Author: Ground Breaking Books

Our understanding of success should not be influenced solely by the world’s preconceived notions, but should be a personal definition rooted in self-awareness and individualistic values. When Julius Caesar saw a statue of Alexander the Great in Cadiz, he wept. Not out of admiration, but because he felt he hadn’t achieved as much as Alexander…

In the vast landscape of human history, we find diverse examples that affirm the timeless principle of unity. The Roman Empire, for instance, is an emblem of extraordinary power, derived largely from its unprecedented ability to assimilate diverse cultures. Unity in diversity. However, it’s easy to succumb to the illusion of power, to erect walls…

To carve your place in this vast world, it’s paramount to understand the essential compass – yourself. History is teeming with examples of those who knew themselves, like Socrates, whose “Know Thyself” mantra remains timeless. He saw the unexamined life as not worth living – a powerful reminder that introspection and self-awareness are gateways to…

It’s time we reconsider the role of the past in our present. The past, like an anchor, weighs us down, but only if we permit it. As Robert Greene elucidates in his works, power lies in self-mastery and understanding our inherent nature. Ryan Holiday, drawing on Stoic philosophy, would ask: What can we control? We…