I know what he says about simplicity, but my morning is a data-entry project: sleep stats, health metrics, journaling.
Book 10.16: "Stop talking about what a good person should be. Be one".
Is it harder to do the simple stuff than to read about it?
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Stoicism isn't a "thought experiment."
Marcus Aurelius wrote his notes in a tent on the front lines of war and plague. He needed tools that worked right away.
What’s one archaic phrase in philosophy that makes you roll your eyes? #Stoicism#MarcusAurelius
I'm executing a 30-day rollout of the "Living Edition."
Follow along to see how to use these ancient principles as a modern survival guide.
The wisdom is 2,000 years old. The clarity is new.
Marcus Aurelius didn’t write _Meditations_ for you.
He wrote it to stay sane while ruling an empire during barbarian invasions and plagues.
But we can't hear his voice anymore. Here's why... 🧵
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Not "dumbing down"—removing a barrier.
We compared 5 historical versions to find the "signal" and rendered it in direct English. We’re returning Marcus's thoughts to their original vitality.
I've been working on a new translation of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, written in clear, modern English.
You can read the backstory and download a complete preview of Book 2 here: https://t.co/BIwkaXiJWV
Let me know what you think!
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