Category: Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius: How to Lead Responsibly

“If a man were called to fix the period in the history of the world, during which the condition of the human race was most happy and prosperous, he would, without hesitation, name that which elapsed from the death of Domitian to the accession of Commodus.” So writes Edward Gibbon near the beginning of his…


33 Life-Changing Lessons to Learn From the Inspiring Marcus Aurelius

From the author of Meditations, Marcus Aurelius, also called the last of the so-called “five good emperors.”, comes a great deal of inspiration, wisdom and guidance for all areas of our lives. His words have lived on for almost 2000 years and for sure they will live on for another 2000 more. Without further ado,…


Decide to Be Positive

Google the term “interior voices,” and you’ll find reams of research and information about this phenomenon. In the article “What It’s Like Living Without an Inner Monologue,” reporter Alex Soloducha gives an excellent overview of what’s meant by interior monologues, or conversations with the self. Many people engage in private conversations—“Man, I want to go…


Ditch the Phone

“This past year, American teens and pre-teens spent an average of nine hours per day in front of a screen.” So writes Auguste Meyrat, a teacher, in his online article about tech addiction and our young people. They “are glued to their devices, playing video games, scrolling through social media, and streaming videos.” The harm…