There is a White Wolf (positive voice) and a Dark Wolf (negative wolf). The Dark Wolf inside us is filled with fear, anger, envy, jealousy, greed, and arrogance. The White Wolf is filled with peace, love, hope, courage, humility, compassion, and faith. They battle constantly, so make sure you feed the one you want, not the one your body (the vessel) wants.

We are naturally pessimistic animals, as pessimism was a necessary survival tool for our species. However, in today's modern world, pessimism is no longer necessary. Moreover, it is 100% detrimental to our mental health and general attitude. Practicing gratitude is the single most effective tool against pessimism. So, grab a pen and your journal and practice gratitude to save your body, mind, soul and general attitude towards life.

Patience is the highest virtue. We've all heard this expression, but how does it impact your life, virtue and mental state/anxieties? You may be surprised how tightly wound together patience and the quality of your life is.

In today's colloquial language, there are two definitions of happiness: One meaning joy and elation; and one meaning equanimity and tranquility. If you have trouble attaining happiness, then you are probably defining it the wrong way. Let me share with you what our ancient Stoic teachers had to say.

What is the best hobby that you can do to reset your mind, body and soul? Is it meditation? Is it shooting guns? Is it hiking, or motorcycling? Let me share with you what works for this old Stoic.

You might have heard me say over and over again...as long as you remember who you are, what you are and where you are, nothing in this temporal world can harm you. In this episode, I will expand on this.

Yup...we've all been there... a million times. You think you're doing well and life is finally working out, but then out of nowhere WHAMMO! Some set-back happens and you lose perspective and all of a sudden life seems overwhelming and impossible. You lose motivation and can't even fathom getting back to virtue. Let me share with you how I get back to the good Stoic ways.

Yup...we've all been there... a million times. You think you're doing well and life is finally working out, but then out of nowhere WHAMMO! Some set-back happens and you lose perspective and all of a sudden life seems overwhelming and impossible. You lose motivation and can't even fathom getting back to virtue. Let me share with you how I get back to the good Stoic ways.