Thursday 20 July 2017

Philosophy and Wealth

"Of course I do not forbid you to possess it [wealth], but I would have you reach the point at which you possess it dauntlessly; this can be accomplished only by persuading yourself that you can live happily without it as well as with it, and by regarding riches always as likely to elude you." Letters by Seneca (Stoic Master)

Monday 17 July 2017

Recommended books on Stoicism

Perhaps you're wondering where to start. To know more about the Stoics, A Guide to the Good Life: The Art of Stoic Joy, by William B. Irvine, is a terrific introduction to the basic ideas and how they could be applied to daily life. To further your learning, read Seneca's Dialogues and Essays, Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, and Epictetus's Enchiridion.

Thursday 6 July 2017

HITTING BACK THE CURVE BALLS

We have all heard sayings like “Life will throw you a curve ball once in a while”, and, “When it rains, it pours”. 

Read the blog post Mindset for Success: HITTING BACK THE CURVE BALLS, from setyourselfuptowin.blogspot.com to find out 3 ways to stay motivated.