“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.”

Marcus Aurelius

220 people saved this quote

Save more quotes & ideas with our free app:

Download on the AppStore
4.8Deepstash rating on AppStore
Get it on Google Play
4.8Deepstash rating on Google Play

IDEA & QUOTE EXTRACTED FROM:

The Philosophy Of Stoicism: Five Lessons from Seneca, Musonius Rufus, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus and Zeno of Citium.

7 ideas
similar_blocks_chunksdailystoic.com
The Philosophy Of Stoicism: Five Lessons from Seneca, Musonius Rufus, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus and Zeno of Citium.

TOPICS:

MORE MARCUS AURELIUS RELATED QUOTES AND IDEAS:

  • Shine On

    Shine On

    You simply need to be present and allow yourself to experience what is most alive for you, what decisions you make re...

    4 Ways to Follow Your Inner Compass - Mindful

  • Reboot your nervous system

    Reboot your nervous system

    The person we choose to be with becomes ingrained in our nervous system over time. The only way to get them out is to...

    How to Recover From a Breakup the Healthy Way

  • The essence of motivation

    The essence of motivation

    Every choice has a price, but when we are motivated, it is easier to bear the inconvenience of action than the pain o...

    Motivation: The Scientific Guide on How to Get and Stay Motivated

  • The 4 components of effective communication:

    Observing what is happening in a situation (such as someone saying or doing something you don't like). Stating how y...

    When CEO Satya Nadella took over Microsoft, he started defusing its toxic culture by handing each of his execs a 15-year-old book by a psychologist

  • Start before you feel ready

    Collecting and analyzing more and more information is a tempting way to try and overcome the uncertainty that comes w...

    The Science of Analysis Paralysis: How Overthinking Kills Your Productivity

  • Response And Reaction

    Response And Reaction

    A reaction is a thoughtless action often based on emotions , and it’s not the most rational or appropriate way to ac...

    Learn to Respond, Not React : zen habits

  • Limitations And Well-Being

    Limitations And Well-Being

    The more you push at your limitations the more the world becomes your canvas. Art helps people see the world in a dif...

    Where Are Your Limitations? - James Altucher

  • Track your goals periodically

    Writing things down is a way to reinforce to our subconscious what we want.  The more we tell ourselves what we ...

    How to Stick to Your Goals When You've Lost Motivation

  • Let go

    Try these techniques: Acceptance : Acknowledge that whether you like the situation or not, it is the way it is....

    Pressure Doesn't Have to Turn into Stress

  • Stoic Philosophy

    Stoic Philosophy

    Stoicism acknowledges the challenges we face and teaches us practical lessons so that we may overcome whatever stands...

    5 Stoic Tips for Finding Happiness

  • Watch for trigger topics

    Inevitably there will be topics that represent points of disagreement and disharmony. Know what these topics are, and...

    7 Strategies to Deal With Difficult Family Members

  • Take the First Step

    Take the First Step

    When our goals feel so big and overwhelming, it’s easy to delay tackling them.  Break down the big goals into i...

    Feeling Stuck? How to Gain Momentum