How Marcus Aurelius Started His Day (Stoic Morning Routine)

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Do you have a morning routine?
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It appears that the Marcus Aurelius had a morning ritual-a sort of preparation before he started his day. These daily practices are what made him so great.
You can’t just randomly improve. You don’t do great work or make great decisions on accident-not, by definition, with regularity anyway. Routine and habit are the only way to do it. Routine is everything. In life and in philosophy.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Wake Up Early
00:51 - Journal
01:27 - Exercise
02:03 - Cold Bath
2:25 - Socializing
3:17 - Hardest Task
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@DailyStoic 3 жыл бұрын

Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Wake Up Early 00:51 - Journal 01:27 - Exercise 02:03 - Cold Bath 2:25 - Socializing 3:17 - Hardest Task

@jimb1580 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the chapters and timestamps ---- always helpful!

@TheRealEmpowerMent 9 ай бұрын

2:03

@MosesRabuka 3 жыл бұрын

“When you arise in the morning think of what a privilege it is to be alive. To think, to enjoy and to love” ~ Marcus Aurelius

@peacefulwarrior4151 3 жыл бұрын

Roger that...

@scoutoconnor7179 3 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@andrewunger1276 3 жыл бұрын

To be written on my funeral service. Thank you Moses! From a Jewish Stoic.

@Gm__MUA 8 ай бұрын

It can’t get any truer than that. We get to do this every day we are given. Privileged to be able to live, love, laugh, learn, do every day we are given.

@goalhuntproductions3053 3 жыл бұрын

To anyone reading this, I believe in you. Keep your head up, keep working.

@HighSpeedNoDrag 3 жыл бұрын

And Trust No One.

@Jets1713 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@TheRealEmpowerMent 9 ай бұрын

Thank You! Noble one!

@mohamedchoui6971 4 ай бұрын

Thanks man ❤❤❤

@natnaelfasil9174 3 жыл бұрын

He is my mentor because he got me through a lot of difficult things in my life thank you Ryan for introducing me to Marcus Aurelius.

@KCHamada 3 жыл бұрын

My notes and favorite takeaways: 1. Wake up early - Time to do what my nature demands 2. Journaling - Wherever he woke up, spending a few minutes on this spiritual and mental exercise is critical. 3. Physical exercise and then a cold bath to “wash away the dust of everyday life” 4. Do everything with justice and without complaint 5. Do the hardest thing first. As if its the last thing you do. 6. How you spend your mornings and evenings is how you spend your life

@drownedingames488 3 жыл бұрын

I also understood that my "successful morning" depends much on my previous evening and what i was doing that evening

@chrishops1668 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t realize how much I needed this today. Thank you Ryan!

@JoeySutch 3 жыл бұрын

The morning routine really helped me put the important habits in place. Now for the times that it's difficult for my schedule, I can fit the habits throughout my day.

@MissNamaSlay 2 ай бұрын

Digging deeper into my stoicism = finding my inner happiness ❤🧘🏾‍♀️

@ElderTimes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ryan. I love yer work. Found it a little later in life but thankfully, it’s not how you start, but rather, how you finish. Your books, writing, musings and reflections have had a powerful impact on me, and in turn on the lives of those around me. It’s the people like you, Robert Greene, Jordan Peterson, etc., who are influencing and making the world a better place. Thank you!

@torayujin3861 3 жыл бұрын

My friend and I send your videos back and forth to each other. I have your letter, honestly when you start to truly embody these concepts you see the change almost like a wave. Like that wave of cultivated fortune you'll receive a wave of misfortune. But there is no difference if you can observe success in the same way as failure or loss. They are both chances to uplift yourself and provide a higher existence to yourself and to others.

@krypto9408 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these :)

@meowth8050 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful video my friend its changed my perspective on how important the morning really is. i will make this my reality

@posidiensubs2224 Ай бұрын

Hows it going?

@marshalii3392 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this. I really needed it.

@minabakhtiari607 3 жыл бұрын

I read your daily Stoic emails over and over, and I really enjoy the way you explain Stoic issues... Thanks!

