Category Archives: Personal Freedom

Stepping Stones to Greatness

If you’re on a self-improvement journey, you’ll soon reach a point that is noticeably better than anything else you’ve had before and it’ll feel great to be there. Some people stop at this point and stay there for the rest … Continue reading

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Tuning Out

I spent most of my free time glued to the TV screen until I stopped watching TV altogether around 2013. At this point, I rarely ever think about it or miss it. On the rare occasions that I watch TV, … Continue reading

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A Good Strategy for Dealing with Life (And Thanos)

In Avengers: Infinity War, Thanos proves to be a formidable foe. He easily fends off most of the Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy when they fight him one-on-one or in pairs. However, he couldn’t handle them when they combined … Continue reading

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Some of My Thoughts on Culture

I’d like to share some of my thoughts on culture. The way I see it, a culture should originate from the ideas, values, and decisions of individuals, and it should adjust to the people living in it. This, as far … Continue reading

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The Daily Stoic: “Stay Focused on the Present”

This is another great message from The Daily Stoic, and it’s one that I’ve been focusing on doing a lot more lately. While the quote from Marcus Aurelius sums it up nicely, the added commentary from Ryan Holiday and Stephen … Continue reading

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10 Simple Things That Make a Big Difference

Sometimes I get complacent when things are going well for me and I don’t do the things that will keep me in that good place. When I neglect to do these things, I soon remember the importance of taking good … Continue reading

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Getting Away

Lately, I’ve been wanting to get away and live a simple life in a small house or cabin. The more I’ve read about and experienced different ways of living, the less satisfied I’ve grown with many aspects of present society. … Continue reading

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Learning to Be Less Critical

I grew up around a lot of criticism. Several people close to me would criticize, condemn, and sometimes even mock anyone they thought dressed, spoke, acted, or lived strangely. They even criticized people who appeared more “normal” if their hair, … Continue reading

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The Daily Stoic: “Try the Other Handle”

I recently started reading The Daily Stoic. This book contains a brief but profound philosophical message for every day of the year. It’s a great way to start my day and a great reminder that life is manageable. Lots of … Continue reading

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What Do You Mean?

A lot of hostile exchanges originate from misunderstandings. When a misunderstanding occurs, there is an opportunity to ask for clarification, which can be done simply by asking “What do you mean?” in a calm, sincere fashion. If this opportunity is … Continue reading

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