Meditations

Sometimes Marcus can get a bit repetitive, this is probably due to the fact that this book was actually a diary and was not written intending to be a proper book. I had a much better time listening to the book than reading it.

Marcus Aurelius was one of the few rulers who was good with words as well as with actions. The whole thing is great.

Duncan performs his reading marvelously, he brings Marcus to life, it feels like author is actually talking to you.

BEGIN EACH DAY by telling yourself: Today I shall be meeting with interference, ingratitude, insolence, disloyalty, ill-will, and selfishne

It's a shame that only a few other classics from stoicism are availble at audible. I would like to see other books from seneca and a very good book about the subject here: A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy

insightful
Inspirational

Bhagavad Gita - Discusses the way to perceive the challenges of life

Clearly and passionately read

Interpreting and making sense of life through clearer lens

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The great leaders insight on morality, ethics, love and war. His belief in worrying about how you view yourself rather than how others view you is a very powerful thought from such a public figure. The Eastern philosophy of mindfulness is exemplified by much of his writing.

Concise, relevant, clear. This book lays out the heart of stoic philosophy and is a guide for living your life as a stoic.

Commanding voice and use of language.

A classic work of personal philosophy that has not aged a day since it was written by Emperor Marcus Aurelius between 170 and 180 CE.

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Fantastic voice...not grating or wheezy or nerdily academic...Steen sounds like a soldier and a dignified ruler, and it is so easy to imagine Aurelius himself narrating his Meditations.
I would still read the book, because this is philosophy and not something you gobble down in a few hours. This is a road map for living. But I enjoyed being able to listen to a title that I have loved since I was 16, while doing something else with my hands.

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Wisdom to remember

Provides wisdom on how to live. This is one of the great books on the subject.

He reads it extremely well, as if he is Marcus Aurelius.

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Because even though I have more Epicurean tendencies as opposed to stoic, this book is full of wisdom that could inspire the reader to cultivate his or her character.

The idea of being more thoughtful than passionate when dealing with others.

While the average listener will not have the same context the great author Marcus Aurelias did when writing about roman Gods the listener will still get a feel for how the great leader processed his world and made decisions.

Overall a good listen with a good reader.

Ranks at the top of other audiobooks.

Excellent reader gives the book the gravitas and emphasis it deserves and makes the work come alive.