@JaneWalker257 3 жыл бұрын

I signed up for your emails. So helpful. Thank you.

@andycochrane5706 2 жыл бұрын

I've just discovered this channel. Thank you for all your videos.

@ericrumley8061 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ryan. I really needed a boost this morning, and this video did it thank you!!!

@michaelvigil1417 2 жыл бұрын

I've been listening to Aurelius' work only recently, and Stoicism, now stumbled onto this. Great video, and thanks!

@phantomx3.0 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful, just what i needed to hear to get inspiration again

@StoicBuddhist1 3 жыл бұрын

I deeply thank you for ALL you've done to share information about Stoicism.

@SonatasysInc 7 ай бұрын

It is a miracle Marcus Aurelius' Meditations survived . . . so very thankful.

@gundeepsinghbarn4835 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for the video Ryan.

@tonygolledge7906 3 жыл бұрын

That had Fortitude, Justice, Temperance and Prudence, just brilliant. Many thanks 💪

@edwinvalentinocamacho7220 2 жыл бұрын

So inspiring ✨ to awake and hear these words of wisdom ...giving direction in all that is good, with letting fear and doubt devolve and we sometimes adapt.

@crystalr.castillo2784 2 жыл бұрын

your content is amazing 🙌🏽

@LookAtDat4ss 10 ай бұрын

How I start my day is infinitely richer as I wake up I drink lots of water before a tea/mocha then the caffeine hits when I'm already working on something like journaling today's thoughts from yesterday's ideas or making a drum beat on the computer and setting that up for when I get home and I can adapt it to the next phase of the tune. Just doing that simple thing in the morning FILLS ME with positive vibes even though my boss might be a bit shitty with me I don't care because the DOPAMINE I have FILLED myself with before even driving to work has kept me from feeling depressed and anxious about dealing with annoying, frustrating and obnoxious fools. I summed up my courage and managed my temperance. If you wanna help others in the world first one must help themselves. I feel unstoppable. #stoic ❤

@aaronwimberleymbamsf5776 3 жыл бұрын

Great meditation to start the day.

@barisballi70 12 күн бұрын

Thank you this video helped me

@mrkniffz7109 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@bolt8987 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, i really appreciate it

@outthewaydre6450 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan... keep working

@pierre-antoinebodin5165 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your inpiring life changing work

@ricebunnymoon4624 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I needed this to get out of bed this morning.

@Top20QuotesDemian 3 жыл бұрын

*Thanks for such a useful video*

@gauravdeshmukh5486 8 ай бұрын

Dear Marcus, Thank you, Yours.

@hollywhite995 3 жыл бұрын

Love this.

@chandraguptamaurya5152 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, it really helps

@permofit 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you

@giovannimartin9576 9 ай бұрын

This will be on my motivational playlist for the morning. :)

@yoreliseday5392 3 жыл бұрын

Came over from Matt D'Avella's after seeing the video of "key to happiness". Awesome video. Enjoyed watching this video...motivational and inspiring!! Thanks for sharing 😊👏

@babyeinsteinremakemasters-7622 3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I needed exactly when u needed it!!

@ToddAndrewCole 3 жыл бұрын

Hot bath with heat turned up in the bathroom, cold shower, Wim Hof breathing, and then stretching, It's an awesome way to start the day! Warm greetings from Wishram.

@danieldeiparine5716 3 жыл бұрын

What a superb day of yours mate

@ToddAndrewCole 3 жыл бұрын

@@danieldeiparine5716 Thanks. Fundamentals are everything.

@ToddAndrewCole 3 жыл бұрын

@@danieldeiparine5716 Turn on the cold water, and turn on the life!

@danieldeiparine5716 3 жыл бұрын

@@ToddAndrewCole 💯

@Yette 3 жыл бұрын

Inspiring

@KeeganPowellmusic 2 жыл бұрын

meditations is a beautiful book

@conversationcorner1837 2 жыл бұрын

I have it on Kindle and have highlighted the best parts of this book.

