Michael
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“The Discipline of Perception (how we see and perceive the world around us) The Discipline of Action (the decisions and actions we take—and to what end) The Discipline of Will (how we deal with the things we cannot change, attain clear and convincing judgment, and come to a true understanding of our place in the world)”
― The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
― The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
“To imagine that we are solely, or even primarily, responsible for the successes and failures of our children is a narcissistic myth.”
― Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart: Thirty True Things You Need to Know Now
― Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart: Thirty True Things You Need to Know Now
“Ask yourself: Is that really worth it? Is it really that pleasurable?”
― The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
― The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
“We do not live this life to build a monument to ourselves, but to pass our understanding of life on to those who come behind us so that their stories can be even more meaningful than ours.”
― Hero on a Mission: A Path to a Meaningful Life
― Hero on a Mission: A Path to a Meaningful Life
“To bear trials with a calm mind robs misfortune of its strength and burden. — SENECA”
― Your Daily Dose Of Stoic Wisdom: 30 Days Of Quotes To Inspire And Guide The Modern-Day Stoic
― Your Daily Dose Of Stoic Wisdom: 30 Days Of Quotes To Inspire And Guide The Modern-Day Stoic
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