Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2026-11-08

Books mentioned on 5 Life Lessons From Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius dealt with war, plague, betrayal, and unimaginable loss, but he never stopped showing up and trying to do the right thing.

Ryan Holiday discussed Meditations by Aurelius Marcus.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Meditations

   Aurelius Marcus · at 4:11 · mentioned 4 times

   Marcus Aurelius's Meditations is a timeless collection of personal philosophical notes written by the Roman emperor to help himself practice philosophy and endure hardship.

   Discussed

   “He reminded himself in those very same pages of meditations the reasons why he was here on this planet, what his nature demanded of him, what his duty was.”

   Ryan Holiday 5 Life Lessons From Marcus Aurelius 2026-11-08 Listen at 4:11

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