Writing exercises are short bursts of improvisational writing without planning. They help expand writing skills and find new creative approaches. Daily writing exercises should be 10-15 minutes daily
Descartes: Thinking determines quality of being and living. Major challenge is discarding irrational thoughts rather than learning to think. Clear thinking requires analyzing thoughts and identifying patterns
Dreams must be grabbed and never let go. Nothing is impossible to those who try. Time flies, but you're the pilot. You define your own life, not others. You can be everything and be the infinite amount of things
Born around AD 50 in Hierapolis, Phrygia as a slave. Studied Stoic philosophy under Musonius Rufus. Obtained freedom after Nero's death in AD 68. Founded philosophy school in Nicopolis after AD 93. Died around AD 135, with his lamp purchased for 3,000 drachmae
Manifestation combines ancient Greek practice with numerology. Method requires repeating affirmations 3x morning, 6x afternoon, 9x night. Science-backed practice proven to decrease stress and improve performance
Daydreaming is productive and helps develop creativity. UC Santa Barbara study shows daydreamers perform 41% better on creative tests. Focusing on present moment leads to greater happiness