Category: Book Notes

No need to be shocked when things happen good?bad? Who’s to say? Read more

Everyone that has opinions of how you live your life will be dead soon..and so will you… so it really doesn’t matter what they think about it! We are in control of how we react to things… Life is opinion You are not a victim… Bad things just don’t happen to you, they’re happening  for Read more

Work hard! Enjoy! And be careful not to spread yourself too thin, quality over quantity! True profit or benefits should never come at the cost of our principles or ethical standards Define stuff. What are you actually dealing with? Be clear with it- Use real words… Don’t sugarcoat it! When you define something , you Read more

You will meet people that will drive you nuts… know this, don’t be caught off guard– have a plan, be prepared you can act in a way that you are proud of. Watch your thoughts and make sure they dont run away to a place you’d not like to be in. Live with purpose…we only Read more

Welcome to a new series here on CeesHofman.com! Inspired by my recent reading of Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, I’ve decided to share some of the passages that resonate deeply with me. Alongside these excerpts, I’m including my handwritten reflections and insights, giving you a window into how these timeless Stoic teachings connect to modern life. This Read more