless. It's helped me so much

Thank you for this phenomenal content🙏

Excellent, thank you Ryan.

Thanks man, this video helped me so much.

This was a cool video. I am suffering anxiety and it's affecting my sleep big time. I worry too much about what could happen, and not what is happening in the moment. I need to master that.

Adding an 11 to the list, this video has helped alleviate my anxiety in a little under 11 minutes. Thanks for the video!

Thank you a lot. Journaling in a stoic manner is important.

Thank you for sharing your message. You have made an incredible impact on my life and I’m sure many other so thank you

The points you make in this video remind me of the message I got from the movie Peaceful Warrior. Love your Channel. Thank you!

Numbers 3, 4, 7 and 8 are very important. Thank you for these lessons, sir.

I wanna say thank you, Ryan. You've helped me along my journey to become my best self. 👊👍🏻

Great video! A long time ago, I read a translated version of the Tao Te Ching and one passage was "when you care what people think, you become their slave". Its hard thing to do!

I recently tapered off of anxiety meds. It had been about 5 years and I thought things had changed. Nope. Nothing about me had changed. I STILL had too many emotions and I was just shutting them out. SSRI's kept me in a state of mundane existence. I was insulated from dark thoughts, but I was also cut off from my higher self as well. I'm discovering that you can't let feelings from your lower self take possession of you. They want you to suffer. Worry is self-sabotaging. You have to reach up for the elements of your higher self. We all have one. The worries just seem more immediate and louder. You don't have to watch a simulation of your life going down in flames every day. You can be more and do more, you can imagine success! It just takes effort to do it, unlike taking a pill for it. If a dark thought or a movie of failure begins playing, you have to shut it off and Will another simulation into existence. Do that every day and you will become stronger every day.

Good timing Ryan. If you read this- thank you