Remind Yourself, “I am Mortal”

Every day, when you wake up, remind yourself of your mortality. Remind yourself throughout the day, and before you go … More

The Bounties of Fortune

There’s this quote from the Stoic philosopher Seneca in his essay On the Happy Life that I often think about … More

I often try to imagine who I would be in a concentration camp. Whenever my conscience berates me, it does … More

It seems as though some people are born with a preference for safety while others place a much higher value … More

“You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think” – Marcus Aurelius Every … More