This Is Why You Do It | Be Ruthless To The Things That Don't Matter

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Jan 3, 2025

Explore the wisdom of Stoics like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca, focusing on the power of self-reflection and journaling during challenging times. Discover how effective time management involves saying no to distractions and prioritizing what truly matters. Historical anecdotes, including insights from Harry Truman, highlight the importance of discernment in personal and professional engagements. Learn strategies for maintaining balance in an overwhelming schedule while fostering personal growth.

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ADVICE

Self-Interrogation through Journaling

Regularly examine your thoughts and motivations through journaling.
This self-reflection helps maintain perspective and clarity, especially during challenging times.

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ADVICE

The Power of No

Learn to say no to nonessential commitments, requests, and even emotions.
Prioritizing important things enables a more fulfilling life.

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ANECDOTE

Embracing "No"

Ryan Holiday displays a "No" sign in his office, inspired by sports psychologist Dr. Jonathan Fader.
He also shares anecdotes of Harry Truman's strict policy of declining requests.

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The Stoic Practice of Self-Reflection in Turbulent Times

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The Power of Journaling and the Art of Saying No

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The Art of Discernment: Learning to Say No

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The Art of Saying No: Prioritizing What Matters

Seneca's 'Letters from a Stoic' is a collection of personal letters offering philosophical guidance and reflections on life. Written to his friend Lucilius, these letters cover a wide range of topics, including virtue, happiness, death, and the importance of living in accordance with nature. Seneca's writing style is engaging and accessible, making complex philosophical ideas understandable to a wider audience. The letters provide practical advice and encouragement for navigating life's challenges and cultivating inner peace. Their enduring relevance stems from their timeless wisdom and their focus on personal growth and self-improvement.

The Daily Stoic

366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living

Ryan Holiday

Stephen Hanselman

This book provides 366 meditations on Stoic wisdom, featuring new translations of passages from Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and other Stoic philosophers. Each day, readers are presented with a Stoic lesson explained in modern language, along with advice on how to apply these lessons in everyday life. The book is organized temporally and thematically across the twelve months of the year, making it a daily resource for practicing Stoicism.

The Daily Stoic

366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living

Ryan Holiday

Stephen Hanselman

The Daily Stoic Journal

Ryan Holiday

Stephen Hanselman

This journal is designed to help readers apply Stoic principles to their daily lives. It features space for morning and evening notes, weekly explanations of powerful Stoic practices, related quotations, and daily prompts to inspire deeper reflection and application. Created with a durable, Smyth-sewn binding and including resources for further reading, it is a companion volume for those who love 'The Daily Stoic' and can also be used as a stand-alone journal. It aims to help readers achieve inner peace, clarity, and effectiveness in their lives.

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George Orwell

Published in 1949, '1984' is a cautionary tale by George Orwell that explores the dangers of totalitarianism. The novel is set in a dystopian future where the world is divided into three super-states, with the protagonist Winston Smith living in Oceania, ruled by the mysterious and omnipotent leader Big Brother. Winston works at the Ministry of Truth, where he rewrites historical records to conform to the Party's ever-changing narrative. He begins an illicit love affair with Julia and starts to rebel against the Party, but they are eventually caught and subjected to brutal torture and indoctrination. The novel highlights themes of government surveillance, manipulation of language and history, and the suppression of individual freedom and independent thought.

The Daily Stoic

366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living

Meditations is a series of private writings composed by Marcus Aurelius, one of Rome's greatest emperors, as he struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Written between 170 and 180 CE while on military campaigns, this work combines Stoic philosophy with personal observations on leadership, duty, mortality, and human nature. Through twelve books of intimate thoughts never intended for publication, Marcus Aurelius explores themes of self-improvement, resilience in the face of adversity, and living virtuously while accepting what cannot be changed.

Marcus Aurelius was an all-powerful emperor. No one else was interrogating him, no one else was subjecting him to these hard questions. He knew that if he didn’t do it, no one would.

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