Ep.539 Marcus Aurelius and the Danger of Believing Your Own Hype

Success becomes dangerous when applause starts replacing objective measurement. Roman triumphs famously included a reminder that even the celebrated victor was still only human—a safeguard against becoming intoxicated by public praise. That principle fits the Stoic discipline associated with Marcus Aurelius: external approval should never determine your internal judgment. In today’s episode, we break down why founders who rely on compliments, attention, or market excitement can become blind t...