Think of the life you have lived until now as over and, as a dead man, see what’s left as a bonus and live it according to Nature. Love the hand that… - Ryan Holiday

Keep this thought handy when you feel a fit of rage coming on — it isn’t manly to be enraged. Rather, gentleness and civility are more human, and therefore manlier. A real man doesn’t give way to anger and discontent, and such a person has strength, courage, and endurance — unlike the angry and complaining. The nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to strength.” — MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 11.18.5b

It can ruin your life only if it ruins your character. — MARCUS AURELIUS

We need to cultivate the ability to tell the difference. To be able consult without being cowed. To be singular while not thinking we are superior.

We need other voices around us. We need help. We need to be able to yield.