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Twice as Good: Navigating Life’s Unfair Game
It would be nice if things were easier. It would be nice if they were fair. It would be nice if things unfolded just as advertised. Honestly, who among us hasn’t wished for a less complicated journey through life? Icons of simplicity, the straight lines and smooth journeys we’re promised often feel more like fantasy… — read more
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It Would Be Wonderful If It Were Otherwise, But It Isn’t
Sometimes, we like to fantasise about how the world would change if only the good guys always won. Imagine a world where truth, justice, and virtue effortlessly trample evil, where every heroic act is met with resounding success. Doesn’t that sound nice? But as we look back through history, reality tells us a different story.… — read more
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Exploring the Extraordinary Nature of Love: A Stoic Perspective
If you dive into the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, you can’t help but notice his emphasis on the four cardinal virtues: courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom. He gathered wisdom from a long line of Stoic philosophers, and he made it clear that should you encounter anything that surpasses these virtues, it must be pretty extraordinary.… — read more
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It’s Always Going To Be One Sided
You Think This is New? Have you ever looked around and thought, “Is this how it’s always been?” You see the other side lying, cheating, and getting ahead while you’re playing by the rules that no one else seems to care about. It’s frustrating, right? You’re not imagining it. This sense of disillusionment is as… — read more
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Embracing Imperfection: A Journey Towards Resilience and Growth
You know that feeling? The one that hits you hard every January, full of possibilities and fresh resolutions? It’s like you’ve climbed to the top of your own personal mountain, and from that towering height, you’re looking out over the vast landscape of your year ahead, ready to conquer it. You had big plans, bold… — read more
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How to Spot Greenwashing in Fashion: 10 Red Flags
As the buzz around sustainability grows louder, many brands are eager to hop on the eco-friendly bandwagon. But sometimes all is not as it seems. If you’re a UK menswear buyer looking to make responsible choices without falling for empty claims, understanding greenwashing is essential. In this post, we’ll dive into ten red flags that… — read more
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The Shift in Food Waste Legislation: A Look at French Supermarkets and the Landscape in the UK
Introduction In 2015, France made a groundbreaking move in the fight against food waste by enacting a law that mandated supermarkets to donate unsold food. This was not just a reaction to the growing crisis of food waste; it was part of an integrated effort to change the way people think about food consumption, preservation,… — read more
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What is GOTS and Does it Guarantee Sustainable Fashion?
Sustainable fashion is a big conversation these days, and for good reason. As a society, we’re becoming more aware of the impacts that fashion has on the environment and the people involved in making our clothes. Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), is a certification that’s often talked about in sustainable fashion. But what does GOTS… — read more
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Discipline: The Uncomfortable Path to Self Improvement
Have you ever had one of those mornings where getting out of bed feels like an impossible task? You hit snooze button and the thought of facing the day ahead makes you want to pull the covers over your head. Now, imagine that you’re not just anyone; you’re Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor and a… — read more
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Drain Drama in Meerut: One Way To Get Things Done!
Today, we’re diving into an intriguing story that recently surfaced from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, which sparked a whirlwind of debate online and offline. A woman staged a fake emergency to get an open drain cleaned, and it’s a genuine drama that’s exposed some serious flaws in our civic infrastructure and accountability. So, let’s set the… — read more
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