I have not lived as bad a life as I could have, but that’s nothing to boast about. Maybe I haven’t done tremendous harm to myself or to others — not that I know of, anyway — but I’ve committed countless minor offenses, innumerable nicks and scratches at the world around me. And, moreover, toward myself.
Arete - goddess of virtue
And this is the crux of the matter: I want to be a better person. I don’t want more people to like me, or to get more money, or to wield political power. I just want to be … more myself; the guy I could have been if only I’d made better decisions with my life.
And I don’t think I’m alone in this. I think there are plenty of people who want to stop making bad decisions and start making better ones. I think you want to learn to make better decisions with your life.
The way I’m planning to change is to start following the ancient path of virtue. Prudence, Justice, Fortitude (aka Courage), and Temperance. These will be my guide and my goal as I start trying to live the life I know I could live — if I only took the time and effort.
If you want to change your life for the better, please join the quest here. I hope that my journey will help you, and that I can learn from your experiences.
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