How To Read Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations (the greatest book ever written)

[@lightzoomi]

The fact that this book was written without the intention of ever being published says it all. It is a man contemplating on the virtues of the universe and how to become a better person. Truly a masterpiece.

[@josephka5149]

When things were at their very worst: 2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid - repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy. The first sign - the Earth will spin faster. The second sign concerns the sun, which will loom larger, brighter and begin to spin. Scientists will say it was a global illusion. Beaware - Jesus will never walk in flesh again. After WW3 - rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist - the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way. Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet - will seem to rise from the dead - will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one. One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist. Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent. - banking collapse was deliberately masterminded by the Antichrist - Antichrist will step in and create a false peace in the state of Israel by joining them with palestine in an unlikely alliance. - „He will recite extracts from My Teachings, which he will passionately proclaim from every secular stage in the world, until people sit up and take notice of him.“ The Book of Truth mdmlastprophet.com/the-time-for-the-schism-in-the-church-is-almost-here-and-you-must-get-prepared-now/ mdmlastprophet.com/the-schism-in-my-church-will-be-broken-into-different-stages/

[@ethos762]

@@josephka5149 would you suggest reading this book if you’re Christian?

[@duartegrilo4929]

@@ethos762 This book doesnt betray any christian doctrine so in my opinion you should give it a try, its a good book to make you grow and you can even make comparations with christianity.

[@incognitojuggernaut4411]

Useless book....in this 22 mins havn't found anything useful. If you fight evil with good...you will never ever succeed. Never. Book is full of bullshit

[@officialshivertrip]

But was it not obvious that after his death, someone will find it and read it?

[@BK-iy4jj]

its so hard to fathom how lucky we are that this book survived the millennium and found it's way to the new world

[@Rard.]

Now imagine the books that didn't made it

[@uncleusuh]

@@Rard. There's no accident.

[@chriswashingtonbeats]

I mean its prob not exactly wot he wrote but quite similair

[@marshallmccord1352]

@@chriswashingtonbeats Why? This seems like pure speculation of a KZbin commenter. I think these diaries were preserved by various people over time and eventually translated. If someone can speak Koine Greek then they can get a good understanding of what he is saying, there may be excerpts that are 100% identical, because some words and phrases are the same in different languages (cognates).

[@chriswashingtonbeats]

@@marshallmccord1352 ure right about all of that lol

[@Chiplanay]

“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” ― Marcus Aurelius , Meditations

[@shantoriascherrie7938]

This is something that the current culture forgets or never learned.

[@danserrano100]

That includes stoic opinions....and marcus aurelius perspectives...

[@mycrazylife408]

what if we hear a scientific fact

[@mycrazylife408]

@@Chiplanay then i would but that quote isn’t really accurate because some things we hear is actually a fact but he says EVERYTHING we hear is an opinion not fact

[@danserrano100]

@@mycrazylife408 then scientific fact is not an opinion. Science is an objective fact, never subjective.

[@Chiplanay]

“Accept the things to which fate binds you, and love the people with whom fate brings you together,but do so with all your heart.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

[@mwmwmw3885]

What translation is this from?

[@manzero134gd]

​@@mwmwmw3885Hammond

[@Chiplanay]

“The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

[@criptik5208]

What does mean

[@tommurgatroyd7664]

🔥🔥

[@criptik5208]

@@tommurgatroyd7664 what does it to mean

[@tommurgatroyd7664]

@@criptik5208 The best way to deal with someone being rude, aggressive or stupid is to not be like that yourself. Instead of fighting fire with fire, try the opposite. It doesn’t matter if somebody is behaving badly if we focus on our own good behaviour rather than their lack of it

[@criptik5208]

@@tommurgatroyd7664 like if our nieghbour is trying to act tough disturbingbus fighting ratjer than fighting back just lawsuite them back

[@RockOfGreece]

I am very frotunate for having been born in Greece, and being able to read this book in its prototype text, of hellenistic greek. The meanings are so condensed and the language so simple and laconic, but what is being told touches you so deeply. I truly feel like I hold in my hands an invaluable piece

[@LunnaJannah]

Oh how beautiful are our Greco, Roman ancestors x

[@aarnehalen1686]

@@LunnaJannah They, like humans in general, did beautiful things and truly horrific things.

