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This One Quote from Marcus Aurelius Can Reshape Your Entire Life
“You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.” Marcus Aurelius In the midst of our busy lives, we often get swept up in the whirlwind of daily responsibilities, forgetting about the one absolute truth – life is impermanent. In Meditations, a collection of his personal writings, of…
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Why You Should Be Re-Reading Great Books
“You should be extending your stay among writers whose genius is unquestionable, deriving constant nourishment from them if you wish to gain anything from your reading that will find a lasting place in your mind.” Seneca In the rapidly changing world we live in, we are often encouraged to devour new content. However, there’s a…
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How to Tell When You’re Getting Pretty Good Advice
It’s a daunting quest we’re all in the midst of — the pursuit of wisdom, the journey to self-improvement. A trusted mentor once told me, “Your life is shaped by the advice you heed.” Sounds like pretty good advice, doesn’t it? But how do you tell the good from the bad, especially when no advice…
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Why Real People Need Real Food
You might be wondering how real food fits into the context of self-improvement. After all, aren’t we usually talking about habits, mindset, productivity, and other cognitive pursuits? Indeed, we are. But any discussion of personal growth and human potential that doesn’t consider the fuel we put in our bodies is incomplete. That’s why today’s focus…
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Building Resilience: How to Bounce Back from Adversity
In the grand theatre of life, each of us faces an array of adversities. These may manifest as minor inconveniences, personal crises, or colossal tragedies. The common denominator of them all is that they demand our resilience. Our ability to bounce back is as essential as our breath. Resilience is not a gift for the…
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5 Subtle Signs You Are Gaslighting People – And How to Stop
Have you ever been embroiled in a heated conversation only to find yourself saying, “No, that’s not what I said,” or “You’re remembering things incorrectly?” It’s a natural reaction, one that, often, we don’t think twice about. However, it’s vital to be aware that these statements, particularly if recurring, could be signs of gaslighting –…
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