When “If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them” Leads You Astray
There are sayings that guide us, shape us, and help us survive, but there are also sayings that…
It May Feel Hard, But Look How Easy You’ve Had It: Gratitude, Help, and The Grace of Support
My dearest readers, I am sure you know that life has a way of making us feel like…
The Sucker’s Payoff: The Deceptive Game of Immediate Gratification
In the world of game theory, the “Sucker’s Payoff” refers to a situation where one player gains a…
DON’T! Play The Zero-Sum Game with Life
Obviously, in sports, games, and competitions, the zero-sum rule makes sense. For one team to win, the other…
The Law of Effective Action: Doing The Right Things Before Doing Things Right
We live in an age obsessed with productivity, with getting more done, faster. We celebrate efficiency, optimization, and…
The Law of Patience: Why Endurance Shapes the Sweetest Victories
Jean-Jacques Rousseau once wrote, “Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” It is a phrase that feels…
From Demanding Better to Becoming Better: The True Path of Self-Respect
I am sure just like me, you have also heard the mantra “Don’t settle for less” a lot…
Better Hated for the Truth Than Loved for a Lie
I don’t know if you know this but truth has never been cheap. From the ancient philosophers who…
Beyond Recognition: The True Measure of Goodness
You want it, don’t you? That “I told you so.” That “Thank you.” That nod of recognition for…
Don’t Make the Fool’s Mistake: Always Waiting to Be Ready
I had another amazing moment, listening to the Daily Stoic Podcast this morning, on the episode titled “Don’t…