The Library
Books that shape the mind. Stoic philosophy, mental game, and peak performance.
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.
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!
Poker Players managing tilt and emotional swings
Athletes handling competition pressure
Lawyers navigating high-stakes cases
Traders controlling emotions in volatile markets
Entrepreneurs managing uncertainty and risk
Executives making critical decisions under pressure
Students dealing with test anxiety and performance pressure
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.
"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."
"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 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.
Here you'll find guided audio practices and simple exercises to help you build peace, focus, and resilience.
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Daily wisdom from the Stoic masters. 100 quotes to build your fortress of the mind.
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"Strength is not force. It is composure under pressure."
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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.
Get Stoic guidance on how to reframe difficulties, focus on what you control, and move forward with calm confidence.
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Curated wisdom for the disciplined mind. Philosophy, practice, and presence.
Books that shape the mind. Stoic philosophy, mental game, and peak performance.
Tools for daily discipline. Reframe challenges, find clarity, stay grounded.
Voices of wisdom. Podcasts, talks, and guided practices to reinforce calm under pressure.
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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.
A personal account of rebuilding discipline and clarity after forty.
AvailableA practical guide to Stoic principles and daily exercises.
In ProgressThese are not content to consume. They are texts to return to.
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.
Available when ready. No rush.