How Would You Spend Your Time?
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What is the Stoic principle that we should focus on?

  • Winning
  • Things that are within our control (correct)
  • Other people's opinions
  • Outcomes
  • What is Marcus' simple recipe for productivity and happiness?

  • Do everything
  • Do less (correct)
  • Do nothing
  • Do more
  • What is the advice Marcus gives about complaining?

  • Complain only to yourself
  • Complain only to those who can help
  • Never complain (correct)
  • Complain often to others
  • What is the paradox about successful people according to Marcus?

    <p>They don't care about winning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Antonine Plague?

    <p>A horrible pandemic that killed millions of people in Ancient Rome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Marcus Aurelius do during the Antonine Plague?

    <p>He sold jewels, furniture, and finery owned by the emperor on the lawn of the palace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Stoicism?

    <p>A philosophy that provides a design for living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of filtering your choices through the question 'You're afraid of death because you won't be able to do this anymore'?

    <p>It helps you prioritize your time and cut out unnecessary activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Marcus in 'Meditations', how should you feel towards people who harm you?

    <p>Sympathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Marcus mean by 'blowing your own nose'?

    <p>Making yourself strong enough not to need external help</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Marcus advise regarding perfectionism?

    <p>Don't wait for perfection, be satisfied with even the smallest progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Marcus Aurelius say about needing help?

    <p>It is a brave thing to do</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Stoic philosophy on emotions?

    <p>Emotions should be controlled and replaced with love</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key to accepting success and failure, according to Marcus Aurelius?

    <p>To accept both with indifference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Marcus Aurelius say about obstacles?

    <p>Obstacles can be turned into opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Marcus recommend when faced with a decision?

    <p>Default to the option that challenges you the most</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the metaphor Marcus uses for doing the difficult thing?

    <p>Holding the reins in your non-dominant hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Marcus insist on waking up early and getting to work?

    <p>Because winning the morning is key to winning the day and winning at life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Marcus say about being strict with oneself and tolerant of others?

    <p>Be strict with yourself and forgiving of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

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