9 Stoic Rules for a Better Life: Insights from Marcus Aurelius
Key insights
- 💭"Do everything as if it was the thought or action of a dying person." - Marcus Aurelius encourages us to live in the present and make the most of our time.
- 💪"The impediment to action advances action, what stands in the way becomes the way." - Marcus Aurelius encourages us to see obstacles as opportunities for growth and change.
- 💪We always retain our ability to choose and change, even in the face of obstacles.
- 📝Marcus Aurelius wrote down his private thoughts in his journal because they made him better, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and self-improvement.
- 🤝Other people can be frustrating and present obstacles, but they also provide an opportunity to practice stoic philosophy and become better by rising to meet their challenges.
- 💭"Ask yourself with everything you do and say is this essential because most of what we do and say is not essential."
- 💀Memento mori - remember that you will die - should guide our actions: "You could leave life right now...let that determine what you do and say and think."
Q&A
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Who is Marcus Aurelius?
— Marcus Aurelius is a philosopher king who has inspired millions of people for over 2000 years with his principles and ideas.
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What did Marcus Aurelius do to help Rome recover from the Antonine Plague?
— Marcus Aurelius sold the imperial palace's jewels, robes, and couches for two months to help Rome recover from the Antonine Plague.
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What is the Stoic belief when faced with obstacles?
— The Stoics believed that one can always find a way to practice virtue and excellence, and to change in some form or another when faced with obstacles.
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How can we choose and change our paths when faced with obstacles?
— We can choose and change our paths when faced with obstacles by adapting, integrating, and growing, and by taking action and taking the first step to finish what we start.
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What is the breakthrough moment in realizing anxiety?
— The breakthrough moment in realizing anxiety is understanding that it is within oneself, not caused by external factors.
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