I am blogging everyday (or nearly everyday) on The Daily Stoic.

Yesterday - Stop Monkeying Around

The way to self-respect is to accept responsibility for our own lives and not complain about things out of our control. I’ve started to feel more self-respect and confident. I have a mohawk-style hair cut (looks awful with what little hair I have growing). I did it because why not while we’re stuck at home and the kids wanted to see me grow my hair out. A lot of people have said it looks ugly. Very few have complimented me on it. What others think doesn’t really bother me because I can’t control their feelings, thoughts, or the words they say.

It’s taken some work to get to this point. Work and the pandemic have given me plenty of opportunities to work on letting go of the complaining and worry. I feel much freer. I also like wearing my hat on the top of my head now.

Today - The Philosopher King

Philosophy has it’s place for leaders. It helps us make, “…ethical decisions that require priorities, balance, and clarity. “ I’m not just a leader at work. I’m also a leader among my family and friends. I make decisions on a daily basis and being philosophical helps with that.