Category Archives: Great Books

The Daily Stoic: “Protect the Flame”

Posted on July 22, 2020 by admin

I love the portion of this entry from The Daily Stoic about how we can only control our own flame. That’s useful for me to keep in mind when I feel like hardly anybody else cares about making a positive … Continue reading →

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The Value of “Begin With the End in Mind”

Posted on July 15, 2020 by admin

In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Habit 2 is Begin with the End in Mind. By this, Stephen Covey literally means the end of your life. He tells you to imagine your funeral and notice who is there … Continue reading →

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The Daily Stoic: “Sweat the Small Stuff”

Posted on May 27, 2020 by admin

Small victories, that’s what this entry from The Daily Stoic is all about. Although I disagree with the point about making your bed since I never make mine, I think the rest of this entry is spot on. Get the … Continue reading →

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The Daily Stoic: “If You Want to Learn, Be Humble”

Posted on April 15, 2020 by admin

I needed this reminder from The Daily Stoic. Whenever I start thinking I know more than I do, almost inevitably something happens that reminds me how much I don’t know. Usually the reminders are gentle but sometimes they are harsh. … Continue reading →

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Finding Answers in the Stillness

Posted on March 25, 2020 by admin

With most of my floats, it takes a while for my thoughts to settle and for any existing tension or anxiety I have to go away before I can get to a place of incredible mental stillness and peace. Once … Continue reading →

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4 Ways I Take Extreme Ownership of My Life

Posted on February 19, 2020 by admin

One of the most influential books I read last year was Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. It’s inspired me to take more responsibility for my decisions instead of blaming other people or events for things that I … Continue reading →

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The Daily Stoic: “Reignite Your Thoughts”

Posted on January 22, 2020 by admin

I think about this every so often. There are long stretches during which I stick closely to my principles and other times that I couldn’t be further from them. Sooner or later, no matter how far I’ve drifted from the … Continue reading →

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The Daily Stoic: “Life Is Long – If You Know How to Use It”

Posted on December 27, 2019 by admin

This entry from The Daily Stoic is all about the importance of good time management. There are many days in which I feel like I’ve got little to no time to do the things I find meaningful but, upon reflection, … Continue reading →

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Review of The Tipping Point

Posted on December 24, 2019 by admin

The Tipping Point is a phenomenal book written by Malcolm Gladwell. It is an extremely insightful and interesting exploration of how small things can make a huge difference in starting and shaping epidemics (Gladwell uses the term “epidemic” to refer … Continue reading →

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The Daily Stoic: “Stake Your Own Claim”

Posted on December 22, 2019 by admin

This entry from The Daily Stoic resonates a lot with me. I used to rely heavily on other people for my ideas. If I liked what someone said, I tended to take what they said as gospel without thinking it … Continue reading →

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