I know that the ancient stoics didn’t have our modern environment including entertainment. That said what do you my brothers in the Forge listen to? I’m a Sammy Hagar/Van Halen fan and I believe Sammy’s laid back surfer attitude lends itself well to my stoic beliefs. Songs like Give To Live and Right Now hit me in my stoicism vibe. He constantly talks about The past is gone and the future my never come he says “All we have is Right Here Right Now” Give To Live lyric.. “If you want love, you've got to give a little If you want faith, you just believe a little If you want peace, turn your cheek a little Oh, you've got to give, you've got to give You've got to give to live”

Do not envy what is not yours. Your station is here. When suffering arrives, accept your turn. It passes, as all things must.

No amount of anxiety makes any difference to anything that is going to happen. Only action will.

Self-respect is your filter. Without it, every comment gets through. Build it daily - it's the only thing that blocks noise.

The end of the week is a good time to ask yourself one question: Did your actions match the man you're trying to become? Progress isn't measured by having a perfect week. It's measured by keeping the promises you made to yourself when it would have been easier to quit, procrastinate, or make excuses. Every workout completed. Every difficult conversation you had. Every temptation you resisted. Those are the moments that forge character. Now it's time to look ahead. Vote in the poll below and let the brotherhood know where your primary focus will be next week. Then, in the comments, tell us one specific action you'll take to make sure you follow through. Small commitments. Consistent execution. Stronger men.