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  Face Failure - Characteristics...

  Brittany Forrester

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  The etymology of the word fail is derived from the French word faillir, which means “almost to do.” Faillir is derived from the Latin word fallere, which means to deceive or lead into error. These definitions imply that when people fail, they do not follow through with their intentions, and those who believed that they would be in some way deceived. 
  People who experience failure can feel a sense of shame. This emotional response can cause them to suppress their feelings, deflect the responsibility of the failure, neglect to learn from the valuable lessons, and thwart the possibility for future success. 
  As Winston Churchill so eloquently said, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

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  Plato: Apology

  Plato

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  The Apology is Plato's version of the speech given by Socrates as he defended himself in 399 BC against the charges of "corrupting the young, and by not believing in the gods in whom the city believes, but in other daimonia that are novel" . "Apology" here has its earlier meaning of speaking in defense of a cause or of one's beliefs or actions. The general term apology, in context to literature, defends a world from attack (opposite of satire-which attacks the world).the text is written in the first person from Socrates' point of view, as though it were Socrates' actual speech at the trial. During the course of the speech, Socrates twice mentions Plato as being present. There is, however, no real way of knowing how closely Socrates' words in the Apology match those of Socrates at the actual trial, even if it was Plato's intention to be accurate in this respect 

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  Letters from a Stoic - A New...

  Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Vincent...

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  What does it mean to live wisely in a world full of uncertainty? 
  Letters from a Stoic is a remarkable collection of personal letters written by the Roman philosopher Seneca to his friend Lucilius nearly two thousand years ago. In these thoughtful and deeply human letters, Seneca shares practical advice on how to face life’s challenges with courage, clarity, and calm. 
  Rather than writing as a distant philosopher, Seneca speaks like a trusted mentor and friend. He reflects on everyday struggles—fear, anger, wealth, loss, time, and the search for happiness—and offers guidance grounded in the principles of Stoic philosophy. 
  At the heart of his message is a powerful idea: true peace of mind does not come from external success or possessions. It comes from developing a strong character, a disciplined mind, and the ability to accept what we cannot control. 
  In these timeless letters, you will discover insights on how to: 
  - Overcome fear, anxiety, and unnecessary worry 
  - Use your time wisely and focus on what truly matters 
  - Build resilience in the face of hardship 
  - Cultivate inner peace and emotional balance 
  - Develop wisdom, self-discipline, and strength of character 
  Although written nearly two thousand years ago, Seneca’s reflections feel strikingly modern. His words continue to guide readers toward a calmer, more thoughtful, and more meaningful life. 
  This book is more than a classic work of philosophy—it is a series of conversations about how to live well. 
  A timeless guide to wisdom, resilience, and the art of living.

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  Crisis of Command - How We Lost...

  Stuart Scheller

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  Combat-decorated Marine officer Stuart Scheller speaks out against the debacle of the Afghan pullout as the culmination of a decades-long and still-ongoing betrayal of military members by top leadership, from generals to the commander in chief, comes to light. 
   
   
   
  Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller was the perfect Marine. Battle tested. A leader. Decorated for valor. Yet when the United States acted like the Keystone Cops in a panicked haphazard exit from Afghanistan for political reasons, Scheller spoke out, and the generals lashed out. In fact, they jailed him to keep him quiet, claiming he lost the "trust and confidence" bestowed upon him by the Marines—when the faith and trust is exactly what our generals and even our commander-in-chief betrayed by exercising such reckless and derelict policies. Now Scheller is free from the shackles of the Marine Corps and can speak his mind. And in Crisis of Command, that he does. He holds our generals' feet to the fire. The same generals who play frivolously with the lives of our service men and women for political gain. The same generals who lied to political leaders to further their own agendas and careers. Stuart Scheller is here to say that the buck stops here. Accountability starts now. It's time to demand accountability and stand up for our military. In this book, Stuart Scheller shows us how.

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  Experiencing the State of...

  Jiddu Krishnamurti

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  8. Experiencing the state of immortality without ideation - 7 August 1949. 
  • There is no mind without idea, thought and verbalization. 
  • There is no experiencer and the experience; there is only a state of 
  experiencing. 
  • One cannot think about immortality. If one can live in the state of only 
  experiencing then there is a state in which ideation has stopped altogether. 
  • Is it possible to have direct experience of that which is not thinkable and which 
  cannot be put into words? 
  • Q: Is there a way of knowing what is the truth about myself, without illusion or 
  self-deception? 
  • Q: Is effort a necessary preliminary to tranquillity? 
  • Q: I no longer suppress my thoughts and am I shocked by what sometimes 
  arises. Can I be as bad as that? 
  • Q: Why is it that certain undesirable conditions in oneself do not vanish as soon as they are observed? 
  • Q: Is the artist or musician engaged in a futile thing?

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  Naughty Visits: An Erotic...

  T.E. Robbens

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  Lynn visits Ellis in Georgia for a romantic weekend of long sleepless nights and multiple orgasms, asking her to move to Kentucky in the throws of passion. Katie makes a bold attempt to win Ellis back to her bed.

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