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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Antonine Plague?

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

What is Stoicism?

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

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

<p>Sympathy (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Marcus Aurelius say about needing help?

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

What is the Stoic philosophy on emotions?

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

What does Marcus Aurelius say about obstacles?

<p>Obstacles can be turned into opportunities (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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