What is Stoicism? | Daily Stoic

Ryan Holiday, the bestselling author of The Daily Stoic, The Obstacle Is The Way, Ego is the Enemy and other books, provides an overview of the practical philosophy of Stoicism.

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Stoicism is a practical philosophy, meaning it doesn’t concern itself with complicated theories about the world, but with helping us overcome destructive emotions and act on what can be acted upon. It’s built for action, not endless debate. The main thinkers that the Daily Stoic focuses on in stoicism are Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca.

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[dimitriskaramanos]

Philosophy is the medicine of the mind

[Eternalised]

*“A blazing fire makes flame and brightness out of everything that is thrown into it.”* - Marcus Aurelius. This is what most resonates with my personal life - every tragedy gives you the opportunity to strengthen yourself and overcome adversities and obstacles, growing stronger and wiser as a person.

[SomewhatStoic]

Hey there! Thanks for breaking down stoicism—it's such a fascinating philosophy. I completely agree with the idea of it being a personal operating system; it resonates with how I tackle challenges. The disciplines of perception, action, and endurance make it so practical in navigating life's ups and downs. Appreciate the insights!

[nev]

Stoicism has definately helped me process anguish and understanding what I can and can't control. I am better for knowing stoicism. Thanks.

[novaraze]

When I clicked this video saying “what is stoicism” i was expecting an explanation. I didn’t ask for a whole 2:53 worth of how this philosophy (unknown to me) has been used throughout time. If I wanted a history video for an idea I don’t grasp I would’ve asked for one

[bossaddict]

I’m still not getting what stoicism is.

[StoicEvolution]

Epictetus: "Do not seek to have events happen as you want them to, but instead want them to happen as they do happen, and your life will go well."

[MattRossOfficial]

I really appreciate you making this video Ryan, thank you!

[anne-mariezack]

It’s of much comfort to me, to hear the advantages of having a stoic personality.

[satnamo]

Imagine I am now dead
or I have not live before this moment.

Now consider the remaining time on Earth as a bonus
and be a good stoic.

What is good?

[MV-vkhh]

Excellent interpretation of stoicism for beginners. Well done….

[ericd]

Thank you for this intro video. I am 100% looking into this further

[TheSchoolofStoicism]

"What man can you show me who places any value on his time, who reckons the worth of each day, who understands that he is dying daily? For we are mistaken when we look forward to death; the major portion of death has already passed. Whatever years lie behind us are in death’s hands."
-Seneca

[SpidermanInLondon]

Excellent efforts. Keep creating content like this. It’s bound to catch eventually

[josh]

WOW! the most practical ethical system the narrator of this video just discovered the meaning of life!!! WOW 2 million yeahs and on april 16 2018 its is found

[martinsatyen]

excellent synopsis...and nice interactive delivery.

[liambauer]

really well made man, shocked this doesn't have more views

[AAmit-fvhn]

It was very helpful 👍.
And you can get more good concepts from Bhagavad gita.
Swami Chinmayananda explained in book Art of man making .

[sindhukumar]

I'm here because I had to know term 'stoic' before starting reading philosophy book.." A guide to the good life"

[isaiahburns]

This video pretty much just talked about how great stoicism is, and then gave almost no information on what it actually is other than one quote from a philosopher.