50 Rules For Life From Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor, born nearly two millennia ago (121 - 180). Marcus became the Emperor of the Roman Empire in 161 and ruled for nearly two decades until his death in 180. It is important to realize the gravity of that position and the magnitude of power that Marcus possessed. He held one of-if not the most-powerful positions in the world at the time. If he chose to, nothing would be off limits. There is a reason the adage that power in absolute absolutely corrupts has been repeated throughout history-it unfortunately tends to be true. And yet, as the essayist Matthew Arnold remarked, Marcus proved himself worthy of the position he was in.
Marcus has only one core work, which was actually never intended for publication: his Meditations (originally titled “To Himself”). This is not only one of greatest books ever written but perhaps the only book of its kind. It is the definitive text on self-discipline, personal ethics, humility, self-actualization and strength.
In this video Ryan Holiday pulls 50 rules from Meditations that can change your life.
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[@rshe11boy2]

50 MEDITATIONS ON OVERCOMING DIFFICULTIES: 1: SAY NO - 0:56 2: PHILOSOPHY IS MEDICINE - 1:24 3: THE 3 DISCIPLINES OF STOICISM - 2:14 4: PIERCE THROUGH THE VEIL OF EGO - 2:50 5: DON'T JUST READ - ACT - 3:35 6: KEEP YOUR OWN STANDARTS - 4:23 7: STOIC PRESCRIPTION FOR SUCCESS - 5:11 8: PHILOSOPHY IS FOR EVERYBODY - 5:40 9: MOMENTO MORI - 6:17 10: DO IT FOR YOURSELF - 6:39 11: DO IT NOW - 7:51 12: CONCENTRATE LIKE A ROMAN - 8:16 13: CHERISH YOUR LOVED ONES - 8:52 14: THERE IS ENOUGH TIME - 9:51 15: STAY A STUDENT - 10:17 16: COMMIT TO READING - 11:08 17: FOLLOW THE RIVER OF TIME - 12:20 18: SUCH IS LIFE - 13:23 19: DON'T ASK THE IMPOSSIBLE - 13:47 SPONSOR - 14:52 20: PEOPLE WILL BE FRUSTRATING - 15:43 21: THEY ARE STILL LIKE YOU - 16:14 22: BE RADY FOR ATTACKS - 16:55 23: AVOID FALSE FRIENDSHIPS - 17:31 24: YOUR REWARD IS INTERNAL - 18:09 25: WALK TOWARDS COMMON GOD - 19:02 26: THINK REALISTICALLY - 19:59 27: REMAIN PRAGMATIC - 20:48 28: IT'S CALLED SELF-DISCIPLINE - 21:11 29: YOU WILL STUNBLE -21:48 30: FOLLOW YOUR INNER COMPAS -22:22 31: TAKE PLATO'S VIEW - 23:28 32: WE'RE ALL INTERCONNECTED - 24:15 33: PHILOSOPHY IS EVERYWHERE - 24:30 34: EVERYTHING TRANSITORY - 25:26 35: BE LIKE A ROCK - 26:10 36: STRIVE FOR THE IDEAL - 26:46 37: HOLD YOUSELF ACCOUNTABLE - 27:18 38: TIME FLOWS LIKE A RIVER - 27:57 39: DON'T BE ALL ABOUT BUSINESS - 29:01 40: LOVE YOUR FATE - 29:28 41: THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY - 30:24 42: ACCEPTANCE IS NOT RESIGNATION - 30:58 43: OBSTACLES ARE FUEL - 31:42 44: RISE TO THE OCCASION - 32:11 45: RETURN TO THE RHYTHM - 33:00 46: BE FREE TO REMAIN NEUTRAL - 33:22 47: BE A FREE AGENT - 33:53 48: WGO IS THE ENEMY - 34:36 49: FADE FADES - 35:19 50: MODERATION IS KEY- 35:57 i FKN LOVE U RYAN. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

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"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" - Leonardo da vinci

[@lunatico981]

“Nothingness is a form of perfection” - Thomas Mann

[@StayBlur]

I lost my parents at a young age. Marcus Aurelius is a very important figure in my life and for me a surrogate parent. Everyday I read Meditations and endulge my self in these huge life lessons he provides me with.

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[@0rinthian]

“You have power over your mind- not outside events.”

