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Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2026-04-19

Books mentioned on 31 Life-Changing Lessons from Marcus Aurelius

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For nearly 2,000 years, Meditations has guided presidents, generals, and leaders, from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick the Great to Arnold Schwarzenegger. What makes it remarkable is that it was never meant to be read.

Ryan Holiday recommended Meditations by Aurelius Marcus.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Meditations

    Aurelius Marcus · at 0:04 · mentioned 2 times

    Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a profound collection of personal reflections and Stoic philosophy written by the Roman emperor.

    Recommended
    “I'm talking of course about Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, private thoughts of the emperor of Rome. And I love this book. I've read it more than a hundred times. Every time I read it, I get something new out of it.”
    Ryan Holiday 31 Life-Changing Lessons from Marcus Aurelius 2026-04-19 Listen at 0:04
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Ryan Holiday 31 Life-Changing Lessons from Marcus Aurelius 2026-04-19 Listen at 15:42
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