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On Dealing with Loss
On Dealing with loss shows you my ten rules which help me get through difficult times. Rules such as; No Alchohol, Take care of yourself, Don’t blame, Get creative, and more.
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On Living Consistently
“If you don’t have a consistent goal in life, you can’t live it in a consistent way.” Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, book 11.21 Over the years I have learned that consistency is key to success. And you can apply this to any aspect of your life. Your social life, work, finances, Read more
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On Reading
On Reading deals with my journey from a non-reader to a book enthusiast. Besides that, I look at how reading can influence our lives.
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On Dealing With the General Public
When dealing with the general public, we can find plenty of moments for friction. For example, when we travel, go to the shop, or drive our car. This last example is exactly where Epictetus made my life a lot more peaceful. As most of us know, not everyone drives the Read more
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On Why Me
“Whatever fate one man can strike can come to all of us alike.” Publilius, from Seneca, Dialogues and essays, consolation to Marcia, 9 Our lives seem easy until we hit an obstruction. Sometimes it feels like the only thing we are doing is climbing over, under, or through everything that Read more
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On What We Control
On What we Control
“Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever are our own actions. Things not in our control are body, property, reputation, command, and, in one word, whatever are not our actions.” – Epictetus, Enchiridion
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On Learning How to Die
On learning how to die shows us the way on how to live the best life we can. Taking away the fear of death will allow us to explore our own potentials without limitations.
Philosophers
Who Was Michel de Montaigne?
Who was Michel de Montaigne? This is a short introduction into my idea of who Michel de Montaigne was and how he lived.
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On Being Content with Yourself
On being Content with Yourself is a reflection on what it takes to value yourself for who you are.
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How Believe in Yourself
Do you believe in yourself? Marcus Aurelius told himself: Stand up Straight – not Straightened. Make sure you have the believe in yourself to take yourself through life.