[@defaultytuser]

I don't know how many languages you speak but did you find translations trustworthy in general?

[@elmatasesues3630]

‘Frot•unate’, ‘Greece’. ..I see no mistakes here 😏

[@Nikelaos_Khristianos]

@@defaultytuserI’m going to assume this is just about English language translations, but they are generally trustworthy as a rule. Only scholars and academics really debate the exact nuance of the meaning. And this is often down to the difference between why an author chose to render a verb in one specific tense or mood over another. Nothing that would fundamentally redefine how you read the text in English. I study Greek and Latin at translation at university for reference.

[@Harry-dh2pm]

I'm starting to get the impression that Ryan is a Marcus Aurelius fan.

[@metallihead86]

A geeky celebrity crush I'd say! But who can blame Ryan?

[@DailyStoic]

Guilty

[@christinagurchinoff1517]

@@DailyStoic I'm glad.

[@sebastienringuet8952]

No way... 😜

[@nathangriffiths2851]

I see him as a father figure.

[@tommack8650]

Problem: Life is warfare. Solution: Acceptance, tolerance, do the right thing, and help others. Great life lessons!

[@adanis0197]

A greater mind said "tolerance and apathy are the last virtues of a dying society" he was smarter than the guy who got crushed by savage barbarians.

[@skylinecomics]

Just yesterday I finished reading it, and I had the impression that this is not the kind of book you read, it's the kind of book you re-read

[@6Sisu9]

True that.

[@SLiCkJo]

I was amazed at how much more I took from this book when I read it a second time, 5 years after the first time. I agree with you.

[@Chucksteaked]

I have read this book at least 6 times. I read it when I need it.

[@welikerosafloyd]

Interestingly, as I understand it, Aurelius wrote these thought so he could indeed keep them and re-read them periodically

[@taiao7700]

I'm on my 4th read now, it really is a book that grows with you. I'll probably be revisiting it until I die

[@RobertsCandR]

Marcus Aurelius had this marvelous ability to tap into the most desirable and honorable character traits of human nature. He did this with genuine conviction. How fortunate we are to have the opportunity to learn from him.

[@SamMartinPeakPerformance]

truth 💪

[@Chiplanay]

“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

[@downfalls_high666]

WOW. That one sentence gives me more power than I ever thought I could have. Brilliant

[@FUGeorgeYarid]

"Im too drunk to taste this chicken" - Col. Sanders Powerful, elegant, timeless

[@breatheeasily4013]

The problem is when we think for longer than needed.

[@whlewis9164]

@@downfalls_high666 fear is the mindkiller

[@adanis0197]

So if someone rapes your daughter the pain is not due to the thing itself but your estimate of it? So chill don't worry it's just a rape she probably enjoyed it 🤷🏻 no wonder the barbarians smashed him up.

[@savannahboykin]

Im 19. I worked in a used book shop last year, found this book, and was compelled to take it home. When I began reading it, I struggled to get through it as any child would. Today I discovered this video on my home page and remembered I had this book at home. (I can’t remember whos/what translation) This video has inspired me to try again and again and again and I now understand what it was I took home that day. When I have some wiggle room between school work I plan to follow this advice to annotate and never stop rereading.

[@Bigdogbozo]

Ryan's really animated in this video, his passion for the material shows

[@DailyStoic]

Does being animated about it hurt my stoic cred?

[@iteor7320]

@@DailyStoic Not at all, it shows a deep love for the philosophy and a willingness to pursue it

[@Bigdogbozo]

Ha, totally. No, I think it's good to see open positive expressions about things, it helps me to see Stoicism as a frame work or discipline that is learned and applied not an absolute or personality trait that I can frequently fail to live up to.

