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Are you a Sceptic? Why that might be Holding you Back

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                   Photo by  Nazmi Javier   Let me give you a thought. Think about the last time someone told you about a new idea, opportunity, or even just an unfamiliar restaurant recommendation. Was your first instinct: A) “Sounds amazing! Let’s do it!” B) “Hmm… but what’s the catch?” If you answered B, congratulations—you might be a lifetime member of the Band of Sceptics. Don’t worry, we meet on weekends, and there’s always a PowerPoint presentation reminding us about the dangers of optimism. All jokes aside, being sceptical isn’t super bad. In fact, it’s a critical part of healthy thinking. It keeps us from falling for scams, pyramid schemes, and that email from a Crypto King who just needs your bank info to help you make millions of dollars. But what happens when that scepticism becomes your everyday default mode? What if it quietly crawls into your relationships, career, and sense of self until every opportunity looks ...
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Quotes from the Stoics

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                                           Photo by  İsa Ortaç   "A Ship should not Ride on a Single Anchor, nor Life on a Single Hope." Epictetus Why Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket Is for making an Omelet, Not Life  Ever walked past a shop that only sells one item? Like... only socks? I mean, not even socks, shoes, pants, etc. Just socks. “Sockerama.” Crazy idea, right? Now imagine if their only supplier runs out of inventory, or socks suddenly go out of style (like it’s 2025, anything is possible). That shop doesn't have a prayer to stay open long. That’s what the above quote by Epictetus is all about. It’s a metaphor, but not a boring English-class one. It’s a smart and obvious reminder that **diversity is not just for corporate brochures — it’s for survival in this world.** Let’s break it down One Anchor? That’s How Ships Sink. A ship riding on a single a...
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The Infinite Field of Possibility, we can Control our Destiny

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                        Photo by  eberhard grossgasteiger The Infinite Field of Possibility (Or, Why Your Destiny Isn’t Just in Your Horoscope) Picture this: You’re staring into the abyss of your future like it’s the back of the fridge in the middle of the night. It’s dark, just a bit mysterious, and you’re not sure if what’s in there is expired or the secret sauce to eternal happiness. That, my friends, is what we call the infinite field of possibility—and no, you don’t need a magic crystal ball or a degree in metaphysics to explore it. We’ve all heard phrases like “You create your own reality” or “The sky's the limit.” But let’s be honest, most days it feels like the limit is more like the ceiling of your extra small bedroom apartment and the only thing you're manifesting is a late night pizza delivery. Still, here’s the big, shinny truth that too often gets lost in the shuffle: you actually do hold the pen that wr...
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Mindset of Success

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                            Photo by  Dodyk K   " Problem talk creates problems, solution talk creates solutions." Steve de Shazer   Why Talking About Problems Just Breeds More... Problems (And What to Do Instead) Ever noticed how a small issue can snowball into a full-blown *catastrophe*—all because we just * won’t stop thinking or talking about it *?🤔 You spill coffee ☕on your homework due today in the morning, and suddenly it’s, “Ugh, I knew today was going to be the worst!” In another situation, your co-worker conveniently eats your clearly labeled lunch bag from the fridge, and you spin into a dramatic dialogue about how “nothing ever goes right.” Sound familiar? Let’s pause here and consider this gem of a quote:   “Problem talk creates problems, solution talk creates solutions.” It’s like the best piece of life advice we never asked for, but desperately needed. And the best part? It’s r...
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Is your Brain like a Computer ?

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                                               Photo by  Torsten Dettlaff "Neurons that wire together, fire together" Donald Hebb   Your Brain Is Basically a Supercomputer (With Wi-Fi and a Sense of Humor) Ever look at your phone, laptop, or smart fridge and think, “Wow, this thing is basically doing my thinking for me”? Well, guess what? You’ve got an even better gadget in your head that’s way more powerful than any of those — you guessed it, your brain! That’s right, your noodle is basically a supercomputer. It processes, stores, learns, adapts, and even crashes occasionally (usually around 2 p.m. after a heavy lunch). Now, before you go trying to download Apple TV to your frontal lobe, let’s break down this brain-computer comparison and explore how this analogy isn’t just clever — it’s a big advantage in life. Ready to boot up? Let’s go!  1. **Input, ...
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Stoic Quotes

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                          Photo by  Dajana Reçi   “I cannot escape death, but at least I can escape the fear of it.” Epictetus   Death Is Inevitable, But Panic Is Optional There’s a quote that often floats around the more philosophical corners of the internet (and probably printed on a coffee mug in a monk's kitchen somewhere):   “I cannot escape death, but at least I can escape the fear of it.”    At first glance, it sounds a little grim—like something you’d say dramatically while staring into the abyss after binge-watching too much true crime shows. But give it a moment, and it might just be one of the most liberating words you'll ever hear. Check out this week's Podcast 👇 🙂  Let’s break it down:   Death? Unavoidable.   Fear of death? Totally optional. This little gem of wisdom—attributed to the Stoic philosopher Epictetus—is a philosophical mic drop. He’...
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Reason versus Our Senses

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                            Photo by  Efrem Efre     Why Your Nose Might Be Lying to You Have you ever confidently walked into a room and said, “It smells like grandma’s cooking in here!”—only to realize there is no food nearby, no grandma, and you’re actually in a post office? That, my friend, is your senses which sometimes plays tricks on you. They’re cute, yes. Useful? Often. But trustworthy? Not always. Let’s talk about the eternal, philosophical, brain-tingling debate: Reason vs. the Senses. Or, more simply, thinking vs. feeling (and seeing, and smelling, and hearing, and tasting—if you’re really into tasty snacks). This topic has roots older than your grandma’s heartfelt recipes. It’s been a point of contention for thousands of years, stretching back to ancient philosophers who wore cool togas, asked inconvenient questions, and wouldn’t stop talking about The Truth . Your Senses: The Gossip Q...
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