Could some ancient and obscure pages—the private diaries of one of Rome’s greatest emperors (Marcus Aurelius), the personal letters of one of Rome’s best playwrights and wisest power brokers (Seneca), the lectures of a former slave and exile, turned influential teacher (Epictetus)—really contain anything relevant to modern life? The answer, it turns out, is yes. Source: 7 Ancient Stoic Tenets To Keep In Mind Today And Every Day

The tenets are:

Memento Mori: Live each day as if it were your last

Amor Fati: Love what is as if you had chosen it

Premeditatio Malorum: Prepare for the worst case scenario

Sympatheia: Think often on the mutual interdependence of all things

Summum Bonum: Think always of the highest good

The impediment to action advances action; what stands in the way becomes the way

Ego is the enemy..

November 12, 2022 0

Former Wings guitarist Henry McCullough dies, aged 72

The Ulsterman also played with Joe Cocker’s Grease Band, as well as Marianne Faithfull and Donovan. Source: Former Wings guitarist Henry McCullough dies, aged 72. You can see Henry at work in this rough recording of the Wings song that was banned in the UK.

November 12, 2022 0

Angels Cry: A Tribute to Sandy Hook Elementary School

I don’t understand why this song didn’t go viral…

November 12, 2022 0

Top 10 Beatles Riffs Ranked via @rickbeato

Main music man Rick Beato ranks the top 10 Beatles riffs. Do you think he got it right?

November 12, 2022 0

Land doesn’t vote. People do.

Another US election, another "Land doesn't vote, people do" style map showing the election results. pic.twitter.com/XmMTSUKJof
— Simon Kuestenmacher (@simongerman600) November 11, 2022

November 12, 2022 0

Most Leaders Don’t Even Know the Game They’re In

Simon says “Trust and cooperation are not standard in our organizations and yet we know they should be. There are two attributes that every single leader has the opportunity to possess that will help them create the types of organizations we would be proud to call our own.”

Includes an interesting perspective on millennials in the workplace starting at around 8 minutes but the whole talk is pure Sinek (meaning excellent).

November 12, 2022 0

Where The Streets Have No Name

This is very similar to what I experienced at the ‘save the Yuppi es‘ concert in San Francisco!

November 11, 2022 0

The 16 Greatest Lessons From 16 Years With Marcus Aurelius

Ryan Holiday writes “I was 19 years old when I purchased my first copy of Meditations. Here are 16 Stoic lessons I learned from over 100 readings of the classic”. Go to the source: The 16 Greatest Lessons From 16 Years With Marcus Aurelius

November 11, 2022 0

Matthias Schweighöfer Challenges @FallonTonight to a German Quiz

More fun with German language!

Bonus!

November 11, 2022 0

Unraveling Anxiety

Buddhist teacher Judy Lief explains the Buddha’s deep analysis of the roots of anxiety and shows how mindfulness can help us ease the suffering of an anxious mind. Source: Unraveling Anxiety

November 11, 2022 0

The One Thought That Killed My Crippling Fear of Other People’s Opinions via @TinyBuddha

I spent years worrying about what other people thought, and it controlled my life, until one thought set me free. Source: The One Thought That Killed My Crippling Fear of Other People’s Opinions – Tiny Buddha

November 9, 2022 0

VP Debate: Sarah Palin and Joe Biden

The comedy skit that killed a campaign. Tina Fey was that good. Or bad. :-D

November 8, 2022 0

Kate Bush & Stranger Things Just Made the Impossible Happen via @rickbeato

I’ve been a huge fan of Kate Bush since her epic duet with Peter Gabriel on the So album.

Most romantic duet ever? I think so!

I’m thrilled to see one of her epic songs has recently made a comeback!

You can learn more about Kate here.

November 7, 2022 0

A Warning On the Future of Music: with Author Ted Gioia via @rickbeato

If you’re a music fan, you probably know Rick Beato, musician and YouTuber. In his first podcase he interviews Ted Gioia: ‘Ted Gioia is an American music critic and historian. He is author of eleven books, including Music: A Subversive History, The Jazz Standards: A Guide to the Repertoire, The History of Jazz and Delta Blues. He is also a jazz musician and one of the founders of Stanford University’s jazz studies program.’ If you like listening to two gearheads talk about music and the business of music, this one is worth the listen. Being totally honest, I don’t understand half the shit Rick says when he’s talking about music, but I still love his videos. Check out his channel at https://www.youtube.com/rickbeato.

November 7, 2022 0

Smells Like Teen Spirit on Kurt Cobain’s 1953 Martin D-18 “Grandpa” via @maryspender

One take!

November 7, 2022 0

The Three Steps of Letting Go via @TaraBrach

November 6, 2022 0

15 Stephen Covey Quotes To Never Forget

Stephen Covey was a non-fiction author, businessman, educator, and public speaker who reached success in every area. He is known for his book, “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.” Through his written works and public speaking events, Covey offers many quotes helping you find success, leadership advice, and good habits.