When I was 18, my girlfriend broke up with me—for seemingly no reason. Exactly like the girl I dated for … More
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Why It’s Better To Live As Though You Are Poor
Virtually everyone today dreams of being wealthy and living a rich lifestyle. We are flooded with people on social media … More
On Nietzsche.
It’s funny how many great works are titled “On _____”. “On Writing Well” says nothing about creative, well written titles. … More
Cowering To The Mob
Imagine that you are just starting college. A few weeks in, the dean holds a lecture to welcome the students … More
Why Everyone Should Adopt the Stoic Philosophy
The Purpose of Philosophy Most people in the year 2020 live without a philosophy to guide their lives. Modern man … More
My 5 Favorite Men’s Brands To Thrift, Resell, and Wear
I started reselling men’s clothing about four years ago and along the way I have learned dozens of brands that … More
Style Basics for Men
Why Style Matters You wake up. You check your phone. You shower—hopefully. You brush your teeth. Then comes the first … More
The Sisyphus Poem List
I’ve never been much of a poetry guy. Most of it is garbage. But the good ones, well, they’re really … More
The Blatant Inequality That No One Talks About
In a world obsessed with finding and eliminating inequalities, one seems to hide right under our noses—and even includes our … More
What To Do if You Don’t Have a Role Model
Growing up, I didn’t have anyone that I could call a “role model”. My father wasn’t around. My mom was … More