The 8 Rules for a Better Life (the Daily Stoic)

1. Own Your Morning – Start your day with intention and purpose.
2. Focus Only on What You Can Control – Let go of what’s outside your influence.
3. Don’t Suffer From Imagined Troubles – Avoid worrying about things that haven’t happened.
4. View Success and Failure the Same – Both are part of the journey, not your identity.
5. Do One Meaningful Thing Every Day – Consistent action creates lasting change.
6. Make Beautiful Choices – Choose with integrity, kindness, and purpose.
7. Be Tough on Yourself, Gentle With Others – Hold yourself to high standards while offering grace to those around you.
8. Live in the Present, Not the Past – Let go of what’s behind you and stay grounded in the now.