Philosophies for Life

Philosophies for Life
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Jan 12, 2024 • 15min

24: How To Live Your Life - Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism)

In this episode we will be talking about 10 ways to live our life from the writings of Marcus Aurelius. He was also a devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism. During his rule, Aurelius found the time to construct a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations. In these writings, the Marcus Aurelius offered a number of key insights on how to live a life. So here are 10 ways to live your life from Marcus Aurelius. 01. Be Grateful  02. Show Empathy and take care of your life 03. Be Mindful 04. Practice Virtuousness 05. Willingly contribute 06. Revenge is not necessary 07. Have Patience 08. Maintain Social Relationships 09. Be genuine, modest and truthful 10. Accept and appreciate yourself I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope you find these insights very helpful to for your life.  Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways. 
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Jan 5, 2024 • 21min

23: 6 Ways To Journal Like Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism)

In this episode, we will talk about 6 ways to journal from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was the emperor of Rome from 161 to 180 AD. He is considered as the last of the Five Good Emperors and one of the most influential Stoic philosophers. His work continues to inspire to this day, thanks to his daily journaling practice. Aurelius’ journals were gathered together posthumously and were published as Meditations, although it is unknown precisely when the work first appeared. Journaling enabled Aurelius to take a step back from the pressures of being an emperor and reflect objectively on the world around him so that he could ground and center himself. Journaling also enabled him to keep his mind in top condition, as well as giving him a record he could review at the end of the day to see if he really had been his best self. The ancient practice of journaling has many practical applications in the modern world. It is a form of daily reflection that will keep you focused on your goals and help you live your best life, so with that in mind, in this video we bring you six ways to Journal like Marcus Aurelius.  So here are six ways to journal like Marcus Aurelius: 01. Express Yourself Freely 02. Write about your sage 03. Write about the worst possible outcome 04. Reflect on your day 05. Be Grateful 06. Be consistent  I hope you enjoyed watching 6 Ways To Journal Like Marcus Aurelius find the lessons helpful in your life.  Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways. 
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Dec 29, 2023 • 20min

22: 7 Things To Do In Your Evenings - Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism Evening Routine)

In this episode, we will be talking about 7 things you can do in your evenings from the evening routine of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor and a student of Stoicism. During his rule, Aurelius constructed a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations. Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD and is considered as the last of the Five Good Emperors. During his time, he constructed a series of autobiographical writings known as the Meditations, in which he  constantly advocated for finding stillness in life and while his meditations regularly speak of the importance of waking up early and seizing the day, he also stressed the importance of taking time to retreat into oneself and find stillness. Thanks to his journalling, we have a fair idea of what his evening routine would have looked like and in this video we will be diving into 7 different things Marcus Aurelius would have done in his evenings and how we can follow or adapt that routine to our modern day lives. So here are 7 things you can do in your evenings from the evening routine of Marcus Aurelius -  01. Eliminate external Stimuli 02. Get some physical Exercise 03. Review your day  04. Contemplate your personal sage 05. Take a view from above 06. Spend time with family 07. Prepare for mornings I hope you enjoyed listening to these 7 things you can do in your evenings from the evening routine of Marcus Aurelius and find them helpful in your life.  Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways. 
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Dec 22, 2023 • 13min

22: 3 Rules Of Life - Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism)

In this episode we will talk about 3 rules of life that Marcus Aurelius thought were of the utmost importance to living a good life and how we can adapt them to work with our modern day lives. Aurelius was the emperor of Rome during the 2nd century A.D., and is said to be the last in a line of 5 good emperors known to have ruled Rome. Under his leadership, the empire was guided by virtue and wisdom. He was a student of Stoicism, a philosophy that emphasized fate, reason, and self-restraint. During his rule, the emperor constructed a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations. So here are the three rules of life from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius -  Rule 1. Always aim for pure judgment of events Rule 2. Only desire what’s inside your control Rule 3. Act for the common good I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode and hope that these 3 rules will help you in your life.  Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways. 
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Dec 18, 2023 • 22min

21: 6 Ways to Make Everyday Your Best Day - Marcus Aurelius’ Daily Routine (Stoicism)

