I’ve had quite a few journal entries that felt like breakthroughs. The kind of writing where I walked away lighter, clearer, and more aligned with the Stoic practice. Looking back, I notice that most of those entries were born out of struggle. Some challenge in my life—anxiety, conflict, or uncertainty—pushed me inward and gave me…

The Problem with Goals Alone Humans set goals all the time—lose weight, write a book, run a marathon, start a business. But let’s be honest—how often do we fall short, even when we really want to succeed? It’s not because we’re lazy. It’s not because we don’t care enough. And it’s definitely not because we’re…

Vacations, busy seasons, rough weeks — we all hit moments where our routine takes a hit. Maybe you missed a few workouts. Maybe your journaling stopped. Maybe you were just tired, overwhelmed, or distracted. Whatever the reason, the momentum you had built feels like it vanished overnight. I just got back from a week-long vacation….