How many things do people do just to share online, impress people they know/sort of know/don’t know/hate, or to get … More
Category: On Knowledge of Self
If you have calmness, perseverance and a clear mind, you’re good. You can face anything in life (The virtues of おちついてる, しつついける and むになる)
The nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to strength. – From Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations If you … More
To understand yourself and what’s best for you (especially when weighing up a major decision), ask yourself these four questions.
Who am I? What’s Important to me? What do I like? What do I need? Once you take the time … More
Do guys connect through showing strength? And girls by showing vulnerability?
When you grow up a guy, it’s not cool to talk to other guys about how you feel. If fact … More
Ancient China… Ancient Greece… right here, right now… Same shit.
The thing about all the self-help guidance and advice you hear is that the same things have been told for … More
Before you ask something, just check, does the answer lie WITHIN your question?
Several times I’ve been asked by English students: ‘How can I improve my writing?’ ‘How can I improve my reading … More
Find yourself or CREATE yourself?
You know Apple TV, right? Well it’s got this little, paper thin remote and I know someone who’s lost at … More
Is it possible for something to have more than one point to it?
Can something have more than one point? For example, what’s the point of travelling? To meet new people, experience new … More
Maybe knowing yourself isn’t important, but knowing that you’re maybe you’re not right about ANYTHING is
You change every second. Every split second. Because every second, every split second you come closer to the end of … More