Why Life’s Hidden Expiration Dates Are So Important
Let’s look at the life of a typical person and do some simple math… I have created an interactive diagram below so that you can see how many weeks you have left. Change your Current Age and Expected Age below to see how it applies to you. This diagram highlights the Stoic philosophy memento mori, which translates from Latin to […]
Why We Unknowingly End Up in Unfulfilling Careers
Firstly, we need to examine what we are told about work. We’re often told things like, “If it were fun, they wouldn’t call it work,” and “You work to make money during the week so that you can enjoy the weekend.” We’re told that work is strenuous effort performed under the watchful eyes of authority. […]
What If My Whole Life Has Been Wrong?
Ivan Ilych, a legal practitioner revered by his peers, had a frightening thought on his deathbed: What if my whole life has been wrong? He had climbed every rung of the professional ladder, conformed to every social expectation, yet still felt an emptiness untouched by his many accomplishments. What if that were you? What if, lying on […]