How to Find Joy
Joy comes not from fleeting moments of happiness triggered by momentary fortune, but rather by doing what you were made for — proper human work in the pursuit of kindness and collaboration.
The Daily Stoic
Reflections on individual entries in “The Daily Stoic” by Ryan Holiday.
You Define Your Good Fortune
You can’t control luck because it’s 100% random. But you can control your good fortune, what it means to you, and how to increase your chances of getting it.
The Good Life
A long life doesn’t automatically equal a good life. They’re not the same thing. So — how do you live the good life?
Take Your Lumps
Shit’s gonna get real. Don’t walk away — take your lumps and punch back harder with the wisdom you’ve learned.
Be a Reading Gourmet
Nevermind how many books you’ve read. Focus on quality over quantity — the absolute best books.
Learning is Not Enough
It’s not enough to simply read & learn. Nothing will change until you practice and train, too.
How You Do Anything is How You Do Everything
If you do a half-assed job on the small things, that’s how you’ll do the big things too. How you handle today is how you’ll handle every day.
Actively Forming Yourself
Rather than aiming for perfection, instead aim to be always growing and actively forming yourself.
Break a Bad Habit, Slowly
You don’t have to break a bad habit all at once, suddenly. Try the slow method!
