Epictetus' Formula For Getting Through Tough Times

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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[AlfonsoXIVdeColchón]

Epictetus was correct. Ambition and the desire for power and attention are nothing short of slavery of the self.

[rajK_]

1:49 "Circumstances don't make a man, they only reveal him to himself"- reminded me of a line from Batman Begins, which goes "Its not who i am underneath the mask, it's what I do that defines me"

[judytaylor]

This is just what I needed today. Thank you so very much.

[kravenofspider]

Great art and animation. You're really on to something with that.

[andres.biarge]

I love these short videos too. Tje most special one (for me) is Zeno's quotes. The grave voice makes it even more touching

[TheSpykeeper]

I can't tell if stoicism had found me or if I found stoicism. But what I do know is that the circumstance of my encounter with it has revealed me to my own self, ultimately adding immense fulfillment to life.

[edjisontolentino]

Daily stoic is one of the best content creator that tells about stoicism. I was introduced by my friend about this philosophy and I'm grateful to bump into your videos. Now, I'm planning to buy your books and the stoic books such as Marcus' meditation, Epictetus enchiridion and the work of Seneca. Being stoic is not an overnight success, so anyone who reads this, it is a long journey. I've been practicing it for over 6 months and I will do it for the rest of my life. Memento mori 💀

[AustinLaiche]

I appreciate your work Ryan. You’ve had a great influence on me and I want to say thank you. My stoic journey is only getting started, but I have gained so much value through you and the many who have come before you over the past year!

[motivation.monkey]

I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom.

[leonardov]

Man, can't be more grateful for your content, I see an improvement in every video you upload, you help me to keep wisdom with me, and my dutyis to be grateful for it and use that knowledge correctly to build an amazing life, thank u

[kistar]

Great video to watch on a gray, rainy day!

[MojaveDaemonWitch]

🌹💙 Awesome content, great channel; however, in many videos the background music is too loud and distracting—taking away from the message: No offense intended. Blessings. 🙏

[MMyL]

This new serie is incredible, thank you 👏

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[davidwagner]

As late Pacific Lutheran University Head Football Coach said, make the big time where you are, instead of chasing after greener pastures when unhappy.

He wrote a book by that very title. He also wrote Goal Setting for the Double Win.

[ramonalewis]

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[bradfordhogue]

This was Fantastic thank you, thank you.

[Hanger-]

The way you put this video together should be made into a movie😊

[francesr]

The stoic art of…. Practice. I get all of this, I believe in it all, some of it I even heard my self saying ( in different words) what I’m having difficulty with is trying to reconcile how much I actually practice in a regular basis. I’m following a lot of Ryan’s work, so thank you Ryan. I’m sure at some stage the reconciliation will add up

[Kimomaru]

Where did Epictetus write, “Circumstances don't make the man, they only reveal him to himself” ? I can't seem to find it in a google search.