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Shaping Spartans, Not Spectators: How to Design Meaningful Rites of Passage Today

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Everest’s Riddle:
Why Climbing the World’s Highest Peak is More Than Just Putting One Foot in Front of the Other

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Everest.

The name alone conjures images of frosted giants, bone-chilling winds, and the ultimate test of human grit.

But as each climber stood at the base, gazing at its icy crown, a different truth dawned on them:

Climbing Everest is less about the ascent and more about a series of rites of passage, a labyrinth of challenges that demand not just physical prowess but mental fortitude, emotional resilience, and a deep understanding of the rhythm of the mountain.

Forget the neat narratives of straight-line climbs.

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Life’s a Dojo: Train Like a Warrior, Think Like a Stoic – Conquer Every Challenge Before it Begins

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Confront Your Future Demons: New Year’s Resolutions Through the Stoic Lens of Premeditatio Malorum

As the champagne fizz fades and the echoes of “Happy New Year!” die down, we’re often left with a fresh batch of resolutions, neatly wrapped in the optimism of a new beginning.

But what if, instead of simply hoping for the best, we prepared for the worst? That’s where the ancient Stoic practice of premeditatio malorum comes in.

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How to Design and Build Your Dream Life—One Step at a Time

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In 1986, I stepped onto my first construction site.

I didn’t know what I had gotten myself into.

I didn’t grow up with a dad, so I didn’t hang around the garage with tools, learning to build things.

It was the complete opposite. I was an introverted book nerd who spent most of my time at the library reading books.

But here I was, brand new tools on my belt, a hard hat on my head, and a lot of doubt on my mind.

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15 Strategies You Can Use to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

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If you are anything like me, sometimes Imposter Syndrome can stop you from being a leader and standing out.

Preventing you from living a life of service, community, and abundance.

Research shows that 70% of people suffer from Imposter Syndrome at some point in their life. 30% of high-achievers go through bouts of feeling like a fraud. It’s even worst on social media, where 87% of Twitter users are polled feeling like fakers.

Here are 15 ways to help you.

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