
Ego and Confidence:
- Ego can be mistaken for confidence, but it often stems from a sense of smallness within oneself.
- True strength and power are restrained and not easily threatened, unlike ego which seeks external validation.
- Ego is a sign of weakness, indicating that one may not be as good or strong as they think.
- It's important to recognize signs of weakness in leaders, bosses, and oneself to differentiate between confidence and ego.
Living Each Day with Purpose:
- It's essential to live each day as if it were the last, without frenzy, laziness, or pretending.
- Progress is about perfecting character rather than achieving perfection. It involves making strides in character development over time.
- As individuals grow older, they should aim to improve at not wasting time and living each day as a representation of who they aspire to be.
Daily Stoic New Year New You Challenge:
- Encouraging participation in the Daily Stoic New Year New You Challenge aimed at fostering less frenzied behavior, diligence, and an awareness of life's unpredictability.
- Emphasizing the significance of rejecting busyness or chaos while focusing on what truly matters.