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Meditations
The private thoughts of Marcus Aurelius, described as one of the most incredible books ever written.
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Ep. 228: A World Without Busyness
Cal Newport
A philosophical work by Marcus Aurelius containing his reflections on Stoicism and life, mentioned in relation to deep work.

The Coddling of the American Mind and How to Become Intellectually Antifragile — Jonathan Haidt
Tim Ferriss
A work by Marcus Aurelius, recommended by Haidt, particularly the Gregory Hayes translation, for its Stoic wisdom on managing feelings and life's uncontrollability.

Insights from Sam Harris, Dr. Peter Attia, Ramit Sethi, and Elizabeth Gilbert | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
The personal journal of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, a foundational text of Stoic philosophy, praised for its timeless wisdom on the human condition and self-coaching.

Overcoming Depression, Burnout, Anxiety and Insomnia with Dan Murray-Serter | E54
The Diary Of A CEO
A collection of writings by Marcus Aurelius on Stoic philosophy, which Dan reads every year to cope with life's challenges.

#101 – Ryan Holiday: Finding stillness amidst chaos
Peter Attia MD
A philosophical work by Marcus Aurelius, written during a plague, offering insights on resilience and character.

How to Use Stoicism to Choose Alive Time Over Dead Time — Daily Stoic Author Ryan Holiday
Tim Ferriss
A philosophical journal of Marcus Aurelius, deeply rooted in Stoic philosophy.

TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie — Fear{less} with Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss
A personal journal by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, offering wisdom on living a virtuous, successful, and adventurous life. It's considered one of Blake Mycoskie's favorite books.

How to Be Happy — Arthur C. Brooks Interview
Tim Ferriss
A private diary intended for self-reflection by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, recommended for those seeking a 'quasi-religious experience' and a sense of their own 'littleness.'

Chip Conley — Building Empires, Tackling Cancer, and Surfing the Liminal | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
The philosophical writings of Marcus Aurelius, which Chip Conley gifts to others for its practical wisdom.

Richard Koch — Revisiting the 80/20 Principle And Much More | The Tim Ferriss Podcast
Tim Ferriss
Marcus Aurelius's collection of personal writings on Stoic philosophy, mentioned as a text related to managing expectations.

Arianna Huffington Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
The philosophical work by Marcus Aurelius, which Arianna Huffington found incredibly powerful for its wisdom on maintaining inner peace in adversity.

Eric Ripert Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
The most famous book by Marcus Aurelius, a key text in Stoicism.

How To Build Self-Discipline For 2026 (5 Step Routine) | Ryan Holiday
BigDeal by Codie Sanchez
The private thoughts of Marcus Aurelius, described as one of the most incredible books ever written.

Make Learning As Addictive As Social Media - Quickly Make Progress At Anything | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A philosophical work by Marcus Aurelius, which Cal Newport read and discussed ideas from in a previous segment.

The Cure To A Mediocre Life: 3 Unexpected Ideas To Reinvent Your Life | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A classic work by Marcus Aurelius containing personal reflections and philosophical insights on Stoicism.

When Life Gets Hard: 12 Stoic Lessons To Change Your Life Before 2024 | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A personal journal of Marcus Aurelius, documenting his thoughts and Stoic philosophy.

The Person I Call Most for Startup Advice — Naval Ravikant
Tim Ferriss
The personal diary of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, which Naval found life-changing, and a beautiful, easy read for internal awareness and changing one's worldview on success.

Steven Pressfield - The Artist’s Journey, Wisdom In Little Successes, & More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A core text of Stoic philosophy.

Elizabeth Gilbert’s Creative Path — Saying No, Trusting Your Intuition, and More
Tim Ferriss
The journals of Marcus Aurelius, highly regarded by Elizabeth Gilbert for its beautiful and immediate insights into the human condition and self-coaching.