You Are The Project

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I like this stoic because if nothing else, it gives me purpose. I can focus on just improving myself and that’s it. This really helped with the desire to do something but not knowing what that something was or is. I believe because of a lack of something I’ve been able to focus on myself instead of simply following habits and impulses. I can really spend time digging into what those are and find what are my good habits and impulses and which ones are the bad one.

What's Truly Impressive

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Recently I’ve been talking to friends about money and how I like to grab the check with people because they’ll want to return the favor later. It simplifies things but it also shows trust in the other person. I do it with some friends because I know they have the same line of thinking as I do and that they’ll get me back later. Plus, how much money do I really need. I can’t take it with me so why not share with others.

Daily Stoic(s)

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Thursday - Make Character Your Loudest Statement

This is something I was discussing recently. How I can’t control things at work so I should control what I can and be an example instead of complaining or wasting energy on things I can’t control.

Yesterday - Be The Person You Want To Be

What I want is always counter to what I grew up with. I’ve had success in some areas. Other areas I still struggle but I am making progress. It’s tough when the habits formed years ago need to change. I have to have patience because I am changing them. Though maybe not as quickly as I’d like.

Today - Show, Not Tell, What You Know

This is something I can struggle with. I can get a bit preachy in conversations. I have to remember the other people at the table and put the focus on them and what they want to know. If I’m asked a question I answer it. I try to be the asker though because there’s more power in listening than talking.

Daily Stoic(s)

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Monday - Wants Make You A Servant

This is an interesting stoic because I don’t have to put up with tyranny but I also have to for the sake of my sanity and those around me. I’ve pushed on this because I don’t care and that has backfired. I don’t like complacency but it can be a place where peace is

Yesterday - Washing Away The Dust of Life

I’ve tried to remember that in the grand scheme of things my worries and wants are small. Sometimes petty. Listening to a career podcast on my way into work they recommended the same thing for people above me. They might not have as much insight and thus make poor choices. I can accept them or I can be petty. In the grand scheme of things it doesn’t matter. And things have a way of coming back around again.

Today - What Is In Keeping With Your Character?

I think a lot. I think a lot about improving. I think about habits. That can be a bad thing because I look for escapes to my thoughts. Recognizing that though helps me improve and is key to this stoic. I know who I am and I’m willing to adjust if necessary.

Turn It Inside Out

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

The impulse to drink is something I’m currently trying to look at from the inside out. It’s been working pretty good lately. Instead of that one last drink I’m either pouring it out or avoiding it all together. I look at the clock and realize I don’t sleep in like I used to so staying up late won’t end well for me the next morning. I’m actually trying to get into a better rhythm about sleeping. Trying to find those hours where I maximize sleep.