PinnedJonathan WattsHave a Philosophy For LifeHow Marcus Aurelius became the last great Roman emperorJan 3, 20231Jan 3, 20231
Jonathan WattsNeil Armstrong: Are You LuckyWhen Napoleon Bonaparte lost one of his generals in battles, he summoned his officers to find a replacement. After a couple of weeks…3d ago3d ago
Jonathan WattsWoody Allen: Is Your Work Autotelic?From the moment Woody Allen saw his first film, the thought struck him, “Hey I could do this.” Movies became his itch. Weekends were spent…6d ago6d ago
Jonathan WattsTheodore Roosevelt: High Capacity for ActionTheodore Roosevelt’s greatness wasn’t rooted in god-given abilities or superior knowledge, but in his ability to work hard for a long time…Sep 7Sep 7
Jonathan WattsSteven Pressfield: Are You A Professional?Ever wanted to lose some weight or put on some muscle?Sep 4Sep 4
Jonathan WattsNims Purja and Michael Jordan: A Practice For The “Difficult Days”Anything worthwhile has two prerequisites: endurance and difficulty. It’s going to take a long time and it’s going to test you in more ways…Sep 3Sep 3
Jonathan WattsKobe Bryant and Woody Allen: The Power of ExpectationsWoody Allen is considered one of the greatest directors of all time. But if you ask Woody about his success, he may beg to differ,Sep 2Sep 2
Jonathan WattsLeBron James: Losing is WinningLeBron James is the greatest basketball player of this century. Maybe the greatest basketball player ever. But his rise to greatness wasn’t…Aug 31Aug 31
Jonathan WattsEpictetus: How To View Misfortune…For Yourself and OthersIf there is one thing that difficulty offers, it’s value. Whether it’s the skills, characteristics, or traits you develop, it’s the…Aug 29Aug 29