Fear-setting with stoicism

The usual person has 10 depressive episodes in their life, many have 50+. There are ways to manage my ups and down, there is a recipe to avoid self-destruction and self-paralysis. Stoicism is one of the best safety nets for emotional freefall and life decisions in general. Separate what I can control and what I …

Happiness as we age

We have the potential to get happier (and more successful) as we get older Social scientist Arthur C. Brooks: to be happy, change the metaphor from a canvas you’re filling up to a block of marble that you’re chipping away. From his book "Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second …