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The value of hard work and persistence
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Memento mori: Remember you will die
You have limited time. Don’t take a minute for granted. Every time you do something, you have to remind yourself that it’s time you will never get back.
Time is our most precious resource. It is always ticking away. Every second that passes belongs to death. You can never get it back. For example, you may see a beautiful sunrise today but will never see the same specific sunrise again. That is why you should live and embrace life and not waste it.
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Good character: Good deeds
Mantas are ideas that are true in any situation, that guide you, nourish you, and reassure you, that you can lean on when things are difficult.
A motto to live by every day is that good character works for the common good. When you work on yourself, you are a positive diffe...
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Amor Fati - love of one's fate
Nietzsche said you “don’t just bear what is necessary, you love it.” When something bad happens, it can either break your heart and spirit, or you can embrace it and turn it into the greatest thing that ever happened to you.
It’s good that it is difficult. If there were nev...
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- Notice how often people around you say no to each other every day. Also watch how others handle these situations.
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