D.A. DiGerolamo·2 days agoMember-onlyThe Path to an Open MindHow healthy skepticism can lead to truth and freedom — “We must really strain our soul to be aware of our own fallibility.” -Michel de Montaigne Every day, we are presented with new facts and stories that purport to tell us how the world works. Sometimes it’s true, sometimes it’s not, but it nevertheless is presented to us on a…Stoicism5 min readStoicism5 min read
D.A. DiGerolamo·Sep 17Member-onlyNever Around, Always ThroughOn the preparation and resiliency for when the world calls — Theodore Roosevelt was born with a very bad case of asthma. It was so bad in fact that he would have coughing bouts that made his parents afraid he wouldn’t be able to make it through the night. “One of my memories is of my father,” Roosevelt would later describe…Stoicism4 min readStoicism4 min read
D.A. DiGerolamo·Aug 31Member-onlyQuote of the DayZeno — Founder of Stoicism — “That which uses reason is superior to that which does not. Nothing is superior to the universe. Therefore the universe uses reason.” We send a Stoic meditation every Monday morning…Stoicism1 min readStoicism1 min read
D.A. DiGerolamo·Aug 16Member-onlyUgly and SavageHow anger controls our lives if unchecked and how to prevent it — Anger is an often misunderstood emotion. There are individuals who think anger is bad and should never be used, that we should live a happy life and not let anger get in our way, and there are others who think anger is a good thing, a driving force, a way…Stoicism5 min readStoicism5 min read
D.A. DiGerolamo·Aug 2Member-onlyIt’s More than Just Win or LoseOur actions today could very well dictate our tomorrow — In 1936, Louis Zamperini’s brother entered him into the Compton Invitational track meet at the Los Angeles Coliseum. …Stoicism3 min readStoicism3 min read
D.A. DiGerolamo·Jul 24Member-onlyQuote of the DayEpictetus | Enchiridion — “Some things in the world are up to us, while others are not. Up to us are our faculties of judgment — motivation, desire, and aversion — in short, everything…Stoicism1 min readStoicism1 min read
D.A. DiGerolamo·Jul 18Member-onlyQuote of the DayMarcus Aurelius | Meditations — “No random actions, none not based on underlying principles.” We send a Stoic meditation every Monday morning directly to your inbox. To sign up to receive our Monday Meditations, click…Stoicism1 min readStoicism1 min read
D.A. DiGerolamo·Jul 10Member-onlyThe Practice of DeprivationSeneca on the monthly practice of restraining ourselves — One of Seneca’s wisest recommendations is to practice the art of deprivation. Writing to his friend Lucilius 2,000 years ago, Seneca recommended setting aside a period of time each month to deprive oneself of the luxuries they live their normal days in. “A time when the mind is free of…Stoicism3 min readStoicism3 min read
Elijah Weaver·Jun 29Expertise or Excellence?According to Socrates — We live in the age of experts. They are the cultural gatekeepers. If something doesn’t have the stamp of the experts, it’s probably not true. Who they are, I don’t know. But they seem to have the insider knowledge on just about everything. You know what I’m talking about. …Stoicism2 min readStoicism2 min read
Tobias Charles·Jun 19Member-only5 Stoic Prompts That Will Upgrade Your Journaling HabitBecause you deserve peace of mind — Stoicism is a unique philosophy in that it requires adherents to apply and practice what they learn. It is not about sitting there rubbing your beard (or lady beard) pondering existence and the meaning of life. It’s about taking an idea and trying to embody it within your day. This…Stoicism6 min readStoicism6 min read
