How To Be Content In A Noisy World (Advice from the Stoics)

The thing about life is that it’s not a thing. Life is a series of moments. As the great Annie Dillard said, how we spend our days is how we spend our lives—and how we spend our moments is how we spend our days.

Greatness, happiness, contentment…these things are what life can be. But only if we choose to experience them. Only if we slow down. Only if we show up and stay, in the moment.

#Stoicism​ #DailyStoic​ #RyanHoliday​

[argentaegis]

Some of the best words for a married man, "I'm sorry, I wasn't really present for that. What you say is important to me and I want to pay attention. Can you start again?"

[jono]

"Show up and stay in the moment"
Thank you for this vid

[PowerKnowledges]

Isn't it fascinating how our pursuit of positivity can sometimes lead to negativity? Mark Manson's insight challenges us to reconsider our approach to happiness. Embracing our negative experiences might just be the path to finding true positivity and contentment.

[Erinaailookbook]

Profound! 'How To Be Content In A Noisy World' distills Stoic advice into peace amidst chaos. A serene guide to inner quiet.

[Akitetus]

Thank you Ryan for the great advice! Currently reading Discipline and Destiny and really reminds me some of the content in there, like the ideas in stoicism kinda link together!

[tranquil]

I bought the book, Ryan. Saving it for spring reading in the park.

[aaronwimberleymbamsf]

Love this- perhaps the mantra of "Being There's" protagonist Chauncy Gardener. Some have labelled this transcendental movement in the past, "be here now.:

[ImEricdoingEricThings]

Just started reading this week! Definitely a great read!

[lisasprite]

Thank you for today’s reminder 🩷 here and now…. Life is flowing easier since practicing ✌🏽

[jackieklein]

I agree with the video. I also believe it is important to acknowledge that having the time to recognize and appreciate stillness is a privilege that not everyone is able to afford.

[Fahim_Lalani]

Read the book a little bit and you are my hero bro 😎

[mr.ghostman]

Αταραξία means being devoid of stress and anxiety(α[not having] + ταραχη) bro. It is equal to being "serene" or "peaceful". Im Greek btw

[ferris]

$2 for Kindle, just got it, looks like a great deal 👍

[NoriDaGod]

Stillness is the Key is my favorite book💎🪷

[Deepesh-hg]

How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?”
- Epictetus