Think about the times you've been faced with choices that didn't feel quite right.

When something doesn't align with your principles, it's a clear signal from your conscience to steer clear.

Before you act or speak, pause and ask yourself: "Is this right? Is this true?" These questions are your ethical checkpoints.

If you can't answer with an unwavering "yes," it's time to walk away or stay silent. It’s the simple litmus test for integrity in our daily actions and words.

Now, consider this advice in the context of the busyness of modern life, where the pressure to keep pace often trumps the urge to maintain virtue. It's easy to slip into the convenience of a tiny lie or a dubious decision.

Yet, this is precisely where Marcus's wisdom is most vital.

Whether it’s resisting the urge to gossip at work, or choosing not to cut corners on a project just because you're running late, every choice to do what is right and true builds a resilient character.

By practicing this Stoic discipline regularly, you cultivate a life of trustworthiness and honor.

So, what choice will you be faced with today, and how will you respond?