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Everybody wants to rule the world
There has been an observable change in the nature of society in the last decade or so.
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My own best friend, My own worst enemy
General James Mattis famously said that the world has “No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy” than a U.S.
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The dangers of FOMO
Fear of missing out, or FOMO, is a common phenomenon in today's society where people constantly feel pressure to be a part of every social event, trend…
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The key tenets of Stoicism
Stoicism is a philosophy that has been around for over 2,000 years, and it is still relevant today as it provides valuable insight into the way we lead…
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Seek solitude
And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to…
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Imperfect Stoic
Pardon my absense over the past few months.
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Sleep on it
Whenever we have a major decision to make, we hear “Sleep on it.” No one ever says to stay awake on it.
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Meditations with MJC
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