9 Stoic Keys To Building Character That Lasts

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Жыл бұрын

The Stoics say that character is fate.
Stoic ethics were grounded in rejecting the valuing of external things and focusing instead on valuing our reason and choices in the pursuit of virtue (arete, or human excellence) alone. Their emphasis on the building of character left shining examples in the lives of the great Stoic leaders, who continually strove to have their traits of character reflect the four cardinal virtues of temperance (sophrosune), courage (andreia), justice (dikaiosune), and practical wisdom (phronesis).
In this video Ryan Holiday defines 9 key methods that the Stoics used to build character that will help steer you toward a new destiny.
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@FLAMBOYANT_1 Жыл бұрын

When you start practicing a stoic lifestyle, you truly start living. Thanks for perpetuating the teachings of stoicism.

@Cinemagoer_64 Жыл бұрын

Yes you realize what it really is to be alive .

@ReperJoe8277 11 ай бұрын

It Changed my thinking

@InspireBeyondLimits01 Жыл бұрын

These Stoic principles are like a beacon of light in today's chaotic world. Thank you for sharing such valuable wisdom!

@user-bw6cc7js6h Жыл бұрын

Why the new tattoo?

@LiteraryLines710 Жыл бұрын

Characters define destiny. 1)focus on present. 2)3 lesson george ravelins Always be reading Are you going to be Postive difference maker today You can learn from anyone 3)remember we're all connected 4)embrace the detail 5)don't seek pleasure 6)look for opportunity 7)know who you are 8) Don't identify with it 9)dont't be corrupted

@kirodezno12 Жыл бұрын

Gladiator is one of my all time favorite movies, I like one interaction between Maximus and Marcus Aurelius, when Marcus asks Maximus "what is Rome?", And Maximus answers: "I've seen much of the rest of the world. It is brutal and cruel and dark, Rome is the light". I think that is an analogy of our own character, the world is dark, people are shady and lacking morals, we can be the light that guides them to live a virtuous life, not by preaching, but by being an example ourselves.

@HPAC2003 Жыл бұрын

As a college kid transitioning to a new phase in my life, your channel is providing me with incredibly valuable advice about how to lead a sober and optimistic life. The common sense and practical wisdom is remarkably refreshing.

@Bhodisatvas Жыл бұрын

Oh to be young and learn the stoic lifestyle, it will set you up to deal with what life has in store and live your best life.

@chrisoultram9458 Жыл бұрын

Good luck stay strong x

@superscience4817 Жыл бұрын

Bro you gotta check out Cajun Koi Academy. (he helps students to become better at studying and become a better productive person) Also he has this topic about building your Habits. he says; The first step in building habits that last is not ' choosing an outcome ' to get but CHOOSING A CHARACTER TO BECOME. (Ryan Holiday is also talking about CHARACTER here in this video). I came across to that Cajun Koi Academy video yesterday haha and i just want to share it with you. I hope it helps. Goodluck on your College Journey. ( me also.. i'm returning to college after almost 7 years).

@heroshijoe Жыл бұрын

I found Ryan on a normal day of my depressive slump when I was 16, and I thought "What could this guy be talking about?" and then fast forward today I'm 18 and i've been reading Ryan's books (Discipline is destiny, The obstacle is the way, Stillness is the key, Daily Stoic and he also convinced me to read Marcus Aurelius Meditations which is also life changing) I can say that Stoicism is a philosophy worthy of attention; it truly is life changing. Not even my anti-depressants can reach the level that the philosophy of stoicism have brought meaning in my life, once again I thank you Ryan for introducing to us this obscure yet life-changing philosophy.

@manda_musings8459 Жыл бұрын

This is beautiful. You are wise beyond your years already, even having been OPEN to this idea of this kind of self improvement. My son just turned 15, and I’m trying to encourage him to start listening to worthy role models instead of just blindly consuming empty or silly content (me too actually!)

@BreRMatt240 Жыл бұрын

I find stoicism very interesting but hard to implement in my every day life. Do you have some instances where you can see a tangible difference in how you view/live your life with a stoic mindset as compared to before? Or is it just more of a gradual change?

@leighwilsonartist Жыл бұрын

All of us who practice stoicism to the betterment of ourselves and others truly appreciate Ryan’s efforts in being one of the true modern voices of the Ancient Stoics. Thank you Ryan.

@user-yi1ms9tp6f Жыл бұрын

Character is destiny... Sounds like the title of your next book. Thanks for leading my journey and introducing me to stoicism.

@user-uw7lu2sp5n Жыл бұрын

I started Journaling 3 months ago and now I'm preparing to start going for the walk after waking up. All because of you Ryan. Thank you

@TheSyntheticSaga Жыл бұрын

Philosophy makes you truly live as a precious human being.

