067 - On Endurance - Moral Letters for Modern Times
The state of mind is the key, your intentions are everything. Virtue lies not in hard circumstances themselves, but in being able to endure hardships without upset or complaint.
066 - On Stoic Virtues - Moral Letters for Modern Times
Today I want to talk with you about the Stoic virtues, and how to value the pursuits that people seek. This is not only not a trivial question, it is the only question that matters.
065 - On Fundamental Rules - Moral Letters for Modern Times
Any person alive today may yield up answers to the questions that have propelled humankind’s search for meaning and for reason. Although Heisenberg tells us in some realms we must be satisfied with uncertainty, I am sure that humans will never stop searching for meaning.
064 - On Philosophers, New And Old - Moral Letters for Modern Times
Such is the bounty of philosophy: though all are capable of being fed with what is already on offer, still we are ever creating new dishes to suit the palette of modern tastes.
063 - On The Proper Measure Of Grief - Moral Letters for Modern Times
If you would treasure your times with true friends, you will every now and then permit yourself to imagine life without them. Not to make yourself sad by hastening or even bringing about the loss, but to remind yourself never to assume too much.
062 - On Good Examples - Moral Letters for Modern Times
The best way to become wealthy is to become rich in your mind. Plunder the wisdom of the ages and take into your ownership your self-possession.
061 - On Living A Full Life - Moral Letters For Modern Times
We tell ourselves we’ll be happy if only we can achieve something else. But this treadmill only speeds up the faster we run.
060 - On Dangerous Goals - Moral Letters for Modern Times
How many unhappy professionals do we know who, upon reaching the pinnacle of supposed success, are plagued by doubts about whether the sacrifices were worth the prize?
059 - On Joy And Enjoyment - Moral Letters for Modern Times
Joy as we understand it does not depend on what possessions you are currently enjoying, and what pleasurable experiences you may be seeking. It is a condition arising from a tranquil mind, undisturbed by external things.
Do You Want To Hear The Truth? (Newsletter 029)
Although we are blind to many of our imperfections, our colleagues' vision is perfect when identifying our flaws. Others see what we cannot.
