#Fortitude

Building Fortresses From Small, Patient Victories

Finally, translate the idea into a daily practice: keep a small “stone jar.” Each day, record one specific win on a slip of paper—or drop in a pebble—and review the pile weekly. Pair it with habit stacking (attach the tiny action to an existing routine) and a visible streak. Over time, the jar becomes proof of progress, a tangible wall against doubt when motivation thins. [...]

Resilience as the Measure of True Greatness

Seneca, a Stoic philosopher of ancient Rome, posits that the true magnitude of a person’s soul is revealed through endurance. Unlike material accomplishments or outward displays of strength, he focuses on the soul’s inner capacity to withstand suffering and adversity. This countercultural metric invites us to measure greatness not by triumphs alone but by how steadfastly one weathers life’s inevitable storms. [...]

Do Not Pray for Easy Lives, Pray to Be Stronger Men – John F. Kennedy

John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, led during tumultuous times marked by the Cold War and civil rights struggles. His words resonate with the historical context of his leadership, where resilience and strength were crucial to both personal and national progress. [...]