"Waste no more time arguing what agood man should be. Be one."

Let's Start With A Quote I learned from My Previous Stash

The first thing we do in the morning is waking up. However, sometimes we lose to ourselves in the morning. We lose before even getting started. The first thing to do in the morning is to just wake up from bed and do your duties. Remember, bees don't have an alarm clock 😉.

Wake Up Early and Get to Work

So, this book(meditation) is a journal. If you have ever thought of starting a journal but never managed to do it consistently, and if you make excuses like "Not having enough time," you are missing out on life. Start a journal and just 3 minutes a day won't do any harm. Just jot down 3 things you are grateful for that happened to you. It will make you feel more special because you are.

Take Time To Journal

Planning the dishes before cooking is a common thing, so why can't we just do that common thing in our life? Planning our day before bed is a beneficial habit. Some people are optimists and some are pessimists. No matter which category you fall into, it's important to visualize negative scenarios. However, this habit is not usually encouraged. Perception is all that matters in the end. Try looking at your life from both an optimistic and pessimistic perspective. Also, practice bringing calm during chaotic times.

Prepare for the Day

This is more likely an "eat the frog" situation- a difficult task that must be completed first. I personally have tried it and it worked. You may ask why should we do this first? The answer is to be like a Roman- free from distraction and fully present, able to work uninterrupted for a prolonged period of time. If we can conquer the tough tasks first, the easy ones will always be easy.

Tackle The Most Important First

Seek it, train yourself, and live with nature. We are social animals, so to keep you alive, do things like reading, writing, singing, and walking in nature. Study to be better, not just to score marks. Keep learning and updating yourself to make yourself proud, not for others.

Stillness

This is a common technique of thinking that today is the last day of your life. By living it as if this day will never come, we define our purpose. By blocking time, we can complete our tasks and prioritize the most important habits. Every breath you take should be utilized for good. Think of yourself as a Roman emperor.

The Last Day

Philosophers have stated these habits for 2000 years. Until we follow them, they're of no use. These are great habits to follow, and if everyone follows them, everyone will succeed. Unfortunately, not many people do, and that's why 99% fail and only 1% succeed. It's all about putting in the effort in the end. who do you want to be 99% or 1%??

My Perception

So, When I first joined the challenge and tried to explore Marcus Aurelius, I started to get interested in his thoughts, so this is just a continuation of my quest...

In today's weekend episode of the Daily Stoic Podcast, Ryan reminds us How To Plan Your Day Like Marcus Aurelius by the way of voice actor Michael Reid. Two millennia ago, the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius penned his personal reflections in a journal titled "To Himself," not anticipating its widespread publication. Known as the last of the "Five Good Emperors of Rome," Marcus' enduring legacy lies in the honesty of his words. Today, amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis and rising unemployment, Marcus' timeless wisdom, documented in "Meditations," has seen a surge in popularity. This article explores Marcus Aurelius' daily habits, offering insights into how his routines can be integrated into modern life. From waking up early to embracing negative visualization, journaling, and seeking stillness, Marcus' practices provide a roadmap for cultivating a Stoic life in the face of adversity.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail🏛 Check out the Daily Stoic Store for Stoic inspired products, signed books, and more.📱 Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, FacebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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If you're a high school student, you may have come across this terrible lie: "Study well now and enjoy your college life." But it's not true. You need to continue working on your academics even after entering your dream big college. If someone says 7 or 8 CGPA, don't just believe them. Push yourself beyond your limits. Utilize your first year well, as it is easy and gives you a lot of confidence in upcoming semesters. In the end, if you think CGPA doesn't matter, just change your mind. It really does.

Does CGPA Matter?

The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible

Don't just focus on academics in college, make sure to also check out the variety of clubs and societies available. But remember to research, understand their motto and choose wisely!
Clubs and societies can add meaning to your time in college, whether you're a homesick hosteller or exploring your interests. So make the most of them!

Get the most out of your college experience with clubs and socie

Are you a first-year student? Avoid getting into a relationship too soon. The college environment is new and vast, so take time to settle in before committing to a relationship. 
 Here's why: 
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<li> You need time to get comfortable, adjust to the new space and learn about yourself. </li>
<li> Rushing into a relationship could lead to early heartbreak and unnecessary stress. </li>
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Entering A Relationship Too Early..

