Explore the fascinating connection between Stoicism and emotional resilience. Discover how a tattoo inspired by Marcus Aurelius helps an actor manage anger and frustration. The discussion emphasizes the importance of applying Stoic principles in daily life. Celebrating the birthday of Marcus Aurelius, the podcast encourages listeners to engage with his classic work, Meditations, and find harmony in collaboration rather than conflict. Tune in for a refreshing take on navigating emotions through ancient wisdom.
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Troy Baker's Stoic Tattoo Story
Actor Troy Baker got a tattoo reminding him of a key Marcus Aurelius passage after a furious argument.
The tattoo helps calm him in frustrating situations, serving as a stoic reminder against anger and obstruction.
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Nature of Wrongdoers and Anger
Marcus Aurelius teaches that people act wrongly due to inability to distinguish good from evil.
Anger and obstruction against others are unnatural because we share a divine common nature.
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Meditations is a series of private writings composed by Marcus Aurelius, one of Rome's greatest emperors, as he struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Written between 170 and 180 CE while on military campaigns, this work combines Stoic philosophy with personal observations on leadership, duty, mortality, and human nature. Through twelve books of intimate thoughts never intended for publication, Marcus Aurelius explores themes of self-improvement, resilience in the face of adversity, and living virtuously while accepting what cannot be changed.
We were born to work together like feet, hands, and eyes, like the two rows of teeth, upper and lower. To obstruct each other is unnatural.
🎉 Celebrate Marcus Aurelius' Birthday this month by reading Meditations with us and the Daily Stoic community. On April 26th, 1905 years after the day of his birth, Ryan Holiday will host an invite-only LIVE Q&A to talk about all things Marcus Aurelius and Meditations.
Get 20% off with a Meditations BOOK & GUIDE bundle. Join the LIVE Meditations Q&A with Ryan Holiday by purchasing before April 26th!
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