And this, one of my favourite Marcus Aurelius quotes: “If anyone can refute me-show me I’m making a mistake or looking at things from the wrong perspective-I’ll gladly change. It’s the truth I’m after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, VI, 21

@NoReaSoN2CaR3

3 жыл бұрын

Dam, hits hard

@KerryNeeds

3 жыл бұрын

🙌✨ love this. Strive for the truth. No matter how painful the self examination.

@py_a_thon

3 жыл бұрын

Resolving cognitive dissonance is very painfull potentially. The willingness to change one's own mind is a very powerful psychological tool...and it prevents a lot of unneccessary mental anguish. Pain becomes courage. Someone admitting they are wrong is a painful process. Yet it is also courageous. The enlightenment that accompanies new knowledge is in and of itself...a courageous act.

@LawrenceChung

3 жыл бұрын

That's one of the best quotes! It's a delicate balance and it depends on which aspect of life one decides to exert this on. But I think most issues regarding prejudice will be resolved if its applied the right way

@chrismullin8304

Жыл бұрын

This is going on my board!

"The tranquility that comes when you stop caring what they say. Or think, or do. Only what you do." Marcus Aurelius

@DailyStoic

3 жыл бұрын

yup

@Cinemagoer_64

Жыл бұрын

I love that one!

@carollarremore6419

Жыл бұрын

I love this very much. Blessings

You are the type of person that will bring the world into a better age.

@cheeseburgerinparadise7124

3 жыл бұрын

Thats hilarious! And SOOOOO wrong!

@gamerjojo4591

3 жыл бұрын

@@cheeseburgerinparadise7124 he really hit your ego with that comment huh , ryan holiday will become the CEO of earth 🌎

@RobertF-

3 жыл бұрын

Holiday 2040

@tylerurian

3 жыл бұрын

Plot twist: he's actually talking to YOU, the reader.

@fableflows33

2 жыл бұрын

The world will fundamentally be the same its cycles you guys could be the next holiday. What a great surname lol

Not enough weight is given to the 'spotlight effect'. We have a tendency to overestimate how much other people notice about us. We tend to think there is a spotlight on us at all times, highlighting all of our mistakes or flaws, for all the world to see.

@richtexas4431

3 жыл бұрын

I always think that people are always thinking about me and that stops me from moving forward

@QuietlyMagnetic

3 жыл бұрын

@@richtexas4431 it’s one of the most thoughts in the world. That’s why it’s crucial in my opinion to first understand and accept that most people are paying significantly less attention than you think. Of course, an elevated mindset is to be indifferent to what people think even if they were giving you their undivided attention, though this is a lofty aspiration.

@celtbhoy1993

3 жыл бұрын

Great point. i think we're all guilty of that in some capacity at least.

@JGD185

3 жыл бұрын

What's a good way to deal with negativity from others?

@QuietlyMagnetic

3 жыл бұрын

@@JGD185 to come to realise that their “opinion” can only truly harm you if you infuse it with the power to. You have the autonomy to choose whether you attach weight to what they have said. This is usually easier to accomplish the weaker your relationship is with the person. Close family and friends and their negativity can be harder to ignore.

"we care about ourselves more than other people, yet we care about their opinions more than our own"

When you can't win by being better,we can win by being different.

“How satisfying is it to block out any upsetting or foreign impression, and immediately to have peace in all things.” Marcus Aurelius. I’ve got a ton of my own videos on stoicism if you love the Daily Stoic as much as I do🤝

Hey man we went to HS together (I was a year behind you) and I've been following your come up. Been reading the daily stoic day by day and Its been massive in the discovery of stoicism, and in my thirst for philosophy itself. Just want express my gratitude. Appreciate you

I think many of us have been living with this mindset, yet didn't know there was a name for it. To find a community of the like minded is a great feeling

Five years ago I started on my "quest" To build a home myself for my wife and I after renting our entire lives. I turn 65 next month. Much easier said than done! We bought an acre and a half of "raw" land 750 miles away from where we live. I remember one trip early on. I was driving by myself to go work on the property. It was in the middle of the Mojave desert and I was feeling totally spent and started questioning what I was doing. I said to myself "What the fuck are you doing?" "What the fuck are you thinking?" I pulled over into a rest stop and I was full of emotion (To you men out there this means I was crying) If there had been a way to turn around I probably would have done it. I sat there for about 30 minutes trying to decide if I should just turn around and say "Fuck it" , Suddenly a calmness came over me. I said to myself. "This is it Bud. this is the moment. this is the jumping off point. You have to jump even though you can't see the other side." It was a turning point in my life. I just raised our Timber Frame in October 2020. Heading back in three weeks to get the roof on. I've never looked back.

