How Stoics End Each Night
Wisdom doesn't make us wiser. This does.
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Before you sleep, review your day:
Gently but firmly, evaluate your actions, words, and judgments, like an experienced friend or mentor.
Where did you do well?
What did you do poorly?
Did you miss any opportunities to exercise virtue?
How can you do better next time?
Remember that age doesn’t automatically bring wisdom. But reflecting on experiences and failures creates a virtuous learning cycle that leaves us better over time.
If you act on your insights, your nightly review will improve your tomorrows, and all the years to come.