Summary: The author reflects on a transformative moment under a palm tree, where he realized the importance of accepting himself and embracing the journey of becoming a spiritual warrior. He emphasizes the need for action, pain, patience, and perseverance to master both the body and mind. By committing to a healthier lifestyle, he aims to unlock his full potential and connect with his spirit.
“Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it”-Epictetus (View Highlight)
I would be a man in action who embodies his philosophy rather than one who espouses it. I would be a man who will teach only after he has gone through the lessons. I would be a man who is focused and disciplined in taking actionable steps towards self-mastery instead of merely learning about them from the wise words of the many teachers. (View Highlight)
waiting to retire when the kids leave for college or holding onto resentment of past regrets until we start working on ourselves is rather foolhardy. (View Highlight)
If we don’t start now, the odds are we never will. Life is happening to us, with or without our permission. (View Highlight)
We must learn to control actions that are under our control and not worry about actions that are not under our dominion. (View Highlight)
The three Ps (pain, patience, and perseverance) I’ve hated all my life and tried to evade are unavoidable. There is simply no easy fix. (View Highlight)