[@MrSimonw58]

Realize this and you'll find strength

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[@AndrewTheAceMan]

That stresses me a lot. I feel the weight of decisions. Doing something means sacrificing something else

[@Emma-mk8jv]

Ive tried so many self help books and reading fluffy quotes iver the years, but Ryan and stoicism is THE best help I've ever had. It just makes sense. No bullshit and realism. Thank you Ryan

[@thepeter3116]

​@@ErmessonAffonso...then what's the obstacle?

[@dSAMUSINb]

@@thepeter3116The discipline to stay on the way ;)

[@Saber23]

@@ErmessonAffonso Islam is the way

[@Saber23]

Oat if not all philosophy is bullshit dude, it’s basically glorified self help, Islam is the only think that heals a sick society

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@@Saber23 pisslam is the way to self ruin

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This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel 3 months ago about self development. Now I have 241 subs and almost > 95 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I couldn’t have learned without getting started in the 1st place.

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@@bapehoodie7885 Supporters like you inspired me to upload my recent videos to share my opinions about the main things that truly impacted the way I live. They're a my most vulnerable videos that I've been hesitant to post for many months because of the fear of being misunderstood but I finally decided to overcome that fear so others can learn from my experience so we can all grow together. They're packed with valuable information about the relationship between a job and happiness.

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Congrats Bro, keep going strong 👏❤

[@venom7774]

You go man. Take it one day at a time. God bless 🙏🏻

[@MrSimonw58]

Respect .... life is so short, there's no time to f' around

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Congratulations 🙌 its always the next 24 hours that count! 😊

[@Shukovsky]

Keep it up David!!!

[@maximelagace]

One of my favorites: "All disturbances arise solely from the opinions within us." -Marcus Aurelius

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[@Wicked1865]

Ryan, keep it up brother. This is helping a huge(growing) community in this modern time of go go go. Thank you for your work!

[@loosebrown6697]

Thanks man I needed the words of wisdom from Marcus Aurelius and it help me to develop and deal with the situation I'm in

[@WeWalkWithGod]

Thank you for the awesome video Ryan!!

[@OneAdam12Adam]

Thank you Ryan for helping to enrich our lives.

[@damianvanheerden1436]

Since I found stoicism I have reflected so much on my life. I sometimes think how I would like more people and as said in this video the people in power, but I realize not everyone wants philosophy, not everyone wants to better themselves, not everyone has the 'time' or maybe they just haven't reached a point in their lives that they will be open to learn and reflect on themselves in the same ways I have since picking up books like meditations, dokudo and in some ways the 48 laws of power. to keep learning, and to keep growing thank you for another amazing video.

[@LaynoProd]

thank you for this, just got the Meditations book recently and been wanting some clarification, this video served me well, appreciate all your work for the community Daily Stoic - with gratitude, LaynoProd

[@SKnecht1948]

I really enjoyed your video. Thank you!

[@zippobondo]

Thank you for your channel and wisdom my friend 🙏🏻🫶🏻

[@Chasecka]

Just bought your book brother! Thanks for all the knowledge!

[@lavenderbee3611]

I personally find posthumous fame sublimely beautiful even though Marcus Aurelius isn't around to enjoy it himself or had any control over it. There are billions of interconnected threads starting 2000 years ago that are helping people to this day to live a more authentic character driven life. The interconnectedness also runs from past to present to future. His legacy is alive and the philosophy is still speaking to people. Thank you for these educational videos full of Stoic wisdom.

[@i_observe9846]

beautifully spoken.

[@yorkshireaquatics9537]

Hey Ryan fantastic video as always, Im in Rome at the moment and I have loved walking the streets where so many great thinkers have gone before and you have helped educate so many like myself about these great people. I find it nice to think that their ideas have lasted better than so much of the architecture and will continue to be passed on long after Rome has turned to dust.

[@foju9365]

Wonderful video, thank you, Ryan. Loving these videos on the Daily Stoic. What this series teaches me is that Roman and Greek civilizational achievements should be celebrated and studied and imbibed by the West today, where society is becoming increasingly rudderless, oversensitive and bent upon identity politics and the draw of comfort or exploitation. These videos are a window for the rest of the world into the culture of a high civilization, characterized by how seriously a person could take themselves and their role in society, the world around them, and their responsibilities to themselves and to others.

[@WalonaDavis1978]

I need to be able to absorb every part of this message it's extraordinary thank you for your message sir

[@jonathanlunglo]

Thanks for another great video! FYI, there seem to be typos for #6: 'standarts' vs 'standards' and # 49 'fade fades' vs 'fame fades,' as well as video cutting errors at the end of #14, #28, and #47. Looking forward to the next video!

