Ernie Zelinski,101 Really Important Things You Already Know, But Keep Forgetting
In his work Nicomachean Ethics written in 350 B.C., Greek philosopher Aristotle claimed that happiness is the only thing that human desire for its own sake. People seek riches, not for the sake of being rich, but to be happy. Likewise, individuals desire fame, not for the sake of being famous, but because they believe fame will bring them happiness. According to Aristotle, the highest good for us is happiness, and that is why we desire and seek it.
Its always easier to stay out of trouble than to get out of trouble
Ernie Zelinski | 101 Really Important Things You Already Know, But Keep Forgetting
Think of some of the great difficulties that you have experienced over the years — ones that you invited into your life on some level or another. This applies to financial dilemmas, dysfunctional relationships, speeding tickets, lawsuits, time- wasting arguments, health problems, and family feuds. For good measure, you can add any other predicament that you could have bypassed in some way or form. Wouldn't it have been easier to avoid these situations than trying to get out of them later?
Ryan Holiday, The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom Perseverance and Art of Living
Think of the whole universe of matter and how small your share. Think about the expanse of time and how brief- almost momentary- the part marked for you. Think of the workings of fate and how infinitesimal your role." ~ Marcus Aurelius Meditations, 5:24
If you wish to improve, be content to appear clueless or stupid in extraneous matters- don't wish to seem knowledgeable. And if some regard you as important, distrusts yourself.
This is an inspirational guide with 101 short life lessons that will help you live a happier, healthier, and wealthier life and will make your life more enjoyable day-by-day, year-by-year.
"101 Really Important Things You Already Know But Keep Forgetting" addresses many inspirational, spiritual, and motivational topics related to success, personal development, stress management, and health, body & mind.
