How to Let Go of Your Regrets

How to Let Go of Your Regrets

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The Virtue of Delayed Gratification

Nearly every culture around the world encourages sacrifice today for a better tomorrow. So why is delayed gratification so hard? 

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There's a lot to like about stoicism, but it falls short in some key areas for me. Here's my take on it and the other influences on my personal philosophy. 

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