In this episode we unpack Roman Emperor and Stoic Philosopher Marcus Aurelius's classic book "Meditations" from 170 AD.
This book explores...

Seeing Things as They Really Are
Focusing Only on What is in Your Control
Remaining Calm Through Turbulent Times

Links to Reading & Articles mentioned
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin
Principles by Ray Dalio
Silence of the Lambs (movie)
*note* reading is not required to enjoy this episode!
Host: Zach Stehura  UnpackingIdeas.com
Guest: Steve Chung
Theme Music: Polyenso
Timestamps
00:00:00 Intro
00:03:11 Modern Interpretations of Stoicism
00:04:21 Translation
00:05:13 Why Aurelius Wrote the Book 
00:08:30 Doing Good for the Wrong Reasons
00:09:37 Seeking Truth No Matter Who is Speaking it
00:13:10 The Logos
00:15:19 The Importance of Rationality 
00:16:39 Doing What is in Our Nature
00:17:40 Focusing on Yourself 
00:20:14 Expect People to Do What is in Their Nature
00:22:03 The Interconnected of All People
00:24:30 What is Natural is Good
00:25:58 Death = Change
00:26:49 Death as the Great Equalizer
00:27:43 Momento Mori 
00:28:35 The Difference Between Stoicism and Nihilism 
00:31:28 Your Legacy Won’t Live On After You Die
00:33:22 Seeking Approval From Others
00:36:08 Focusing on What is in Our Control
00:37:29 The Transgressor Harms Themselves When They Transgress
00:38:56 External Things Can’t Harm You  
00:40:58 All Sin is Due to Ignorance 
00:48:30 Equanimity 
00:50:04 The Appeal of Stoicism During Times of Great Upheaval
00:53:11 Parallels to Buddhism
00:53:24 Seeing Things Objectively
00:57:35 There is Nothing New Under the Sun
01:00:00 The Present is the Only Time That Exists
01:02:55 Wrapping Up/Outro

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