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The Idiocy of Worrying About Your Legacy

Posted on November 8, 2011 by AJ Kessler

Marcus Aurelius, the 16th Emperor of Rome, the most powerful man on earth for a time, kept a journal of thoughts and notes for himself, to keep himself grounded.  The twelve “books” worth of writings cover a broad range of … Continue reading →

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Kill Yourself, For Two Weeks

Posted on July 11, 2011 by AJ Kessler

Killing yourself can be a useful thing to think about.  But, instead of using it is a mid-to-long term form of regulation, what if you shortened it and made it immediately actionable? What if you had two weeks to live? … Continue reading →

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