Life Lessons!

I have been following some interesting stories of great political strategic thinkers of our time, I came across some interesting story about hunting field mice or Antelopes, this is in reference to Newt Gingrich the governor who heavily supported Trump during last year's' election. This excerpt is truly defining and distinct, it gives a clear picture of pareto principle and as well as knowing what key task needs to be accomplished to make most of the time available. Here is the excerpt " Newt Gingrich is one of the most successful political leaders of our time. Yes, we disagreed with virtually everything he did, but this is a book about strategy, not ideology. And we’ve got to give Newt his due. His strategic ability—his relentless focus on capturing the House of Representatives for the Republicans—led to one of the biggest political landslides in American history. Now that he’s in the private sector, Newt uses a brilliant illustration to explain the need...

I have been researching some of the great philosophers and stumbled upon to great movements which from my perspective accurately gives meaning to the way of life. The serenity of life and all that we are seeking are all around. Two of these movements that has captured my attention are; 1. Stoicism 2. Taoism According to online Library Stoicism   According to its teachings, as social beings, the path to happiness for humans is found in accepting that which we have been given in life, by not allowing ourselves to be controlled by our desire for pleasure or our fear of pain, by using our minds to understand the world around us and to do our part in nature's plan, and by working together and treating others in a fair and just manner. Taoism  The Tao is a fundamental idea in most Chinese philosophical schools; in Taoism, however, it denotes the principle that is both the source, pattern and substance of everything that exists. Taoism differs from Confucianism by ...