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The Daily Stoic : 12 of my personal favourite quotes/motivations
This is a book by @RyanHoliday which i've introduced into my routine over 12 months ago, which gives one daily stoicism lesson
Below is one lesson from each month which has resonated with me the most
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This is a book by @RyanHoliday which i've introduced into my routine over 12 months ago, which gives one daily stoicism lesson
Below is one lesson from each month which has resonated with me the most
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January
Theme : Clarity
Lesson : Focus on the parts of our life which are in our control
Stop spending unnecessary negative energy on things we cannot change
Theme : Clarity
Lesson : Focus on the parts of our life which are in our control
Stop spending unnecessary negative energy on things we cannot change
February
Theme : Passions & Emotions
Lesson : You don't have to have an opinion
Sometimes you can gain peace of mind by choosing not to have an opinion
Practice the ability of having no thought, as if it never happened
Theme : Passions & Emotions
Lesson : You don't have to have an opinion
Sometimes you can gain peace of mind by choosing not to have an opinion
Practice the ability of having no thought, as if it never happened
March
Theme : Awareness
Lesson : Cutting back on the costly
Even things we get for free have a cost, to store either physically or in our mind
Ask yourself
• Do I need this?
• What is it actually worth to me?
• What is it costing me?
Theme : Awareness
Lesson : Cutting back on the costly
Even things we get for free have a cost, to store either physically or in our mind
Ask yourself
• Do I need this?
• What is it actually worth to me?
• What is it costing me?
April
Theme : Unbiased thought
Lesson : Be wary of what you let in
How hard is it to be positive when all you hear is bad news on the tv?
Be careful with what you consume
Theme : Unbiased thought
Lesson : Be wary of what you let in
How hard is it to be positive when all you hear is bad news on the tv?
Be careful with what you consume
May
Theme : Right Action
Lesson : Make character your loudest statement
Don't let people have a preconceived idea about you because of the way you dress, talk etc.
Make who you are & what you stand for be the thing that people recognise you for
Theme : Right Action
Lesson : Make character your loudest statement
Don't let people have a preconceived idea about you because of the way you dress, talk etc.
Make who you are & what you stand for be the thing that people recognise you for
I'll add one more for May because, why not
Lesson : How to have a good day
Do good things
Any source of joy is within our control
You can choose happiness
Lesson : How to have a good day
Do good things
Any source of joy is within our control
You can choose happiness
June
Theme : Problem Solving
Lesson : This is what we're here for
Life isn't meant to be easy
Our ancestors and generations of family have went through struggle, and here we are today
Bear that in mind when things get tough
Theme : Problem Solving
Lesson : This is what we're here for
Life isn't meant to be easy
Our ancestors and generations of family have went through struggle, and here we are today
Bear that in mind when things get tough
July
Theme : Duty
Lesson : Some simple rules
• In your actions, don't procrasinate
• In your conversations, don't confuse
• In your thoughts, don't wander
• In your soul, don't be aggressive
• In your life, don't be all about business
Theme : Duty
Lesson : Some simple rules
• In your actions, don't procrasinate
• In your conversations, don't confuse
• In your thoughts, don't wander
• In your soul, don't be aggressive
• In your life, don't be all about business
August
Theme : Pragmatism
Lesson : Perfection is the enemy of action
Stop waiting for the perfect moment, it will never come
Take action now, and shape your path along the way
Theme : Pragmatism
Lesson : Perfection is the enemy of action
Stop waiting for the perfect moment, it will never come
Take action now, and shape your path along the way
September
Theme : Fortitude & Resilience
Lesson : Maintain composure, maintain control
Don't get caught off guard by unexpected events
If you do, dust yourself off & get back on track right away
Theme : Fortitude & Resilience
Lesson : Maintain composure, maintain control
Don't get caught off guard by unexpected events
If you do, dust yourself off & get back on track right away
October
Theme : Virtue & Kindness
Lesson : Words can't be unsaid
"It's better to trip with the feet than with the tongue"
You can get back up after falling, but what has been said can never be unsaidn
Theme : Virtue & Kindness
Lesson : Words can't be unsaid
"It's better to trip with the feet than with the tongue"
You can get back up after falling, but what has been said can never be unsaidn
November
Theme : Acceptance
Lesson : You're going to be ok
Don't let a setback be the end
Around the corner, could be the answer
Whatever happens, we're going to be okay
Theme : Acceptance
Lesson : You're going to be ok
Don't let a setback be the end
Around the corner, could be the answer
Whatever happens, we're going to be okay
December
Theme : Meditation on mortality
Lesson : What are you so afraid of losing?
Most are afraid of dying, but to protect what?
• Hours of tv
• Gossip
• Negative news
Stop fearing, and go live you life
Theme : Meditation on mortality
Lesson : What are you so afraid of losing?
Most are afraid of dying, but to protect what?
• Hours of tv
• Gossip
• Negative news
Stop fearing, and go live you life
