Simplicity in Stoic Action and Personal Accountability

In this episode, Michael and Caleb explore Meditations 4.49-51, where Marcus Aurelius discusess resilience, misfortune, death, and simplicity.

Be like a promontory against crashing waves.

(01:09) 49, Section 1

(08:20) 49, Section 2

(11:21) It's Not Things Themselves That Harm Us

(15:44) Powerful Phrases

(17:45) Stoicism Is For Everyone

(21:21) 50

(33:39) 51

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