@babyeinsteinremakemasters-7622 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u

@assasinsjeff Жыл бұрын

Marcus Aurelius.... *deep breath* what a KING he was. I mean Aurelian was better but come one that's just unfair. No one compares to Aurelian.

@paulhk2727 Жыл бұрын

Hail Aurelius

@FolkBoyify 2 жыл бұрын

I've just ordered your book, "Lives Of The Stoics" from your website! Amor Fati, sir!

@masTerT96 3 жыл бұрын

Ryan, you helped thjs man become the ubermensch he once was. Thank you.

@ryanadams0922 3 жыл бұрын

If anyone is wondering what the songs name is, its "juice world madby haddad"

@sampomikkonen339 3 жыл бұрын

Great insights, but I would emphasize the need for critical thinking and individual experimentation in everything. Like in the last point, tackling the hardest thing first. I've tried this, but it didn't work for me. I can understand why it would work for some. But for myself, I like to gather momentum in the morning with smaller tasks and then tackle the biggest thing, and then maybe some smaller tasks again to finish the day. Being a philosopher isn't about doing and thinking exactly like other philosophers and great minds, but to take their advice and find your own way.

@conversationcorner1837 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed. We need to do what works for us.

@mkaurn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 P. S. The thermal pools would have been/are naturally warm/hot. We have these all over Europe (former Roman Empire) in abundance. So healing and relaxing.

@joejingojack 3 жыл бұрын

Correct. 👍

@joyceleppers 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great vid. In response to MA's question why we don't get up like bees or ants: they can't think like us and think counter productive thoughts like: what's the use of getting up early / I'm so tired / etc. This is my constant battle... I just subsribed to your newsletter, hope to get some motivation there (y)

@justinmora4181 2 жыл бұрын

Well, there could of been some days that he didn't. Although that doesn't matter much. I like this.

@LivingStoic-mp4yl 25 күн бұрын

good

@DarrenJamesNI 2 жыл бұрын

Ryan, when journaling - whether it be for the first time or later down the line, what’s the process with regards to reviewing those thoughts, if at all?

@victormacedofilosofia1403 3 жыл бұрын

Top

@clubdevelopgrow8416 3 жыл бұрын

خیلی ممنون از محتوا های خوبتون رایان هالیدی چرا به سوالات پاسخ نمی دهی؟ چطور مطالعه حرفه‌ای کنیم؟

@quotesmeditation8774 3 жыл бұрын

What is the best version of Meditations ( as in best translation) ?

@markus3188 3 жыл бұрын

I have a morning routine and I think it is good, but after doing it I don't know what to do in the day, do you have any tips on how I can find out what I want in life?

@kaddybrarhindi 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if it useful or not but in morning try to avoid talking to anybody...... because I wanted to clear my mind ..... intentionally put things in my mind on my own...not by others

@KlassicKolt5612 2 жыл бұрын

What's that background song? :)

@FatTitsFatStacks Жыл бұрын

I think the only one I'd struggle with is the cold baths... I live in a cold country ❄️

@cindybriden372 3 жыл бұрын

I clicked on some links and they say page is not available.

@mahmudultowhid9547 3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️

@tuckersmoak6632 3 жыл бұрын

4am every day

@DJSTOEK 3 жыл бұрын

💘

@joejingojack 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the future past everyone!

@threeone6012 2 жыл бұрын

I just tried to sign up for the email but I got this error, Error establishing a database connection

@leewayne6330 Жыл бұрын

If you must rise during the evening because you do the night shift, rising and not hitting snooze is what matters, not the sun or moon. Seneca, I think, had the routine of rising at ten, which is late morning. Then he went into his routine. Build your routine around your duty (job), not if the moon is out when you wake.

@DavidPerez-hi6ko 3 жыл бұрын

My morning routine starts with going to sleep at the same time the night before. Have the same breakfast everyday (at work). Review my Franklin Planner Task List. Stretch!!! Coffee!!! Kill it.

