May 26, 2020
Journaling has become quite a popular practice in the general field of self-help. But don’t be surprised to find that journaling is also very useful for aspiring Stoics. From becoming more disciplined to increasing general happiness in life, keeping a Stoic journal is…
May 18, 2020
(There are many branches of Buddhism, both as a religion and as a philosophy. In this post, we will consider Buddhism as a philosophy.) Most people would assume Stoicism and Buddhism are entirely different philosophies. After all, one was created in ancient Greece,…
May 10, 2020
“The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself which are externals not under my control, and which have to do with the choices I actually control.” – Epictetus The dichotomy of control is one of the most…
May 4, 2020
In 2020, there’s just about a podcast for anything, and Stoicism is no different. Podcasts can be a great way to digest information on the go; whether you’re driving, exercising, cooking, or even taking a shower, you can be listening to a podcast. They can also be a…
Apr 30, 2020
For a book summary of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor by Donald Robertson, read it here. For a one page PDF summary of the book, get it here. You can also buy the book here. On Wisdom “The wise man is consistent in both his thoughts and actions.” – Donald Robertson…
Apr 27, 2020
In “How to Think Like a Roman Emperor,” Donald Robertson takes us through the life of Rome’s last good emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Throughout this journey, Robertson uses Marcus Aurelius’s life to demonstrate many Stoic ideas that the emperor himself believed in. As a…
Apr 22, 2020
Life is a constant struggle. Sometimes things are easy, sometimes not so much. But one thing is for sure, whether you make the most out of life is mostly dependent on how you react to tough situations. You can get upset, panic, let it break you down, or you can be…
Apr 19, 2020
Would you accept a life without any difficulties and problems whatsoever? Probably not, because that life would be incredibly boring. “Without suffering and death human life cannot be complete.” – Viktor Frankl What makes life wonderful and worth living is all the ups…
Apr 13, 2020
This Part 2 of the Voluntary Discomfort series, Part 1 explains what Voluntary Discomfort is and it’s benefits. After writing the “How Voluntary Discomfort Can Change Your Life” post, I decided to do three days of voluntary discomfort myself. I wanted to see if the…
Apr 13, 2020
This is Part 1 of the Voluntary Discomfort Series. Part 2 is about my own experience and takeaways doing three days of voluntary discomfort. *Check out Part 2 here. What Is Voluntary Discomfort? Voluntary discomfort is precisely what it sounds like, to submit oneself…
Apr 9, 2020
This is a collection of the best music to listen to while working or studying. Enjoy the extra productivity. CINEMATIC SOUNDTRACKS Interstellar Soundtrack The Grand Budapest Hotel Soundtrack Westworld Soundtrack The Witcher 3 Soundtrack…
Apr 8, 2020
The Productivity Equation In his book, “Deep Work,” Cal Newport provides us with the productivity equation as follows: Work Accomplished = Time Spend x Intensity The amount of work you get done is dictated by how long you work for and at what intensity. The more…
Apr 5, 2020
Since most of us are having to stay at home due to the pandemic, we’re all left with a lot of extra time on our hands. It is up to ourselves how we want to use that time. According to google trends, the search term “what movies to watch” has hit an all-time high. We…
Apr 1, 2020
For a summary of the best ideas from Man’s Search For Meaning By Viktor Frankl, read it here. You can buy the book here. On Suffering “Without suffering and death human life cannot be complete.” – Viktor Frankl “Emotion, which is suffering, ceases to be…
Mar 23, 2020
Ever gone to the kitchen only to forget what you were there for? Or at the grocery store trying your hardest to remember what’s on your list but just can’t remember? Or study really hard for an exam only to forget a big chunk of information right when you needed it?…
Mar 14, 2020
For a collection of the best quotes from Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, read it here. Man’s Search For Meaning The author of this book, Viktor Frankl, was an Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist as well as a Holocaust survivor. Before he was arrested and…
Feb 17, 2020
Success, like most things in life, is a subjective thing. For a seven-year-old, success might mean staying up late after bedtime and getting away with it. For a father of five in Tanzania, success might mean growing good crops for the year so he can afford to feed the…
Feb 9, 2020
One of the greatest tools the ancient Stoics gave us is Premeditatio Malorum, the premeditation of evils. Unlike the ever more popular positive visualization in today’s self-help community, Premeditatio Malorum is quite literally the opposite of that – negative…
Feb 7, 2020
Procrastination. Some may consider it a minor weakness; some consider it a mental illness, a disability, or even a disease. Truth be told, that sounds about right. Personally, I can attribute 95% percent of problems in my life to procrastination. I’m sure if you are…
Jan 13, 2020
Meditations is one of, if not, the most important text in Stoicism. The series of personal writings by the Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius, has inspired leaders and entrepreneurs in the likes of: Nelson Mandela Theodore Roosevelt George Washington Arnold…