stoic philosophy

Have you ever read something and thought, wow, that’s powerful? Happened to me one morning (it happens to me a lot, actually). This quote right here: “If you know what you believe and why you believe it, you’ll avoid poisonous relationships, toxic jobs, fair-weather friends, and any number of ills that afflict people who haven’t…

What if happiness is not about getting more but wanting less? I’m often drawn to the wisdom of Seneca, a renowned Stoic philosopher. Two of his quotes resonate with me deeply: “If you don’t regard what you have as enough, you will never be happy even if you rule the entire world.” “Being poor is…

Ever found yourself questioning the value of paying for expert advice? Ever wondered if the cost is worth the benefit? I was reminded of this during a recent chat with one of my most trusted advisors. A trend he noticed got me thinking: ✨ Unlike many investors and small business owners he assists, I see…

2 proven points for resilience when life throws you curveballs. ⚾️ Epictetus, the ancient Stoic philosopher, once said, “Train my mind to adapt to any circumstance… In this way, if circumstances take you off script… you won’t be desperate for a new prompting.” Quite often, we save for or anticipate some arbitrary point in the…

Why your daily routines may be holding you back and how to fix it. Routines allow us to incorporate small, consistent habits into our lives that, over time, can compound to yield extraordinary results. But here’s a reality check: We must ensure that our habits aren’t controlling us; rather, we should be in control of…

Ever wondered if there’s more to creating our own luck than just waiting for good fortune? Here’s an idea – focus on timely and meaningful actions, and you might find yourself not needing luck as much. This thought was sparked by a quote from Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius: “You say, good fortune used to meet…

I love learning about Stoic Philosophy. Unfortunately, when I first got interested, I had difficulty figuring out where to start. Philosophy, in general, can be so academic. So, if you are trying to learn more about Stoic Philosophy, here’s the best way to get started: • Read This Book:  The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday…