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Marcus Aurelius: Meditations

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The philosophy of Stoicism was practised by people from all classes of Roman society. From slaves like Epictetus to high ranking advisors such as Seneca. Even an Emperor of the Roman Empire itself, Marcus Aurelius, became a Stoic and towards the end of his life, wrote one of the greatest works of philosophy - a series of private notes and ideas now commonly known as Meditations.

Prepare Yourself for the Day: The Stoic Morning Routine

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One of the most advocated routines by the Stoics is to take time to look inward, examine, and reflect. The best times to do that? In the morning after rising and in the evening before you go to bed.

BE FEARED | The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli

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When discussing whether it is better to be feared or loved, Machiavelli talks of two great military leaders: the Roman General Scipio Africanus and the Carthaginian General Hannibal.

Chapter 12 - Attack by Fire | The Art of War by Sun Tzu

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Using fire as a weapon is as old as war itself. The Egyptians used it, the Ancient Greeks used it, as did the Romans. Whilst Sun Tzu talks about attacking with fire literally, the takeaway from his words in this chapter is to use the environment to your advantage.

How Bruce Lee Changed the World

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Bruce Lee changed the perception of Chinese culture in the western world and helped to popularise martial arts. Lee was a superstar with fans all over the world who were fascinated by his agility and power. He successfully bridged the gap between western and eastern culture, one of the few people ever to do so.

Lee said himself that he did not believe in fighting “styles”. He had a personal philosophy called “Jeet Kune Do” (or “The way of the intercepting fist”) which was his process of learning martial art. It involved constant research and experimentation.