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Day 75/365: Marcus Aurelius on what's necessary
Logan
March 16, 2025
Welcome to The Stoic Ledger, a daily money meditation from one of the Stoic sages.
75/365: Marcus Aurelius on what’s necessary
“Because most of what we say and do is not essential. Ask yourself at every moment, “Is this necessary?”” – Marcus Aurelius
The reallocation you’re about to make — is it necessary?
The new investment you want to make — is it necessary?
The new house, or car, or gadget, or decision — is it necessary?
Stoicism is about the essential.
This meditation from Marcus Aurelius is a reminder to serve as a challenging board to ourselves. And all we need to do is ask one simple question: is this necessary?
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