Calm Your Mind.
Change Your Game.
Transform Your Life

Never too late to change. Never too late to learn.
Never too late to win.

Whether you're facing pressure at work, rebuilding after a setback, or chasing personal growth — it's never too late to learn. Through Stoicism and meditation, you can find peace, focus, and resilience in any high-stakes moment.

Your best hand is still waiting to be played.

Why Six-Nine of Hearts?

I once screamed at a grandmother in her sixties.

She called my all-in with pocket twos and cracked my hand. I should have smiled, shaken her hand, and moved on. Instead, I shoved my chips, stormed out of the room, and left her looking shaken.

Driving home, I couldn’t stop seeing her face. I didn’t lose money that night — I lost something worse. I’d become the kind of person who scares grandmothers over fifty-dollar pots.

That was the moment I realized: my real opponent wasn’t at the table. He was inside me.

For years, I battled that opponent — at poker tables and in life. I chased losses, burned bridges, and went $28,000 in the hole fighting for control I never had.

Then I found Stoicism and meditation. Slowly, painfully, I learned to separate what’s in my control (my reactions, my discipline) from what isn’t (the cards, the river, the actions of others).

The Six-Nine of Hearts? Most players fold it without thinking. Weak. Hopeless. Not worth playing.

But with patience, position, and the right mindset? Even a 6-9 can win.

This isn’t just about poker. It’s about every moment when pressure reveals who we truly are — a tough negotiation, a relationship conflict, a career decision. The principles that keep you calm at a poker table work the same in a courtroom, a hospital, a boardroom, or your own living room.

That’s why I built this platform — to share the tools that saved my game and my life. To help you build an unshakeable mental game, one hand at a time.

If it worked for me, it can work for you.

And remember... Play in Position!

Who Is This For?

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Poker Players managing tilt and emotional swings

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Athletes handling competition pressure

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Lawyers navigating high-stakes cases

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Traders controlling emotions in volatile markets

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Entrepreneurs managing uncertainty and risk

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Executives making critical decisions under pressure

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Students dealing with test anxiety and performance pressure

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Anyone who wants to master their mind in challenging moments

Because no matter what game you play — life, business, or poker — the strongest hand is a calm mind.

The Stoic Mindset

Stoic Philosophy

Stoic Philosophy

"Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that helps us find peace, clarity, and strength by focusing on what we can control. It teaches resilience, self-discipline, and wisdom for everyday life."

Welcome to the place where your life will change forever.

"Through Stoic lessons, you'll learn how to live with calm, purpose, and unshakable strength — no matter what life brings."

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Meditation Temple

🧘 Meditation Temple

Meditation is the practice of training your mind to find stillness and clarity. Even a few minutes each day can bring calm, focus, and balance to your life.

"Step inside your temple of calm."

Here you'll find guided audio practices and simple exercises to help you build peace, focus, and resilience.

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Quote of the Day

🏛️ Quote of the Day

Daily wisdom from the Stoic masters. 100 quotes to build your fortress of the mind.

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The Fortress of the Mind

"Strength is not force. It is composure under pressure."

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The Stoic Advisor

✨ The Stoic Advisor

Describe any challenging situation — a bad beat, a tough meeting, a relationship conflict, a career setback. The Stoic Advisor helps you see it through a Stoic lens and move forward with clarity.

"Every challenge carries a lesson."

Get Stoic guidance on how to reframe difficulties, focus on what you control, and move forward with calm confidence.

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The Temple Rule

Share how Stoicism and meditation help you on and off the felt: how you reacted, where you were, what you practiced, and what changed. No hand histories or bad beats here. If you need to vent a bad beat, tell it to the Stoic Advisor. Posts about bad beats will be removed.

From the Blog

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Poker Growth

How Poker Made Me a Better Person

Why the game isn't about money, but about becoming your best self.

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The SNH Cap Story

Wear the symbol. Embody the philosophy.

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Calm Under Pressure

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Recommended Resources

Curated wisdom for the disciplined mind. Philosophy, practice, and presence.

The Library

The Library

Books that shape the mind. Stoic philosophy, mental game, and peak performance.

The Practice

The Practice

Tools for daily discipline. Reframe challenges, find clarity, stay grounded.

Stoic Journal Meditation
The Teachings

The Teachings

Voices of wisdom. Podcasts, talks, and guided practices to reinforce calm under pressure.

The Temple

The Temple

Your personal sanctuary. Reflect, release, and track your journey toward composure.

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The Writings

Written once. Read everywhere.

A growing library on discipline, clarity, and calm under pressure.

Original works developed as part of the Six-Nine of Hearts project.

Volume I · Narrative My Second Twenties

A personal account of rebuilding discipline and clarity after forty.

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Volume II · Practice
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The Practice of Calm

A practical guide to Stoic principles and daily exercises.

In Progress

These are not content to consume. They are texts to return to.

The Insignia

Worn quietly. Not to signal status — but to remember the standard.

These pieces exist for those who resonate with the philosophy.
They are not endorsements, trends, or statements. Just small reminders — carried through ordinary days — of composure, discipline, and calm under pressure.

The Mark

A quiet emblem. No explanations needed.

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The Layer

For long sessions. For cold mornings. For the grind.

WEAR THE INSIGNIA

Available when ready. No rush.

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