How Would You Spend Your Time?

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What is the Stoic principle that we should focus on?

Things that are within our control

What is Marcus' simple recipe for productivity and happiness?

Do less

What is the advice Marcus gives about complaining?

Never complain

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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