The Sunk-Cost Fallacy: Your Energy Is Not Lost

A bird’s-eye view of a forked gravel path in a garden, symbolizing decision-making and strategic quitting.

Last week, I wrote about the Quitting Framework by Steven Bartlett, commenting on both the simplicity of the framework and a thought-provoking statement: "Quitting is for winners." The essence is that strategic, well-considered quitting can improve your life, especially when hardships aren't leading you toward your goals. While writing about the value of strategic quitting, … Continue reading The Sunk-Cost Fallacy: Your Energy Is Not Lost

Guiding Principles for a Good Life: Resilience in Stoicism

Continuing our exploration of guiding principles for living a good life, we turn to the ancient wisdom of Stoicism, specifically the teachings of Epictetus. While Marie Kondo’s "spark joy" principle and Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonia offer valuable insights, Stoicism presents a practical philosophy focused on resilience, inner peace, and purposeful living. At the heart of … Continue reading Guiding Principles for a Good Life: Resilience in Stoicism