Stoicism: Become Undefeatable

About this Video

• Video Title: Stoicism: Become Undefeatable
• Channel: Aperture
• Speakers: Narrator
• Duration: 00:12:52

Introduction

This video explores Stoicism, an ancient philosophy emphasizing acceptance, indifference to external events, and control over one's reactions. The video explains Stoic principles, practices like "voluntary discomfort," and how Stoicism applies to modern life, including its relevance to psychology and personal well-being.

Key Takeaways

• Understanding Stoicism: Stoicism is not merely unemotionality, but a way of life focused on accepting what's beyond one's control and focusing on inner virtue.
• Dichotomy of Control: The core principle is distinguishing between what we can and cannot control, focusing our energy on the latter.
• Four Cardinal Virtues: Stoicism emphasizes wisdom, courage, temperance (moderation), and justice.
• Modern Applications: Stoic principles underpin modern therapeutic approaches like Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Logotherapy.
• Internal vs. External Value: True happiness stems from internal values and self-improvement, not external possessions or achievements.