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Stoicism for Beginners: An Ancient Guide for Living Well

November 4, 2024 No Comments

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I. What is Stoicism?

Stoicism was founded in the 3rd century BC in Athens by Zeno of Citium. Coming from a wealthy merchant family in Citium, now part of Cyprus, Zeno initially pursued the family trade. However, after losing his fortune in a shipwreck near Athens, he turned to philosophy. Zeno’s journey highlights a common path to finding solace and understanding through philosophy.

Stoicism teaches logic and a unique perspective on life. It emphasizes distinguishing between what is within our control and what isn’t. Epictetus, a Stoic philosopher, summed it well:

Books, Decision Making, Freedom, Investing, Personal Finance

5 Investment Lessons From the Best Investing Books

October 14, 2024 No Comments

In 1971, Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett invested heavily in a trading stamp company called Blue Chip Stamps. This is one of Buffett’s and Munger’s early trades, which is documented in some of the best investing books. At the time, many would have considered putting […]

Decision Making, Freedom, Happiness, Inspiration, Life Lessons, Personal Finance, Thinking

Don’t Give In To That First Desire

October 7, 2024 No Comments

Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, once said something that helps with managing our first impulsive desire: ”‘Tis easier to suppress the first desire than to satisfy all that follow it.” This is a timeless truth about human nature and […]

Business, Career Advice, Creativity, Freedom, Marketing, Writing

5 Mindset Shifts That Help You to Monetize Your Writing

September 30, 2024 No Comments

A Google search that contains the words “make money” and “writing” in a single sentence will quickly show you articles along the lines of “X Proven Ways” to monetize your writing. Their advice is usually the same: Start blogging, get freelance writing clients, and use […]