[@badmiddens]

somebody needs a new video editor. this material is too important to muck up with these errors.

[@Ploglow]

thanks for the video

[@Fatima_316]

An absolutely amazing video. Thank you so much Ryan for making such an in-depth video about the most important tenants of this philosophy. Keep up the amazing work, you really are changing lives here 👏

[@SpaceTeamEnterprise]

Love this. Thank you

[@JesusRamos-gt6zs]

Whenever i am lost this is the path through journey of peace thank you ryan i hope we've meet and have a conversations of this life and peace 💚

[@Knavex7e]

Good video for a cardio workout, the music compliments it 🏃‍♂️!

[@hardiaziz4282]

Thank you very much

[@justinsimpson7538]

Nice to revisit this while working out

[@Irealu]

Amazing video !

[@RavenWolf11]

Thank you l really appreciate stoicism since l found this philosophy it at has eased my anxiety. I still have a lot to learn. Your channel has really helped me so much. Im 63 which means learning is a never ending journey till the day we pass. 😁

[@marikasun4498]

Lovely 🥰 thank you 🙏🏻 and the piano 🎹 works well in the soundtrack 🎵here ☺️

[@dawnbeckering806]

Found The Daily Stoic at the book store then Meditations by Aurelius.....now every day get an email lesson from The Daily Stoic

[@tobiasbourne9073]

4:11 Seneca, Letter 33 'the people who are forever acting as interpreters and never as creators, always lurking in someone else's shadow. They never venture to do for themselves the things they have spent such a long time learning... How much longer are you going to be a pupil? From now on do some teaching as well'

[@deanamess7943]

I have just recently got into Stoicism from seeing clips about Marcus Aurelius, quotes from Meditations.I am no academic and find learning quite an uphill battled because of reasons I would rather not go into. This though has really got me thinking properly and asking questions to myself.I am going to buy myself a copy of "Meditations ",even though I will have to read everything twice so it sinks in.Stoicism has given me meaning about life again.

[@mhuntprofessional]

Everything seems to revolve around the idea that you don't have to LIKE where you are, you merely have to BE where you are, and then find gratitude in that presence. No matter how difficult.

[@krishnakodumagundla9206]

Thank you, Marcus and our other fellow stoic brethren ❤🙏.

[@FolkBoyify]

Perception Action Will PAW. I absolutely adore your wisdom, Mr. Holiday!

[@takethepowerback83]

Nice video 👍🏻

[@Newyorkbronco]

Just teaching my son about Marcus Aurelius thanks

[@seanfromtheyukon]

Listened 06.21.23! Can’t wait to read Meditations

[@Y3astInf3ction]

Mann i love all yall, focus on what you can control ❤💯

[@TheRecordSelector]

I read the Tao Te Ching in the same way. I go to it often and just open the book, then meditate on the chapter. I haven’t read any Marcus Aurelius but I believe it’s time that I do.

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New subscriber ❤wow this is a brilliant channel 😊

[@itsmichaelmai]

welcome to the stoic fam!

[@robertgutenmakher9023]

Ryan, I’m currently reading The Obstacle is The Way & I ordered Ego is The Enemy. I have read Meditations by the Great Marcus Aurelius. I have had it since I was a teen. I can’t snap out of it, I also suffer from anxiety however I have better control of it since I have been reading stoic philosophy. I’m in pain right now, because I just ended a relationship of 6 years. I wish I didn’t feel this pain. Stoicism does offer clairity, however I do understand life will be life. I just want to be more disciplined, the way I was when I was in my late teens in the Marine Corps. This week alone, my gym closed for good, the relationship ended, & I’m struggling with my mental health. I just want to be a better version of myself. If you could offer some clarity, please do.

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I can listen to you everyday

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Thank you so much for this content!

[@paolobagares2522]

Great stuff as always. Ps thumbnail looked straight from ali abdal

[@itsmichaelmai]

yes haha

[@mohinighosh2164]

Thank u Ryan. I'm a regular die hard follower Pls pls reduce the speed a little.. If u want us listens not to miss ANYTHING..... ❤

[@WilliamBaranowski]

Thank you for this masterpiece. Every child in America (if not the world) should see this on their 10th birthday.

[@suzanneboily5224]

I need to read these books

[@teresazbikowska7094]

The Tiger by John Vaillant, The River of Doubt, Empire of the Summer Moon, Shadow Diver, Endurance. Some good books.