[@0oo00]

It's a very hard job.

[@ziziroberts8041]

Grant me the serenity to ACCEPT the things I cannot change, change the things I can, and the WISDOM to know the difference.

[@ericlwalker.online]

Your passion for the subject is contagious.

[@jayraymond9707]

A friend pointed this out to me: “Meditations is one of the masterful works that gets better with time -and- with each read. The more you experience in life, the more the words resonate.”

[@tippiking4526]

well thats what the guy says in this video... so not your friend

[@tashitsenkyap21]

Ryan, U have literally changed me by introducing Stoic Philosophy and by reading your books. I thank you so much.

[@JB.-]

🙏🙌

[@herbiegoesbananas3761]

Congrats 🎈 “what a journey that has begun for you”

[@ProctorsGamble]

If only there were more of us

[@HughesNewsUS]

I use the words of Marcus Aurelius to calm me and direct me. Marcus was a wise philosopher. It has given me structure and helped me deal with anxiety and decision-making.

[@PabloTheOne]

Machiavellism, Stoicism, Buddism, Taoism - I love them all!

[@spiritualneutralist2597]

Nice balance of western and eastern

[@PabloTheOne]

@@spiritualneutralist2597 yes indeed :)

[@sheparoshepherd3891]

Bruh... machiavelli... bruh...

[@spiritualneutralist2597]

@@sheparoshepherd3891 you have to throw the ego a few bread crumbs....🤷🏾‍♂️

[@sheparoshepherd3891]

@@spiritualneutralist2597 stoicism, Buddhism, and Taoism are totally compatible with machiavelli!!!

[@oldvinezen9857]

I have studied Buddhism and Tao for many, many years and in the past couple of years Stoicism, and I am finding such a similarity in all of these philosophies. I love your channel and I truly appreciate your teachings. I lead meditation classes for a cancer non profit organization and I have recently started my own you tube channel for my few, but valuable clients. I attempt to speak and share the teachings of acceptance, tolerance and the understanding of how every one of us will experience loss, illness and and death. I also speak of connection and compassion. Thank you for all that you do! Your passion is most evident.

[@raymondtowse2885]

I just wanted to say a profound "Thanks Ryan", you introduced me to stoicism at a much needed time … on multiple levels. I still have a long ways to go, but even a modicum of inner peace and gratitude these days is a true treasure.

[@3Dhyana]

I’ve gotten over my fear of writing in a book. Books are not stagnant and was never meant to be. Thank you for showing me this!

[@6Sisu9]

I've read this book 3 times and go back to it once a day to read sentences that I've highlighted. This book goes everywhere I go literally.

[@Ivan.80p]

Same. It's in my book bag that I take with me to work everyday.

[@_.Arif.]

Plzzz give yr thought.. what u liked most about this book 😔😔

[@6Sisu9]

@@_.Arif. never complain about anything, take whatever situation has fallen upon you and make the best of it no matter how bad or good it is.

[@caiovinicius5204]

The Hays version?

[@6Sisu9]

@@caiovinicius5204 yes sir

[@caspertms8543]

I think Ryans admiration of Marcus Aurelius is just what I needed. It reminded me how important it is to have somebody to look up to... but more importantly Marcus Aurelius reminds me how important it is to strive to be a better person.

[@MattAitia]

This book came at such a perfect time in my life

[@janvijoshi8038]

Sameee

[@leoriso]

any time is the perfect time brother

[@johnocampo765]

when the student is ready, the master will appear so they say 👍🏻

[@rajaehynes]

Likewise!!!!!!