In this episode, we will discuss six ways to make everyday your best day by following the routine of Marcus Aurelius. By implementing his practices, we can strive towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life. So here are six ways to make everyday your best day of our life by following the routine of Marcus Aurelius -  01. Make the most of your mornings 02. Stay focused 03. Keep your mind in check 04. Accept Your Fate and Love It  05. Review your day 06. Practice Memento Mori I hope you enjoyed listening to these insights form  Marcus Aurelius will help you in making everyday your best day. Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways. 
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Dec 8, 2023 • 16min

20: Marcus Aurelius - How To Be Productive (Stoicism)

In this episode we will be talking about 6 important insights for being productive from the writings of Marcus Aurelius. He was also a devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism. During his rule, Aurelius found the time to construct a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations. In these writings, Marcus Aurelius offered a number of key insights on how to be productive. So here are 6 important insights for productivity from Marcus Aurelius: 01. Manage your emotions well 02. Do less 03. Strategize 04. Start your day with your most difficult task 05. Respect time 06. Enjoy your progress I hope you enjoyed listening to these 6 important insights for being productive from the writings of Marcus Aurelius and find them helpful in your life.  Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways. 
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Nov 24, 2023 • 16min

19: Marcus Aurelius - 5 Ways To Start Your Day (Stoicism Morning Routine)

In this episode, we will be talking about 5 ways to start your day from the morning routine of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was the emperor of Rome from 161 to 180 AD and is considered as the last of the Five Good Emperors. During his rule, he found the time to construct a series of autobiographical writing known as Meditations. Thanks to his prolific journaling, we have a fair idea of what his morning routine would have looked like and in this video we will be diving into 5 different things Marcus Aurelius would have done in his mornings and how we can follow or adapt that routine to our modern day lives. So here are 5 ways to start your day from the morning routine of Marcus Aurelius -  01. Greet your mornings with gratitude 02. Practice Premeditatio Malorum 03. Practice deliberate discomfort 04. Journaling 05. Tackle The Most Important Task First I hope you enjoyed listening to these ways to start your day from the morning routine of Marcus Aurelius and find them helpful in your life.  Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways. 
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Nov 17, 2023 • 24min

18: Marcus Aurelius - How To Control Your Emotions (Stoicism)

In this episode we will be talking about how to control your emotions from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was a devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism and constructed a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations.  So here are 5 ways to think clearly  from Marcus Aurelius-  01. Accept Your Fate  02. Challenge Your Perspective 03. Practice Negative Visualization 04. Use A Journal  05. Remember That Life Is Fleeting I hope you enjoyed the episode and hope you find these insights form  Marcus Aurelius will help you in thinking clearly. Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways. 
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Nov 10, 2023 • 14min

17: Marcus Aurelius - How To Wake Up Early (Stoicism)

In this episode we will be talking about 10 important insights for waking up early from the writings of Marcus Aurelius. He was also a devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism. During his rule, Aurelius found the time to construct a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations. Which is why in this video, we will be using some of his wisdom as a motivation to talk about 10 things we should do to wake up early. So here are 10 important insights for waking up early from Marcus Aurelius. 01. Find your Ikigai 02. Prepare yourself for mornings 03. Avoid distractions after you wake up 04. Wake up consistently 05. Go easy on yourself 06. Practice voluntary hardship 07. Find an accountability partner 08. Remind yourself of death 09. Practice negative visualisation every morning 10. Appreciate your life I hope you the episode and hope you find these insights very insights very helpful for you to wake up early everyday.  Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways. 
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Nov 3, 2023 • 14min

16: Marcus Aurelius - How To Deal With Difficult People (Stoicism)

Marcus Aurelius - How To Deal With Difficult People (Stoicism) In this episode, we will be talking about 5 ways to start your day from the morning routine of Marcus Aurelius. how to deal with difficult people from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was the emperor of Rome from 161 to 180 AD and is considered as the last of the Five Good Emperors. Marcus worked to embody the philosophy of Stoicism through careful action, self-restraint, and respect throughout his life. During his rule, he found the time to construct a series of autobiographical writing known as the Meditations, and thanks to his prolific journaling, we have a fair idea about how he dealt with his share of difficult people on a daily basis and in this video we will be diving into 5 ways Marcus Aurelius dealt with difficult people and how we can use these lessons to deal with such people in our modern day lives.   So here are 5 ways to deal with difficult people from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius -  01. Set your expectations straight 02. Let it go 03. Remember our common humanity 04. Take action 05. Overcome envy I hope you listening to these 5 ways to deal with difficult people from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius and find them helpful in your life.  Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways. 

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