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Success Mantra of the Day: “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” — Carl Gustav Jung's quote could rewrite everything you believe about success- Psychology explains why chasing more never ends: What the philosophy of minimalism is and why Stoicism believes less can lead to a richer life
- Stoic thought of the day: “In your actions, don’t procrastinate. In your conversations, don’t confuse. In your thoughts, don’t...” - The ancient Stoic life lesson that modern psychology keeps proving right: Why mastering your thoughts, controlling your emotions, and focusing on what matters can transform your future
- Best proverb of the day: “The forest was shrinking, but the trees kept voting for the axe, because...” — Why did the forest choose the axe? An old Eastern European proverb reveals why people often trust what feels familiar, and the powerful life lesson it teaches about self-deception, and the hidden consequences of everyday choicesBest Eastern European proverb of the day: For centuries, proverbs have captured complex truths in just a few words, but few are as striking...23 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
- Roman proverb of the day: 'A drop of water hollows out a stone, not by force, but by falling often...' Constant effort in life will always overcome the toughest obstaclesThe Roman Proverb of the Day, "A drop of water hollows out a stone, not by force, but by falling often," highlights the power of persistenc...11 Jun, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
- Stoic Quote of the Day: “The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.” Why the greatest danger to human success is not poverty, failure, competition, or bad luck, but uncontrolled emotions and self-mastery — here's what Stoicism teaches to transform your lifeEvery success begins as a thought. Every failure does too. That is the timeless wisdom behind the Stoic quote, “The soul becomes dyed with ...11 Jun, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: 'Remember you were born to work with others, not to resent them for their flaws or ignorance...' - Stoic philosopher gives life lesson on the importance of emotional controlRoman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius remains widely admired for the timeless lessons in his work Meditations, particularly h...28 May, 2026, 03.14 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Socrates: “He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he.....” — How the ancient Greek philosopher who inspired Western philosophy still explains why endless desire, not lack of success, leaves millions emotionally unfulfilled in modern life todayQuote of the day by Socrates meaning: Why endless desire keeps successful people emotionally unfulfilled even after achieving more. Socrate...08 May, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Roman Socrates, Musonius Rufus: ‘It is not possible to live well today unless you treat it as your last day’ - Stoic philosopher's lessons on life’s fragilityStoicism, an ancient philosophy emphasizing self-control and resilience, offers practical lessons for modern life. Musonius Rufus, the "Rom...05 May, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Socrates, “The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to....” A quiet reminder by one of the greatest minds of all time: stop acting the part… and start becoming it. Can this powerful motivational quote truly transform your identity?Quote of the Day by Socrates: Every morning, millions of people scroll through quotes. They save them. They share them. Then they go back t...10 Apr, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
- Word of the day: StoicismStoicism is an ancient philosophy that teaches us to focus on our own actions and thoughts while accepting external circumstances beyond ou...24 Jan, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Epictetus: 'Events do not just happen, but arrive by appointment.' Timeless quotes by Greek philosopherQuote of the day by Epictetus shares a Stoic view on how events come with purpose. The quote explains acceptance, control, and responsibili...19 Jan, 2026, 06.45 AM IST
- Choose the right handleStoic philosopher Epictetus's ideas on happiness and virtue remain relevant. He introduced the two-handle theory. It suggests approaching s...07 Jul, 2025, 11.12 PM IST
- Tata Pension Management’s Ravikant Rathore shares 3 key lessons learnt from Charlie MungerWe put all our efforts in trying to be smart to grow in life instead of focusing on simply avoiding mistakes.29 Nov, 2023, 08.18 PM IST
- Life as a banquetWhat this means is that you wait patiently for your turn and help yourself to a moderate portion when dishes are passed to you. If it were ...07 Feb, 2023, 11.23 PM IST
- Howard Marks has had it with experts predicting the futureThe co-chairman of Oaktree also took aim at the media, saying it had become fractured, and has allowed a sense of distrust to take hold.13 Jan, 2017, 08.23 AM IST
- Uncrooked way to happinessDelusion eclipses enlightenment . Indian seers call it bhranti darshana or false knowledge. This differs from plain dullness or lack of dis...02 Jun, 2010, 06.45 AM IST
- Irony of the unasked giftIn his lectures on the essential laws of fearless living, Guy Finley tells the story of a woman who inherits an antique box from her grandm...10 Feb, 2010, 06.29 AM IST
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