Charlie Munger, the Stoic: "Life will have terrible blows in it. Horrible blows. Unfair blows. It doesn't matter. And some people recover and others don't." "There, I think the attitude of Epictetus is the best. He thought that every mischance in life was an opportunity to behave well. Every mischance in life was an opportunity to learn something. Your duty was not to be submerged in self-pity, but to utilize the terrible blow in a constructive fashion."

James Sexton, divorce attorney who's seen it all, drops a raw truth bomb: Our entire society is engineered to distract you from the one fact that would shatter the consumer machine—if you truly internalized that you're going to die, you'd stop buying most of the meaningless shit they're selling. He proposes a radical reset: Mandatory 1–2 years of hospice volunteering at 18. Why? Because spending time with the dying strips everything bare. They don't talk about their bank accounts, status, or possessions. They talk about: - The people they loved - The connections they made - The beautiful (and painful) experiences All the "important" drama in your day evaporates the moment you walk out of that room. Sexton shares his mom's final cancer surgery—20 minutes in, doctors closed her up: cancer everywhere, nothing more to do. In that instant, every other worry in his life got turned down to zero volume. All that mattered was time left to love her, to make sure she knew. Reminder: There is a finite number of times you'll kiss your wife, hug your kids, call your parents. You don't know the number. You'll only realize it after you've passed it. That finitude is what makes every moment sacred. Living forever would be a curse. Right now, the people you love are alive—right now. Kiss them as many times as you want. That is the greatest thing in the world. Powerful, uncomfortable, beautiful perspective. Keep death in your line of sight—it's the ultimate clarity filter.

To not let anything outside your rational faculty — even death, illness, or loss - shake your peace of mind. Not easy to do, but keep on trying “Who, then, is the invincible human being? One who can be disconcerted by nothing that lies outside their sphere of choice.” -Epictetus

"You want to be ready for and worthy of the spirit of God, just look inside and see your spiritual being. Can you see how you already resemble what you seek?" -Meister Eckhart

.@ScottAdamsSays, one of the very first guests I interviewed on Back to the People, and that’s because you’re famous for reading the zeitgeist of public sentiment so accurately. I asked you about dealing with failure, and your answer touched me deeply. Scott, you are so beloved and the epitome of tenacity in this crazy world of ours. I bet it’s pretty amazing seeing the impact you’ve had on so many.

Nokona Baseball gloves. The Texas-based company refused to make their gloves overseas, even when it experienced stiffer competition. -Courage to make the decision -Commitment to their US employees Bravo!

Did you give it your best? Then it's sufficient, regardless of outcome. Only you know if you did your best. x.com/HSosenheimer/status/18…

80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz. May the victims rest in peace. And may the living never forget. nbcnews.com/news/world/ausch…

Why does God allow suffering? One of the oldest questions in humanity. Let Bishop Robert Barron explain. youtube.com/watch?v=3-S_gOsm…

Courage and gratitude are exemplified by Sara Long. An example for all of us to emulate, in our own ways daily. x.com/CollinRugg/status/1865…

Nicholas Winton helped 669 Jewish children escape the Nazis and his efforts went unrecognised for 50 years. Then, in 1988, while sitting as a member of a TV audience, he suddenly found himself surrounded by the kids he had rescued, who were now adults.

Viktor Frankl, Holocaust survivor, stated, "Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life to carry out a concrete assignment, which demands fulfillment." What is yours? Listen to your intuition if you cannot answer this immediately.

God is with you...and remodeling you "But look here, what have you to fear? Are you afraid of the divine craftsman who wants to perfect His masterpiece in this way? Would you like to come from the hands of such a magnificent Artist as a mere sketch and no more?”- St. Padre Pio

Be virtuous so others can follow your example. When people are around you, you are the rock of goodness. “The straightforward and good person should be like a smelly goat— you know when they are in the room with you.” Marcus Aurelius.

Seneca stated, "the truth opens for all. It has not yet been monopolized." Same for all of us. Do you own research. Use critical thinking. Most importantly, avoid the corporate, mainstream media to find the truth.

Death lurks for us all. We think we may more time than we actually do. Relentlessly assess what you do each day. Is it necessary? Prioritize your day. "What you actually achieved will only be clear when you take your last breath." - Seneca

As much as we are concerned about our country, the environment or the world, first focus on yourself. Keep developing yourself and this will be an example for others to follow as well. This is truly the "butterfly effect" - starting with you!

Your people should feel comfortable coming to you with their issues. It’s up to you to decide if they can resolve them. Don’t get upset when they come to you with a problem. Colin Powell, “The day the soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you stopped leading them."

"Neither rent control nor minimum wage laws — nor price control laws in general are new. Price control laws go back as far as ancient Egypt and Babylon; they have been imposed at one time or other on every inhabited continent. They have disastrous consequences." - Thomas Sowell

The Divine rests within you. God rests within you. Once you realize that, you can appreciate your uniqueness and capacity for growth. As Seneca stated, "and why should you not believe that something of divinity exists in one who is part of God?"