Beyond The Wall of Excuses: Moving Beyond The Language of “Why I Couldn’t”
My dearest readers, one way I would love for us to look at this is that in the…
Man Conquers The World By Conquering Himself – Zeno of Citium
The ancient Stoic philosopher Zeno of Citium captured a truth that lives through every age, every culture, and…
The Freedom Paradox: Restraint is The Path to Freedom
Obviously we all crave freedom; the freedom to choose; the freedom to live how we want, and the…
The Lock-In Mindset: The Power of Relentless Focus on Your Goals
I am sure you know that we live in a world of endless distractions, notifications, social media, entertainment,…
Don’t Win The Battle And Lose The War
Life is full of moments where we feel the urge to “win” to get the last word, to…
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…
The Law of Deliberate Practice: Turning Effort into Excellence
I am sure we have all heard the phrase “practice makes perfect.” But American football coach Vince Lombardi…
The Cost of Truth: Choosing Duty Over Approval
If you don’t know, know this today: Truth has always been expensive. It costs comfort, it costs popularity,…
Be Strict With Yourself, Forgiving With Others: The Lesson of Marcus Aurelius
By most if not all, discipline is seen as a virtue and rightly so. It is what separates…
You Don’t Need Credit: Why True Character Needs No Applause
At some point in our past, if not now, we all crave to be seen; to be appreciated;…