“Without self knowledge, without understanding the working and functions of his machine, man cannot be free, he cannot govern himself and he will always remain a slave.” George Ivanovich Gurdjieff
“Hot emotions overpower reason and derail long term strategy. If you are highly reactive you will be continually lured into unwinnable games. Learn to pause just long enough for your senses to catch up with your circumstances. Give your best self time to win the inner argument.” The Stoic Emperor