Stoic Advice For Hard Days

In every way the deck was stacked against Epictetus.

2,000 years ago in Hierapolis, he was born into slavery. He wasn’t even given a name–Epictetus just means “acquired one.”

He was tortured. The fruits of his labor were stolen. His body was abused. Like a horse that was ridden into the ground and then put down. Later he was unfairly exiled.

He went through unimaginable adversity and difficulty and yet he triumphed.

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[AnotherEarthling]

"Circumstances don't make the man. They only reveal him to himself" it's possibly one of the best life quote ever and many people will never grasp its true meaning

[stoic_movement]

"We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how we respond to them." - Epictetus 📖

[leonsage]

"Circumstances don't make the man. They only reveal him to himself."
What I understand from this :
when you face any situation, the way you react and respond to that situation shows yourself who you really are.
You face a powerful enemy - do you run? Do you freeze? Or do you fight?
Your decisions expose your thoughts, and your actions set them in stone.

[boomerraptoons]

No matter how much it hurts, no matter how you feel, no matter what doubts you have, keep moving forward.
I tell myself this every day to not lose what I have going for me

[petrus]

Don't demand that things happen as you wish, but wish that they happen as they do happen, and you will go on well. -Epictetus

[reeddavis]

Fixed my car this morning, got work today and am rotating my wife’s tires later. I am blessed and this account helps me see that.

[EdsCollegeLife]

I left a cult a year ago. Epictetus’ writings have been very helpful. I’ve lost friends, and family. These challenges/ loses I see them as an opportunity. Thank you to the community of stoics, who have given me strength. Much love ❤️

[BazngSuN]

Stoic philosophy literally saved my life... I am so grateful these stories have been written... I am so grateful for my brothers who share these moments for all of us. Thank you.

[BrokenArrowImprovements.]

I've spent many years unhappy in what I now consider volunteered depression. I left the mother of my child in a rage fit and spiraled out of control in drugs and alcohol. Ended up getting a bad DUI and many charges added from that night but as I've spent more time with myself away from distraction and in a cell, programs... Ect... I wouldn't say I'm out of the woods yet but I've come to realize that it wasn't the world that was my problem. I was the problem in this world and I'm trying to take or day by day and just become a better person for not only my daughter but for myself and her mother and for God. I've been blessed with many things in life and I know that I can't take back some of the things I've done and things I didn't do. But I can get better and I will get better. I strive to be in a position one day where I can help those in need like I have found myself. I wouldn't consider myself a good man but I know I'm not evil. I'm just trying to find the line I need to walk which challenges me to prove that I am getting better and I know this walk will be far from glamorous. I pray for those who find themselves lost and broken and I just want you to know that you can find yourself again you just have to face yourself first and that hurts... A lot. But I'd rather suffer to become great than to suffer by never amounting to anything. God bless. Keep going. Be thankful and give more than you take in this world.

[omchhabra]

Being 21 years on earth this is best advice i have ever heard in my life ...

[avajones]

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[unnecessaryrandomvideos]

Epictetus has been my role model and favorite philosopher, thank you Daily Stoic. This was an amazing video.

[paulm]

I would much rather hear Ryan say it. Actors sound like…well, they’re acting. Ryan’s authenticity gives the message greater value.

[CarlosMrls]

Wow the animation is great, hopefully we can see more of this.

[Jerry_Danger_Haught]

Thank you. I had a near death experience a few hours ago

[maximelagace]

"To make the best of what is in our power, and take the rest as it occurs." -Epictetus

[dylanjames]

I was blown away by this animation quality, especially Epictetus walking and the realistic cloth as well as the realistic lighting!

[ahmadnabtiti]

I can't thank you enough for this short video, it really gives me hope, after I was about to give-up, I have been listening to these 3 minutes non-stop on repeat for the last 2 days, when you are in the dark you don't have the heart or the patience to listen to hours long videos, this 3 minute video was so impactful, I started getting into stoicism and now I'm reading Epictetus' books.
the Voiceover, the animation, the script were perfect,

Thank you for saving my life!

[rumnboats]

dude at the end killed the whole thing

[watereddowns]

The importance of passing on wisdom. Thank you!