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Consistency And Company

In the fifth century in an effort to educate his son, Johannes Stobaeus compiled excerpts, stories, and quotes attributable to Epictetus. What is most amazing

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A Quarter At A Time

Benjamin Franklin was a man who understood the value of getting better each day. He called it: “The means of improvement by constant study…” Imagine

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Mindset Matters

In 479 BC, the Persians invaded Greece for a second time. According to Plutarch, the Battle of Platea was a united front of several Greek

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Tango Mike Mike

Medal of Honor recipient Roy Benavidez was known as Tango Mike Mike to his military buddies, who used the call sign for “That Mean Mexican.”

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Plutarch And Perspective

Ancient Spartans were known for their self-discipline, moderation and simple way of life. According to Plutarch, Lycurgus was credited with establishing the military-focused reforms of

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Purpose In Chaos

“Complete outer calmness is impossible. But when there are some calm periods, we should appreciate them and make them last longer. This is the time

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Virtue In Action

On January 31, 1784, Benjamin Vaughan wrote a letter to Benjamin Franklin who was 78 years old at the time:  “Your history is so remarkable,

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Perspective

“Go get your mother and all her friends. They’ll never see a fire like this again.” One evening in 1914, a raging fire broke out

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