How To Find Your Purpose - Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism)

In this video we will be talking about 10 important insights for finding your life purpose from the writings of Marcus Aurelius. He was also a devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism. During his rule, Aurelius found the time to construct a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations. In these writings, the Marcus Aurelius offered a number of key insights on how to find your purpose in life.

So here are 10 important insights for finding your life purpose from Marcus Aurelius.

1. Your purpose is in front of you - which is to make the most of your present
2. Your purpose is to add value
3. Ask yourself Are you happy?
4. Just start
5. Purpose is meaningless without self-discipline
6. Stop worrying about the outcome
7. Find a role model
8. Ignore negative people
9. An obstacles is really a way through
10. There is never an end

I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope you find these insights very insights very helpful to for your self discipline.

Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways.

Do watch our other videos on Stoicism –
10 Stoic Teachings Of Marcus Aurelius We Desperately Need Today –

Marcus Aurelius – How To Be Happy (Stoicism)

Marcus Aurelius – How To Be Succesful (Stoicism)

Marcus Aurelius – How To Build Self Discipline (Stoicism)

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[patri]

I lost my good paying job today, somewhat without warning. I was planning for a great and very important year. I've no clue what is next. Yet this video turned up on my YouTube list. I believe it is not without reason. May the Good Logos help me find my next move and overall purpose.

[alexlago]

I think an important part of stoic philosophy bypassed from these videos is the fact that people should not chase glory, fame, or any of the indifferents, as it will not permanently make you happy. Only following your inner path and nature, which is connected with the universe's will and nature, will give you true happiness and fulfillment in this life

[KeeganJAmaya]

I was recently down in the dumps; battered, defeated, humiliated, and cast aside by life. Among the most crippling of blows was dealing with my Covid infection. It's quite remarkable how my near-death experience forced me to be most sanguine about my precarious life...eventually. Unemployed, divorced, estranged from family, and dealing with multiple health issues. For some reason in a hospital bed recovering I decided to fill in that deafening, and awkward silence by distracting myself from life, yet again. I charged my phone and decided to watch some YT, and with casual malaise I clicked on this video.

Suffice to say, my birthday has now changed to that day my eyes were opened to the gift of true life. And I have vowed to not look back, for there's nothing there anyway. Everything is right here, so I hope this obscure OP can serve as a virtual nod to my former walking dead brothers and sisters. I salute you; and happy birthday! To the creator/s of this channel, you have unlocked the true meaning of life by giving this dilapidated soul a makeover. Thank you.

Life isn't fair, it's just fairer than death, that's all~ William Goldman, The Princess Bride.

[kirstymackenzie]

Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage for the things I can change, and the
Wisdom to know the difference.

[nathananderson]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my YouTube channel 2 months ago about self development. Now I have 164 subs and almost 80 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I couldn’t have learned without getting started in the 1st place.

[ALIVE.Offical]

There has been an interesting experience I have had which I´d like to share. For a while now I have been looking for my purpose, trying to find out that thing which it is I came here to do. I was thinking about it a lot. I sat in silence and quieted my mind. I connected deeper to my heart. I asked myself what are the 5 top things I want to focus on and master. I wrote them down. I have minimalized my life, I mean EVERYTHING! From the files on my phone, to my physical environment, to my computer to the "files" in my mind. EVERYTHING! And the results are amazing. I wake up and now exactly what my goals are. No more trying to think about them and doing it later or trying to figure it out. I realized that it is about setting and achieving goals meaningful to me and my purpose will reveal itself through action, not through thinking. I am curious to hear your thoughts on this!

[willdafer]

This is the video that I've been looking for for the last 10 years.

[yexijiang]

Summary:
1. Make the most of your present (0:0:55).
2. The purpose is to add value (0:2:25).
3. Ask yourself. Are you happy (0:3:58).
4. Just start doing what you want to do (0:5:45).
5. Purpose is meaningless without self-discipline. (0:6:45).
6. Stop worrying about the outcome. Focus on the solution (0:7:30).
7. Find a role model (0:8:50).
8. Ignore the negative people (0:9:30).
9. Pass through the obstacles (0:10:30).
10. There is never an ending of finding the purpose (0:12:00).

[Cjslvdr]

“Do your passion and success will follow” I’ve heard that from 3 idiots too. I love that hindi movie

[maximelagace]

Your purpose: "No matter what anyone says or does, my task is to be good." -Marcus Aurelius

[raymondtendau]

Knowing is not enough we must practise.Willing is not enough we must do.The problem is we dont practise what we know.

[TheWayoftheSith]

"Our purpose should be to serve the present with virtue."

[JezUK]

Wow, this is the BEST advice I've heard in a LONG time. And I'm 58, looking for my life purpose!

[f.drachenfels]

This book has accompanied me through my life since I was a teenager.❤️

[dorianphilotheates]

Imagine: a Greek-speaking Roman emperor as your personal “self help” guru!

[arthurdayne]

I’m struggling with potential life-changing decisions. I’m in my high twenties. I really do hope that this sheds some light on the matter, because right now I fell like wandering in the woods with only a candle to light my way. And the flame is slowly but inevitably getting to my fingers.
Let’s hope my man Marcus enlightens me.

[marcuspadilla]

I believe we are not meant to be happy. We are meant to be purposeful. Happiness is an emotion . But purpose is a way of life. And when on deaths bed we find ourselves, we’ll go with few if any, regrets.

[realrobh]

10:30 literally happened to me... I was training very hard to be able to fight. I entered boxing and combat sports late and my goal was to be on the Navy Boxing team, but my injuries kept piling up and I was never able to compete. Sprained wrist, shoulder, and ankle. Partial hamstring tear, torn right shoulder labrum, and a torn left bicep. While I never got too down or depressed, I still visualized myself in the ring with my hands after a win. My training and injuries were 10 years ago, and now I have the pleasure of being a part of an amazing coaching staff that has two boxers in the national silver gloves tournament for 2022.

[T_b_blssd]

Literally the best video I’ve seen in finding your purpose thank you!!!

[svmclever]

Your purpose is to love youth neighbour, simple as that. You were put on this Earth to love others, help others, heal others, empower others.