[@Kenanhower]

This book always comes at the best time. Ive read it a good 6 or 7 times and every single time I read it it hits differently

[@iso.jessupphotography3545]

“The mind without passions is a fortress. No place is more secure. Once we take refuge there we are safe forever. Not to see this is ignorance. To see it and not sick safety means misery.” Book 8 My favorite meditation from Marcus

[@itspaintosee]

Can you please explain the meaning of that to a dumb dumb such as myself?😊

[@owenwilliams9758]

@@itspaintoseeI am but a fellow dumb dumb. What I’m taking from this is something along the lines of “to live in complacency is to be safe within the mind; until you notice the nature of the complacency. Should you notice, yet still buy into it, you then hold yourself prisoner” or something like that. Could be misinterpreting it. Or, just saying the exact same thing with different words. I haven’t even read the book yet (I’m stopping by the book store tomorrow, haha). That’s just how I took that quote in. I hope you have found your answer since leaving this comment :)

[@jsnadrian]

I can’t help but think he’d be flattered by how lasting his thoughts are

[@chronicxvx]

greatest choice I made in my life yet was to indulge myself into the way of the stoics. 2 years later I still practice what I preach but I am not perfect. the journey is the destination itself. god bless you all

[@DazedandInsane]

It's works like this that should be taught in our schools. It's a shame how our society is devolving. Great video

[@adrianmedrano6650]

Im asking everyone to be the best' and not just for yourself but for humanity.' we are all one big family' we have the power to change our world and bring love and peace'

[@Omar31587]

You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realise this and you'll strength.

[@e.daniels5971]

Having spent more hours online than I would ever want to admit, this may be the most worthwhile 22 minutes. Thank you.

[@robertberryman1441]

When watching your videos, I can’t help but make a correlation between stoicism and Christianity. Thank you.

[@StereoPalto]

It seems I've finally got the algorithm perfectly tuned to recommend me THE BEST OF THE BEST. This is amazing.

[@GarryBurgess]

Wow, I'm rapidly becoming a huge fan of this important channel. Great work.

[@martinhall932]

I was talking with my motorcycle mechanic today and I observed that every problem or shortcoming that my motorcycle has makes me a better rider. When I heard the title of Ryan's book "The Obstacle is the Way" I immediately felt, "Yes, that's it!"

[@christinegariepy4492]

Totally!! Not a mechanic but a simple rider. Such an emporwerment to overcome difficulties.

[@spicyturtle21]

“ Dwell on the beauty of life, look at the starts see yourself running with them” -Marcus Aurelius

[@margotgourdin4349]

Bought the book earlier today because of this video, The Obstacle is the Way has been a catalyst in my life. I recommend it to everyone. I’ve always wanted to read the books Ryan read to have such great insight. So this will be the beginning of that journey. Thank you ✌🏽

[@lovemagic4711]

I did a meditation and asked my guides to tell me what i needed to know. I got the name Arelius pop into my mind. I searched it and got this video. It is exactly what i needed as I'm trying to learn how to master my mindset. Love how enthusiastic this guy is!

[@aloneagain533]

Meds, now.

[@henryschannel363]

@@aloneagain533 it is quite ironic that much of stoicism is dealing with people and attitudes such as yours.

[@adrianmcfarlane8112]

That fireplace in the background made of books, is awesome!!!

[@ZohraMaura]

Reading my brother’s copy while stuck at home in Ireland during the latest lockdown over here. Only on Book 7 but really enjoying and taking a lot from it so far.

[@talha.7195]

where can I get the full version

[@anilnuruyt]

Never thought an ancient book can make your heart beat this fast.

[@averagelibertyenjoyer3217]

Been wanting to read this for years now but always seem distracted by one thing or another. I bought the Gregory Hays version based on your recommendation and will be reading soon. Your enthusiasm for the subject is contagious, thank you for the advice.

[@marala9871]

This is the day i will start to change to be a better person because i got Meditation in my hands. As a student who has a financial problem, i am 100% sure this book is worth every penny and every minute of my life. I know Marcus Aurelius’s words will be lifetime valuable lesson. And thank you for guiding me to this incredible journey of Stoicism🙏

[@LeoDabague]

I can't describe how grateful I'm to watch this video. Particularly now, with all my battles and thoughts. Thanks Ryan. At the very least I felt inspired.

[@pyrsartur3675]

This is very a very helpful discussion. I loved this: “People suck” but we can’t abandon each other. Excellent!

[@j4896v]

I’ve recently purchased the penguin classics version of Marcus Aurelius Meditations. This book is life changing. I’m so glad I found your channel. Wow this book !!!!!

[@calonstanni]

ahhhhh THANK YOU! I was just going to hop on amazon and buy a book and i was WONDERING how it would read. I'm glad I saw this first.

[@louquay]

In September of 2022 I travelled to Rome for the first time. I saw it all - Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and more... but nothing moved me more than sitting at the base of the The Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius in Piazza del Campidoglio.

[@Nikelaos_Khristianos]

Did you go into the museum nearby and see the original statue though? It’s remarkably well preserved.

[@meliageckosong]

Do you have any recommendations for someone making that trip next year?

[@karenrobinson4926]

So stoked & excited learning about Stoicism! I’m 54 & my whole perspective has changed…..thank you so much for all your work, Ryan 😊

[@cause_idgaf]

I purchased this book randomly while strolling through the bookstore. It is helping me immensely and I find myself annotating, and referring back to certain texts. I am slowly reading this book and devouring it slowly… something I haven’t done in years!

[@borisg6384]

This one video impacted my life more than 4 years of high-school. Thank you Mr. Holiday.

[@stephendanks1790]

I kind of like the older translation using terms like thou, gives it a far deeper feeling than using contemporary words. It is no doubt more mentally taxing but for me the words resonate better in your soul.

[@notbadforanoob8725]

Definitely agree. The newer version seems too modern. It lacks weight.

[@wahn10]

Marcus Aurelius and his Meditations got me through a very difficult chapter in my life. He inspired me to face it with courage and cheerfulness, and to be grateful for everything I had been given. I feel forever indebted to him for giving us this gift of wisdom, this example of developing one's character every day.

[@MarkEmperor]

That is good to hear! Keep on developing a virtuous character. By keeping on developing virtue all the time in accordance to the Emperor's Wisdom every day, I call it Marcureanism. It is a Veneration to the Wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. Guess what, you are a Marcurean!

[@MrElliotScott]

Ive had the book for a while but struggled to read it and understand it with a flow. Thank you for this. Just perfect for my current situation

[@gimapilot]

My life in 2022 is changing and I am happy to say that this channel is part of the change. Thank you.

[@smritiid3697]

Uff, this channel is a divine calling for me. glad I discovered this stoic channel, Thank you. Hope this helps me to inculcate a stoic mindset to gently surf through the trials and tribulations of life.

[@johnnywells6936]

Wow, so much passion! What a great video...had no intentions on watching all the way through, and definitely didn't think I'd be running to Amazon to pick up a copy before the video was over!

[@zakeg2620]

If only our leaders today were as wise, understanding and had the will of Marcus. An incredible human being.

[@dawidw.6016]

I listen to these video for the 3rd time. And I understand more and differently over and over again

[@benjammin3707]

From a reader to a reader it was intensely opening to sense how you read. Thank you for inside your mind on a book that made us all go inside ours and wonder how HE, the greats, and the everydayers get along.

[@aloneagain533]

Read John Adams

[@mezmeralda1]

I have read the cheap translation online and it changed my life!!! I cannot imagine what a good translation could do to me❤

[@imadgamerx6702]

Where i can get it??

[@rubixlx0]

“Even if you’re going to live three thousand more years, or ten times that, remember: you cannot lose another life than the one you’re living now, or live another one than the one you’re losing”

[@jhonel77]

Ryan, you have red-pilled me and for that, I am forever grateful.

[@herbiegoesbananas3761]

Nothing external ever lasts,internally it will last forever

[@ianwillis5292]

More than half way through the book, it’s great but definitely very challenging read (a lot is going right over my head) so huge thanks for this.

[@LunnaJannah]

So happy u have explained it’s a book u grow with. Remember rules when he was 40. So he wrote this in his later years. Over 19 years. He was educated, grew and learnt from people he admired and watched the darkness of life and people around him. It didn’t make him bitter. It made him grow. We are blessed to have his written words. As we can and should all relate x

[@ThecrazyJH96]

I feel like thousands of books like this existed in the old library of Alexandria, imagine where we’d be if that didn’t burn down

[@denisegiannakis5667]

This thought plagues me also....I think of all the scientific discoveries that went up in smoke!

[@Euruk1]

Its arguably one of histories greatest tragedies.

[@USAImperator]

Same with ancient Baghdad

[@bravozero6]

We'd know about the Atlanteans and the other advanced civilizations that came before

[@underclockerrocketcar7286]

​@@denisegiannakis5667 it's not even just scientific. It's philosophical, financial, world events, etc.

[@robertkapler6227]

Thanks, Ryan for this really incisive, insightful overview of how to read Meditations. I have not read it but I plan to.

[@111Phoenix777]

I'm starting to think that Ryan Holiday is a genius, and I'm grateful for all the scholarly work he's done, these videos he's posting, and the books he's written. I'm very grateful for all he's doing. I wish I had access to all this and/or known about this years ago, when I was younger. It would have been very useful.

[@rileytuawai7241]

My goodness! You hold such treasure in your hands. Words never cease to amaze me nor the minds behind their composition.

[@SevenFootPelican]

Thank you for this. It’s a great book. I’m currently reading classic Greek philosophy but I’m also reading stoicism as well

[@rickm6232]

I am so amazed by the stoicism philosophy. I was meant to see these video. Much appreciated. I'm gonna start studying it this new year! 😀❤

[@fatos9832]

This video reinvigorated me into finishing my first read of the mediations. I previously felt that Marcus always repeated the same thing so i stopped at book 6-7. Now I'm committed into finishing it.

[@MLCommy]

I've been struggling to comprehend the many translations. However, thanks to this video, I have found the Gregory Hays version, and it's so much easier to understand. Thank you!

[@mikekimmel8544]

Amazing message. Thank you, Ryan, for posting and for all your efforts through the years in bringing this masterpiece to a new generation of readers. Keep up the great work.

[@michaelrosencrants9177]

What an outstanding video. Your passion is amazing. I have watched most of your videos read most of your books but this video is one I come back to repeatedly. FWIW I have been reading Meditations for over 40 years.

[@freecitizen6678]

last night, for almost an hour, I stood in front of my window starring out into the darkness, still as a statue, becoming one with the giant eucalyptus trees until I felt their embrace and hearing their words to me "sleep now".

[@ItsBLADE42]

I got into this topic by a random occurrence and I have ordered the book now. Can't wait. Thank you for being so informative but also so easily understandable.

[@h_nt_r]

I’m not a massive practicing Stoic or anything but these Meditations are one of the audiobooks I have on my phone for if I’m at work and I need to get negative thoughts out of my mind or just be in a better mood.

[@darrellshoub7527]

am reading it for the first time this week, on book 4 and LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! great show, Ryan

[@Liberty-rn4wy]

One interesting thing about these Stoics like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca is that they were very powerful and rich men. It would be like Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk writing about how power and wealth doesn't matter. Personally I like Aristotle because he was straight up about saying hey wealth is nice. Power is kind of nice too. You don't want to overdo it, but you need some.

[@for41]

Thank you, for helping me. I would have not started with the Hays translation. I appreciate the time and effort you put in

[@moonlightfilms5279]

The first time I read meditations, it hit really hard Since I was a young child I was privileged to be my grandfather's grandson, a man who was significant enough to shape the landscape of the modern world. His friend Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed would call him El Aurens for fun. He would hand me a paintbrush and we would discuss philosophy and morality endlessly. When I read Meditations, it had felt as though I had read it a thousand times. It was familiar, as though it was a loved one I had thought of every day but had not seen for many years.

[@cheshirecat200302]

This is my third year reading "The Daily Stoic" and it has had a deep impact on me. Absolutely going to check out Gregory Hay's translations of "Meditations" next, thank you!

[@schnioula]

That’s my intention, too. I basically never intend to stop reading it. Just keep on reading! 😊

[@jigaramin4036]

Thank you of this insightful video. I’ve been convinced of giving meditations a go. Looking forward to the kindle version from Hays coming out in 4 days. Until then I’ll download the sample of the Penguin version and read one page in the morning like you suggested in your other video 😁

[@Astro8Buddy]

I get a strong ‘Proverbs’ vibe. Wise and needless to say grateful for this. Ty

[@samlyons6408]

Learning how a man teaches himself is so much easier to follow then a man that teaches others. Regardless of the information you know its genuine. It’s amazing how a man can have so much power and only become wiser. Epictetus, Seneca and Marcus probably saved our world many times without our knowledge from the wisdom they have provided to the right person at the right time..

[@BreatheWithSandy]

Wow man. Thank you so much for helping look at this book completely different. Much love

[@pawelkarbowski3622]

Thanks for this inspiring video. It is right, books like this you have to re-read many times. For me Meditation is an important book, but not in the same degree with books from Epictetus, Seneca or even Cicero. I take with me rather Cicero's "On Obligations" while working abroad, which motivates me.

[@SlinginDillys]

To be honest ive never heard of this book until this recommended video. And ive been having trouble dealing with stress lately in my life and i think i might give this book a chance!

[@ronmasters751]

Just pre-ordered the Kindle version of Hays’ translation, for delivery on the Ides of March!

[@idontknowwhatimtalkingabou7442]

The first time I read this book I had no knowledge of it's background so everything didn't make sense to me but after knowing what the book is all about everything about the book became beautiful.

[@AccountantProOT]

I was introduced to Meditatons through a movie called Acts of Vengeance, starring Antonio Banderas. Even though the film was straight to Netflix, the plot was a solid one and through the story, there were lessons based on the book, especially where it says "the best revenge to defeat your enemy is not be like him". I couldn't help it, and I bought my copy from Half Priced bookstore in Plano TX. Since then, I've read the book at least four times, and every so often, I will pull the book out of my personal library and reread it again, to freshen up with the wisdom that has become universally embraced.

[@sarahk802]

Wow, thank you so much for sharing his passage about getting up in the morning. That is one I will share with therapy clients. Great video.

I took so many notes reading this book that I almost wrote it completely in my notepad 😂

[@DailyStoic]

I suspect I have written it all by hand as well

[@christinagurchinoff1517]

I hate when that happens. Callused, cramped fingers? I need the original text.

[@AnasAlaswad]

Yep. Because it is already summarized by Marcus It’s hard to summarize his summary 😂

[@Gleyi07]

🤣😂🤣

[@iimDanii]

hehe same I was highlighting like half of every page it seemed like

[@OK-qd9lj]

Where is your “commonplace notes” video? I’d love to see your note taking strategy!

[@DailyStoic]

I have a vid on this somewhere

[@TerryBenzie]

He's had blog posts regarding this as well.

[@kyordy]

As the video opened, i thought i knew that background… I LOVE YOUR BOOKSTORE!!! My wife and i stop there every time we come through Bastrop. Definitely going to pick up a copy of Meditations next time we stop in.

[@notjaydanbhooshan93]

This made me laugh thinking about the inner battle we all must have when Marcus encourages us to throw away our books.. hahaha great video Ryan

[@DailyStoic]

There is such a thing as too much of a good thing

[@martingalljamov920]

Been following for years and your video quality still increases!! Love how precise you talk and simultaneously easy it is to understand💪🏻💪🏻 huge respect

[@Santiino]

Its really an intense book. I am going through my second read right now and even after multiple reads some findings click only after some time and processing it.

[@nathangriffiths2851]

Yeah i know when i read a passage im like "yeah ok makes sense" then 4 months later i read it again and im like "oh shit now i acctually get it" Its the difference from learning something to "knowing" something