Author: Erick

“My advice is really this: what we hear the philosophers saying and what we find in their writings should be applied in our pursuit of the happy life. We should hunt out the helpful pieces of teaching, and the spirited and noble-minded sayings which are capable of immediate practical application – not far-fetched or archaic…

“What else are tragedies but the ordeals of people who have come to value externals, tricked out in tragic verse?” – Epictetus

Who do you seek the approval of? There’s only one person’s approval that matters.

Is a life with little drama boring or fulfilling?

When something bad happens in your life who’s to blame?

Let go of what you know so you can grow.

Learning a principle is easy. Applying it is hard. Growth takes time.

Are life’s difficulties troubles to be avoided or opportunities for you to grow? It’s your choice.

How do you balance living your true self with seek the approval of others?

How do you handle haters?