Stoicism's Simple Secret To Being Happier | Ryan Holiday | Daily Stoic

Stoicism is a practical philosophy and one of the fundamental tenets is that if you want to be happy, you have to flip the script. You can't try to meet your desires, instead, you should limit them.

In this video, Ryan Holiday discusses the most important insight into happiness from the writings of Marcus Aurelius and the Stoics. Marcus Aurelius was student of the philosophy of Stoicism. In his journal, now known at Meditations, Marcus Aurelius has many key insights on how to live a happy life.

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Stoicism is a practical philosophy. The main thinkers that the Daily Stoic focuses on in stoicism are Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca. The Daily Stoic is a guide to how to practice Stoicism in your daily life, the daily routines of Stoicism, and is a practical guide to Stoicism. This channel is Stoicism 101, it will tell you what Stoicism is and how to be a Stoic. Ryan Holiday has been practicing stoicism and writing about stoicism for more than a decade and his insights will give you guidance to practicing stoicism in your day to day life.

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[DailyStoic]

What do you need to want less to be happier?

[mojorising]

I have holes in my hiking shoes but instead of wanting new ones they remind me of the great places I've been 💛

[eleveneleven]

Through my twenties I dreamt of, and worked towards, being a director of a major organisation. I got there in my thirties. I was over the moon.
3 months later I realised it was a job, a title, and I was working ridiculous hours, stressed out. Be careful of what you wish for.
I walked out aged 46.
I went pretty much off grid in a farmhouse in France. Now I have less....but so much more. I see the seasons, I rest, exercise, study, have pastimes. I have TIME.

[tylerforde]

I was lucky enough to grow up with a man that was dying of cancer. He survived 15 years when he was only given 6 months to a year.
He taught me humility, kindness, forgiveness, mental fortitude, and many more beautiful life lessons. He died when I was 17 and I'm now 33, but the wisdom that he bestowed upon me, still resonates in everything I do in life.
I don't have money, I don't have a great career, I dont have a big house or nice car, but what I do have, is happiness, a job that I love, very little anxieties or fears, a beautiful garden, a connection to the universe, my music, art, writing, no addictions, a beautiful son and wife, and I travel as much as possible.
I've always felt happy because of his lessons. I never realized how grateful of him I was, until I reconnected with his son, many years later.
His son lives in a canvas tent in the woods and is completely self sufficient. He's happier than most people I know.
Thanks Blain.

[pjmac]

Stoicism philosophy is saving my soul.

[sammccreath]

I find a lot of similarities between stoicism and buddhism - gratitude, focus on the present moment, non-attachment - to the outcome and things out with our control. It really is powerful stuff.

[maerree]

I have to say, Stoicism keeps me sane. ❤️🙏

[TheBigdan]

Fasting. Solitude. Stoicism. Humor. HIIT. These hobbies have transcended my life by leaps and bounds and made me massively valuable.

[stevenjbeto]

I do not wish to be happy all of the time. Being happy all the time could be as much of a neurological burnout as being sad all of the time.

Let my baseline be contentment. When something joyful comes along let me experience happiness to the fullest and return to my steady state of contentment. If something tragic, let me grieve for experiencing these and other emotions in balance with reason are what being human is all about.

[perkinsdearborn]

Happiness is wanting what you have. Moments of clarity surprise us, the fog clears and a gift of joyful gratitude appears.

[daniel_najar]

"Very little is needed to have a happy life"

[ddrummer]

Stoicism is changing me daily. It’s actually really interesting to see

[bendoid]

Something you said in here that struck me. You said you want to love the process. Kobe Bryant said in an interview that if you love the process then you'll find real success.

[macha]

I need to watch more. I’m going through a career change and vanlife at the same time, I feel I need this.

[kevinpeasetennisprofession]

That was just what I needed to hear today. I'm working on getting rid of stuff-- bad relationships, desiring material things, clutter, poor eating, drinking, controlling business outcomes, and worry. Now I'm thinking of value-- personal relationships, helping others, kindness, music, and dedication to my field, and giving quietly without expecting. Then I can be my own best friend. The question I ask is, what can I do, not what can I have? Doing is much better than having, and to a large degree, so is wanting.

[js]

This has given me a lot to think about. Stoic thought is changing the way I view life. Thank you Ryan for your insightful videos.

[AngelXBX]

Everytime I feel in mental panic I go to the daily stoic it always help align my mind I love these conversations

[harkins]

Currently reading meditations and listening to these videos on my daily commute to the gym. Stoicism is really changing how I think about things in my life. It has made me more available for thoes who matter and think less about things that don't. Much appriacted Ryan for the helpful content

[raymondtendau]

The Dichotomy of control to me is simple yet powerful.Had a practical experience last night.Came home really exhausted from work and all i needed was a sound rest only to be met with loud cries of my little daughter after all attempts by her mum to stop her even by breastfeeding did not work.lying on the bed with my eyes closed trying all i could to fall asleep in the midst of all the unbearable noise from my little daughter.I nearly shouted on her but imediately the phrase the "dichotomy of control" occured to me(in my head) and i became conscious of the fact that, shouting on her would rather worsen the situation but instead, i could put on my cloth and patiently leave the room for some minutes and come after the mum has suceeded.I swear did not regret after i did that.I love Stoicism.I am getting practical finally.
Raymond Tendau, Ghana West Africa.🇬🇭

[carlshoemaker]

Buddhism is a lot about being in the present moment by focusing on our breath.
I sometimes wonder how much of phylosophy comes from Buddhist ideas because the Silk rout passed through Buddhist India and through Greece.