Stoicism & The Mamba Mentality
Starboy,
Last week, I wrote to you about Epicurus—how he saw life’s goal as peace and pleasure, free from pain. I told you that while there’s wisdom in avoiding needless distractions, the Judeo-Christian worldview calls us to embrace struggle, discipline, and purpose.
This week, I want to introduce you to another school of thought:
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Epicurus, the Judeo-Christian Worldview & The Mamba Standard
Last week I mentioned something unexpected: serendipity. While chasing you about your assignments, I found myself reading your Philosophy and Theology work on a man I had never really heard of before—Epicurus. Strange how life works: I sat down to check your homework, but ended up challenged myself. That’s the beauty of learning—it finds you where you are,
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Starboy
Last week, I wrote you a note. I called it “Leveling Up.” I talked about the fantastic progress you’d made, waking at 5am, better behaviour, keeping your promises. I was so proud and ended by asking you to “Mind the Gap,” to focus on that space between good and great, specifically with your time management, focus and taking the initiative.
I have to be honest with
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I wanted to write you something a bit different. Not a lecture, not a list of rules, but a proper shout-out and a bit of a game plan for the next level. I hope, not one step forward and two steps backwards- But a deliberate attempt to level up and to get better every day. Permit me to refer you to Kobi again. Your joked recently about the ESTEBAN
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Last Sunday morning, during our workout, we spoke about something that matters just as much as fitness: focus. We talked about how mobile phones, while useful, can also become a major distraction — especially for someone chasing big dreams, like becoming a professional footballer.
To make this real, we watched an interview between Michael Owen and Rio Ferdinand. Both former England players explained how staying focused, avoiding distractions,
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In my last post, “The Girl Who Calls Me Daddy — Preparing My Daughter for Her Future”, I wrote about the quiet battles of raising my daughter—the tantrums that look more like tears than shouting, the Kumon worksheets that feel like marathons, and the way she walks through life so differently from her brother. That post was about rhythm, patience, and the sacred work of preparing her for life, not just school.
Today’s post is
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My name is Kelly-Kester. 
‘Influential fathers’ was created to help fathers and aspiring fathers to become FATHERS of GREATER INFLUENCE. Fathers play an important role in every society but many fathers are workaholics and are increasingly overwhelmed by the demands of competing priorities. This usually affect their level of influence in the life of their children and beyond their home.
