Implementing The System Of Marcus Aurelius: The Discipline Of Assent
Discipline of Assent What really matters is not the event itself, but instead how you think about the event. Your mind is your most powerful tool, but often it is Continue Reading
Implementing The System Of Marcus Aurelius: The Discipline Of Action
Discipline of Action Above all else, Marcus Aurelius was a man of action. Unlike most people, his day did not end by reading the flowery words of philosopher-gurus and motivational Continue Reading
Implementing The System Of Marcus Aurelius: The Discipline Of Desire
Discipline of Desire (Will) What can you control? People frequently worry about things that they cannot control. This is often the biggest sources of anxiety and unhappiness for most people. Continue Reading
Breaking Out Of Homeostasis: How To Stop Being A Lazy Bastard And Do Something With Your Life
Most people in this world are pretty lazy. They complain, the argue, they think they are the shit, but when it comes to doing, they don’t do anything. They know Continue Reading
A Practical Guide To Implementing The Thoughts Of Marcus Aurelius Into Your Own Life
For the Ancients, philosophy was not only about discussions on the nature of the world, but primarily it was a very practical guide to living your daily life. A “philosopher” Continue Reading
Marcus Aurelius: How To Have Character
A man’s character is what defines him and what carries him through life. It is character that drives your choices and helps you deal with difficulties. The Stoics believed that Continue Reading
The Wisdom Of Marcus Aurelius: How To Gather The Strength To Survive In Adversity
In one of his most famous works “The Republic”, Plato presents the notion of philosopher kings. These are wise rulers who live a simple life and rule for the benefits Continue Reading
Diogenes Of Oinoanda: The Ancient Secret To Happiness Discovered On A Philosopher’s Stone – Find Out What It Is
If you walk around the upper valley of the River Xanthus in what is now southern Turkey, you might come across a large hilltop which is littered with ancient ruins. Continue Reading
How To Think About Cognitive Biases: A Short Summary Of My Cognitive Biases Framework
You have probably argued with someone whose position did not make sense. Instead of backing it up with facts, this person ended up just spouting the same slogans over and Continue Reading