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Philosophy Is Not a Pill

Philosophy Is Not a Pill

This post is directed at those who are relatively new to Stoicism, or to philosophies of life in the abstract, and may tend towards…
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An Interpretation of Stoic Ambition

An Interpretation of Stoic Ambition

As an ostensibly ambitious individual, I find the most arduous Stoic principles to be those of a fatalistic nature. I am not alone in this…
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Distilled: A Guide to the Good Life

Distilled: A Guide to the Good Life

Book Review with Excerpts and Notes
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Distilled: Thinking, Fast and Slow

Distilled: Thinking, Fast and Slow

Book Review with Excerpts and Notes
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Distilled: Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Distilled: Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Book Review with Excerpts and Notes
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Distilled: Ego Is The Enemy

Distilled: Ego Is The Enemy

Book Review with Excerpts and Notes
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A Brief Analysis Of Optimism

A Brief Analysis Of Optimism

Exposing the second dimension that defines optimists and pessimists.
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How To Meditate Everywhere, All The Time

How To Meditate Everywhere, All The Time

The Truth About Multi-Tasking
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Why You Should Forget Success And Pursue Failure

Why You Should Forget Success And Pursue Failure

Failure is the currency with which success is purchased.
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5 Ways You Might Be Repelling Opportunities

5 Ways You Might Be Repelling Opportunities

Some people are working the odds in their favor.
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Secrets of the Self-Taught

Secrets of the Self-Taught

How to outperform college students and major in your true passion.
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Why You Should Love Your Anxiety

Why You Should Love Your Anxiety

…and stop submitting to it.
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How A Stoic Goes To Sleep

How A Stoic Goes To Sleep

Wearing white linen pajamas of course…
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