Using ancient wisdom to make sense of the modern world
Summary In this publication I translate the Moral letters to Lucilius by Seneca into modern English. In Letter 25 he discusses the importance of having role models. And how that can help you to live a virtuous life. The importance of role models It’s important to have role models. Not the sort of vacuous celebrity … Read more
Summary In this publication I translate the Moral letters to Lucilius by Seneca into modern English. In Letter 24 he discusses how to deal with suffering, think about death, and the routines we find ourselves in. Suffering — life is full of it … and pain can be just around the corner. You don’t know … Read more
Summary In this publication I translate the Moral letters to Lucilius by Seneca into modern English. In Letter 22, he discusses reflection. Why nothing is more important than using reflection and planning. While remaining flexible and being able to set events into context. Reflection and planning You understand by now that it’s important to … Read more
Summary In this publication I translate the Moral letters to Lucilius by Seneca into modern English. In Letter 21, he discusses success: why you may want it, the barriers and how you can overcome them. Is success what you want? Don’t be your own barrier to success. And the main barrier to success is not … Read more
Summary In this publication I translate the Moral letters to Lucilius by Seneca into modern English. In Letter 20, he discusses how why having a role-model is important. Titles are granted, but it’s your behaviour that wins respect. What is a role-model? A role-model is a person whose behaviour, example, or success is or can … Read more