On the shortness of life
by Seneca the Younger · first published 2005
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I strongly recommend Seneca's On the Shortness of Life. It's one of the best books I've read, and at the very top on the subject of Carpe Diem. https://www.amazon.com/Shortness-Life-Penguin-Great-Ideas/dp...
on ““Study Death Always”: Seneca’s advice for living centered on dying” ↗My favourite reminder of the importance of not wasting time is On the Shortness of Life by the Roman Stoic Seneca: http://www.forumromanum.org/literature/seneca_younger/brev_e...
on “Create” ↗On the Shortness of Life http://www.forumromanum.org/literature/seneca_younger/brev_e...
on “Ask HN: What are your recommended reads that are available for free?” ↗I think Seneca addresses this well in 'On the Shortness of Life'[0][1]. Essentially we are very wise with our money -- we don't just give it away freely, because it is of value to us. We aren't as wise with our time -- we give it to anyone that asks. If you're frugal…
on “Why aren't smart people happier?” ↗