The grandson had been quiet for most of dinner. Eventually he said: "Everyone talks about being a high-value person. But it always seems to be about money, or looks, or how many people follow you online." His grandfather looked up. "Marcus Aurelius ruled an empire of sixty million people. He had more money, more power, and more followers than anyone alive. You know what he wrote about in his private journal?" "What?" "Not one word about any of it." His grandfather set down his fork. "He measured himself — and other people — by something else entirely. Seven things, roughly. And there's a test at the end." He pushed his notebook across the table. "Let me show you." The grandson pulled his chair closer. He had a feeling this was going to reframe some things. The modern idea of a "high-value person" focuses on external markers — status, wealth, appearance, socia...
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