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Episode 49 Positive Thoughts Can Change Your Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 1:08


This ancient wisdom from Buddha reinforces the importance of avoiding negativity and focusing on positivity. This can change your life in so many ways.

Episode 48 Slow Progress Is Better Than Standing Still

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 1:17


This proverb reminds us that it's not always about the speed toward goals but the fact you are moving forward. Standing still is the path toward failure.

Episode 47 Treat Others As You Would Want To Be Treated

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 1:23


This saying of Jesus has the ability to bring massive positivity to the world. It's so powerful that if people applied this to their lives they would see amazing change.

Episode 46 Be Careful Of The Direction Your Headed

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 0:59


Chinese Philosopher Lao Tzu's powerful advice is something we should think about.

Episode 45 Live Your Philosophy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 1:06


Many times people talk about their beliefs and philosophy, but often it's all talk. Show people through your actions. Live it.

Episode 44 Success And Results Take Patience

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 1:27


Epictetus quote gives us some thoughts on why anything great takes time.

Episode 43 The Tracks We Leave Are What Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 1:38


This piece of great wisdom has deep meaning to think about. We are remembered by what do. It's important to leave an imprint of good and positivity.

Episode 42 Knowledge Is The Past, Wisdom Is Of The Future

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 1:26


While knowledge is great, this advice about wisdom can reframe our thinking.

Episode 41 If You Live Soft, You Become Weak

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 2:01


Seneca's quote about soft-living and how it makes us weak. This is both physically and mentally.

Episode 40 The Past, Present And Future Are All Connected

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 4:14


Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius talks about how the present is the same as the past and the future. We have seen it all.

Episode 39 The Big Opportunity Often Comes After You Give Up

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 1:38


This proverb reminds us that many times the big opportunities pass us by when we give up.

Episode 38 Talk Without Action Is A Waste

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 1:33


To I cover Demosthenes quote about how talk without action is vain and empty. Remember you have to take action in life to get results.

Episode 37 You Are Poor If You're Always Wanting What Others Have

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 1:21


Claudius Claudianus gives us a very simple quote that those who covet things are poor inside. Not just in wealth but in spirit.

Episode 36 Striving For Big Things Will Cause Pain

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 1:20


Plutarch warns us that striving for big things will cause pain and suffering. No path to success is easy.

Episode 35 Nothing Can Harm You If Keep Your Good Character

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 1:32


Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius talks about the importance of great character.

Episode 34 Many People Have Shining Qualities

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 1:32


Roman Poet, Juvenal reminds us that many people have hidden qualities. Don't judge the book by it's cover.

Episode 33 You Have To Think Big

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 1:26


Heraclitus tells us what if you want to get big results you have to think big!

Episode 32 Want To Get Something Done, Take Action!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 1:05


Stoic philosopher Epictetus gives a bold statement. If you want to write, ..write. The message: If you want to succeed, then take action!

Episode 31 Those Who Try To Cause Fear Others, Live In Fear

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 2:09


Claudius Claudianus, a latin poet talks about those who seek to cause terror in others.

Episode 30 Difficulties Strengthen The Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 2:07


Seneca talks about how tough times can strengthen your mind like physical labor builds your body.

Episode 29 Forget The Fame, Focus On What's Important

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 2:52


Pericles insight on why what we do for others is more important than any monument or fame.

Episode 28 What You Think And Do Is What You Become

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 2:21


Heraclitus gives us a tip on the power of our thoughts and actions on who we become.

Episode 27 Be Tough, It Will Pay Off In The Future

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 2:50


Ovid from ancient Rome gives us a tip on enduring tough times because the pain will be useful someday. We'll be able to drawn upon on toughness we built from it.

Episode 26 It's Later Than We Think

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 2:12


Roman poet Horace tell us to Seize the day! Our time is running out.

Episode 25 Persistence Gets The Job Done

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 2:15


Lucretius the ancient Roman poet talks about the importance steady action to get through tasks.

Episode 24 You Might Be Happier With Less

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 2:06


Socrates conveys a powerful message about those who are happiest are those who are content with the least.

Episode 23 There's Always Hope

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 2:34


Ancient Roman statesman Cicero talks about as long as we are living there is hope. Just that simple sentiment is so powerful.

Episode 22 Get To the Point

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 2:19


Pythagoras talks about the importance of getting to the point and instead of wasting words.

Episode 21 Take A View From Above

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 3:07


Here's another powerful message from Roman Emperor and Philosopher Marcus Aurelius. The importance of taking a view from above.

Episode 20 Who Are You?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 2:43


Thales of Miletus states the most difficult challenge in life is discovering who we are.

Episode 19 Don't Be Like Your Enemy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 2:07


Marcus Aurelius states that the best revenge is to not become like your enemy. Don't let hate and negativity take over.

Episode 18 Hang Around Those Who Lift You Up

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 2:15


Epictetus tells us why we should only hang around people who lift us up and are positive.

Episode 17 If You Want To Improve, You Will Look Foolish

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 3:31


The process of improving will make you feel foolish but you know what? That's okay. Epictetus tells us why.

Episode 16 Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Battle

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 3:07


Plato's quote about the importance of being kind.

Episode 15 Fair Weather Friends

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 2:55


Aristotle lets us know that fair weather friends aren't really your friends.

Episode 14 Don't Let Vices Into Your Life

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 3:28


Plutarch's nugget of wisdom about vices and how they can darken your life.

Episode 13 Don't Be A Know It All

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 2:30


This quote from Epictetus gives us some insight on why we shouldn't think we know everything.

Episode 12 Knowledge Without Action

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 3:19


Plotinus speaks to the fact that knowledge without action means nothing.

Episode 11 Small Opportunities Can Lead To Big Results

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 2:31


Demosthenes from Ancient Greece give some advice about how small opportunities are the beginning of big things!

Episode 10 It's Easy To Find Faults In Others

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 2:33


Plutarch has a great quote about while it's easy to find faults others, to do better it's much more difficult.

Episode 9 When You Fall, Keep Getting Back Up

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 1:57


Confucius drops some wisdom with a quote on falling but the importance of rising again.

Episode 8 Possessions Don't Make You Happy

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 2:43


In this quote of the day, Democritus drops some wisdom about the fact that our soul is where we become happy. Not through "things"

Episode 7 Don't Repay Good With Evil

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 2:34


This powerful quote comes for the Old Testament book of Proverbs 17:13 "The person who repays good with evil will never see evil leave his home."

Episode 6 Successful People Aren't Liked

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 2:27


The father of Greek Tragedy, Aeschylus delivers a quote about why people are jealous of successful people.

Episode 5 Being Busy Can Leave You Empty

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 5:10


Here's two quotes from Socrates that can really make you think. Why are we rushing through life. It's time to slow down.

Episode 4 Leaders Inspire Others To Greatness

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 2:49


Lao Tzu's quote on leadership is powerful. A true leader inspires others to greatness.

Episode 3 Who Cares What Others Think About You.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 2:37


Epictetus gives us a quote on why we shouldn't worry about trying to be admired by others and gain fame. Who cares what other people think about you.

Episode 2 The Importance Of Exercise

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 2:22


Plato's quote on the importance of exercise rings true today. Lack of activity destroys your health.

Episode 1 You Have Power Over Your Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 10:16


In this first episode, I take a look at a quote from Marcus Aurelius. So fitting for these times when we are experiencing so much uncertainty. We have power over our minds but not outside events.

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