#347 - Becoming Useful

The Stoic philosophy, while often revered for its emphasis on self-discipline and resilience, also places great importance on being useful to others. As Marcus Aurelius reminds us in Meditations:
“If you have talents, do your work as a human being. Do it without fuss or hypocrisy and let your actions be guided by reason and a concern for the well-being of others.”

At its heart, Stoicism advocates for service—to society, to our communities, and to the people around us. Yet, this process of being useful doesn’t happen overnight. Before one can be useful, one must become useful.

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