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Back to Search#60 - Enchiridion Ch 1: Epictetus’ First Rule for Inner Freedom, Beyonce's Not a Stoic, Justin's Pop Quiz, Going Deeper W/The Dichotomy of Control & Desert Island Discs Pt 2
Season 4 Episode 60
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We're onto a brand new book the Enchiridion (or 'the Handbook') this book was written by a former slave to help other reach inner fre…
1 year, 2 months ago
#59 - Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Full Audiobook Reading)
Season 4 Episode 59
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Book 1- 0:0:09
Book 2- 0:17:04
Book 3- 0:31:01
Book 4- 0:47:58
Book 5- 1:14:33
Book 6- 1:40:41
Book 7- 2:08:00
Book 8- 2:34:17
Book 9- 3:00:5…
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#58 - Meditations Book 12: Becoming Worthy of the World that Created You, Kissing Gone Wrong, Bruce Turns Himself In, and the Grass Could be Greener on THIS Side
Season 4 Episode 58
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Becoming worthy of the world that created you is a tall order, but luckily Marcus has some tips! Learn about letting go of the past t…
1 year, 3 months ago
#57 - Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Book 12 (Audiobook Reading)
Season 4 Episode 57
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The 12th and final book of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations is full of gems. Marcus starts off telling himself how to become worthy of th…
1 year, 5 months ago
#56 - Meditations Book 11: No Human is Limited, There Is No Veil Over a Star, Fake Work vs Real Work, The Myth of 'Self Care', Only the Disciplined Are Free & Lessons From Kipchoge
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Bruce has found another hero to obsess about, no surprise it's the world's fastest marathoner: Eluid Kipchoge (a stoic adjacent runne…
1 year, 5 months ago
#55 - Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Book 11 (Audiobook Reading)
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Book 11 of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations.
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#54 - The Nature of Nature & How to Have a Wise Relationship With It, Justin Reveals his Hypocrisy & Why Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is Profound
Season 4 Episode 54
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Have you ever had a friend insist that a quote is relevant, additive, and deep, but you just don't get it? Listen to Bruce try to jus…
1 year, 6 months ago
#53 - Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Book 10 (Audiobook Reading)
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In Book 10 of Meditations, Marcus Aurelius reflects on the impermanence of life, the futility of seeking fame, and the importance of …
1 year, 7 months ago
#52 - Meditations Book 9: How to Deepen Your Rest & Sharpen Your Focus Like a Stoic, Marcus's Bedtime Stories & Is There Life After TikTok?
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This episode took us a year to make... Well, at least it is the byproduct of a year focused on focus and rest for Bruce. If you read …
1 year, 7 months ago
#51 - On The Shortness of Life (New Years Special) - Bruce’s Breakup & New Startup, 2 Week Justins, The 2024 Aurelis Award Show, & The Sacredness of Time
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As is now Modern Meditations tradition we ended 2024 with reading Seneca’s “On The Shortness of Life” and sat down for a chat about h…
1 year, 8 months ago