In the good times or bad, go out at night and just look up. The stars have seen everything –all … More
Author: Dave
Even the worst things in life can get spun positively…
…depending on how strong you are. Yesterday I randomly had a chat with a dude I met while teaching a … More
Practise Stoicism when things are calm and you don’t need it so you’re ready when they’re not and you do
The principles of Stoicism are easy to put into practice when stuff’s going well. To express gratitude for what you … More
The art of Hygge – The Scandinavian way of life
‘Hygge’ is a Nordic word that closely translates to ‘cosiness’. It’s being comfortable, warm and connected to nature at the … More
Don’t take anyone’s word for it (except maybe the Pirahã)
The Pirahã people of Brazil don’t believe anything unless they actually see it for themselves. And if they’re told a story or … More
Ben Lee wrote about my blog (well, a line)
This happened today (well, actually last week, but I don’t check my Facebook because I have 0 Facebook friends): That’s … More
Chunky’s school of philosophy #5: If the dog destroys it, stuff it.
Bliss n Eso just came out with a new album (oh, it’s a banger alright) and this is a line from … More
How to text an old friend with your actual voice
If you play basketball every week for twenty years, and then you stop playing basketball for three years, you now … More
How are your Ph levels?
I could be wrong here, but I suspect that if you understand physics, and you understand Greek and Roman philosophy, … More
If you didn’t have to sleep at all, would you?
If you live a regularly long life, say, to 75, and you sleep a regular amount, you’re going to be … More