How to Implement Stoicism Into Your Daily Routine
You may have heard the term of stoicism thrown around a lot lately, but what exactly is it and what does it mean?
Stoicism is an agent philosophy practiced by the wisest Greek philosophers and most powerful Roman emperors that says virtue is based on wisdom and logic.
Many of the greatest leaders in history sought out stoicism. Some of these include Julius Ceasar, George Washington, Theordore Roosevelt, and Tim Ferriss.
What exactly does it mean to practice stoicism? What do those that practice it believe? This quote from Nassim Taleb, author of The Black Swan, encompasses it perfectly.
“A Stoic is someone who transforms fear into prudence, pain into transformation, mistakes into initiation, and desire into undertaking.”
- Nassim Taleb
Stoics don’t let their emotions get the best of them but use reason and wisdom to seek true happiness and comfort. You could think of stoicism as the practice of getting to the most blissful, unreactive state of being. You don’t let your emotions get the best of you. You don’t let material objects control your purpose.
If stoicism is a practice you’re interested in following, I highly recommend starting with these two resources created by Ryan Holiday of The Daily Stoic.
The Daily Stoic Podcast
I personally love this podcast because of how short yet powerful it is. Holiday releases a new episode each morning, each less than five minutes long. In the episode he discusses a Stoic principle, usually relating it to something currently happening in the world, making it really easy to apply to modern life. I enjoy listening to this each morning while on a walk or doing my gua sha routine. It is my peace and quiet that acts as a morning mediation to get my day off to the right start.
The Daily Stoic book
If you are more of a book or journal person, this book of his is also a great option. Each page is for a different day of the year and includes a quote by a famous practitioner of Stoicism, as well as an interpretation. It is a great option to incorporate into your daily journalling routine.
It is crazy what just a few minutes of consuming the right content can do for your brain. Practicing stoicism is as easy as carving ten minutes out of your day. I guarantee you will see an immediate shift in how you solve problems, view negativity, and find joy.
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