Boardroom Talk: Timeless wisdom from Marcus Aurelius reminding us how to live a full life

By Alec Hogg.Three months ago at a weekend gathering, I spent a wonderful hour chatting to a friend of a friend. During the conversation he shared how, because of his cancer medication, he was unable to join me at the buffet. He needed to fast a little longer. .Apart from that comment, made almost in passing, my new companion appeared in fine fettle. He was smart, really funny, and full of interesting stories. Yesterday, I attended his memorial service. One of the best I've ever been to. But it made me sad – for the family he left behind, and not being able to know him better. .___STEADY_PAYWALL___.Life is fragile. On days like this you are reminded of your mortality. So best to heed Marcus Aurelius, the great Roman emperor warrior/philosopher who advised: "Perfection of character is this: to live each day as it it were your last, without frenzy, without apathy, withour pretence." Timeless wisdom. .The monthly update of the BizNews Share portfolio will be held at noon. It is for Premium members only, but you do need to sign up beforehand. Click here to register..In this summary of the latest Corion Report, the company's co-founder David Bacher explains why resources shares took such a paddling in February – and warns that the worst may not yet be over. He also guides the savvy investor toward areas with exciting prospects. He spoke to Alec Hogg of BizNews..More for you to read:.The Age of AI and Other Trends in Tech and Beyond – AI beyond the hype, a potential breakthrough in health tech, a near-term opportunity in PCs and more trends in technology and beyond. Click here. De Ruyter's devastating whistle-bomb. William Saunderson-Meyer writes on the repercussions of the outgoing Eskom CEO's exit interview with eNCA. Click here.Growth rules: Which matter most? Ten rules should guide how companies select pathways to profitable growth, but each rule's impact on performance varies considerably. Click here.

Boardroom Talk: Timeless wisdom from Marcus Aurelius reminding us how to live a full life

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