“The first principle of practical Stoicism is this: we don’t react to events; we react to our judgments about them,…
The Ultramarathon of Life: The Power of Never Stopping
There’s a familiar line that echoed through my mind as I participated in a grueling 35k race in the Sierra…
The Art of Living: Courage, Process, and Embracing the Everyday Grind
“The fool, with all his other faults, has this also, he is always getting ready to live.” – Epicurus Courage:…
Making the Hard Choices: How Consistent Effort Shapes Your Destiny
“Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents…
How Values, Awareness, and Habits Can Help Escape the Dirty Traps of Modern Life
A young Spartan boy, while being flogged, was careful not to cry, not to flick or blink as the whip…
The Practical Uses of the Stoic “Premeditation of Evils” Exercise, or How to Deal with Being Ghosted
“He robs present ills of their power who has perceived their coming beforehand.” Seneca Not too long ago, I started…
Bear the Pain and Play Your Role
Life is full of pain and suffering. We are told that we shouldn’t suffer and that we should always be…
Attention Is Without A Doubt The Most Powerful Thing There Is, Here’s Why
Concentrate, just… concentrate. I recently watched a video featuring Jordan Peterson discussing the Egyptian god Horus, who was highly revered…
The Hard Part Of Stoicism. What Determines Whether You’re A Slave Or A Free Man
You will ever remain a slave as long as you do not disentangle your relationship with the externals (stuff that…