Don't rush to do everything in the first year; you have plenty of time. Be patient and plan carefully. Most importantly, prioritize your well-being and don't forget to: 
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<li> Spend time with yourself </li> 
<li> Get enough sleep </li> 
<li> Take care of your physical health </li> 
<li> Prioritize your mental health </li> 
</ul>

Take Care of Yourself in College

Friendship is going to lead to either success or failure, so choose your friends list wisely, because they determine who you are. Select friends who match your vibe and start networking with like-minded people, seniors, and other good people who will be helping you on your journey to success.

Networking and Friendship

True friends are those who came into your life, saw the most negative part of you, but are not ready to leave you, no matter how contagious you are to them.

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Marcus Aurelius: Stoic philosopher, Roman emperor from 161 to 180 AD, author of "Meditations."
He was the last ruler of the "5 Good Emperors" and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, a period of peace and stability for the Roman Empire from 27 BC to 180 AD.

Who is Marcus Aurelius?

Marcus was a powerful man in his time, but what made him unique was his desire to be a good man with virtue.
"Being a good man is our duty," was Marcus' belief.

Marcus' Virtue

YOU CAN ONLY CONTROLWHAT YOU CAN CONTROL

This book is not meant to be read like a regular book. It is Marcus's journal, where he wrote his deepest thoughts and beliefs, without any intention of publishing it. 
It is interesting to note that many writers start their journey with journaling and end up becoming writers. This book is a collection of Marcus's inner self and is filled with his personal confessions and beliefs. So, take this book as an insight into the mind of a Roman emperor, rather than just a book to be read. 📖

Meditation - A Roman Emperor's Personal Journal

Our purpose in life is to live in harmony with nature. Trees are meant to be beautiful and caterpillars are meant to become butterflies. So what is our purpose as humans? It is to be the kindest and most virtuous beings we can be.Let us live a life that is true to our nature and be the best version of ourselves.

Meditations On : Nature

Unfulfilled potential is the only thing truly worth fearing

The world is like a coin with two sides - day and night. Similarly, we have good and bad people. But it's not easy to judge who is good or bad, maybe you can also be bad. In difficult times, we must have the courage to face adversity. It can also be an opportunity instead of a complaint.Think everything as a step towards success

Meditations On : People

Death is a natural part of life. If you fear death, you'll miss out on living. Control only what you can, accept what you can't and treasure the present moment. Focus on the now and let go of the unknown past and future.
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 <li>Fear of death can hinder your life</li>
 <li>You can only control what you know</li>
 <li>Live in the present, not the past or future</li>
</ul>

Meditations On: Death

📈 The key to progress is continuous learning, it never stops! Don't limit yourself to just one area, explore and expand your knowledge. 🚀
🎓 Learning doesn't have an expiry date. Keep upgrading yourself till the very end. 🌅

Conclusion 📚

History teaches us mysterious things and meditation is one of it

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Writing is really a magical thing for me, it express my thoughts, emotion and also a motivation,
I have seen many writing platforms, where writers didn’t give up on their work, they write regularly, some earn money, some don’t, but writers never give up, writing is an art in which we can express our thoughts which sometimes can’t be expressed in speech, many beautiful stories are created through writing, an author is always a best friend to their reader until they finish the book, even after that ..

Writing is magic!

The readers have the lens to view inside the author, writing can never be removed unless speech will disappear after we express it. 
Readers are always learners, they learn until they die, and they keep updating themself.

You Have The Lens 📷

Writers are motivators, some writers aim to motivate their readers, and writers can change one’s life through their writing. 
Daily, they create magic ✨, share their magic and their magic light up the world, start creating your magic, one day you’ll feel proud to be a writer!!!
And I'm...

Beautiful Writing Never Ceases to Exist, Because Writing Is Always Beautiful

A writer's life and work are not a gift tomankind; they are its necessity.

I have seen many writing platforms, where writers didn’t give up on their work, they write regularly, some earn money, some don’t, but writers never give up, writing is an art in which we can express…

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Everyone, at some point in their life, feels that they should stop the work they are doing. This work may be their passion, their dream, or something that they will never get tired or bored of doing. However, at some point, they may feel the urge to stop.
That's how this writing came to be...