@lairdleod Жыл бұрын

I could listen to you talk everyday. So I do. Thank you Ryan

@saharapanda Жыл бұрын

First time in my life I willingly subscribe to en email newsletter. The content of this channel is pure GOLD ! 🙏

@malcolmhunter7288 Жыл бұрын

Ryan, Thank you! You're a daily part of my life and life is improving enormously. THANKS!!!

@sleepisthecousinofdeath7395 Жыл бұрын

“Sleep is The Cousin of Death” A stoic quote that means not to take good friends and loved ones for granted and not to rest on your laurels when it comes to work or your craft.

@tayarai8425 Жыл бұрын

I don't think that's a stoic quote. I really think that's Nas though in "N.Y. State of Mind"

@sleepisthecousinofdeath7395 Жыл бұрын

@@tayarai8425 it is, but it’s been around longer than Nas. And in HipHop the quote takes a more NY paranoia meaning based off something Rakim said

@wanderlustaesthete4117 Жыл бұрын

@@sleepisthecousinofdeath7395I’m looking it up can’t find it any links?

@tayarai8425 Жыл бұрын

@@sleepisthecousinofdeath7395 all I could find was Edgar Allen Poe saying close to "Sleep small slices of death". Either way we are all influenced from past works of others Nas may have got that idea from others also. But all I know is I heard it from Nas.

@sleepisthecousinofdeath7395 Жыл бұрын

@@tayarai8425 “The Stoics were a school of thought in ancient Greece that emphasized the importance of reason, self-control, and living in accordance with nature. One of their beliefs was that death was not something to be feared, but rather, something to be accepted as a natural part of life. They believed that after death, the soul would be reunited with the divine fire from which it originated, and that there would be no consciousness or sensation. This idea of death as a dreamless sleep was also present in Roman philosophy, particularly in the writings of the poet Lucretius. He wrote that death was simply a release from the sufferings of life, and that there was no reason to fear it. Early Christian theologians also adopted this idea, with St. Augustine writing that “death is nothing but the sleep of the body.”

@PeaceJoyKindnesssss1 8 ай бұрын

Crazy how "certain videos " can have thousands millions of views but this has 95 so far I pray these are the kinds of videos which have millions and trillions of views ❤ yess all for your message thank you ❤ thank you 🙂 🙏millions of comments good sruff

@loosebrown6697 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man these lessons will help me get me through life and great video 💯

@tadroid3858 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ryan. BTW love your emails!

@asexualatheist3504 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for promoting Stoicism. This is a meaning way of living.

@marcelmhanna 11 ай бұрын

I loved your book on self-discipline and it was the way that lead to me receiving these nuggets of wisdom and character. thank you so much Ryan! you are on my list of gratitude.

@crossbladesak9013 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir 🙏love from India🇮🇳

@loganagunat8851 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been watching your videos for a couple days, and I’ve come to a conclusion that I need to make a change in my life right now. So thank you 🙏

@agentofthewild684 Жыл бұрын

This is one of your best culminations of Stoic knowledge and a good thing to share with young men. Keep it up.

@BillyWhaler Жыл бұрын

Family member going through big life change. Daily Stoic has been very helpful for this change.

@mex3000cf Жыл бұрын

Great content as usual... cant wait to start reading 'Stillness is the Key' this weekend!

@DailyStoic Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@philpoma2055 11 ай бұрын

Beautifully done video - thank you!

@mustbecome Жыл бұрын

#1 favorite stoic concept I've come across in my whole journey: Man must welcome everything with AFFECTION. Marcus tells himself this in his Meditations. When we begin to have compassion and AFFECTION for everything fate brings us in this life, we fundamentally transform our perceptions and therefore experiences of even the most negative and insidious things. With this rational weapon by our side, nothing can distract man from his innate purpose and mission to contribute to a cause larger than himself.

@Omar31587 Жыл бұрын

Indeed character beats beauty.

@richarthur3069 11 ай бұрын

This is such a great presentation! Thanks😊

@kramnam4716 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Bravo👏👏😎💚🙏🏼

@KenpoGer1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@octaviomoreno3542 Жыл бұрын

We are all connected, it reminded me of a quote on a show called life backbin the day. "[voiceover] We are none of us alone. Even as we exhale it is inhaled by others. The light that shines upon me shines upon my neighbor as well. In this way everything is connected. Everything is connected to everything else. In this way I am connected to my friend even as I am connected to my enemy. In this way there is no difference between me and my friend. In this way there is no difference between me and my enemy. We are none of us alone."

@aaronwimberleymbamsf5776 Жыл бұрын

Great meditation to start the day=]

@LennefalkStudios Жыл бұрын

Character definitely is key 🗝️🔥

@robbremault8145 11 ай бұрын

Always great food for thought, merci X O California

@gravisan 11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad I found you, can you tell me how to get started on my stoic journey? What can I read? I like these videos but I feel I need to tune out and spend some time reading by myself in a quiet room.

