“So fill to me the parting glass. Good night and joy be to you all.” — Parting Glass, The High Kings’ version. After a lot of thought, it’s time for a very sad farewell. What began as a small space to share ideas and philosophies grew into something meaningful because of you. Over time, the […]
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The Bookshelf: A Collection 2025
“The beginning is the most important part of the work.” — Plato. Another year coming to an end with yet another trip around the sun. Thank you all for reading through the year with us! Below are a few collections organized by popularity and editor’s choice. Enjoy and have a happy New Year! Top 5 […]
Modern Honor: How to Build Reputation, Strength, and Trust in a Distracted World
“I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating.” — Sophocles. In a world where individuality and self-interest often dominate, an honor-driven mindset can reconnect us to something bigger than ourselves: reputation, community, and integrity. Focusing on these higher goals can do wonders for your personal brand. By taking the positive aspects […]
Avoid Arrival Fallacy This Holiday Season
“What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” — Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! As the holidays roll around, many of us find ourselves chasing dreams like “once I land the perfect gift,” or “when I finally get the bonus,” or “after I host […]
Show Me The Evidence
“It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.” — Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. We live in a world full of opinions, influencers, intuitions, and charismatic talking heads. Many of which have no certified background in […]
Bend Some Rules, Break Others
“If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun.” — Katharine Hepburn. Rules are everywhere, even if their perception can vary from culture to culture. Following rules is certainly important, but it isn’t everything. The truth is life isn’t lived in grayscale. Sometimes to truly shine, you’ve got to color outside the lines. […]
Rev Up Your Metabolism and Reset Before the Feast
“In anything, there has to be that moment of fasting, really, in order to enjoy the feast.” — Stephen Hough. Gorging during a holiday may no longer be special due to society’s constant overeating. As strange as it sounds, fasting in the lead-up to Thanksgiving can be a powerful metabolic reboot and can help put […]
Tired of Inflation? Stop Hate Spending
“Inflation is taxation without legislation.” — Milton Friedman. Inflation is like a sneaky leak in your financial boat. It doesn’t sink you right away, but over time it drains your purchasing power. To plug that leak and build real wealth, you need to focus on strategies and assets that can outpace inflation (or at least […]
Always Try Again After Failing
“The man who never makes a mistake must get pretty tired of doing nothing.” — Will Rogers. Trying something once and failing is common. Quitting after that failure is a sure way never to succeed. Failure isn’t the end, it’s only a stepping stone toward success. The key to turning setbacks into opportunities is persistence. […]
Staying Cool Can Spread to Everyone Around You
“Calmness is the cradle of power.” — Josiah Gilbert Holland. With social media engineered to force emotions upon you, coupled with life and world situations, it can feel like you’re in a constant tornado of doom. In a world that thrives on constant emotional rollercoasters, staying calm can be like a superpower. It allows you […]