# Day 128: Marcus Aurelius on obstacles and setbacks

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Podcast: [Dying Every Day (Stoicism in a Year)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dying-every-day-stoicism-in-a-year-7153387)
Published: 2025-10-30T11:00:00+00:00
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