Practical Wisdom

The Ancient Greeks had two different words for time:

Chronos was the idea of chronological, linear, quantitative time. That all time is equal.

Kairos was a bit different. That there are certain moments or windows that have more meaning. More texture. More importance. More weight.

We’ve all experienced Kairos time. There are certain moments in life tha

As a man ages there comes a soft whisper in his ear: “No no there won’t be time enough for that anymore.”

— C S Lewis

The past is a teacher, not a judge. Your next move matters more than your last mistake.

— Shane Parrish, Farnham Street

Problems scream for attention while successes only whisper. We're wired to chase whatever's loudest.

— Farnham Street

The question isn't who's going to let me; it's who's going to stop me.

— Ayn Rand

The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness.

— Michel de Montaigne | Essays (1580)

Treat failure like a scientist. Each attempt is an experiment. Each mistake is a clue. You're not failing. You're refining.

— James Clear

Wisdom is the reward for surviving your own stupidity.

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.