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Play Your Part Well
Remember that you are an actor in a play, playing a character according to the will of the playwright.
19 hrs ago • 
Stoic Philosophy
Program Your Brain
Through the power of a mantra.
Nov 13 • 
Stoic Philosophy
Carpe Diem
I think that life would suddenly seem wonderful to us if we were threatened to die.
Nov 10 • 
Stoic Philosophy
This Happy Moment is Enough
Unfortunately, or fortunately, this is all there is.
Nov 8 • 
Stoic Philosophy
On The Perils of Hope
Whenever you cross your fingers.
Nov 5 • 
Stoic Philosophy
Against Complaining
Let yourself feel, but don’t stop there.
Nov 3 • 
Stoic Philosophy

October 2025

Fix Your Bad Attitude
You can wipe this out at a moment’s notice.
Oct 31 • 
Stoic Philosophy
Take Full Responsibility
You’re never entirely innocent.
Oct 29 • 
Stoic Philosophy
Create Meaning
Don’t waste the pain you reckon you must go through.
Oct 27 • 
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On Real Self-Improvement
You want people to notice how far you’ve come, to admit they were wrong about you.
Oct 24 • 
Stoic Philosophy
Seek Better Friends
The right people will convince themselves to hang around you.
Oct 22 • 
Stoic Philosophy
The Power of Habit
Every bad habit has a cure.
Oct 20 • 
Stoic Philosophy
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