@timcisneros1351

3 жыл бұрын

"The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek." Joseph Campbell

@timcisneros1351

3 жыл бұрын

"Why are you still in your prison cell when the door is wide open?" Rumi

"It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinions than our own." -Marcus Aurelius

Be your authentic self. Yes, there will always be folks to oppose your true vision.

"A Wiseman never loses anything, if he has himself" Montaigne

This channel makes me feel connected with my inner self... I love this❤️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@georgiafrancis9059

8 ай бұрын

💯❤

Your work is much appreciated, Ryan! This is one of the most important ideas. The only way to go is to create your own.

@ikersalvador3527

2 жыл бұрын

I guess im asking the wrong place but does anyone know a method to get back into an instagram account? I somehow lost the account password. I appreciate any tricks you can give me

Hey Ryan. I have to commend you for being one of the only prominent thought leaders that I subscribe to on KZread or elsewhere who actually takes a stand, who actually gives their opinion on what's morally reprehensible. Most of these thought leaders stay out of the way, and continue to post their positive motivational quotes, ignoring the gravity of the situation we are now in as a nation. Thanks for actually raising your voice to what most in your circle are unwilling to do.

I think caring to much about what other people think is a sign of a lack of Love for one's self, which leads to a lacking in Self Confidence and Self Worth. I have hit those positive levels once or twice in my life ,but, staying there is not something I have been able to do. I am far better off then I would be if it had not been for the Book I wrote you about, YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE. That book did save me, at least to the degree that I have survived. I completely get it , I have had a hard time completely changing myself for the better. Still inner work to do. Thank you for your video. Writing to you has made me feel a lot better today then I did. Jeff

Till the end, no matter what. All the way.

The only relationship you will ever have is with yourself all the rest are temporary at best.

@herrweiss2580

3 жыл бұрын

Even that is fleeting. ✔

You are spot on with that point. No one knows anything.

It's crazy how I find myself coming back to this channel for answers every time I struggle in life with people with things with this world

I’m now broadening my knowledge into different philosophies, but Stoicism will always have my heart. ❤️

I developed this perspective as a young man, then perfected this ability as I grew older. Thank you for sharing 👍

be sensitive , but be brave, in your self. Question every thing . try to be calm. but not asleep.

Most of my mistakes in life have been trusting other people's opinion more than my own. Especially as you get older, you realise people have opinions that if you follow, it doesn't damage them, but damages you. Listen to people but reflect seriously and work it out for yourself.

It is a very nice and worthy goal, but very difficult for people to actually achieve. Only very few can "reason themselves" into being less emotional

I first came across Stoicism about 18 months ago more or less and it was totally by mistake. I had never heard of it nor heard anyone ever mention it. I am happy that I found it. I see it as having wise older men in my life who can help guide me. I only had one wise man in my life and it was not my Father and when he was in my life I was in my early 20's and a complete stubborn knucklehead. As of now im 31 years old and I am trying to apply the stoic philosophy to my daily life. It is definitely easier said than done but I am glad I found it. Its as if I found my soulmate and it brings me peace and tranquility.

@mrw9513

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your journey with stoicism buddy, it will give you so much in return. And although in the early stages it's easier said than done, with practice and time it will become habit and second nature.

@johnnyrivas4506

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrw9513 Thank you!

@mrw9513

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyrivas4506 your welcome, best wishes and stay safe and well to you and your family buddy

Not sure how many times ive come here to get my gravity ,and for help putting my feet firmly on the ground and my head in the right space, but i know its not the first. Thanks again Ryan

10 minutes of incredible advice from Mr Holiday. Powerful and inspiring stuff. Thank you Ryan

I'm in a difficult spot in my life where I find myself at my truest self but now feel like that is the exact opposite of what everyone wants me to be. I've always been a person who does what they're told/do what's right by what other people think, so to step away from it is a very scary thought to me. I'm practically crippled in fear. But this video really helps me a lot. A lot more than any affirmation video I've watched in recent memory.

@py_a_thon

3 жыл бұрын

Fear? Ok one sec. I have very wise words to help with that (in my opinion). Stoicism + Humanism is a really beautiful combo. For real. I have studied quite a bit of philosophy, and that is perhaps my favorite combo. Regarding fear: "I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone, there will be nothing. Only I will remain." -- Frank Herbert (Book, Dune Series). Those are honestly some of the most profound words I have encountered in my limited time on this exceptionally odd planet. Perhaps those words may help you or someone else. They are imo, a perfection of philosophy and the english language.

@mafiabugsy2763

3 жыл бұрын

@@py_a_thon That's a really nice quote; thank you for sharing that with me. I definitely see truth in that.

@py_a_thon

3 жыл бұрын

@@mafiabugsy2763 Right on. I am glad you enjoy it. Those are some incredibly profound words in my opinion. They are incredibly stoic at the core as well. Fear is an impulse. Fear is input. You always control the output. And the more conscious and trained you are, the more control you have over your free willed "output". Input/Output I/O (sorry, i am a computer nerd)

@mafiabugsy2763

3 жыл бұрын

@@py_a_thon Huh, I never thought of it like that; that's interesting. It makes me want to learn about the stoics even more, truly. I just found this channel not too long ago, so I've been enjoying what I hear/read. I'll take note of that when stuck on a problem. No apologizes for being a nerd, ahah, go about it with pride. :)

@py_a_thon

3 жыл бұрын

@@mafiabugsy2763 Stoicism is a great starter philosophy. I am almost tempted to say it is all you need...unless you decide you need more. If you combine stoicism with humanism, I am almost entirely convinced it emulates perfection. Enjoy your life and your search for truth. This world is odd and fucked up, but it is also incredibly beautiful. Enjoy the ride, my friend. And enjoy the journey you choose.

Wow. I just finished lives of the Stoics. I have made drastic I positive changes with mostly NLP , Steven Pressfield led me to you and now Stoicism. I’ve been wanting to narrow the focus of my channel, instead of a broad view of Philosophy I’m thinking Stoicism would be a great life long study as it proposes action of knowledge not just gathering it.

@robdaviesillustration

3 жыл бұрын

There's a quote from Seneca that says something like, you should go through life collecting as much wisdom from a wide range of sources, with the North star of cobbling together your own philosophy and way of life. I think remixing the philosophies that are meaningful to you into something you can share will be meaningful for other people too.

@CliffYates

3 жыл бұрын

@@robdaviesillustration I like it! Yes, I can draw wisdom from different philosophies relate to me personally and share. Thanks for taking the time to share this.

thanks for this video Ryan! helped me a lot to cope with the daily chaos here in Manila

Relevant for the immediate good vs. evil. Taking the right step into own thinking

Jung called this the "individuation process" Daily stoic is one of my top 3 books next to the tao te ching and how not to die! :D

@ShelterDogs

3 жыл бұрын

That third one is an interesting choice. Where would Meditations fall?

@martind5565

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShelterDogs the third one is a guide for my diet just like the other two are a guide for my daily life, but how not to die links in with compassion and health, so fits in nicely with stoicism. I think daily stoic brings all the lessons from meditations (and enchiridion) to light. :)

@ShelterDogs

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I listened to the audiobook of The Daily Stoic, and just bought Meditations. Perhaps it would be better to have a hard copy of TDS instead. I'm trying to keep things to a minimum. My diet is largely influenced by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, so when I saw he endorsed the book you mentioned it piqued my curiosity.

@martind5565

3 жыл бұрын

@@ShelterDogs meditations is still awesome dont get me wrong. I would be interested to know your top 3 books :)

My Idol Ryan 🖤🍻✌🏿 Huge Ancient Wisdom lover (Greeks ,Roman,chines etc )from Africa 🍾🎉 : Your books have helped me a lot : Wish you more accomplishments 🖤🎊

thank you for this video, ryan. in drunk and words aren’t flowing, but i have most definitely been impacted by your message. walk your own path!

... I think your Channel is one of the best on KZread. Thanks for all your good work.

Stoicism has been a way of life for me since 2019! Thanks Ryan for introducing me to this. The obstacle is the way has changed my life forever.

Bro your words have completely changed perspectives in life and gotten me through the toughest times in my life

Thank you for the reminders brother

I love your work!

Thanks for sharing.

I’m 45 and feel that I live in a world where you have to constantly justify not going down the traditional path of getting married and having children. I have absolutely no desire to, but continuously feel that I’m an outsider for choosing my own path in life.

@wombatfeeder999

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 48 and have taken the same path brother

@arshdeep691

Жыл бұрын

@@MPeaches1958 vows make it a marriage. Otherwise it's a live-in relationship.

@misty7220

Жыл бұрын

The way I see it is, you are an outsider, but there's nothing wrong with that. You are your own person and that's outside the norm, but who cares? Who wants to be normal just cause everyone else is. Brilliance isn't normal.

@revlimitallday5478

Жыл бұрын

End of the day you can walk whatever path you want to but for me I think I'm a pretty decent person and world needs more of me 😀

Great stuff. Thank you!

Thank you. This is what I need to hear

Thanks for your services 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Thank you Ryan. Really needed this right now. Appreciate you.

Needed to watch this again today. Thank you! You're amazing!

