The Daily Stoic Do This. It's Enough. | 7 Stoic Habits To Make You Wiser
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Nov 21, 2025 Dive into the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, who championed lifelong learning. Explore the idea that being good is enough through simple moral commands. Discover the power of asking questions to ignite curiosity, and the importance of listening more than talking. Learn how to organize thoughts with a 'second brain' and cut through the noise of information overload. Lastly, embrace the notion of being a perpetual student, ever ready to learn from both history and mistakes.
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Marcus's Lifelong Classroom Habit
- Marcus Aurelius continued studying philosophy into old age and attended Sextus's lectures.
- He modeled lifelong learning and humility despite being emperor.
Make Asking Questions Daily
- Ask questions every day to drive discovery and learning.
- Use simple queries like "What do you mean?" to gain needed information.
Notebooks Became A Second Brain
- Joan Didion used notebooks for decades to capture observations and process grief.
- James Mattis kept binders of wisdom and used them for decisions and speeches.
