Marcus Aurelius was, at one point, arguably the most powerful man in the world. Not only did he hold the title as emperor in the glory days of Rome, but he was also a die-hard Stoic. The Stoics believed in the capacity humans hold to choose their attitude and judgment in any situation; and that since everything external to us is grossly out of our control, we should remain indifferent to it. Stoicism is a philosophy of action emphasizing self-control and discipline. Its roots