[@ADifferntHandle]

Happy Birthday sir

[@willmpet]

I lost a friend to suicide when in High School. Dewey was smarter and a better athlete in school. I have lived my life thinking of the horrid loss. I will live to obviate him. At times I have been a failure at living, but I have not given up yet. I will always be stronger because of him.

[@ilozeet]

TLDR: list them I apologize for any confusion. As the video does not explicitly provide a list of the 50 rules, I am unable to provide you with a comprehensive list. The video discusses various themes and ideas from Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations" without providing an itemized list of specific rules. ok list those I apologize for the misunderstanding. Here are some of the themes and ideas discussed in the video from Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations": 1. The power of having no opinion 2. The importance of recognizing what is essential 3. The role of philosophy as a medicine for the soul 4. The three disciplines of perception, action, and will 5. Seeing things from a broader perspective 6. The importance of caring about one's craft 7. The resistance and the need for self-discipline 8. Setting your own standards and not seeking external validation 9. Taking action in the present moment 10. Embracing the concept of memento mori, the awareness of death 11. Doing what is right regardless of popularity or reputation 12. Accepting and working with obstacles rather than resisting them 13. The connection and interdependence of all human beings 14. Understanding the ephemerality of life 15. Being a lifelong student and continually learning 16. The importance of self-reflection and self-improvement 17. Understanding that fame and external validation are not the ultimate goals 18. The importance of focusing on what you can control 19. Being prepared for challenges and sudden attacks 20. Accepting the impermanence and uncertainty of life Please note that these are not an exhaustive list, but rather a summary of the main ideas discussed in the video. finish Here are some additional themes and ideas mentioned in the video from Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations": 21. The value of self-discipline and self-control 22. The practice of forgiveness and not holding grudges 23. Accepting the inevitability of death and the transient nature of life 24. Being present and fully engaged in each moment 25. Cultivating a sense of gratitude for what you have 26. Not letting external circumstances define your internal state 27. Embracing obstacles as opportunities for growth and improvement 28. Seeing the interconnectedness of all things and practicing empathy 29. Recognizing the insignificance of external validation and fame 30. The importance of taking action and not procrastinating 31. Finding meaning and purpose in life through philosophy 32. Accepting the imperfections of the world and focusing on personal improvement 33. Embracing the concept of Amor Fati, love of one's fate 34. Humbling oneself and not getting caught up in self-importance 35. Recognizing the power of acceptance and surrendering to what is 36. Practicing simplicity, modesty, and restraint 37. Letting go of attachment to outcomes and focusing on the process 38. Embracing the interconnectedness of past and future 39. Appreciating the beauty and transient nature of life 40. Remembering that wisdom and virtue are the ultimate goals in life Again, please note that this is not an exhaustive list, but rather a summary of some of the key themes and ideas discussed in the video based on the context provided. finish I apologize, but based on the given context, the video did not explicitly provide a complete, itemized list of the 50 rules from Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations." The information provided in my responses is a summary of the main themes and ideas discussed in the video. If you are looking for a specific list of the 50 rules, it may be best to consult the original text, "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius, for a comprehensive understanding of his philosophical teachings

[@MindfulnessMeditateManifest]

Clearly you didn't take any wisdom from the video with how many times you are apologizing.

[@ilozeet]

@@MindfulnessMeditateManifest What you talking about?

[@ilozeet]

I directly copy and pasted from a prompt on the captions of your video for any commenters, so they just could see the content. If you reread that it reads very much like chat GPT bit of an obnoxious comment to make I was trying to help you in yourviewers

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Thank you for your effort!

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[@raginald7mars408]

... as a German Biologist - Pythagorean Buddhist Stoic there is just ONE: IMPULSE CONTROL to train in any encounter, confrontation to NOT act instantly STOP!!!! Re Set to Zero Measure with intense CARE what to do what NOT to do Avoid any Conflict as much as possible There is never anything to gain or win... we are hyper fragile 1 second of instant reaction can be lethal or source of life long regret and misery... Any classical Concert Musician trains that... I study and train this now for many years - it slowly emerges as something miraculous...

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Is there any specific ways you train to go against the instant reaction impulse?

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My daily early morning half-hour bike ride centers me for the day. The Daily Stoic’s 2-word Latin phrases like “amor fati” and “memento mori” are having an impact!

[@teresazbikowska7094]

Also add "eternal return", "obstacle is the way" and "live with virtue, do what is in the common good. Stop talking about what a good man should be doing. Be one."

[@ThoVCor999]

I recently bought a spanish translation of Meditations($15 aprox) and it changes some things from what I read on the Internet, the words are a bit more archaic and the vendor sold it to me as a "more faithful translation" which I started to really like.

