Applying Stoicism in everyday life

May 12, 2025

Daily Stoic Quote & Exercise – Day 47: Speak Your Truth, Even If Your Voice Shakes (Or Gets You Banned by Amazon)

> “To many people, even to most, despite living safely in their home city, fear of what seem to them the dire consequences of free speech is present. The courageous, in exile or at home, is fearless in the face… Continue reading
May 11, 2025

Daily Stoic Quote & Exercise – Day 46: Wealth Isn’t What You Think (and Billionaires Still Suck)

> “What good are gilded rooms or precious stones fitted on the floor, inlaid in the walls, carried from great distances at the greatest expense? These things are pointless and unnecessary—without them isn’t it possible to live healthy? Aren’t they… Continue reading
May 10, 2025

Daily Stoic Quote & Exercise – Day 45: Wherever You Go, There You Are

> “Why do you wonder that globe-trotting does not help you, seeing that you always take yourself with you? The reason which set you wandering is ever at your heels. What pleasure is there in seeing new lands? Or in… Continue reading
May 9, 2025

Daily Stoic Quote & Exercise – Day 44: Location Won’t Save You

> “Wherever a person can live, there one can also live well.”— Marcus Aurelius My Thoughts:There’s this stubborn belief I catch myself falling for repeatedly: that traveling somewhere new will magically solve all my problems. Marcus Aurelius would probably laugh… Continue reading
May 8, 2025

Daily Stoic Quote & Exercise – Day 43: You Choose Your Response

> “Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control.”— Epictetus My Thoughts:Epictetus has this infuriating habit of being consistently right about things I’d rather ignore. Like how much mental… Continue reading
May 7, 2025

Daily Stoic Quote & Exercise – Day 42: Choose Your Company Wisely

> “Associate with people who are likely to improve you. Welcome those whom you are capable of improving. The process is a mutual one: men learn as they teach.”— Seneca My Thoughts:Seneca is wise and painfully accurate as always. Over… Continue reading
November 12, 2024

Finding Fulfillment and Happiness Through Stoicism: My Journey from Layoff to Purpose

The author reflects on their unexpected job loss and how Stoicism offered guidance through this challenging time. Laid off from a tech position, they faced rejection while learning to focus on what they can control. Inspired by Stoic principles, they… Continue reading