How to Create Your Best Life Now ! — Marcus Aurelius RSS

In both ancient Rome and modern America, people have been tempted to talk rather than take action. The allure of philosophizing instead of living by those philosophies is a common trap. In today's society obsessed with content, outrage, and drama, it's even easier to become lost in the echo chamber of hypothetical debates about what's "better." We can spend endless hours discussing right and wrong and how to encourage others to improve. We can even argue about the meaning of certain statements. However, this is all a distraction. If you want to make the world a better place, there's a lot you can do. But only one thing will truly make an impact: step away from the argument, dig yourself...

What should people do when they realize their company is engaging in unethical practices? Can they collect their paycheck and distance themselves from the wrongdoing? According to Budd Schulberg, this is impossible. As an example of doing the right thing, we can look to a young man who worked at Theranos. After uncovering serious issues at the healthcare startup, he reported them to the authorities despite facing threats and harassment from his former employer. He and his family even considered selling their home to cover legal costs. Marcus Aurelius once said, "Just that you do the right thing. The rest doesn't matter." It's important to remember that doing the right thing can be difficult and costly, but it's still the...