Marcus Aurelius

Why Listening Trumps Speaking

“Let silence be your goal for the most part; say only what is necessary, and be brief about it. On the rare…

As Long as You Live and While You Can, Become Good Now

“Don’t behave as if you are destined to live forever. What’s…

Prepare Yourself for the Day: The Stoic Morning Routine

“When you first rise in the morning tell yourself: I will…

Remind Yourself of the Impermanence of Things

“When giving your child or wife a kiss, repeat to yourself, ‘I am kissing a…

The Anti-Puppet Mindset

“If a person gave away your body to some passersby, you’d be furious. Yet you hand over your mind to anyone who comes…

Stoic Practice: Cut the News and Take Back Your Time

“It is essential for you to remember that the…

Stoic Practice: Scratches Happen in Training

“When your sparring partner scratches or head-butts you…

The Equanimity Game

“When force of circumstance upsets your equanimity, lose no time in recovering your self-control, and do not remain out of…