Mere Mortals Book Reviews

Mere Mortals Book Reviews


Learnings from the Stoic King | Meditations (Marcus Aurelius) BOOK REVIEW

August 15, 2024

Welcome back to Mere Mortals book reviews! Today, we dive into the timeless wisdom of Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations." I'll share key learnings from the Penguin Classics edition. Join me as we explore profound Stoic insights that are just as relevant today as they were in ancient Rome. Don't miss out on these gems!


(00:00) - Introduction and Overview

(00:24) - Highlighting Key Learnings

(01:04) - The Importance of Not Putting Things Off

(02:18) - Embracing Present Tasks with Determination

(03:48) - Urgency in Becoming Good

(04:54) - Judging Events by Your Own Terms

(06:14) - Welcoming Death as Part of Nature

(07:12) - Reflecting on the Loss Through Death

(08:04) - Final Thoughts and Viewer Engagement


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