1. Own the morning 2. Focus on what you can control 3. Be present 4. Do one thing everyday 5. Do one good turn everything 6. Do only what is essential 7. Speak with the dead(reading) 8. Be tolerant with others and hard on yourself 9. Make beautiful choices 10. Listen more than you speak 11. Turn obstacles into opportunities 12. Remember you will die
Stoicism is a very beautiful idea to appreciate but very difficult to apply. It will depend a lot on the kind of life you live, and it certainly can't be taken fervently and ideologically, as being doctrinal.!!
"Everyone talks about Stoic rules, but no one mentions the deeper layer of wisdom hidden beneath. Nixorus exposes truths that align with Stoic philosophy but take it to a level few dare to explore.
I’m an Addict. I was in Bad shape. I made a choice to get clean. I’m at the apt foundation in NH Ct . I looked at entering the front door as a Rebirth. When entering I got slapped with reality , searched, pee tested. (Nearly melted the Cup )! . Sat down cried slept ate. Ya know ! Like any newborn baby except I’m 43 . I mean a rebirth entirely. And. This type of routine is ABSOLUTELY CRUCIAL. I’m half way through month 2 and I’m so very very thrilled and grateful. I’m going strong . thank you for reading. (🙏Jimmy )
1. 0:33 - Own the morning 2. 1:50 - Focus on what you can control 3. 3:00 - Be present 4. 4:03 - Do one thing every day 5. 5:00 - Do one good turn every day 6. 6:17 - Do only what is essential 7. 7:34 - Speak with the dead (reading) 8. 9:00 - Be tolerant with others and hard on yourself 9. 10:30 - Make beautiful choices 10. 11:43 - Listen more than you speak 11. 13:03 - Turn obstacles into opportunities 12. 14:40 - Remember you will die
I found the rule about "doing one good turn every day" to be particularly inspiring. It's a simple but powerful reminder that we can all make a difference in the world, no matter how small.
The idea of mastering oneself through simple, daily practices resonates deeply. By focusing on what we can control and finding meaning in the small things, we align more closely with the life we aspire to live. It's inspiring to see how these Stoic principles can be applied to everyday situations, helping us navigate challenges with greater wisdom. I've found that diving deeper into these concepts and incorporating them into daily routines can make a real difference. It's a journey worth exploring further.
I love your channel. You are inspiring! Turning people on to the teachings of Stoicism is important. The Stoic philosophy can help people establish great habits that allow them to thrive in our chaotic world of today.
Great advice, I adhere to most of these naturally, but it all started at the age of 32 and took me 7-8 years for all of this to come together for me to see unimaginable success. Stay Uncommon!
Thanks. I loved them and have reflected on them. Some might be repetitive. I would summarize them into 9 and add the 10th, that is essential for me: the Mantra: "Focus, Act, and Live with Virtue." 1. Master the morning with discipline: Rise early, prioritize what’s important, and be tough on yourself but tolerant of others. 2. Control the controllable with virtue: Focus on your actions, emotions, attitude, and always choose what is beautiful and good. 3. Live fully in the present: Remember, you are dying each day, so live in the now. 4. One task at a time: Do one thing at a time, every day. 5. Act with kindness and virtue: Do a good deed daily and make beautiful and good decisions. 6. Only the essential: Ask yourself, "Is this necessary?" 7. Seek wisdom: Converse with the wise through reading. 8. Listen more: Set your ego aside. 9. Turn obstacles into opportunities: Control your response, not the events. 10 Connect with the divine: Recognize your place in the universe, cultivate spirituality, and honor God in your actions.
I love this video. So exhilarating. But I'm not a tourist in here. For decades now it has been my practice to read philosophy and write my own thinking as an intuitive response. Currently it's Seneca. What a blessing. The most valuable book I've opened up in ages. My day begins at four o'clock in the morning. I need my quiet time for reading and thinking. I don't actually think of myself as Stoic in the sense of following a practice. But imperceptibly after years of the best reading, one can't help but enter into an expression of life principles that issue out as actual practice. Thanks and best wishes.
Man, I am so happy I found your channel. I recently purchased the daily stoic journal. I have never journaled in my life but the story of meditations (and Marcus auraleis) has captivated me. I’m actually excited to learn more about stoicism and its teachings. Keep up the good work!
"When we say yes to things because we do not want to be rude to someon, ewe are in fact being rude to ourselves, to our family to our other obligations... "
Ryan, thank you for your real life example on how to be modern stoic Your content is repetitive but it’s a good thing, this is required to understand that it’s mental stoic gym
To Rule #8 I think a lot of people are too hard on themselfs. I understand the point, of selfcontrol and why you only can expect high standrds from yourself, because you can only alter and manage your own thoughts and Action. But still and maybe more important is in my opinion #SelfCompassion. If you can be great and self loving, self Kind and forgiving to yourself, then it will be easier to be all that to others❤
A great movie that features someone who follows a lot of these principles is the movie Perfect Days. Came out last year, it's an excellent character study of someone that takes these principles into everyday practice.
1. Adueñarme de la mañana/ser productivo por la mañana. 2. Concentrarme en lo que está bajo mi control. 3. Estar presente. Quién sufre antes de lo necesario, sufre más de lo necesario. 4. Hacer una cosa al día. Pasito a pasito crea efecto compuesto a largo plazo. 5. Has una cosa buena al día. 6. Preguntarme si lo qué estoy haciendo ahora mismo es esencial. Saber decir no. 7. Leer ("hablar con los muertos"). 8. Ser exigente con uno mismo (autodisciplina) y paciente con los demás.
