3. general wisdom
In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few. - Shinryu Suzuki
Stoics are to be vigilant against unreasoned thoughts popping up in their heads.
Andrii Datsenko • The Stoic Warrior. 45 Maxims for Life From Marcus Aurelius' Meditations
“Through our eyes, the universe is perceiving itself. Through our ears, the universe is listening to its harmonies. We are the witnesses through which the universe becomes conscious of its glory, of its magnificence,” said twentieth-century American-British philosopher Alan Watts.
Robert Pantano • The Art of Living a Meaningless Existence: Ideas from Philosophy That Change the Way You Think
The Protocols
by Jocko Willink via The Code. The Evaluation. The Protocol.
I will take care of my physical health by exercising, eating properly, and getting the rest I need to recover and rebuild. I will take care of my physical surroundings, keeping them in order.
I will develop myself mentally by reading, writing, drawing, building, creating, and
Simplicity is Genius, and Complexity Kills Consistency
via How People Think
We are swayed by complexity when simplicity is the real mark of intelligence and understanding.
computer scientist Edsger Dijkstra once wrote:
Simplicity is the hallmark of truth— we should know better, but complexity continues to have a morbid attraction. When you give for an
"Receive without pride. Let go without attachment." - Marcus Aurelius