The Daily Stoic

What Stoic Rules Make Life Less Erratic? | A Cure For Procrastination

Aug 28, 2023

In this episode, Marcus Aurelius, an ancient philosopher and author of Meditations, discusses stoic principles and the problem of procrastination. The chapter explores stoic procrastination and the importance of taking prompt action in tasks. It also discusses the problem of procrastination and the importance of taking action and completing tasks without delay.

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Marcus Aurelius

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Stoic philosophy emphasizes being tolerant with others and strict with oneself, choosing not to complain and focusing on the present moment.

Procrastination is viewed as a form of arrogance by Stoics, highlighting the importance of prompt and courageous action in order to avoid scattered messes and delusion.

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The Stoic Design for Living

The podcast explores the Stoic philosophy as a design for living, highlighting Marcus Aurelius' adherence to Stoic principles. It emphasizes the importance of being tolerant with others and strict with oneself, avoiding complaints, focusing on the present, choosing not to be harmed, and recognizing one's task is to be good. The podcast suggests that while these rules won't solve all the complexities and nuances of life, they help maintain high standards and stay on the right path.

Procrastination as a Form of Arrogance

02:37

Introduction

2min

The Best Translator, Procrastination, and Beating Deadlines

4min

Overcoming Procrastination: Taking Action Now

3min

Marcus Aurelius never claimed to be a Stoic.

Gregory Hays, one of Marcus Aurelius’s best translators (the one we worked with on our beautiful premium edition), writes, “If he had to be identified with a particular school, [Stoicism] is surely the one he would have chosen. Yet I suspect that if asked what it was that he studied, his answer would not have been ‘Stoicism’ but simply ‘philosophy.’”

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And with today's meditation from The Daily Stoic Journal, Ryan discusses why Marcus Aurelius viewed procrastination as a form of arrogance.

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