"Your boos don't affect me, I've seen what makes you cheer"

thanks Ryan. Great message and reminder.

I lost many friends from believing in what I believe You can do it too!

@rid.h.tom.4296

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps they were not the friends you thought they were…

Excellent episode. Thank you.

The video showing the people crossing the street is so interesting. I watched it several times because even though it is so short, our attention is drawn to the two in red that stand out in their movement across the street. In life, we need to be the people in red.

I never understood how videos like this still get dislikes.

This is exactly the talk I needed to hear. Thank you!! I am going to save it and listen to it often.

This has been one of my favorite videos from you. Really loved the explanations and examples. Keep going!

you are a blessing

This video, along every other video you post, is incredible. Wow.

Mad respect to you sir

You have changed my life.... Thank you

I Love Your Channel Keep It Going!!!

Great video

Ryan, YOU are an original......keep up the good work.💯👏

New subscriber… let me just say I love your videos and how passionate you are. It really shines through in the videos and I’ve watched a few videos from other channels and I just couldn’t hang in there. Anyways love your videos and thank you for creating great content :)

Can't thank you enough, Ryan! Love to hear you speak and sharing your interpretations with us. Keep up the good work. Thanks for your great books, too! Greetings from Germany

Felt kinda lonely in yesterday. This video helped me get up. Thank you so much Ryan

I love what you are teaching. It feels as if I have been searching all my life for this. Keep doing what you are doing because it is working.

Your books and videos are so inspiring Ryan. Thank you for sharing all your inner wisdom and the wisdom you collect for all of us to benefit from!!!

Truly one of the best & positive influences in my life, thank you Ryan.

Thank you!

Ryan you've helped me so much over the months! Thank you for spreading the mighty words of Stoicism! Thank you again. I finished your video and I am pumped!

Thank you Ryan! I struggle with this a lot and I think I understood something by being able to see it from a different perspective. I want everyone to be able to listen to their inner voice whenever they want and do what is necessary.

thanks....you confirm my character and spirit

Every minute that I spent to listen to this video was worth it. Thanks, Ryan!

this is great- thank you

Thanks a lot, Ryan! This is exactly what I need it to hear. I've been fighting for my own personal project which has nothing to do with my current professional career and I have had lots of criticism from my closest family (boyfriend, parents...).Many times is so hard to find motivation when you are doing something "out of the box". Many thanks again, for this. Noe

I continue to watch this video pretty much every morning since it was published. What a powerful and inspiring message to watch. Thanks Ryan for sharing this perspective that I must start to embrace in my own life !!!

For me, your best video ever, thanks Ryan.

@DailyStoic

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This was very interesting to watch for a long time i channeled both nihilism and stoicism and learning about both has had interesting impacts

I so appreciate you. Thank you..♥️🍀

Truly amazing!

If we need something on this earth... we need more stoics Thanks Ryan🙏

Stellar message

thanks for your words, Ryan. I've only discovered you recently and I've been reading your books with huge joy. They're real goldmines . I'm having to buy new highlight pens all the time. You've been a great inspiration in these strange times. thanks so much. salutations from Brazil

Great message Reading stillness is the Key right now. Thanks!

Ryan as always an absolutely inspirational and thought provoking vlog buddy. The vast majority appreciate you and your work, keep being you and maintain your course in life as it makes a huge difference to alot of peoples lives and the way they live them. “Attach yourself to what is spiritually superior, regardless of what other people think or do. Hold to your true aspirations no matter what is going on around you.” Epictetus Best wishes and stay safe and well to you and your family buddy

I have your book and I love my daily doce of stoicism because I find it up lifting and inspiring.

For me, this may be the most powerful video Ryan has done. This LANDED with me! Thanks Ryan!

Appreciate the video, very motivational. I aim to spread the ideas of stoicism and help people, these videos are very inspiring.

Powerful message!

About to get Stillness Is The Key from the library- been on the reserved list for ages! Can’t wait 🥳 This video is sooo good.

Much respect Ryan💕👍

I love what you said about being true to yourself and buck conventional wisdom! Cultivate trust in yourself.

You are very lucky to be able to say what you to say and still have an audience. Not everyone gets to do that. Thanks for the content Ryan :)

Very profound 🙏

Much respect for what you said about how it wouldnt matter how many people were in the room and that what you are sharing isnt based on who shows up. I have such reverence for humans that are this way.

Thank you for your videos. You have inspired me to make similar videos to help people as well!

I have your book and didn’t even realize it was you! Well done!

This is just what I needed this morning, I am going to make a bold move in business development for the company I work for . This post reinforced that bold moves are necessary.

You read my mind!