St. Paul & Running the Race
Starboy,
We’ve talked about Epicurus and his comfort. We’ve talked about the Stoics and their control. We’ve talked about Aristotle and the habits that shape character. But now, I want to take you to someone who combines all of that with faith: St. Paul.
Aristotle, Virtue & Character
Starboy,
Last time, I introduced you to Stoicism—the idea that you must control what you can and let go of what you can’t. It’s sad you had another detention this week and although you believe, it was unfair. I would remind you that these detentions are accumulations of low-level misdemeanour. So the lesson of controlling what you can still stands. But
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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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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.
