“The first principle of practical Stoicism is this: we don’t react to events; we react to our judgments about them, … More

There’s a familiar line that echoed through my mind as I participated in a grueling 35k race in the Sierra … More

“The fool, with all his other faults, has this also, he is always getting ready to live.” – Epicurus Courage: … More

“Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents … More

A young Spartan boy, while being flogged, was careful not to cry, not to flick or blink as the whip … More

“He robs present ills of their power who has perceived their coming beforehand.” Seneca Not too long ago, I started … More

Life is full of pain and suffering. We are told that we shouldn’t suffer and that we should always be … More

Concentrate, just… concentrate. I recently watched a video featuring Jordan Peterson discussing the Egyptian god Horus, who was highly revered … More

You will ever remain a slave as long as you do not disentangle your relationship with the externals (stuff that … More