fulfillment
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Why do you do what you do?
Have you ever asked yourself this? As in, why do you spend your time the way you spend it? It’s become a little bit cliche nowadays, to say time is the most precious commodity. But it really is. On your deathbed, you’re not going to think about how much money you have. You’re going to…
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Why You Need To Invest in a Stocks & Shares ISA Today
Lisa was a single mum of two, struggling to make ends meet. She worked as a cashier at a supermarket, earning minimum wage and barely covering her bills. She had no savings, no investments, and no hope for a better future. But everything changed when she received a £500 inheritance from her grandmother. Instead of…
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Modern Marcus Aurelius: The Extraordinary Journey from Guerrilla Fighter to the World’s Poorest President
José Mujica, Uruguayan President from 2010 to 2015, stood out not only for his political role, but also for his past as a guerrilla and prisoner, choosing to live in a modest farmhouse while donating 90% of his salary to charity. Known for his humility, integrity and commitment to principles, Mujica’s life has provided important…
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Some Thoughts on Exercise + its Importance
A lot of internet blogging/content around exercise is often cringe and states the obvious. I’m going to try and ensure this article is neither of these things. Apologies in advance if it fails. Exercise is clearly not in Fill The Gaps’s core wheelhouse. We tend to focus on philosophy and finance over fitness. But being…
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The Freedom in Frugality: How Cutting Back Can Unlock Your Personal Freedom
You know those moments when you’re sipping a rather expensive latte, looking at that new Asos order in your room, or seeing off your third deliveroo of the week, daydreaming about a life where the jarring alarm clock doesn’t dictate your morning? A life where Mondays are as sweet as Fridays? A life where you…
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The Stoic Perception: Judgments and Valuations
In life, we find ourselves ceaselessly entangled in the complexities of emotions. Emotions that are triggered by events that occur in our lives. It can seem as though the world is against us sometimes. We don’t get the grades we wanted, or the dream job, or the person we wanted to be with. It might,…
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Why Suffering is Key to Happiness & Fulfilment
In the difficult realm of human experience, suffering is the dark thread that, when weaved through the tapestry of our lives, adds depth to all experiences. In other, less metaphorical terms, you can’t have up’s without having some down’s. Therefore, and as perplexing as it sounds, the embrace of pain, rather than its avoidance, gives…
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The Underrated Value of Philosophy in Daily Life
Hello there. Ever had one of those days where life’s weight seems unbearable, and the world feels inexplicably complex? This is rhetorical, as we all have had those days as humans. I know I certainly have. And, often, when faced with such existential angst, it can be hard to know what to do. We mostly…