Stoicism
Am I Using My Ego, or Is It Using Me?
The quickest way to your own downfall is to stop examining yourself and start believing you're better than you are. A journal entry for me, and for my sons.
ReadThe Line I Say to Myself
One sentence I repeat to myself keeps difficult people from running my day. Here's how a mantra works as a filter.
ReadImagine Losing It, Then Look Again
Imagining the worst sounds pessimistic. For me, it's the practice that keeps me grateful for what I still have.
ReadWhat Epictetus Taught Me About Letting Go
Some people suffer twice. Once while doing the work, and again while worrying about the result. Here's what Epictetus taught me about focusing on what I can control.
ReadDon't Sweat the Small Stuff - I Disagree
Everyone says to let the little things go. I think that's wrong - here's why the small stuff is actually the big stuff in disguise.
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