Value Faith Virtue Doesn’t Compare: Stop Justifying Wrong by What Others Get Away With
With the comparison and competition, it is very easy to fall into the trap of measuring ourselves against the behavior…
Character
First The Man Takes the Drink; Then the Drink Takes The Man
I recently saw a picture of a sculpture that was created by Thomas Lerooy based on an old Irish saying:…
Blood Money Buys More Than Loyalty; It Steals Your Voice
Some things do NOT come with a price tag, things like: Integrity, freedom, and peace of mind are chief among…
Self-Development Through Occam’s Razor: Cut the Noise, Find the Truth
With all the flood of advice, emotions, distractions, and mental clutter, one ancient principle can still cut through the noise:…
Gilbert’s Law: Own The Responsibility, Not The Excuse
You know, sometimes, at work, in life, and in leadership, one quiet frustration repeats itself: “Nobody told me what to…
What Is Murphy’s Law? Real-Life Examples and How to Deal With It
Have you ever had one of those days where everything that could possibly go wrong… Did go wrong? You spill…
The Pressure Reveals The Person: Proverbs 24:10
You are a poor specimen if you can not stand the pressure of adversity. Proverbs 24:10 (TLB) You know my…
The Dilemma: When Your Principles Collide and Values Are Tested
What do you do when your values contradict each other? It is easy to think of right and wrong as…
It Takes What It Takes: The Stoic Truth Behind Greatness
It’s another blissful day and after another amazing episode from the Daily Stoic podcast by Ryan Holiday: It Takes What…
If You Want Peace, Prepare For War
Peace is a noble pursuit and desired by most if not all, but it is rarely secured without cost. We…