How to actually use Stoicism in your life! [Stoic School Ep.50] 

"No amount of anxiety makes any difference to anything that is going to happen." Alan Watts

Huge thank you William for every of your 50 videos and all content before. I watched almost all of it and also bought your book on release. I learned so much about stoicism in an easy understanding way through your words and all that helped me a lot through a tough time with accepting the external and still focusing on my internal. Controlling what I really can and also developing myself. And also thanks to your brother Jordan and his also outstanding work. You all and your guests are so motivating! I'm looking forward to your new approach and what guests you'll have. Have a great and peaceful time in the future!

Haven't finished it yet but this is what I love about reading Epictetus's Discourses so far. It seems to be aimed at helping us develop a practical application of Stoicism instead of just sitting, theorizing about it and accidentally understanding a book's idea of Stoicism rather than actually using the philosophy to have a better life.

Practice makes perfect. Don't try to do everything at once, pick a virtue and keep practicing it.

Thank you for doing this series! I've watched every episode and really appreciate your effort. I look forward to seeing what comes next!

Very informative video, I have something to look at too go check it out and rate it.

How does he have 400k followers but only 500 views on his video and like 30 likes? 🤨

Learning to pause and assess before reacting has genuinely changed how I handle tough situations. Stoicism might be ancient, but it’s a lifesaver in today’s world.

Totally agree with your take on 'positive affirmations'! I found originally I didn't even have awareness until after the fact, so assessment wasn't an option. What I found allowed me to gain awareness and give myself the space to make an assessment was practicing tolerating the feeling. Initially I did this in a safe place, like my sofa, I would imagine the situation that annoyed me and then practice tolerating the feeling without trying to push it away, tell myself stories about it or act on it. If I caught myself doing any of these I would just bring myself back to feeling the feeling. It was surprisingly difficult. But once I could do it on my sofa, I started noticing that space you talk about in real interactions. Although admittedly at first, I was aware but still unable to chose wisely how to respond, that was perhaps the most frustrating phase. With more practice I was able to chose more wisely how to respond.

I am reading your book. Enjoying it a lot

Thank you so much for the 50. I have looked forward to hearing these. I think I got the most out of this last one because of what you said about “if you want to be a …. Then be a ….” I used it all day today and I know it will stick with me. I look forward to your future posts. Thanks again.

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A guy with a beard that lived many, many years ago doesn't understand the world today. Everybody knows the difference between good and bad. Make your own way!