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

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Podcast: [Good Morning, Money!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-morning-money-6980643)
Published: 2026-08-26T13:00:00+00:00
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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...

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