Tag Archives: Philosophy

Sleep on Concrete

Posted on May 2, 2012 by AJ Kessler

Something Sebastian Marshall said to me a long while back has really stuck with me: sleep on concrete. Anyone who has travelled a lot has literally done this at least once.  Baggage handlers go on strike and the airport shuts … Continue reading →

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What You Want

Posted on March 18, 2012 by AJ Kessler

Alain de Botton with a good reminder: One of the interesting things about success is that we think we know what it means. A lot of the time our ideas about what it would mean to live successfully are not … Continue reading →

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Pursuit of Truth

Posted on February 16, 2012 by AJ Kessler

The true value of a man is not determined by his possession, supposed or real, of Truth, but rather by his sincere exertion to get to the Truth.  It is not possession of the Truth, but rather the pursuit of … Continue reading →

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The Purpose Of Life

Posted on December 6, 2011 by AJ Kessler

I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. – Dalai Lama This quote has been dredged up again recently, floating around the internet for the last few weeks drawing criticism.  Many people, especially, it seems, minimalists, … Continue reading →

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Be The Stream

Posted on November 15, 2011 by AJ Kessler

A stream.  Fresh water bubbles up through the ground or down from the mountain.  It’s clear, and fresh, and sweet. No matter what you do to the water, it remains clear, and fresh, and sweet. You can throw mud, or … Continue reading →

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How To Ruin Your Life

Posted on October 13, 2011 by AJ Kessler

It can ruin your life only if it ruins your character.  Otherwise it cannot harm you — inside or out. Marcus Aurelius, Meditations Book 4.8 A little preachy and smarmy for us modern folk?  Maybe.  But it’s still true.  And, … Continue reading →

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Television Wisdom

Posted on July 22, 2011 by AJ Kessler

Television gets a bad rap, which is ironic because there’s never been better things on television than there is today.  A lot of people take pride in not watching TV.  I’ve heard many people say “I don’t own a television”, … Continue reading →

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Motivation

Posted on July 13, 2011 by AJ Kessler

I’ve been studying for the bar for nearly two straight months now.  It’s now less than two weeks away, I still have lots to learn, but motivation is low. Even things like time tracking are less effective these days.  What … Continue reading →

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