When you grow up a guy, it’s not cool to talk to other guys about how you feel. If fact … More
Author: Dave
Change is neither good nor bad, it just is. And it can’t be stopped, so embrace it.
You yourself are a part of [this] universe; and for any one of nature’s parts, that which is assigned to it … More
Imagine the worst case scenario to appreciate what you have, and to be ready for its possible (and inevitable) loss
Imagine losing your job, your partner of husband or wife leaving you, getting a terminal illness, a burglar breaking in … More
The philosophy of: This dude off Youtube, Nelson Ferreira – Joy comes from good shit, and good shit also comes from shitty shit
There are no actual bad things that happen in life. Because the good stuff in life, ok, is great for … More
A Deep Dive into: Insults [pt.4] – I got 3 students, my girlfriend and a friend to insult me in 3 different languages (and also English) to test Epictetus’ theory
This is a I-don’t-know-how-many-yet part longform examination of insults (and getting offended)… Here’s Part 1: The philosophy of: Stuff they teach kids … More
The Stoicism of: Mr Bean – Indifference throughout all the ups and downs
This is the time Mr Bean went to the amusement park… If you go through shitty times, or high times, … More
Everything is atoms – If you find you’re affected by someone or something, break it right down to a atomic level. Remember that thing or person is just a collection of atoms.
That’s the number of atoms on earth. All matter on the planet. And that’s all that anything you care about … More
A Deep Dive into: Insults [pt.3] – If you’re insulted by a cunt, that means you don’t meet their approval. Congratulations. You must be doing something right.
This is a I-don’t-know-how-many-yet part longform examination of insults (and getting offended)… Here’s Part 1: The philosophy of: Stuff they teach … More
A Deep Dive into: Insults [pt.2] – Words are nothing but a series of letters arranged in a certain order to make a certain sound that comes out of the face hole.
Not only do insults have absolutely zero possibility to do physical or psychological harm to you, but the same thing … More
A Deep Dive into: Insults [pt.1] – The philosophy of: Stuff they teach kids (Sticks and stones may break my bones…)
When they teach kids this in primary school: Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt … More