This episode looks at Stoicism as a practical philosophy for self-improvement, focusing on perception, action, and will to cultivate resilience and wisdom. It presents Stoic teachings through daily meditations, emphasizing the importance of controlling one's internal responses to external events. The second source provides commentary on Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, exploring his life, political decisions, and Stoic philosophy. It examines how Aurelius's Stoicism informed his actions as emperor and integrates Stoic ideas with his personal experiences and reflections, particularly highlighting the unity of reason, emotion, and action within the individual.