According to the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, “the two foes of human happiness are pain and boredom.” This is where inward wealth comes in.
In today’s world, the latter is the biggest issue for us. In fact, the lives of so many people are so pain-free that boredom is the primary cause of mental pain.
The other day I read a thread on the Stoicism subreddit about the relationship between money and Stoicism. The majority of the commenters didn’t buy that you could be Stoic and wealthy at the same time. Most folks don’t think the concept of a rich […]
One of the things I’ve learned about money is that you don’t need to be rich to feel free. You can design a life that gives you freedom, even without a very high net worth. Because, after all, most of us are driven by freedom, […]
As the philosopher-king Marcus Aurelius said, “Good fortune is what you make for yourself.” Some people assume that the wealthy and rich are always fortunate. After all, good fortune refers to a favorable situation, essentially, being lucky. But this is not true. Sure, you need […]