Why I Should Never Stop Writing

Have you ever noticed a feeling that was once familiar, but now it's becoming something new? For example, do you still love ice cream as much as you did when you first tried it?
 It's strange, right? Sometimes, when we continuously experience something, it evolves into a different feeling than what we initially had.
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<li>Like eating ice cream, which may have changed from love to just enjoyment.</li>
<li>Isn't it interesting how our feelings can transform?</li>
</ul>

The Strange Feeling

Writing is my passion which I discovered long ago. It all started with journal writing, but I never knew that one day I would want it to be my lifelong profession.Life, where writing plays a big role.

This Is How Writing is to Me

Suppose, let's consider that you write on an app where you can get paid for your writing. However, you only get paid if the readers read your article and comment on it. If you get recognized for your article, you feel happy and continue writing. But what if you don't get recognized? If no one reads or comments, you might give up. This is the problem...

What's the Problem?

Do you remember why you started writing? It's for yourself, only for you. The recognition you get is just a by-product of "your time", your feelings, and thoughts. Why not write for yourself instead of seeking recognition? That way, your writing will be purely yours, and you'll feel satisfied and proud of yourself no matter what the outcome is.

Do You Remember?

So, in conclusion, what I am trying to say is...
Writers, no, this is for myself. Please don't write for money. Just write for your own satisfaction. Write so that you can express your feelings. Don't give up after a short failure. Just tell yourself that whenever you start, let it be a well-said story.
Please...

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This book is very familiar among book readers,this book is about a Shephard and his life tour, don't think it's only about his story,there is more, while reading this book you will find who you are,like the main character,it is like a self helping book with a fiction story' in it ,i am sure you'll love it 😊

The Alchemist By Paul Coelho ❣️

Like the previous book ,it is also a self helping book,with a story to tell, in this the main character is a famous lawyer and a good earning person,one day he disappears suddenly,and he returns after some period of time,then it's time for him to teach what he learnt to his friend and not only to his friend but also to us, it's really a great book

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari By Robin Sharma 🧡

Don't think I am a ROBIN SHARMA'S FAN but this book also a good recommendation to give 😅, see ,I am a night owl ,but reading this book, i felt that I can also be a part in the 5 am club 😂, it's that much provoking, as like the before mentioned book ,it gives self helping ideas in the form of stories,as i love story, i love this book tooo ,it explains about the benefits of waking up early including a story of two people ,you should try to read it 😜,it will be fun

5 Am Club By Robin Sharma 💛

Here the genre changes ,it is a nice story about a beautiful women named Tracy Whitney,i fell in love with the character,she is so amazing, this story in simple words,life goes great and happy for you,but suddenly it changes ,i mean very different,that you won't imagine that these things will happen in your life, that's what happened to Tracy,her life as bank worker with a lovely fiance and with her unborn baby changes as her mother commits suicide, it's a 500 page story,but worth it 😊

If Tomorrow Comes By Sidney Sheldon 💒

This is a thriller novel ,in this story the main lead Anna fox suffers from agoraphobia, and she is a child psychologist, imagine when you see someone in your window but when the same person comes to your house, she is different, here starts the story and it is a good thriller!! And for those who want to witness as real there is flim too 😅,in Netflix,if you want the story see the flim,but original is great,try reading the book,if you can't, watch the flim 😃

The Woman In The Window By A.J. Finn💔

This book is very popular for its plot twist,but some people can guess it, I am saying this because I guessed it 😅,but this book was totally amazing, Alisa is the main character and the story revolves around the investigation of her husband's death and her suicide,but she refused to speak,but soon she speaks for one man ,then the story is different, for some it can be a one sitting book ,so don't miss this thriller experience!!!!!

