Being Stoic refers to displaying calmness, emotional resilience, and self-discipline, especially in the face of adversity. It doesn’t mean being emotionless or indifferent but rather maintaining control over one’s reactions to challenges and focusing on what truly matters. Stoicism, as a philosophy, originated in ancient Greece and was developed by thinkers like Zeno of Citium, Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius. It teaches practical wisdom for achieving a fulfilling life by aligning thoughts and actions with reason and virtue. Stoicism emphasizes: 1. Control of Emotions: Recognizing that emotions arise from our judgments about events, not the events themselves. 2. Focus on What You Can Control: Distinguishing between what’s within our power (thoughts, actions) and what isn’t (others’ opinions, external events). 3. Living Virtuously: Prioritizing traits like wisdom, courage, justice, and self-restraint as the foundation of a good life. 4. Accepting Fate (Amor Fati): Embracing life’s challenges as opportunities to grow and accepting what cannot be changed with grace. In modern terms, Stoicism is a toolkit for building resilience, finding purpose, and achieving peace of mind in a chaotic world. It’s about thriving, not just surviving, by focusing on internal strength and external contribution.

The mind is the most powerful instrument that you have! Begin training it by completing small daily task! This will lead to larger and larger rask leading up to the success you desire! The trick is, you must FUCKING START!! Committing to yourself and no longer letting shit slide must become your normal! Once you gain control of your mind, you become UN FUCKING STOPPABLE! Start now or die with regret! CHOICE IS YOURS! STAY RELENTLESS!

Hey what’s going on. My name is Dan Lamb. Old friend, coworker, and lifting buddy with Zak. Always knew him for being the most postitive person and hard worker which definatly made me learn a lot. So thought joining a group of people who have that same postive attitude and motivation will just get me to a different level and hopefully my positivity will help other also.

NOTHING KILLS YOU FASTER THAN YOUR OWN MIND!

“The unexamined life is not worth living." — Socrates This strikes the importance of self-awareness when it comes to motivation. Understanding our values, desires, and strengths, we can align our actions with our true selves. Reflecting on what truly matters to us can ignite our inner drive and clarify our goals!!!