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Homesickness And "Saudade"
What is homesickness, and how can it be dealt with? What does the word "saudade" mean in Brazilian Portuguese? We discuss these subjects and some related issues.
Published on 9 years ago
Some Writers Just Speak To You
A reader asks whether I like Cicero more than other writers, and wants to know my opinions on Seneca and Marcus Aurelius. This leads to larger questions about feeling kinship with certain writers. …
Published on 9 years, 1 month ago
We Don't Know The Struggles That Other People Have
A recent experience reminded me that we should not be too quick to judge others. We really don't know all the struggles or burdens that the other man may have in his background. This is why we shou…
Published on 9 years, 1 month ago
The Most Incredible Election Since 1860
In its character and results, the 2016 U.S. presidential election was perhaps the most incredible contest since the fragmented 1860 election. Donald Trump's coming challenges, though, may be the gre…
Published on 9 years, 1 month ago
Gaining And Maintaining Confidence
A reader explains that he often struggles with confidence and self-esteem issues. We offer some suggestions and perspectives. The truth is that while no one has all the answers, some techniques hav…
Published on 9 years, 1 month ago
Why Consoling Friends Is Important
When we see a friend is hurting, is it better to try to console him, or to ignore his problem?
Published on 9 years, 2 months ago
Fear Or Love? The Views Of Cicero And Machiavelli (Podcast)
Is it better to be feared or loved? This famous question is more nuanced than people think, and was addressed specifically by Cicero in "On Duties" as well as by Machiavelli in his "Prince" and "Dis…
Published on 9 years, 2 months ago
Travel Advice For Young People. Looking For Sympathy From Others (Podcast)
A reader asks for some travel advice for a young guy in his 20s who has never done much traveling before. In an unrelated question, we discuss why it's not a good idea to look for sympathy from you…
Published on 9 years, 2 months ago
Five Lessons Drawn From Recent Emails
Out of some recent emails, I've extracted five lessons that are worth remembering.
Published on 9 years, 2 months ago
How To Avoid Burnout (Along With A Hidden Question)
The question here is: "How do I avoid burnout?" But--as is often the case--I sense a hidden question lurking below the surface here that deals with isolation and loneliness. We discuss some answer…
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago