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

2,000 years ago the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote his thoughts in a private journal that has stood the test of time. Meditations is a timeless book that was never intended for publication, but for the purification and guidance of its author. Understanding how and why Marcus wrote Meditations is essential to reading it. In this video, Ryan breaks down how to find insight and wisdom in a book that has altered his entire outlook on life.

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[Chiplanay]

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

[Chiplanay]

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

[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

[BK-iyjj]

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

[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.

[Harry-dhpm]

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

[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

[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

[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

[tommack]

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

[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.

[jayraymond]

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.”

[benjaminjoseph]

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

[Sisu]

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.

[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.

[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.

[caspertms]

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.

[Dhyana]

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!

[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.

[spicyturtle]

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