Dear worthy person reading this, Your dream is not dead. Don’t let past or present pains define you. You are stronger than you think and a conqueror. Rise up and keep pushing forward because your future depends on it. Turn your difficulties into valuable lessons. Every step forward brings you closer to your dream. Believe in yourself and live fully, without fear. I wish you all the best in life. You can do it, and I believe in you. Best regards.
Great meditation to end the day=] It reminds me of the carnal importance of "being here now" and treating every individual with the ability to cause you the most harm or enhance the greatest sense of pleasure, "We are hunters; we are only truly alive in those moments when we improvise; no schedule, just small surprises and stimuli from the environment." It's not something realized through social media, insta, or any of those false positives that establish a hierarchical pecking order other than the one that established the food chain in the animal kingdom. That is what allows us the greatest sense of steadiness and ataraxia- the realization that our viscera sense of pleasure, pain, and platitudes are put on high risk and reward status the more that we treat every day as "The Most Dangerous Game". To become more aware of and to better know our animal instincts is to better acknowledge what makes us human beings, homo sapiens, homo economicus, and personas sociales. That is the "kernel" that separates "epicureanism", "stoicism", and "epistemology" and makes sapiosexuals of us all regardless of physical appearance.
This video is a treasure trove of wisdom! 📜 Have you ever wondered how to live a life of purpose and resilience? These 12 stoic rules offer timeless guidance for navigating life's challenges with strength and clarity. A must-watch for anyone looking to improve their life through stoic principles!
View/react to things to our advantage, that is, with bias. This is logical, because there’s no such thing as unbiased view. Examples: impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way. I am not what happen to me, I am what I choose to become. It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.
This is Ryan's way of getting back at Jordan 😄, because Jordan Peterson once was asked (in a stage talk) what he thought about stoicism but said he didn't know anything about it, and kinda ridiculed it. It's rather a loss for Peterson because it would actually connect nicely with all the other knowledge he has gathered. Personally I have drawn many parallels between stoicism and Peterson's work. As all draw from the same well of eternal knowledge, the major difference that stoicism is about philosophy (and self exploration) and Peterson's work is more based on Judea-Christianity (founded in a collective believe) and Jungian psychology, with some parts from Nietzsche.
So common sense logic would lead one to understand that no rule is absolute and, of course, there are exceptions and nuances. However, since we should be rising early to get a jump start on the day (especially those with families who want some quiet time), we understand the old adage, "Early to rise, early to bed". We naturally wake when our body has had enough rest, so a wise person would understand that he must go to bed at a reasonable hour, so the body is not still tired when it is time to rise.
@@pierrecohenmusic Some people like to disagree just to disagree. They think it makes them seem smart, when it actually does the opposite. It's so annoying.
These are powerful 12 Stoic Rules for Life 1. Own the morning 2. Focus on what's in our control 3. Be present - Don't suffer from imagined troubles 4. Do one thing every day 5. Do good things for others every day 6. Is this essential? It's ok to say no 7. Speak with the Dead, Read Everyday 8. Tough ourselves, tolerant of others 9. Make beautiful choices 10. Listen more than you speak 11. Turn every obstacle into an opportunity 12. Remember you're dying every day
00:36 - Rule 1: Own the Morning 02:03 - Rule 2: Focus on What's in Your Control 03:03 - Rule 3: Be Present 04:27 - Rule 4: Acquire One New Thing Daily 05:25 - Rule 5: Do One Good Deed Daily 06:26 - Rule 6: Do Only the Essential 07:46 - Rule 7: Speak with the Dead 09:08 - Rule 8: Be Tough on Yourself, Tolerant with Others 10:25 - Rule 9: Make Beautiful Choices 11:23 - Rule 10: Listen More Than You Speak 15:14 - Rule 11: Practice Negative Visualization 16:45 - Rule 12: Memento Mori (Remember Death)
Yeah, it is badtaste to use someone else's material for a video while preaching stoicism. Not sure if he even mentions JP, for good or bard. Nonetheless i find very non stoic to use a click bait nonsense.
Re: #1 "Own the Morning" that's nice if you live the fairy-tale life of a 9 - 5 day with no other responsibilities. or your profession allows/requires this (i.e. military). It's simply not realistic for a lot of people. We keep forgetting that many work odd jobs with odd hours, multiple jobs with varying hours or due to their 12 hour midnight shift they are on a reverse cycle or worse. Last few years there seems to be this fade, almost cult-like attitude, that you must get up at 4am, get your workout in, your journaling, your special home brew coffee in, your protein and greens shake, come on let's get everything done before the sunrises so that you can make the rest of the day productive (with what?). Oh and you need to sleep 7-8 hrs ,so in bed by 8pm to make this happen. When is a person to just chill and have fun, have a relationship etc. I know it works for some, but again not realistic for many.
@@CaptnYestrday in my view, Stoicism says “you create your own meaning out of an otherwise meaningless world governed by an impersonal God (pantheism)” while Christianity say “your meaning was ordained even prior to your birth in a fundamentally meaningful world” via a personal God.
I feel like he should rename the talking to the dead rule bc your not really saying anything to the dead but the dead is saying stuff to you and it wouldn’t be a conversation if you didn’t speak. (In my opinion)
