I am blogging everyday (or nearly everyday) on The Daily Stoic.

Monday - Find Yourself a Cato

I’m starting to think about some of the others that influence me. It’s kind of like the phrase, “what would Jesus do.” I have friends and historical figures that this applies. My friends are both older and younger. I think the young can provide valuable insight. Reading about Churchill’s life made me realize that he had a lot of what I’m figuring out now at a younger age.

Tuesday - Living Without Restriction

Work is not something I feel motivates or drives me. I’ve recognized it has it’s own trappings. Climbing the ladder means more BS. I’m not sure I want that. I’m happy where I’m at. I’m starting to rethink that though because I can be forced into things because of my title.

Wednesday - Seeing Things As The Person At Fault Does

Positive intent comes to mind with this stoic. It’s hard to keep this in mind because we look for the negative. This is why news and “reality” TV thrive. They’re all about conflict that’s negative. We do get positive news, every once and a while. It has to be extraordinary and amazing.

I am working on assuming more positive intent. Work is a big one. That’s why stepping back from a situation that causes strong negative emotions is important.

Yesterday - One Day It Will Make Sense

I often get focused on my own plan and desires. I forget others have their own. I am going to run into less than desirable situations. Getting emotional or vindictive does little. Instead I should be more flexible. Go with the flow. Things have a habit of coming back around.

Today - Self-Deception Is Our Enemy

“…ego is the sworn enemy of our ability to learn and grow.” This is powerful because my ego can step in the way quite often. I need to remember that when it does this is an opportunity to learn rather than get upset.