Ryan Holiday Stoicism Motivation | 'You Control How You Play'

When Ryan Holiday spoke to the Cleveland Browns about Stoicism and motivation for athletes, he drove home one important point: You control how you play.

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[vivahvv]

Ryan, I transcribed this and now I have a template for my life. I simply replaced the sports items you listed, from twitter to outcomes, and replaced them with my list of frequent items that I get bothered by, that I do not control. My list will be unique to my life, but your speech was so powerful and unequivocal that I wanted to implement that in my life. I also am going to make sheets with the template for areas of my life where I am carrying the baggage of my time consumed on things that I do not control. My stress and anxiety have reduced tremendously. Your speech was a wake up call on how many things we waste our precious life energy on, simply because we didn't take the time to realize the actual cost. Your speech woke me up to that, and I will always be grateful. Thank you!

[HenryHale]

Finding Ryan and his teachings on Stoic philosophy has been a God-send to me. I have had problems controlling my anger and violent outbursts, but practicing Stoicism and mindfulness is eliminating these negative traits. These are the teachings that have the power to change lives, and I am truly grateful for them being in my life.

[sunshinescene]

Though I've followed you for years, I didn't come across this until today. I had just had a meeting with my boss and talked about how overwhelmed I have been and how I was struggling to show up and that I wanted so much to give my best to my job but just couldn't in the moment. I needed this message today of all days. I can be overwhelmed, but I can also choose to focus on what I can do -- the doing that makes change possible, affects lives and creates a better world. That I can do. I can't control how it is perceived, or what the organization wants, but I can continue to show up and focus on what I can control. I just needed the reminder. Thanks!

[cornelbacauanu]

Absolutely trustworthy and works every day, everywhere, for everyone.

[jovanitomale]

Most profound self-realization done in just 2 minutes. Thank you Ryan!

[RobertFGardner]

I really loved this. I CONTROL HOW I PLAY! I control me, that’s it, nothing else. Make the best ME!

[bns]

You CONTROL how u play this GAME of LIFE....thanks for reminding we often forget these simple But PROFOUND words

[joeybaggadonuts]

Ryan: Fantastic stuff! Personal accountability!

[TrudyCramer]

this is great, I love the stoic website, it has been such a help in my life

[yogeshadhikari]

'You cantrol how you play ' that quote is a great reminder

[vivahvv]

Thank you so much Ryan!!! Stoicism WORKS!!!! Just WOW!

[SFRB]

Damn, I think this is your best video yet. What a powerful message. Powerful and empowering.

[DeepaliYadav-jb]

It's something I was looking for ❤

[kevindelosreyes]

This is quite a reminder. "You control how you play" looks good on a shirt.

[Azir]

I hope you drop a video on Kawhi Leonard, he’s the perfect example of a stoic & staying humble.

[donalddentice]

Hi Ryan- great job keeping us motivated. I appreciate your thoughts and always look forward to your daily emails about stoicism. Keep up the great work:)

[NilsMontanEsq]

Outside some spiritual teachers I like, Ryan is my go-to guy for learning about how to live long and prosper.

[BullCricket]

I woke up in a funk this morning and watched this video for motivation. Thanks!😉❤

[pitangateles]

Focusing on the right effort is the key. Thanks sir!