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The most powerful man of his time wrote notes that no one was meant to read. In them, he describes how to deal with unfair people. When someone treats you badly, do not strike back. Tell yourself instead: "My revenge is that I will not become like him." Then, he no longer determines who you are. From

these notes come seven sentences, written amidst war, disease, and betrayal. Today, they help millions of people stay calm in the office, with family, and during conflicts. One of them strips the shine from everything that dazzles you in seconds, even your boss's title. Welcome to Stoic Times. Subscribe now and hit the bell for

regular new thoughts that make you calmer and stronger. Sentence 1: The morning warning, so that no one catches you off guard. Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire from the year 161. He was the most powerful man of his time, yet he wrote notes only for himself. He wrote them in Greek. The title that was

passed down later roughly means "to himself." Many of these thoughts originated during the years of war along the Danube. An emperor in his field camp, surrounded by soldiers, messengers, and bad news, exhorts himself like a student. He likely never intended to publish them. That we can read them today is a stroke of luck.

Right at the beginning of the second book is a sentence for the morning. Marcus Aurelius resolves, in essence, to begin the day with a sober announcement. He tells himself: "Today I will meet people who meddle, who are ungrateful, and who are not precise with the truth." He lists even more. Envious people and people who only

think of themselves. At first, that sounds like a bad mood. But it means something else. A mountain guide checking the weather report before a climb is not a pessimist. He just doesn't want to be caught in a thunderstorm. Trouble is strongest when it catches us unprepared. If you go into the office expecting everyone to