I am 83 1/2 years of age. Reading and practicing many basic Stoicism facets has changed my life in many ways including a cessation of conflict and acceptance of “what is.”!
Life is daily challenge. All of us who try to live each day earnestly need constant reminders , support and motivation. Your crisp and wise words imparting timeless valuable maxims serve as north star for us to keep moving in right direction.
Discovering the Stoic wisdom shared through your website and emails has been nothing short of transformative for me. In a world often filled with stress, uncertainty, and unpredictable challenges, your daily doses of ancient philosophy have given me practical tools to cultivate resilience, clarity, and peace of mind.
Before embracing Stoicism, I struggled with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed by circumstances beyond my control. Your emails taught me to focus on what I can control—my thoughts, choices, and responses—while letting go of unproductive worries. This mindset shift has alleviated much of my stress and allowed me to approach life’s obstacles with calm and confidence.
The timeless principles of acceptance, virtue, and presence that your content highlights have become a guiding light in both my personal and professional life. Stoic exercises like journaling my impressions, reflecting on daily challenges, and preparing mentally for setbacks have made me stronger, more patient, and more compassionate toward myself and others.
What I love most is how accessible and relevant your Stoic teachings are. Delivered in clear, meaningful ways, these emails have become a daily ritual that grounds me and inspires me to live intentionally and courageously.
Thanks to your website and emails, I am no longer a passive reactor to life’s events but an active participant with control over my inner world. This wisdom has empowered me not just to survive, but to thrive.
Because of this ancient wisdom (as well as Taoism thinkers/writers) I just left a Job of 20 years to accept a position that pays much less. This new adventure offers freedom, creativity, extra time, some added possibility for leadership, and a way better work/life balance. Stoicism helped me get past the money motives that drive humanity into cages.
Stoic wisdom helps me focus on what I can control, fostering a calm resilience in the face of life's challenges. It gives my thoughts clarity and reminds me what is inside of my control circle
I took on the morning “challenge” 2 weeks ago and have found it helps me be intentional every day and track my progress and helps manage my anxiety.
If you haven’t seen it, here it is:
📝 Today's Stoic Game-plan
Morning Declaration: Start your day by saying, "Today, I am not limited by yesterday. I have the power to choose who I become in the next 24 hours."
Identify One Limiting Story: Write down one story you tell yourself about your limitations based on past experiences. !Then rewrite it as a growth opportunity instead of a fixed trait.
Make One Fresh Choice: Choose one area where your past has been holding you back and take one small action that contradicts that pattern. It doesn't have to be big, just different.
Evening Reflection: Before bed, write about how it felt to approach the day without being weighed down by past mistakes. Notice any resistance or freedom you experienced.
I'm Type A and have too often been impulsive. Stoic Wisdoms has given me greater Calm, Self Confidence, Mindfulness, and Focus, resulting in lower stress, higher productivity, and enhanced results in every facet of my life.
I love the insightful and practical morsels of wisdom. They sometimes make my day, specially during gray days when I am in need of perspective.
I am 83 1/2 years of age. Reading and practicing many basic Stoicism facets has changed my life in many ways including a cessation of conflict and acceptance of “what is.”!
Decide. Commit. Focus. Succeed.
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I’m looking for answers as my options grow smaller. Holding onto things like this are keeping me going as I navigate close to the rocks
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Life is daily challenge. All of us who try to live each day earnestly need constant reminders , support and motivation. Your crisp and wise words imparting timeless valuable maxims serve as north star for us to keep moving in right direction.
How Stoic Wisdom Transformed My Life
Discovering the Stoic wisdom shared through your website and emails has been nothing short of transformative for me. In a world often filled with stress, uncertainty, and unpredictable challenges, your daily doses of ancient philosophy have given me practical tools to cultivate resilience, clarity, and peace of mind.
Before embracing Stoicism, I struggled with anxiety and feeling overwhelmed by circumstances beyond my control. Your emails taught me to focus on what I can control—my thoughts, choices, and responses—while letting go of unproductive worries. This mindset shift has alleviated much of my stress and allowed me to approach life’s obstacles with calm and confidence.
The timeless principles of acceptance, virtue, and presence that your content highlights have become a guiding light in both my personal and professional life. Stoic exercises like journaling my impressions, reflecting on daily challenges, and preparing mentally for setbacks have made me stronger, more patient, and more compassionate toward myself and others.
What I love most is how accessible and relevant your Stoic teachings are. Delivered in clear, meaningful ways, these emails have become a daily ritual that grounds me and inspires me to live intentionally and courageously.
Thanks to your website and emails, I am no longer a passive reactor to life’s events but an active participant with control over my inner world. This wisdom has empowered me not just to survive, but to thrive.
~,Brent Maia
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Thank you.
Congratulations ! Thank you for your work and I’m truly grateful.
Because of this ancient wisdom (as well as Taoism thinkers/writers) I just left a Job of 20 years to accept a position that pays much less. This new adventure offers freedom, creativity, extra time, some added possibility for leadership, and a way better work/life balance. Stoicism helped me get past the money motives that drive humanity into cages.
Stoic wisdom helps me focus on what I can control, fostering a calm resilience in the face of life's challenges. It gives my thoughts clarity and reminds me what is inside of my control circle
Reading it helped me become a more focused self assured aware person it changed my relationship with myself I feel like a creator of my own life
I took on the morning “challenge” 2 weeks ago and have found it helps me be intentional every day and track my progress and helps manage my anxiety.
If you haven’t seen it, here it is:
📝 Today's Stoic Game-plan
Morning Declaration: Start your day by saying, "Today, I am not limited by yesterday. I have the power to choose who I become in the next 24 hours."
Identify One Limiting Story: Write down one story you tell yourself about your limitations based on past experiences. !Then rewrite it as a growth opportunity instead of a fixed trait.
Make One Fresh Choice: Choose one area where your past has been holding you back and take one small action that contradicts that pattern. It doesn't have to be big, just different.
Evening Reflection: Before bed, write about how it felt to approach the day without being weighed down by past mistakes. Notice any resistance or freedom you experienced.
I'm Type A and have too often been impulsive. Stoic Wisdoms has given me greater Calm, Self Confidence, Mindfulness, and Focus, resulting in lower stress, higher productivity, and enhanced results in every facet of my life.