Ryan Holiday is among my favorite authors of all time. Most of his content does a fantastic job at bringing the wisdom of the Stoics to a modern context.
Just yesterday, he sent out an email on 100 (Short) Rules for a Better Life which he also shared on his blog. Not all of it is necessarily Stoic but most is. Or at least follows the same stream of thinking.
This is a great list.
Some of my favorites that had a big impact on me for the better are:
Wake up early.
Comparison = unhappiness
Always choose “Alive Time.”
The present is enough.
Have kids.
Amor fati.
And these are the ones, I want to follow more often:
Take walks.
No day without some deep work.
“Always say less than necessary.” — Robert Greene
I will print it out and place it close to my bed as a reminder before and after sleep.
Rules #98, #99 and #100 are Ryan’s books which I love. I have re-read The obstacle is the way 5 times and I plan to do that over and over again in the future. It’s a great book.
Pick the rules that resonate with you to become a leader, parent or simply a human being who lives a better life.
