12 (Stoic) Secrets For Doing Your Best

The Stoics knew a thing or two about lost causes.

They knew about low probabilities. They never let that stop them. Cato gave everything he had, despite what many saw as the inevitable rise of Caesar, to preserve the Roman Republic…and very nearly pulled it off. Washington sat in Valley Forge at the lowest point of the American Revolution, poorly supplied by Congress, undermined by his generals, and put on a play about Cato to inspire him and his men to keep going. Stockdale resisted his captors for nearly a decade, doing his best under incredible circumstances, keeping the soldier’s faith in his country, his soldiers, and himself.

You can’t do the same? You think you’re entitled to give less than your all because someone else has let you down? Because things are not to your liking?

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[zohaibsidi]

The distinction between your best (not quitting + giving it your all in that moment) and your 100% is really important. The key is to give it your best in those moments where you aren't performing optimally so you can build strong habits and live without regret

[RasmusHojlun]

Me n my wife lost our baby girl on Wed night 19 weeks into our pregnancy.
It was our 5th n final round of IVF.
Then i nearly lost my wife to a sepsis infection.
We come home from the hospital last night n my wife is on the mend.
This channel has helped get me through these dark days.
As Publilius Syrus said, "Not all is lost when something is lost."
Thankyou for your video's.

[Von_Patrick_Arts]

Consistency is key. If at first you fail, find out why.

[aszer]

1. 1:22 Ask yourself why not
2. 3:59 Be obsessed with improving
3. 4:50 Give it all you've got
4. 6:56 Stay on your path
5. 8:45 Don't focus on outcomes
6. 11:01 You get what you are
7. 11:35 The obstacle is the way
8. 13:05 Do what little you can
9. 14:42 Change your definition of success
10. 16:21 Don't do it to be liked
11. 17:19 Say no
12. 17:50 Let it go with indifference

[chrisegnatz]

One of the interesting sports quotes I've ever came across was from the golfer Hal Sutton."when I play golf I keep my mind on 3 holes at a time.Not 18".

[manisandhu]

Thank you for helping me make my life better

[revolutionaryaromatherapy]

Thank you for this message today .. a well received reminder

[likesgood]

yup. the value is in only one metric. thanks always for the discourse plus time and authenticity. it's courageous.

[BlueVJones]

Another amazingly helpful video. Thanks to all at Daily Stoic

[lqcxcdh]

Enjoy watching your content Ryan! A lot of valuable content!

[joepep]

Helpful video, many points to consider

[aaronwimberleymbamsf]

I love the concept of Euthymia=] I love the concept of "next play".

[teacupstory]

I apologize if this has been asked before, but how do you deal with failing despite giving it your absolute best? There have been a couple of times in my life where I gave something my best and failed, and all I could think was "wow, even my best couldn't cut it." Most of the time I don't feel that way, but those stand out to me. Thanks for sharing your content!

[thegolfcartshop]

i like that your content isnt 3 minutes. keep it up brother 💪

[Paulokun]

Dang I thought Ryan was on house arrest at 10:40

[kacak]

I have trouble giving my best and giving my 100%, because I even started doing it while brushing my teeth and washing my hands. I want to be focused on everything I'm doing and free from all distractions in every aspect of life. I think It's too much, so what should I focus on? Thank you

[ToddieM]

The fact that simply being kind yourself keeps coming up again and again, and he still greetings means I need to be more and more aware of it in my present day moment

[StoicVibes]

Doing your best is not about being perfect or flawless. It is about giving your best effort, learning from your mistakes, and improving yourself along the way.

[shankar]

HI I have a question . I have interests in different fields but i am still searching for my passion . As a stoic I cannot waste time so i just work out really hard and read a lot. How to charge up my self with passion? I have a lot of free time that i want to utilize but i dont want to work on something i dont enjoy. I enjoy reading and workout .

[Windy__Future]

Aw man.. We’re already supporting your work. Do we have to watch a shoe ad as part of the deal…?