(There are many branches of Buddhism, both as a religion and as a philosophy. In this post, we will consider Buddhism as a philosophy.) Most people would assume Stoicism and Buddhism are entirely different philosophies. After all, one was created in ancient Greece,...

"The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself which are externals not under my control, and which have to do with the choices I actually control." - Epictetus The dichotomy of control is one of the most...

In 2020, there's just about a podcast for anything, and Stoicism is no different. Podcasts can be a great way to digest information on the go; whether you're driving, exercising, cooking, or even taking a shower, you can be listening to a podcast. They can also be a...

Life is a constant struggle. Sometimes things are easy, sometimes not so much. But one thing is for sure, whether you make the most out of life is mostly dependent on how you react to tough situations. You can get upset, panic, let it break you down, or you can be...

Would you accept a life without any difficulties and problems whatsoever? Probably not, because that life would be incredibly boring. “Without suffering and death human life cannot be complete.” – Viktor Frankl What makes life wonderful and worth living is all the ups...

This Part 2 of the Voluntary Discomfort series, Part 1 explains what Voluntary Discomfort is and it's benefits. After writing the "How Voluntary Discomfort Can Change Your Life" post, I decided to do three days of voluntary discomfort myself. I wanted to see if the...

This is Part 1 of the Voluntary Discomfort Series. Part 2 is about my own experience and takeaways doing three days of voluntary discomfort. *Check out Part 2 here. What Is Voluntary Discomfort? Voluntary discomfort is precisely what it sounds like, to submit oneself...