On the Shortness of Life

I got the recommendation for this work of the Philosopher from My Reding of Tools of the Tiatns. It is very sort, and two the point. And I would recommend this read to just about everyone. It will likely take you an hour or two at most to read and the exploration about the time we have on earth and......more

If you really want to be depressed about how life is passing you by, I thoroughly recommend this book.......more

Lately, I've read and reviewed a few books I deemed "life-changing", and while they all dance around the same subject, this is the one I would - without thinking twice - recommend you read. In this masterpiece, Seneca defines the meaning of living in opposition to simply existing and calls you to re......more

Often cited and holds up This is often cited as a great work of the stoics. I read this only one chapter each night for a month. The lessons held over the centuries. However there is much need discussion for each chapter and should not be read in one sitting nor without a discussion partner.......more

While procrastinating from studying my state-mandated curriculum I read this book about how we waste our Iives through procrastination and pursuit of societally/state guided activities. Now at least I am woke while procrastinating the study of my state-mandated curriculum. 4/5.......more