life
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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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How Stoicism Can Transform Your Daily Life
I think the best metaphor for life is a boat at sea. Sometimes you have clear skies and calm waters. Other times, you are in a tempest of chaos and noise. Whether sunny or moody, boats need a compass to guide them. Humans are the same. We need something to guide us through life. I…
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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 Quiet Art of Passive Investing: The “Less is More” Approach to Growing Wealth
Picture this: Instead of attempting to read the tumultuous tides of the stock market, you’re lounging in your favourite armchair, sipping on tea, as your investments diligently work for you. Building and growing wealth for you and your future family, whilst you do sweet nothing. Sounds delightful, doesn’t it? Well, come with me and enter…
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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…
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School, Life, and Everything in Between
Hi there, Firstly, I’m Max. And before anything else, let me share a secret: I’m 23, and like most in their early twenties (and life), I’m figuring things out on the fly. Most of the time, I actually feel like I haven’t got a clue. Life is hard like that. This feeling of cluelessness has…