The Silent Patient By Alex Michaelides💙

If it's a book recommendation,I won't miss adding this book ,Agatha Christie's thriller,this is the real thriller, her books never disappoint us😃, in this story 10 strangers end up in an isolated island and after that they witness the stange death of other mates one by one, atlast you have a big twist, and the strange murders are the best part i am sure you would be surprised,but i guess some have seen the movie itself 😅,yes it was also taken as flim 🤧

Then There Were None By Agatha Christie 

This is a strange book but it is a life helping book with real secrets of life , it's based on " the law of attraction" every person should read it ,you will be surprised about your life, it is only a series of many people's experience about this law , again it is also in a video form ,but this is a must read life changing book 📚

The Secret By Rhonde Byrne 

This book is regarding neuroscience ,I am currently reading this book, but this book is only for the knowledge to understand our brain , it's like , secret life of brain ,it gets interesting as it moves, you'll learn many things,which you haven't imagined in your life, about the power of your brain, and also about how capable your brain is , it's a good meal for neuroscience lovers 😃

Incognito By David Eagleman 

If you like my short reviews , please do check the books and enjoy the experience and share your favourites

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This guy in our head is really a interesting one,you never thought about his abilities,he by himself leading our life mostly, he is the mastermind behind us , he is the person who makes me feel happy,sad, angry,and everything I feel , it is because of him ,to say more clearly, he makes me a unique person ,I know it’s really a weird topic 😅but I loved to share it with you all 🤩, as episodes ,stay tune if you like it !!

The Brain 🧠

What is a “thought”?We all have our own thoughts, a thought about your daily life ,your thought about a public problem,even the thoughts you get to write a story in medium ,it needs someone inside you ,when a thought reaches your conscious , it is meant that it had undergone several levels of your brain after these levels you’ll finally end up saying “ i thought of something!!” but actually it got some “behind scenes" which we don’t have access to see 🙈,

Episode:1.”The unknown “

we, I mean our consciousness is like Earth in the Milky way galaxy,we all know there are many galaxies and in that many systems like our solar system and many planets and in that we have our Earth, our consciousness is like that we barely know about ourselves ,we don’t know what is there under this small Earth( ie. “ consciousness”) there is an unexplored World🤯 called “the subconscious” which is behind all the scenes,all the decision,we hear a little from it ,but it is huge 😱

Little From Inside 

Our subconscious is an unsaid ,unseen one, it is us but it is not,a clearly confusing one 🥴If I say that you can control the things which happens to you everyday what you will say ? It’s funny but we can,we choose the dress which we want to wear as like that we can choose the life we want to live ,but it needs patience and belief, have you heard about “the law of attraction”

So what does it actually does????

I wil give the Google explanation to it “The law of attraction argues that positive thoughts and actions reap positive rewards and vice versa for negative ones. This is one of the 12 universal laws of hermetic philosophy and was made famous in Rhonda Byrne’s book “The Secret.

Law Of Attraction 🧲

There is a connection, which is belief , law of attraction works on belief if you believe that you will get ,and you will get it for sure!!When you want to take some thought or goal which you wanted to achieve,to your subconscious ,you have to believe that your mastermind,your behind runner , will make you do what you wanted 😄

What is the connection between this law and our subconscious?

So simple right, but why don’t people use this , because some people won’t believe it or some people will give up when they are about to get it !,“The choice is yours" like every flim says , really for true your life choice is yours,If you understand this you will get your life ,as you wished But sometimes it won’t happen, but the previous bliss ,will give you the courage to overcome that situation,I wrote this, which i learnt from various resources ,if you have any ideas or any experience or any mistakes which I did please let me know i will correct it 😀Thanks for reading,

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The secret of us!!

I never imagined" the other part “in my life, the other part of stories which i believed to be true ,the other part of the people which I never knew , this other part is really a interesting one, when you see a point from one side your view is different,but the other view is very different than you think,i never ever thought of that part,but today when I was able to talk to my old friend i found out the other part of the story' ,

The Other Part

it was so different but beautiful, it is beyond my imagination,so always don’t see only the one side of the story or person ,do check with the other part of the story' because it is going to be the game changer , there is always a other part in us ,we experience it only in some situations 😞,some situations shows us our other partSo there is always a other part in everything, don’t forget that🧡

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Here are my thoughts about journaling and the things which stimulated my daily journaling practice 😀

My 2 Years Of Journaling Experience 

I still remember before 2 years I read some random free ebook from Kindle and one book caught my attention to journaling with one sentence "Start creating a daily journaling practice ,one day who knows it may be your million dollar diary 💖" actually the author explained that following a diary can be very useful to you like it is worth a million dollar 💵💰 that's where my journey started

Where It All Started 

I love seeing different names and imagining things as person 😂, which is a weird habit, but that's why I created a name for my diary so that I can write like i am writing to a friend who is in a long distance relationship with me !! So i named an object with a human name 😅😅

Funny Thing Which I Did

My diary or my journal is my friend!!,i write everything i think 🤔,weird ideas, beautiful memories, success stories as well as failure stories,I have a big journal so that I no need to have a lots of small diaries, i preferred large sized one in small quantities to small sized notes in a large quantities, i maintained separate journals for my thought sharing,Goal trackers etc..

