The Best Quotes By Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius is considered by many to be the greatest Roman Emperor of all time. Upon his death, he left wishes for his journaling to be burned. Fortunately for us, his dying wishes were not respected and society was blessed with The Meditations. Below are 10 of the best tweets about stoicism.

"When others try to hurt you, they hurt themselves. When they cheat or steal from you, they impoverish their own character. Leave wicked deeds where they happen. Don't pick them up and carry them forward in the form of resentments." - Marcus Aurelius

"Focus on the task at hand and give it your full attention, whether you are acting, speaking, reading, or thinking by yourself and forming an opinion about something." - Marcus Aurelius

"If you focus on the task at hand, shed all distractions, and follow reason with steadfast determination, the divine spark within you will burst into flame." - Marcus Aurelius

"Remain calm in the face of those who try to hinder or harm you, so you can think clearly and find a way forward. If you become angry and hateful, you focus on the obstacle and lose sight of your goal." - Marcus Aurelius

"You ask the gods to give you what you desire and deliver you from what you fear. I don't know whether the gods hear and answer our prayers or not. Either way, why not pray for the strength to let go of your desires and fears?" - Marcus Aurelius

"The person who follows reason is simultaneously active and peaceful, cheerful and resolute. Stop wasting energy in fear and procrastination. Your job is to see what needs to be done and then do it." - Marcus Aurelius

"A mind ruled by reason - deliberate, objective, and just, free from prejudice and delusion, unswayed by temptation - is a fortress. Take refuge within its walls and you'll be safe and free." - Marcus Aurelius

“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” - Marcus Aurelius

"As you improve your mind and disposition, your surroundings become more interesting, beautiful, and inspiring - no matter where you are." - Marcus Aurelius

"If something blocks your way, make that obstacle a stepping stone on your journey. If you fail or die, it will be in pursuit of a worthy goal - there's no shame in that." - Marcus Aurelius

If you would like to read more great writings from Marcus Aurelius, you can find his book The Meditations here on Amazon.

Why Should You Write Every Day?

There is so much power in the habit of writing, but most people downplay this because they struggle to write. Anyone can write, just like anyone can go to the gym, learn to ride a bike or ask out that pretty girl, or boy. (Hey! Boys can be pretty too!) The trick to learning to write, like riding a bicycle, is practice. Which is why you need to start writing every day.

Write 500 words a day, and you will become a better writer.

If you tweet, you can write. Tweet a solid thread and you have the bare bones structure of a blog post. That blog post could turn into a chapter for your upcoming book. Take your best blog posts and put them together in a cohesive flow and you have the makings of your first book.

This is how my first book came to be. But it all started with the habit of writing. There is a reason why “writing” is a chapter in my book, and a very important one.

Writing has given my life a purpose and direction.

So, what are some of the benefits to writing?

·       Writing can help you get more organized with your day

·       Writing can help you conquer your goals in a systematic manner

·       Writing is a powerful tool to help you sell products

·       Writing can save your sanity

·       Writing can teach you who you truly are

·       Writing can help you better communicate the powerful thoughts you have to share

Every morning, or the night before, get in the habit of writing. At the bare minimum you should write down 3 tasks that you plan to achieve that day. Then under that, write down the steps necessary to accomplish these tasks.

And last but most importantly, write down your motivation to get these tasks done. Will they lead to a more meaningful goal? Offer peace of mind? Whatever your reasons, make them very clear to remind yourself why you’re working so hard and diligently.

Action Point: Writing Prompts

·       What are your biggest problems you are facing right now?

·       What daily tasks can you do today to conquer these problems?

·       Make a list of these daily tasks and consult them every day. Be sure to knock out a couple of these daily.

“If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write.”

-      Martin Luther

To learn how to start a journal, click here!