stoicism

how to expand your thinking: employing the wisdom of distant guides

The ancient Stoics understood a profound truth: we become who we admire. Marcus Aurelius filled his Meditations with reflections on the virtues of those who came before him, drawing strength from their examples when facing the pressures of empire. This practice mirrors what modern wisdom calls "flexi mentors"—inspiring figures who expand our thinking precisely when emotions threaten to narrow it (a concept introduced by Poppie Jamie).

the gift of now: moving beyond guilt to action

We are haunted by our failures. The wrong words spoken in anger, the opportunity we let slip away, the choice that hurt someone we love—these moments replay endlessly in our minds. We dissect them, analyze them, torment ourselves with endless "what ifs" and "if onlys."

the irreplacable power of human wisdom

We stand at the threshold of an age where artificial intelligence promises to reshape every corner of human existence. Algorithms optimize our decisions, machines process information at superhuman speeds, and digital systems orchestrate increasingly complex aspects of our lives. Yet beneath the dazzling spectacle of technological advancement lies a fundamental

how to expand your thinking: employing the wisdom of distant guides

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