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Intro As more and more people in the West ditch traditional religion for agnosticism/atheism, ‘spiritual’, or adopting others such as Hinduism or Buddhism, traditional morals and values are being simultaneously changed or even outright abandoned – but replaced by what exactly? For thousands of years, moral principles in the Western world were defined and enforced by the Church – e.g. the Ten Commandments. Personally, I don’t think organized religion is a net positive on the planet but I also understand the values of it – community, belief in a higher power, a structured way of living to br ..read more

Intro The COVID-19 situation has given public and private institutions around the world a blank slate to usher in many types of restrictive measures – many of which they’ve been wanting to implement for a long time and which won’t easily disappear. These are unprecedented times with most of the world quickly falling into line of the ruling class/global elite in a sort of technocracy trusting so-called ‘experts’ in white lab coats and the Ministry of Truth (aka tech companies) suppressing any alternate opinions. As I write this it’s been one year since much of the world locked down, and it’s ..read more

Stoic fitness v2 - why the lockdowns are a great time to get fit Gyms are closed, closing soon, or have severely limited occupancy around the world – how can Stoic philosophy help us stay fit during these wild times? As I laid out in the Stoic Fitness article, taking care of one’s physical fitness carries over into so many other areas of life. In that article I wrote, “The central message in this post is realizing that there are many health variables that you are in control of. While fate may have it that you may have a great diet, exercise regularly, and avoid smoking, and still fall ill ..read more

The Aspiring Stoic’s Ultimate Book List – Stoicism 101 New to Stoicism and don't know where to begin? You've come to the right place! Stoicism has had a resurgence in recent years, helping countless people better themselves and live more virtuous lives. The principles are thousands of years old but they’ve stood the test of time and are needed more than ever in today’s over-stressed, hyper-stimulus world. This article provides must-read books from the foremost Stoic philosophers – think of this as ‘Stoicism 101’. I frequently see questions such as “Which books on Stoicism do you recommend ..read more

Stoic Analysis: Marcus Aurelius Marcus Aurelius is the most well-known Stoic and perhaps figure from ancient Rome. His nightly journaling as emperor of Rome, which became the basis for the book Meditations, have influenced people for thousands of years. Born April 26, 121 in Rome, Aurelius was the Roman emperor from 161-180 CE and a symbol of the Golden Age of the Roman Empire. Although his legacy lives on most prominently through Meditations, he was also known as a superior general, one of history’s great leaders, and a role model for young and old alike in today’s age. The young Marcus ..read more

intro Traditional Stoicism focuses on fitness of the mind over physical fitness, but how can we apply Stoic principles to physical fitness in the 21st century? Even a simple fitness routine can teach us virtuous life skills such as perseverance, self-improvement, discipline, overcoming challenges, and building self-confidence. Now, the key to applying Stoic principles to one’s fitness routine is to focus on the above-listed benefits and not for the sole purpose of external approval – e.g. everyday is not ‘arm day’ and no, you can’t skip leg day for the more ‘glamorous’ muscles you’re looki ..read more

In pursuit of the simple life... What the Stoics can teach us about living a simpler life by living below our means (at least within our means) and practical tips to channel your inner Stoic to lead a happier, more fulfilling life in accordance with Nature.  Seek the simple life. Such a life does not weary the soul with showy displays. It does not endlessly run after wealth or reputation, nor does it seek to contend with any man. Rather it walks the course natural to us, one laid out for us by reason and virtue, and so avoids the obstacles that bar the foolish from finding the pe ..read more

How to use Stoicism to beat the bankers Shrouded in mystery, a few years ago I was shocked to learn that the Federal Reserve of the US is not a government institution, but a private entity with shareholders – it’s the de facto ‘banker’s bank’ so to speak. The Federal Reserve, or simply ‘the Fed’, is a malevolent institution that’s decimated this country’s wealth since its inception in 1913.   In this article we’ll go through some of the history of the Fed/central banks in the US, the nefarious results, and ways to ‘beat the system’.   This post was originally intended to cover add ..read more

Modern Stoic Series While the ‘big three’ of Stoicism help us 21st century folks live our best lives, modern examples are not discussed nearly enough, so we’re looking to change that. In this series, we’ll be highlighting modern men and women that embody what it means to be Stoic in today’s age. This next example is another role model of mine and has influenced millions around the world: Tim Ferriss. Who is tim ferriss? The man, the myth, the legend. The podcaster that originally got me exposed to Stoicism circa 2014: Tim Ferriss.  Well, that’s a bit hard to describe…there’s no do ..read more