@joshuagaa7009 Жыл бұрын

Stuff I really needed to hear today

@jeffschulman Жыл бұрын

I love how you talk about not being stained standing in the middle of Las Vegas ;)

@chillie000 Жыл бұрын

6:05 nice cameo RG !! 👍🏾

@Jack-vz3os Жыл бұрын

Splendid 😊

@seanfromtheyukon Жыл бұрын

Watched 07.21.23 - Had trouble focusing during this episode - need more meditation in my life

@georgewainwright1651 11 ай бұрын

Ryan Holiday 🙌

@WienerBrigadier Жыл бұрын

Ryan I love your contribution to bring back Stoicism in the modern world, and it has become a daily routine. Where Does Christ fit into the equation for a devout Catholic like myself?

@zakariabd1295 Жыл бұрын

when you act like their is a problem, your negative thoughts about your self become real

@jkdmasta Жыл бұрын

Hello, was wondering if the community could offer some advice into a book by Ryan, that is a good starting point for the teachings of stoicism? Thanks!!

@franklinchukwuka6261 Жыл бұрын

I want I love what you are doing…. More power to your elbow ❤

@vincenthaegebaert1854 Жыл бұрын

You help calm the demons who own my head.

@thecurlingleaf Жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan, I'd ask you, please keep this intro music in your every video. It's so calm and relaxing.

@SpaceTeamEnterprise Жыл бұрын

Amen.

@StoicDiary 11 ай бұрын

Good!

@franklinchukwuka6261 Жыл бұрын

Nice 👍🏾

@lukeclaydon6670 10 ай бұрын

Great

@UnidentifiedMadMan 11 ай бұрын

Bonus points to Ryan for the Iron Maiden t-shirt.

@zakariabd1295 Жыл бұрын

when we talk about character you must just Concentrate on your goals and let your subconscious mind do everything else.

@tessa2726 Жыл бұрын

It would be amazing if you could share with us your top 5 or maybe even 10 books you think we should all read. If you’ve already made a video about this you or anyone else please share that with me

@Usman-Khan999 Жыл бұрын

Wise

@theforensicbadass Жыл бұрын

Stoic AF!

@jackd7298 11 ай бұрын

Is there an example for the exceptional small things? 4:05

@christianlamb 11 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@chrisoultram9458 Жыл бұрын

I read the four agreements saved my life my dignity I forgive myself hugs thank you be kind do three good things day my dad would say throw back your shoulders and smile no one likes miserable sod hehe Christine from Windsor uk xx

@Makitaakita 11 ай бұрын

‘It only ruins your life if it ruins your character’…if bankruptcy, divorce etc doesn’t ruin a character, can you give me an example of what does? Confused 😕

@Red23165 Жыл бұрын

Thanks want is your e-mail to get daily quotes ❤

@jayzee9164 Жыл бұрын

I need this on darkest time of my life.

@ZenoMuncrief1 Жыл бұрын

Zeno was a genius

@paulstanitz2723 Жыл бұрын

....but Jeremiah was a bullfrog

@truthbetold9915 11 ай бұрын

So nice that he has a camera following him everywhere, he’s a glom, a parasite feeding off a beautiful philosophy

@RealziesCuts Жыл бұрын

🔜🏆

@user-bw6cc7js6h Жыл бұрын

Whats up with the new tattoo?

@brianmullen2383 11 ай бұрын

IRON MAIDEN!

@alexlloyd2154 Жыл бұрын

Noteiza9p read chartai chestr 48law

@handler007 Жыл бұрын

Character? 4 virtues > character.

@Brightdays55563 Жыл бұрын

Look at your government. Character. Nothing. The corrupt rule.

@MassMultiplayer Жыл бұрын

2:23 ahimsa go vegan 3:44 micro victories

@MassMultiplayer Жыл бұрын

123 123 123 123 12 - classic mysterious 3 note music

@peekychu5235 Жыл бұрын

First rule of being stoic, you don’t talk about it. You aren’t if you are watching this vids

@nursultannazarov8379 Жыл бұрын

So you are not stoic then?

@peekychu5235 Жыл бұрын

@@nursultannazarov8379 nope and neither are you

@jameskonzek6730 11 ай бұрын

When it comes to success philosophy, Marcus takes a backseat to Trump all day! This is Trump country!

@sajijohn1425 11 ай бұрын

What about our Prime Minister Modi? Despite him having such a rotten character, this man is going from success to success. Makes one wonder 🤔

@Shzy. Жыл бұрын

Please make more eye contact with camera lense I know it's hard but you direct your eyes to up down side ways a lot it breaks the building connection with you