Where, Who, What and Why “Who are you?” is both the easiest and hardest to ask oneself. You can tell me your name, your job, introduce me to your family, even tell me about your strange and interesting hobbies.  But can you articulate what makes you you?  Your purpose, your life-mission?  Can you describe what… Continue reading Who are you?

Clarify your Intentions “Let all your efforts be directed to something, let it keep that end in view. It’s not activity that disturbs people, but false conceptions of things that drive them mad.” — Seneca, On Tranquility of Mind, 12.5 I think this is a perfect sentiment as we start the new year, and one… Continue reading Begin with the end in mind

The Big Three The daily stoic meditation from Jan 4th touched on three disciplines of the Stoicism:  Perception, Action, and Will.  The disciplines should allow us to tackle every decision and every situation in life. One of the key points that the daily quote touched on, that was not highlighted was the notion of gratitude… Continue reading Perception, Action, and Will

Be ruthless to the things that don’t matter. We each will live roughly 80 years or 29,220 days including about 20 leap years.  That is about 701, 280 hours.  A third of which you will be sleeping. At 42, that leaves me only about 333,120 hours left.  But that is the thing, we don’t really… Continue reading The Clock is Ticking

Education is Freedom Today was one of those days where I was distracted.  First day back in the office since before the holidays.  Had plans for things I wanted to do this evening, but instead chilled listening to podcasts and watching tv.  It is not often that I find myself just vegging in front of… Continue reading Knowledge is Potential Power