10 Stoic Rules for a Happy Life (How to Build Unshakable Joy)

Are you tired of chasing happiness through external things—new purchases, achievements, likes—only to feel empty again? Discover the 10 ancient Stoic rules used by philosophers, emperors, and Holocaust survivors to build a foundation of joy that no circumstance can ever take away.

In this video, you’ll learn a complete Stoic framework for lasting contentment:
• Why chasing happiness is the problem (The Saltwater Paradox)
• The 10 non-negotiable daily habits for building internal resilience and peace.
• Real-world examples from Marcus Aurelius, Victor Frankl, Benjamin Franklin, and Nikola Tesla.
• Actionable, simple steps you can start using immediately to transform your mindset.

⏱ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - The Happiness Chase (Why You Feel Empty)
1:06 - The Stoic Mindset: Happiness is an Inside Job
2:20 - Rule 1: Dichotomy of Control (The Anxiety Killer)
3:02 - Rule 2: Negative Visualization (The Gratitude Boost)
3:36 - Rule 3: Voluntary Discomfort (Build Resilience)
4:08 - Rule 4: Stoic Evening Review (The Daily Debrief)
4:43 - Rule 5: Amor Fati (Love Your Fate)
5:20 - Rule 6: Memento Mori (Remember Your Mortality)
5:47 - Rule 7: The Stoic Pause (Respond, Don't React)
6:12 - Rule 8: Live According to Nature (Cooperation & Reason)
6:41 - Rule 9: Define Yourself Internally (Core Values)
7:08 - Rule 10: Practice Gratitude as Default
8:25 - How to Implement This System (Start With ONE Rule)

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