Journal As A Friend ❤️

I consistently write because I never want to miss a single moment of my feelings and thoughts!! This idea motivated not to skip journal writing!!!

My Consistency 🔥🔥🔥

<ol><li>Memories - it's like a life long story recorder which you can turn back and revisit your moments, seriously this is the most amazing thing about journaling</li><li>Stress buster- in some ways it reduces my stress and anxiety it's like sharing to someone else who won't judge anything</li><li>Knowing myself- i usually don't know about myself I mean I can't really say which I like or which I don't like I was used to be in a confused state, by reading my past journals,I can get to know myself better which is a great thing!!</li><li>Gratitude - I also follow gratitude practice,so it increases my positivity</li></ol>

Benefits Of My Journaling Habit 😍

These are the things I wanted to share, it's all about my personal opinion ,hope you find it useful!!!!And also don't forget to smile 😁

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I love reading books , I like all genres of books ,they are my best friends,book reading is a habit to improve my imagination, literature skill, vocabulary and gain experience without actually experiencing it in real life , here are some book recommendations i would like to share ,

Books I Read So Far😁

This is my first book which I have read,it actually stimulated my passion for neuroscience,i got my passion or like a purpose because of this book,it is a self helping book and also it helps in our goal achieving journey, anyone who is interested in the knowledge beyond, our conscious can read this book

The Power Of Our Subconscious Mind💛 By . Joseph Murphy 

This book is also a self helping book,this is similar to the previous one but it tells a real life behaviour,how we should behave,what should be our attitude,and how our conversation affect others , and what i felt interesting is that the author's story , school students or working persons can also read this book,it will be very useful to you

Attitude Is Everything ❤️By Jeff Keller 

This book is a collection of secrets of famous personalities like Henry Ford,which was interviewed and collected by the author,this book is for those who have a desire to become a rich person,not also for them for everyone who need success,but I read this book in my earlier age, so i felt that i couldn't understand this 😅book

Think And Grow Rich 💚By Napoleon Hill 

This book is my favourite one, this is a book which explains about our brain,it is really a fascinating book ,i learnt about my brain from this book , persons,n those who are interested in neuroscience can read it for sure, because, the author is a neuroscientist

The Brain 🧠 By David Eagleman 

This book contains many facts about our brain and it gives many brain exercise to do,it says about how our brain responds for our each action ,again ,this is in my list because of my interest in neuroscience 😅

The Brain Always Wins 💜By John Sullivan And Chris Parker 

Now this is a different genre , romance,this story is of two parts ,it says about a life story of three people, lily , Ryle, Atlas and the main story is dependent on toxic relationship and how lily overcomes it , it's quite a romantic book to read

It Ends With Us , It Starts With Us 💗by Coolen Hoover 

This book is a well known one, this book , in a line , we can explain as ," Japanese secret for long life",this book also tells some interesting stories of Japanese people,and it can be a part in your journey to find your purpose in your life ,so ,it's one of the must read book

Ikigai 💙by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles

This is a thriller and a little horror book ,it is a bit slow at starting,and atlast it gives a nice twist ,it tells about 4 friends and their hostel memories which they never want to forget as it is contains good as well as many bad haunting memories, it's a good book to read 👍

That Night 🖤

This is really a interesting book , i swear i finished this book in one day literally without even getting up,it is one of best works of Collen Hoover and the end was fabulous 😍This book revolves around a book writer, lowen ,who was assigned to finish the books of a famous book writer, Verity , it's a good thriller 🤯

Verity 🧡By Coolen Hoover

These are some books I liked to share about,I hope it will be useful 😁

How To Plan Your Day Like Marcus Aurelius

5 Mistakes I Made in My First Year of College

Marcus Aurelius: The Man Who Solved the Universe

Writing is magic ✨

Whats fuss about writing

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