15 (Stoic) Life Lessons I Wish I Knew At 20

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[JoanBeauregard]

At 81, i find i still have much to learn, i can still learn, and i can learn from those far younger than i as well as from wise men of the past. I have been asking and seeking how shall i live in these times, what is my stance to be in the midst of all the noise, the craziness, the divisions, the dangers from fools and circumstance. Ryan, you are a breath of fresh air. I am both learning and remembering, and i thank you.

[chillsahoy]

Recently I was catching up on a podcast by Hank and John Green and they discussed what Hank was doing last year when he was diagnosed with cancer (now in remission). His brother, John, asked "But Hank, why were you starting so many projects? You had cancer, you could have died from it and left all these projects unfinished" to which Hank's response was "John, we're dying all the time, you will always leave life with unfinished projects. Having cancer made no difference, there was still some good I could do on the days when I felt like I had more energy, so that's what I did". I don't think Hank is a stoic as such, but his response did remind me of Seneca and Marcus, reminding us that life is short and you should try to do good today instead of putting it off until some uncertain future.

[Betterthanbefore-sy]

I’m about to turn 20 in a month. I’ve had a rough teenagehood but I really hope I can become mentally stronger and better in my 20s.

[DetailTherapyPodcastYT]

Another lesson I learned late is to be humble with oneself when it comes to others, especially when bad agents tell us who they are and all the bad things they want happen. Take people's word for it, don't try to outsmart their history by making up one's own narrative, don't assume you are so superior that you know them better. One type of arrogance premiering our lives today is masochistic martyrdom. This idea that the more horrendous people are to us and the people we care about, the more empathy we owe them, and all the more intellectual resources we must devote to excuse their behavior. The greatest arrogance is pompous humility. Look at people as they are, have boundaries, stand up for what is right even if it may appear antagonistic. True kindness is when you are able to protect kindness, not when you allow your kindness to be a perfect fitting hard boot for the unkind to stomp the kind. True self respect cannot be achieve if one insist to upkeep utmost respect to the people who can't even have one sliver of respect to others, especially when this "other" includes the people you actually respect or ought to respect, which by definition includes yourself.

[heathrobertbowden]

Learn the lessons make it a positive. "Actively looking for good". Lifes to short to be grumpy.
Thankyou for reminding us

[georgiafrancis]

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference" The Serenity Prayer. Keep it posted in my kitchen as a constant reminder.

[paultomori]

You are an inspiring person filled with positivity and insight. Thank you. I also admire your ongoing respect for Robert Greene. Someone who pays tribute to their mentors even after they themselves have "made it" is someone who has truly arrived. Congrats, Ryan. Keep up the good work.

[Rules_Crypto]

they way you make it feel like you are talking to me directly is resonating.

[likesgood]

Really glad i watched this even though I'm not in 20s anymore and i'm a girl - but dude it's epic. Thank you. So accord with your words. And intro. I appreciate your channel when you need 'the pocketbook close at hand' but like Tay Tay, I need to calm down...I can do it with a broken heart. Hit the marks. Love this dude. All of it.

[LuzoloRikatisu]

Thank you for sharing such insightful wisdom about Stoicism. It is comforting to reflect on these timeless lessons and find peace in the simple yet profound messages they offer.

[matiassquartini]

08:23 am, having a black coffee and listening this 15 life lessons has been a gift.

[charlotteryner]

I always learn something when I watch your videos. Thank you for today's fix. 😊

[Avarice]

You. Make me less afraid. Thank you for making stoicism easy to apply in my life. Some of your talks, I also preach to other people.

Im 34 and they say I talk like Im 60 “what the heck happened for you to know this much at 34?"
🤭 I just refer them to your chanell

[kaygee]

I'd love to hear more stories from Ryan's 20's. A video where he sits down and narrates some of them, or a compilation from various talks and podcasts where he has shared them.

[lindsayt]

These videos have helped me and continue to help me so much.

[sallycreitzman]

Thanks so much Ryan, awesome. I was taken with the dying thing. Do stuff now even though you know you’re gonna pop off before 18 months. Yes I’ll do it, though at first decided not to bother. Isn’t it sad we only get wisdom when we get older. I would have loved a bit of it in my youth rather than be full of angst. It’s also good to learn from others’ experiences saving yourself a lot of grief but nature steers us to experience it ourselves as that way the learning stays with you. I’m so glad to discover the stoics. 💐🥰 I was over sharing n over emotional but now I’ve found a great balance through stoicism. I now handle things with calm, logic understanding n patience. 8 wish I’d found it years ago

[Logan]

I am 29 years old and going to be 30 next year I found stoic last year and still learning something new everyday

[DamonMurphy]

18:58 The Corollary to that ("Make Your Boss Look Good") that has served me well in my career is this: "Keep you boss' boss off of your boss' back". Never let your boss be surprised or find out something about you from somebody other than you. Show discernment - don't go to your boss with every detail but keep them informed about possible land mines that they will need to know.
With a good boss it builds trust, respect, and goodwill. If you're unfortunate enough that your boss ends up using that against you for any reason, get out of there. That means they are a terrible boss and you want to abandon that sinking ship immediately.

[merrillmchenry]

Thanks. You've become my go to inspiration. (Until the next phase of change - which hopefully you will cover as well so then I won't have to leave!)

[ferbogadoaSalirAJugar]

great lessons of wisdom, thank you for your existence, thank you for your generosity in sharing with all