How Stoics Build And Maintain Self-Discipline

The Stoics were masters of self-discipline.

There is nothing less Stoic than disorganization, than chaos, than “winging it.” That’s why we develop a routine, why we set standards (and meet them), why we’re on top of our lives, why we take things seriously.

Epictetus would remind his students that few things in life are improved by inattention. Marcus Aurelius would remind himself in Meditations not just to “concentrate like a Roman,” but to do each task in front of him with seriousness and diligence…as if it was the last thing he was doing in his life.

In this video Ryan Holiday talks about the ways you can cultivate and maintain self discipline in your life.

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[SavageJonesIII]

The writer of Hebrews says: No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

[ilyakhoteev]

Seeing Ryan grow over the years is one of the coolest things

[autumblak]

"it is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor." This line hits home.

[chickenortheeggphotography]

I suffered from the idea that I needed to help everyone around when I first started my self discipine discovery. Man did I piss a lot of people off. I tried changing a lot of people to be like me. I became just as unhappy in the end. It took a long time to recover from that idea that I wasn't helping anyone by spreading what I was doing. I was just irritating people who never asked for it.

Now I've learned and embraced what "self" discipline truly means, and if someone disagrees with what I do, oh well, they're not me, and I'm not them.

[Lord_Rehgar]

Ryan Holiday had turned my life around when I discovered his stuff about a year ago.

[jamieleinbach]

Holy. Shit. Just had a major epiphany from this. Some of my friends give me a hard time about working so hard toward my dreams and goals while I, on the other hand, feel like I’m no Michael Jordan or Tom Cruise since I will absolutely take a nap if I need it or take a day off to spend fun times with my teenager. Maybe I’m actually better at this living and self-discipline thing than I thought!! I feel a more confident in my balance now. Woah. 🤯 Thank you Ryan!

[geesonnit]

Hey Ryan, just want to say it’s a pleasure finding your channel! Your videos are really helpful 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[RealziesCuts]

I’m so glad I found out about your incredible books this year I’ve already read three of them and I’m a huge fan of your work I know it is really helping me turn things around as I’ve struggled financially for the last three years I’m so close to being able to support you more wishing I could pre-order that book. YES discipline is destiny thank you for all your hard work and keep it up 💫🏆🥇✊

[ajgibson]

just found this channel and man so glad i did had no idea about the stoics and the rulers of rome and its really opening my eyes cause i have alot of the same thoughts they had its awesome being able to relate to someone as great as them

[ellists]

thank you ryan, genuinely. i’ve always wished more people knew about stoicism and you’re spreading the word.
history will thank you

[kingaseltine]

Phenomenal video with so many nuggets sprinkled throughout! Plus, it sounded stupendous!! Bravo!! 🥰

[RestfulMotivation]

I get my daily motivation from Ryan. I feel that this platform that youtube gprovided has brought people together to grow their mindset. Thanks Ryan and may you and your family continue to become a blessing for so many people around the globe.

[slimdaniels]

WOW! This one was really great Ryan! Thank you☮️❤️

[jizim]

You really speak to me and where I'm at in my life. Stoicism is new for me but the more I learn the more I wanna learn about it. Thank you 👍

[blinnbh]

I needed this reminder today. Thank you!

[UricEric]

Almost everyday when I go to work, I watch your videos. It is really important to start the day right, motivated and inspired. Thanks Ryan!🤘

[machyavelli]

Man, really like Ryan when he’s not politicizing but rather, philosophizing. Great vid.

[justiceempathy]

I am Greek and I cannot get enough of your videos. You are great .

[ssssjuliano]

moderation is exactly what im trying to improve today, perfect timing. thank you 👍

[yafetayalew]

You are an
Amazing human being Ryan holiday.