Wade's Life LessonsFrom Gregory Hays interpretation of “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius. Book 8, quote 56 – “Other people’s wills are as independent of mine as their breath and bodies. We may exist for the sake of one another, but our will rules its own domain. Otherwise the harm they do would cause me harm to me. Which […]
From Ryan Holiday’s book, “The Daily Stoic“. Marcus Aurelius, Meditations 6.29 “It’s a disgrace in this life when the soul surrenders first while the body refuses to. “ This makes me think of the people with dementia and how they lose their memory, their sense of self towards the end. It’s so sad. My mother […]
Dec 26, 2023 Seneca, On the Brevity of Life 1.3-4a, From Ryan Holliday’s book, “The Daily Stoic”. “It’s not at all that we have too short a time to live, but that we squander a great deal of it. Life is long enough, and it’s given in sufficient measure to do many great things if […]
I think that Ultra Mobile and Mint Mobile got lucky selling to T-Mobile. Don’t get me wrong, it was brilliant on Ultra and Mint’s part. I believe this was all part of the MVNO’s owner’s plan. I have to admit, buying Ryan Reynolds must have been very appealing. Maybe they’re hoping he has the same […]
Let’s learn! I’m not sure about you but all this ChatGPT and AI talk has me curious. Honestly, it’s confusing. So, I thought I would try to get some clarity on my questions and invite you along for the ride. Also, we all think of Skynet. Yes, I saw all 6 of the Terminator movies. […]
Here’s a thought I had. How responsible are we in tech? I believe we try to be, but knowledge is power. Knowledge can make us uncomfortable. Especially when we learn ugly secrets. Awareness is the key. Is lithium-ion one of those ugly little lies we’re living without even knowing it? Maybe. Listen, we all love […]
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Let’s start with a prayer, how motivational! No, I am not the religious type. I do believe in GOD and power well beyond us. However, this prayer is said every day at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. I look at it as more of a guideline to life and well being rather than a prayer to GOD. […]
Do you think it’s easy to do something hard every day? Something that you know will make you a better person. It is hard. It’s easy to sit and watch TV. It’s easy to sit and eat shitty food. It’s easy to eat fast food. It’s easy to lay in bed, on the couch, in […]
Did anyone ever tell you that all you need is some discipline? Don’t you want to kink them square in the crotch? Like you don’t have enough to do with someone telling you that you need more discipline. The thing is, they are right, you already know that. What are you going to do about […]