[@gussowsclassicbluesharmoni2726]

Really well done! But my perceptions at 4:24 led me to double back, say "Did I just see that?", to discover that yes, it's there. "Keep to your own standarts." What I can't figure out is whether you and your production team missed that, or intentionally seeded it in there to make sure that OUR perceptions, in real time, were retaining their razor edge. I've been teaching on YT since 2007 and recognize a true searcher and gifted teacher when I see one. Onward!

[@brianmacneel5992]

Nope just a typo

[@Jayhawkfinance]

I always tell myself that life can knock me on my ass at any moment especially when I least expect it. The question is which option will I take. The option of getting up and continuing the fight or the option of staying down and throwing in the towel

[@MrSimonw58]

Falling down is an accident, staying down is a choice

[@sea-ra9995]

0:59 Say No 1:25 Philosophy is Medicine 2:13 The 3 disciplines of Stoicsm ! 2:49 Pierce through the Veil of Ego There are two important things; one is to keep an untroubled spirit , the other is to look at things in the face and see what they truly are -Marcus Aurelius 3:36 Dont just read ACT ! 4:24 Keep to your own standarts ! 5:12 Stoic prescription for success ! 5:45 Stoicsm is for EVERYONE 6:20 Memento Mori 6:40 Do It for Yourself 7:52 Do It Now The time that passes belongs to death -Seneca 8:20 Concentrate like a Roman 8:57 Cherish your loved ones 9:50 There is enough time It is not that life is short, It is that we waste a lot of It -Seneca 10:19 Stay a student 11:09 Commit to re-reading 12:21 Follow the river of time 13:23 Such is Life 13:47 Dont ask the Impossible 15:43 People will be frustrating Premeditato Malorum 16:15 They are still like you The wrongdoer and I share similar natures. I have seen the beauty of good and uglinnes of evil. So nothing can hurt me, nothing can make me hate and do vicious acts. 16:57 Be ready for Attacks This thing in front of me was preparing to come in front of me since the beginning of time, so how can It startle me ? If It is for the greater good of the nature of the universe, then how can It hurt me ? - Sea-Ra 17:35 Avoid False Friendships ! 18:15 Your reward is internal What ? Are you waiting for applause for doing your job ? Isnt It enough that you get to do your part like a Roman ? -Marcus Aurelius 19:04 Work towards the common good ! Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world - Miyamoto Musashi 20:00 Think realistically 20:52 Remain Pragmatic Obstacle is the Way - Ryan holiday 21:16 It is called self-discipline ! Be strict with yourself and tolerant of others -Marcus Aurelius 21:48 You will stumble 22:26 Follow your inner compass ! 23:30 Take Plato s view Look at things from a high point of view - Miyamoto Musashi 24:16 We are all Interconnected 24:32 Philosophy is everywhere 25:22 Everything transitory 26:13 Be like a Rock ( My favourite ) 26:50 Strive for the Ideal 27:19 Hold yourself accountable 28:00 Time flows like a river Fixation is the way to death, fluidity is the way to life - Miyamoto Musashi 29:07 Dont be all about businness ! Temperance.. 29:30 Love of Fate Discipline is to do what you hate to do like you love It - Mike Tyson 30:30 Obstacle is the way The impediment to action advances action, what stands in the way becomes the way - Marcus Aurelius You are here for my benefit, though rumor paints you otherwise - Marcus Aurelius 32:22 Rise to the Occasion This could have happened to everyone, but not everyone could have prevail It. Think like this, does this event detriment your character ? Prevent you from being good ? - Marcus Aurelius 33:00 Return to the rhythm ! Whenever you find yourself over indulging in a feeling, return yourself to the harmony. Returning to the harmony will improve your mastery of It -Marcus Aurelius 33:22 Be free to remain neutral ! 33:55 Be a free agent ! 34:40 Ego is the enemy ! 35:18 Fade fades Look at the empires that have rose and fell and you can foresee the future as well - Marcus Aurelius 35:58 Moderation is Key Thanks for reading :)

[@admiralcrev5119]

Goat

[@tonysmith7632]

Terrific. Thank you.

[@MrSimonw58]

You don't have to turn this into something, it doesn't have to upset you

[@aaronwimberleymbamsf5776]

There was a time when I would start my days with a meditation/reading from the Bhagavad Gita and some of the works of the author Thich Naht Hahn's body of work, or the first non-occidental philosopher Nobel Prize winner- Ravindranath Tagore's body of work, but I have found that some of these classic stoic works provide a great alternative "school of thought" to some of these other forms on non-occidental philosophy.

