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Today, many people look at gratitude as a life hack. It’s seen as a means to an end, whether mental health, greater happiness, or less stress. Gratitude certainly has all these effects. But aside from the health benefits, gratitude for … Continue reading “3 Things The Stoics Can Teach Us About Gratitude” →
Above all, Stoicism is a practical philosophy. It’s a philosophy to help people live better in the real world. This real life includes, sometimes, unfortunately, people. Don’t get me wrong. I love people. I’m extroverted through and through. However, communication … Continue reading “3 things Stoicism can teach us about communication” →
This year, the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series. After two unsuccessful attempts in the last four years, they won. As a Dodgers fan, I was, of course, super excited that they were finally world champions. But I wasn’t … Continue reading “Is this all there is?” →
There is a famous exchange between Alexander the Great and Diogenes of Sinope, founder of the Cynic school of philosophy. Diogenes was sitting under a tree, enjoying a sunny day, when Alexander found him. Alexander, the most powerful man in … Continue reading “Diogenes, Alexander and being happy now” →
What makes a great life? Great days. What makes a great day? Great moments. I have wasted a lot of time in my life. I have spent a lot of time worrying about what has passed and what comes next. … Continue reading “What makes a good life?” →
“Men are disturbed not by things, but by the views they take of things.” – Epictetus Not letting things bother you doesn’t mean you don’t care about them. It means that you understand them. You can say you want to … Continue reading “Understand things more, fear things less” →
“Worrying does not take away tomorrow’s troubles; it takes away today’s peace.” – Zig Ziglar Most of the things we worry about are mostly out of our control. None of us has total control over the political climate. We can’t … Continue reading “The “Worry Vaccine”” →
“There’s never enough time to do all the nothing you want.” ― Bill Watterson Rest is critical. You can’t go nonstop. That said, be thoughtful about how you rest. Do things that are genuinely going to rejuvenate you, but do … Continue reading “Why are you not spending your time more carefully?” →
“If you can learn how to use your mind, anything is possible.” – Wim Hof If you have spent any time in the personal growth space of the internet, you have heard of Wim Hof. A quick background if you … Continue reading “Why you need to be doing the Wim Hof Method right now” →
The better you become, the better everything around you becomes. When you practice and prepare, the negative inputs can become positive results. Make brightness in the world. Take in what life gives to you and make it better. Share positivity … Continue reading “Why you should be more like a fire” →