How Marcus Aurelius Handled Disrespect

In 175 AD, one of Marcus Aurelius’s most trusted generals declared himself emperor. What Marcus did next confused all of Rome. In this video: five pages from Marcus Aurelius’s private journal on handling people who disrespect you, how to use each one at work and at home, and what happened to the letters that could have exposed every one of his enemies. Sources: Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 2.1, 4.7, 6.6 and 11.18 Cassius Dio, Roman History, Book 72 (71), on the revolt of Avidius Cassius Where does disrespect show up most in your life: work, family, or somewhere else? Tell me in the comments.