Who Was Marcus Aurelius?

Marcus’s "Meditations" is perhaps the only document of its kind ever made. It is the private thoughts of the world’s most powerful man giving advice to himself on how to make good on the responsibilities and obligations of his positions. In this video, Ryan Holiday talks about the man behind "Meditations," who he was, what his life was like, and how he applied Stoicism in it.

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Stoicism is a practical philosophy. The main thinkers that the Daily Stoic focuses on in stoicism are Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca. The Daily Stoic is a guide to how to practice Stoicism in your daily life, the daily routines of Stoicism, and is a practical guide to Stoicism. This channel is Stoicism 101, it will tell you what Stoicism is and how to be a Stoic. Ryan Holiday has been practicing stoicism and writing about stoicism for more than a decade and his insights will give you guidance to practicing stoicism in your day to day life.

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[melodymaker]

"Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact." "Everything we see is a perspective, not a truth."
--Marcus Aurelius

[QuestionEverythingButWHY]

"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one."
--Marcus Aurelius

[edindilanton]

I think every school needs a stoic class.

[joemancini]

I will be 72 this year. I have Parkinson’s disease, and must care for my elderly, frail wife. My vicissitudes are nothing compared to those of Marcus. Thanks, Ryan. Stoicism is what motivates me, it’s how I meet the day and resolve to continue.

[saxogrammaticus]

DO NOT let Marcus Aurelius' memory die ever...his teaching are timeless

[QuestionEverythingButWHY]

"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane."
--Marcus Aurelius

[QuietlyMagnetic]

Marcus Aurelius is one of the few leaders since the dawn of time to be bestowed with a title during his lifetime that then transcended the ages, rather than assigned it posthumously.
That title? 'The Philosopher King'

[maerree]

He is one of the greatest men in history ❤️

[gracefitzgerald]

I loved How to live like a Roman Emperor. Everyone should own the audio book, and listen to the authors soothing but strong voice.

[MrDUCKMAN]

Everytime you say marcus aurelius last words I cant help but cry at the sadness those words mean

[adamberry]

I feel the world is in desperate need of a leader with the dignified principles of the great Marcus Aurelius. I've only started learning about him recently, what a man he was. How I wish I lived in a time where we had leaders of such virtue.

[janetcarson]

I wish I could give this man my gratitude for what he has taught me. Thank you 🙏

[masonlee]

Marcus has become a hero to me in a time of pain and bitterness. It’s crazy how a man from so long ago could be so great with so much power

[joeroganpodfantasy]

I need to confess watching Ryan Holiday is more inspiring than reading Meditations.

[StoicEvolution]

Marcus Aurelius: "Perfection of character is this: to live each day as if it were your last, without frenzy, without apathy, without pretense."

[chastainscott]

I watched this video twice, back to back, right out of the gate. Excellent! So thought provoking, informative, and inspirational. What a man, what a leader.

[JohnDoe-hrbt]

I believe what made Aurelius great was that he didn't lust after power, sought to be virtuous and actually served the people.

[peturyankulov]

Changed my life since started following you Ryan. Marcus is a big part of the process too. I know you would be happy to see that.😇

[bettermanchannel]

Solid aim, become the man you are destined to be

[mikeh]

Wow this was a great, jam packed video. No wasted time. Wonderful job!