The Law of Reversed Effort

The Law of Reversed Effort

The Law of Reversed Effort, often referred to as the Backwards Law, offers a profound insight into the paradox of striving and success. It tells us that in many situations, the more we push ourselves to achieve something, the further we move away from it. In contrast,...
Stoicism on Acceptance

Stoicism on Acceptance

Although he never considered himself a philosopher, Marcus Aurelius’ writings have become one of the most significant ancient Stoic scriptures. His ‘Meditations’ contain a series of notes to himself based on Stoic ideas, one of which is embracing...