Marcus Aurelius: Be not ashamed to be helped; but rely on yourself first.

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Be not ashamed to be helped; but rely on yourself first.

Marcus Aurelius · Meditations · paraphrase

What it means today

Self-reliance and the willingness to accept help are not opposites. Stand on your own first; then, without shame, let others support you when you need it.

Try this todayDo your part fully on one thing before asking anyone else to step in.

Today’s questionAm I asking for help before I have done my own part?

#help #self-reliance #humility

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