“Someone despises me. That’s their problem.” | How to Build Stoic Fortitude

What exactly does ‘fortitude’ mean? The definition of fortitude according to the online dictionary Merriam Webster is: “strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage.” Stoic fortitude, therefore, is the art of strengthening the mind with Stoic principles, so we become less inclined to hide away in our fortresses, and live life more fully. According to the Stoics, we can’t change the world, but we can change our mindset and, thus, the position we take towards the world. With the right mindset, we can overcome any adversity. Of course, this isn’t easy. It takes a lot of practice. Cuts, voice, footage, script by Einzelgänger. I also used Creative Commons, licensed material from Storyblocks (links available upon request). Support the channel: ✔️ PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/einzelgangerco ✔️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/einzelgangster ✔️ Bitcoin: 3HQnEz1LQ4G6dqN2LdZgzc7qoJjJCyWjTC (Donated BTC and want in the credits? Send me an email with the amount/address) Purchase my book (affiliate links): 📘 Paperback: https://amzn.to/2RJYfti 💻 Ebook: https://amzn.to/35e23a5 Merchandise: 🛍️ Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/einzelgangerstore 🛍️ Merchandise design by Punksthetic Art: https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneart Music used: Artist Name - Fruits of Life Quincas Moreira - The End Creative Commons (attributions): Seneca (1): https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/40/Duble_herma_of_Socrates_and_Seneca_Antikensammlung_Berlin_03_.jpg/800px-Duble_herma_of_Socrates_and_Seneca_Antikensammlung_Berlin_03_.jpg Seneca (2): https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/Duble_herma_of_Socrates_and_Seneca_Antikensammlung_Berlin_07.jpg/800px-Duble_herma_of_Socrates_and_Seneca_Antikensammlung_Berlin_07.jpg Stoa: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/51/Stoa_in_Athens.jpg Marcus Aurelius (2): https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5e/Portrait_of_Marcus_Aurelius-Uffizi.jpg/800px-Portrait_of_Marcus_Aurelius-Uffizi.jpg Marcus Aurelius (3): https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Marcus_Aurelius_Louvre_MR561_n02.jpg/800px-Marcus_Aurelius_Louvre_MR561_n02.jpg Marcus Aurelius (4): https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Marcus_Aurelius_Ephesus_Museum.jpg/800px-Marcus_Aurelius_Ephesus_Museum.jpg Marcus Aurelius (5): https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Marcus_Aurelius_head_sculpture_from_Sagalasos_Turkey.jpg/800px-Marcus_Aurelius_head_sculpture_from_Sagalasos_Turkey.jpg Old books: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/87/Old_book_bindings.jpg/1280px-Old_book_bindings.jpg Chrysippus (2): https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c3/Chrysippus_of_Soli.jpg/800px-Chrysippus_of_Soli.jpg Desperate mother: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a5/A_desperately_unhappy_mother_cradling_her_sick_child%2C_1902_Wellcome_V0015096.jpg/800px-A_desperately_unhappy_mother_cradling_her_sick_child%2C_1902_Wellcome_V0015096.jpg Antonine plague: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2b/The_angel_of_death_striking_a_door_during_the_plague_of_Rome_Wellcome_V0010664.jpg/1024px-The_angel_of_death_striking_a_door_during_the_plague_of_Rome_Wellcome_V0010664.jpg Faustina statue: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/0_Faustina_Minor_-_Palazzo_Massimo_alle_Terme_-_Rome.JPG/800px-0_Faustina_Minor_-_Palazzo_Massimo_alle_Terme_-_Rome.JPG #stoicism #motivation #fortitude