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Ignacio Nieto Carvajal

What's On Your Tombstone?

What's On Your Tombstone?

The Daily Stoic for July 25th. “What’s On Your Tombstone?”. “When you see someone often flashing their rank or position, or someone whose name is often bandied about in public, don’t be envious; such things are bought at the expense of life. . . . Some die on the first rungs

Somewhere Someone's Dying

Somewhere Someone's Dying

The Daily Stoic for July 24th. “Somewhere Someone’s Dying”. “Whenever disturbing news is delivered to you, bear in mind that no news can ever be relevant to your reasoned choice. Can anyone break news to you that your assumptions or desires are wrong? No way! But they can tell

Receive Honors And Slights Exactly The Same Way

Receive Honors And Slights Exactly The Same Way

The Daily Stoic for July 23rd, “Receive Honors And Slights Exactly The Same Way”. “Receive without pride, let go without attachment.” —MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 8.33 This is a very wise advice, and actually, a very hard one to follow if you ask me. We all like to feel proud

No One Has A Gun To Your Head

No One Has A Gun To Your Head

The Daily Stoic for July 22nd, “No One Has A Gun To Your Head”. “Nothing is noble if it’s done unwillingly or under compulsion. Every noble deed is voluntary.” —SENECA, MORAL LETTERS, 66.16b I agree that we need to do the right thing because we want to. Not

Made For Working Together

Made For Working Together

The Daily Stoic for July 21st. “Made For Working Together”. “Whenever you have trouble getting up in the morning, remind yourself that you’ve been made by nature for the purpose of working with others, whereas even unthinking animals share sleeping. And it’s our own natural purpose that is

Made For Justice

Made For Justice

The Daily Stoic for July 20th. “Made For Justice”. “The unjust person acts against the gods. For insofar as the nature of the universe made rational creatures for the sake of each other, with an eye toward mutual benefit based on true value and never for harm, anyone breaking nature’

Forgive Them Because They Don’t Know

Forgive Them Because They Don’t Know

The Daily Stoic for July 19th. “Forgive Them Because They Don’t Know”. “As Plato said, every soul is deprived of truth against its will. The same holds true for justice, self-control, goodwill to others, and every similar virtue. It’s essential to constantly keep this in your mind, for