How to Master the Mental Elevator with Stoic Principles
An Introduction to the Stoic Elevator, Why Your Feelings Are a Hallucination, and Why You Must Watch Them Mindfully Have […]
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Category: stoicism
Stop Trying to Have a ‘Magical’ Christmas
The scientific case for burning the ham, embracing the chaos, and giving yourself the gift of imperfection. Happiness = Reality — Expectations. […]
The Resume vs. The Eulogy: A Stoic Audit of What Remains
I spent decades consulting with almost 1,000 universities. I mastered the strategic plan, but I nearly failed the human one. […]
The Stoic Art of “Strategic Disappointment”
You cannot do it all. The brutal truth is that to be the hero of your own life, you must […]
Your Bad Mood is an Unreliable Witness: The Stoic Art of Defeating the “Thought Attack”
Why we mistake “low-quality thoughts” for reality — and the neuroscience-backed way to stop the downward spiral. We rarely experience reality directly. […]
Stop Waiting for Your Life to Get Easier
Stop trying to skip the ‘hard parts’ — the waiting room is the destination. Embrace Amor Fati by loving the fire rather […]
The “View From Above”: A 2,000-Year-Old Mind Hack That Dissolves Modern Anxiety
When your problems feel overwhelming, zoom out until they vanish. 73% of Americans report regular anxiety. Marcus Aurelius — who […]
Joy Doesn’t Earn Interest: The High Cost of the “Someday” Lie
What the Stoics knew about delayed happiness—and the bill I’m still paying. I spent the first forty years of my […]
The “Stoic Pause”: A 10-Second Mental Trick I Use to Handle Disrespectful Emails
Stop letting an inbox notification hijack your nervous system. Here is how to reclaim your peace of mind using ancient […]
How I Traded My Phone for Stoicism: A 30-Day Mind Armor Experiment
Exploring the Power of Stoicism in Our Digital Age Ever felt overwhelmed the moment you wake up? Here’s how I […]