@cropunisher5879 Жыл бұрын

Cold showers always get me after few weeks

@shansykes3818 2 жыл бұрын

Its a shame that work schedules are getting earlier and earlier. Most people aren't getting in the time to recenter themselves in the morning. People don't realize that's why they're staying up at night.

@rupeshwaghela1544 Жыл бұрын

What about the one who is working night shifts?

@Gm__MUA 8 ай бұрын

Sobering!

@taabishkhanself-improvemen7331 3 жыл бұрын

*4 Things that Should Guide You:* *1) Your goals.* *2) Your passion.* *3) Your faith.* *4) Your courage.* Love from a small channel💙

@guachingman 2 жыл бұрын

Did he start calm and then go into a racing stressing tone, holy fuck

@karthiramachandran1257 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone says he/she woke up early . Nobody says when they slept and how many hours they sleep .

@DavidPerez-hi6ko 3 жыл бұрын

I sleep six hours during the week and seven on weekends. On particularly difficult workdays I'll take a 20 minute nap.

@DanieleScalzo Жыл бұрын

If you had the change to spend one day with Marcus Aurelius. What would you ask him? Ryan I would like to know your thoughts

@jorget6569 3 жыл бұрын

He also used to eat his daily dose of opium with wine, as it was prescribed by his physician, Galen

@edwardstroud8245 3 жыл бұрын

Am sure he had the occasional lie in 😆

@-UnknownHero 3 жыл бұрын

You can really find ANYTHING on KZfaq...

@prophecy414 2 жыл бұрын

Sound like John Malcovich.....

@ascia158 2 жыл бұрын

i can do all what he do ,but i am not sure of socializing ..god i hate it !

@taabishkhanself-improvemen7331 3 жыл бұрын

*5 things to quit right now:* *1. Overthinking* *2. Trying to make everyone happy* *3. Living in the past* *4. Worrying* *5. Doubting yourself…* Love from a small KZfaqr💙

@JOERUFFINO 9 ай бұрын

Any reason why the narrator is half yelling the whole thing?

@kalinpalmer1143 Жыл бұрын

This philosophy can show us Gods creation. Jesus made us out of love .

@Fcxkyyy 10 ай бұрын

This is a pagan teaching

@vision7694 2 жыл бұрын

i dont buy this

@UnfinishedSwing 3 жыл бұрын

I get this is supposed to be motivational but you modernized M. Aurelius to a point of no recognition. It's wasted wisdom.

@Eirene628 3 жыл бұрын

Move on....

@UnfinishedSwing 3 жыл бұрын

@@Eirene628 You're the one responding to my comment. Follow your own advice.

@joedavis4150 3 жыл бұрын

... Marcus Aurelius, like Jordan B Peterson, teaches us how to be better slaves to the system, and how to Value the rat race over other Entirely possible modes of living.

@alexbode6894 3 жыл бұрын

It depends what your goals are. If you are trying to be successful and make money then yes, you can leverage stoicism to be more 'productive' which just more engrains you into the rat race. But, if your goals are to change the modes of living, stoicism can help you make that happen too.

@ryansmloh3400 3 жыл бұрын

Give us an example of this other mode of living

@joedavis4150 3 жыл бұрын

@@ryansmloh3400 ... funny you can't figure this out for yourself.... But the best one is, Turn on, Tune in, drop out.... Or peaceful self-employment in crafts or gardening..... Or become a voluntary peasant...... Any kind of self-employment,

@ryansmloh3400 3 жыл бұрын

@@joedavis4150 I chose to ask your opinion instead of 'figuring it out myself' I'm self employed myself, but I still see the value in a morning routine and other lessons from him and guys like Jordan Peterson, would you consider a school teacher part of the 'rat race' ?

@joedavis4150 3 жыл бұрын

@@ryansmloh3400 ... There are different degrees of being in the rat race. When I taught country schools, we got through everything in half a year.. then we just did nature walks, enrichment activities, review, and student directed activities. Not too rat racy.