[@lavenderbee3611]

I'm surprised that people are still reading Osho (aka Rajneesh), how do you reconcile his teachings with the unholy nature of the man himself? What happened at his Oregon ashram in the 1980's was bone chilling.

[@AeonYoutube]

if anyone knows where the music is from please let me know thank you :D

[@sionnach.1374]

Choosing to be offended, to worry,to care. It doesn't feel like a choice. How does one adopt this mindset?

[@r8chlletters]

Hahaha I liked how you cut yourself off about having enough time 😂

[@devild2269]

Please keep the music, it’s essential

[@MovingToDallasTexas]

Love the very first one- Say No

[@StoicEvolution1]

Marcus Aurelius: "Everything that happens happens as it should, and if you observe carefully, you will find this to be so."

[@WorldStage-ks1zr]

Where did you buy that new black covered book ?

[@bdhanak1]

Great article. Just one comment: instead of 50, how about 5 that we can remember and implement.

[@nrednred5524]

I don't mind without the BGM, I think this will be better.

[@suzanneboily5224]

What book we should read first

[@bad3032]

All men suffer, not all men pity themselves. Live life.

[@lukeclaydon6670]

Good

[@EricFrickey]

I respect Marcus Aurelius but according to his son he failed him. And I would have to agree. Love and attention are necessary too.

[@ursanirak2870]

Love❤

[@scottdailey779]

The last thing to ever change are circumstances. The rest is within my power to influence.

[@traceysheneman8652]

I am powerless over others, except in the exercise of physical force or the application of incentive and punishment. In the desire to control others I sacrifice the privilege of being truly in control of myself. I become subservient to the passions and actions of others in the pursuit of power over others. Of such delusions life consists, if it can be called life.

[@curt3494]

What amazes me about Marcus Aurelius is that, he was quite literally, the most powerful man on Earth at the time (if we exclude the emperor of China), but he was talking about being modest and not believing the hype. He was literally a god on Earth, but he somehow managed to see through the bullshit.

[@vaibhvtripathi]

Please put timestamps

[@nickg1895]

At this point, you might as well just do an audio cover for meditations

[@prajwal_puruvan.]

❤

[@stevenmitchell9828]

Marcus Aurelius is also known by many as a persecutor of Christians, in large part due to the record of John Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, which states, “Marcus Aurelius, followed about the year of our Lord 161, a man of nature more stern and severe; and, although in study of philosophy and in civil government no less commendable, yet, toward the Christians sharp and fierce; by whom was moved the fourth persecution. “The cruelties used in this persecution were such that many of the spectators shuddered with horror at the sight, and were astonished at the intrepidity of the sufferers. Some of the martyrs were obliged to pass, with their already wounded feet, over thorns, nails, sharp shells, etc. upon their points, others were scourged until their sinews and veins lay bare, and after suffering the most excruciating tortures that could be devised, they were destroyed by the most terrible deaths.

[@sarangbsr]

Don't fool people, Christ and Christianity didn't even exist in the times of Marcus Aurelius and other Stoics. Stoicism is 300 BC year old which is way older than Christianity.

[@rickhinkelmann3017]

He's reading Phil Jackson's Sacred Hoops while talking about reading Marcus repeatedly.

[@nicolafarnhill2184]

I bet Marcus Aurelius was an introvert. He had an adversity to praise and a tendency to get lost in books. He was a writer, a creative, with a set of high values

[@user-vi5qo5cl4h]

I'm assuming there is an error at 4 minutes and 24 seconds. Standards vs Standarts? Not trying to be rude.

[@rosepetal9748]

❤❤❤

[@christinebeames712]

The music is distracting x

[@danielflyfly2918]

I say NO to listening to that background music for 37 minutes, probably good advice though.

[@barbmiller9285]

Pauses in spoken language give the listener processing time. I want to love your casts but the silence is edited out and they make me feel a bit frantic.

[@MassMultiplayer]

4:44 barry horne ;) cant save sentient being? ill starve to death voluntarily. barry horne has the best smirk smile that any human being ever produced. one of the most unselfish human ive heard of. (and ramana maharshi lol)

[@RussianSportHorses]

I am intrigued with your videos and many of my values resonate with stoicism. But I can't help but notice all the Stoics are men. What was their philosophy about women?

[@JCarrera27]

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4:24 Keep your own STANDARTS ???

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