Mastering the Art of Self-Control
Mastering the Art of Self-Control by Donavon L Riley In the numerous tomes available to us today, which detail individual leaders’ strategic prowess, Miyamoto Musashi’s “Book of Five Rings” stands…
Identifying and Responding to Pre-Threat Indicators
Pexels photo by Engin Aakyurt. In the complex world we live in, we cannot take personal safety for granted. The ability to identify and react to threat indicators is a…
The Equality of Death & The Power of Hope
The Equality of Death & The Power of Hope by Donavon L Riley Mortality’s grip is unbreakable. We don’t need books or blog posts to educate us about this, not…
Battling Time: Courage and the Illusion of Eternal Safety
Battling Time: Courage and the Illusion of Eternal Safety by Donavon L Riley “The foolish man thinks he will live forever if he keeps away from fighting; but old age…
The Importance of Old English Wisdom for Modern Men
https://youtu.be/7pGjQLJk5Mo Donavon Riley is a Lutheran pastor, conference speaker, author, and contributing writer for 1517. He is also a co-host of Banned Books and Warrior Priest podcasts. He is the…
The Battle of Perpetuity
The Battle of Perpetuity Am I doing the right thing? Am I spending my time wisely? What else could I be doing instead? Should I be doing those things in…
The Unfettered Mind: How to Judge Good from Bad Character
The Unfettered Mind: How to Judge Good from Bad Character by Donavon L Riley “If you would know a man’s good and evil points, you should know the underlings and…
The Hagakure: Duty Beyond Contrivance
The Hagakure: Duty Beyond Contrivance by Donavon L Riley “It is a wretched thing that the young men of today are so contriving and so proud of their material possessions.…
What Price Do Our Children Pay When There Are No Rules?
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 What…
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Navigating the Noise: Stoic Wisdom in a Digital Age
Navigating the Noise: Stoic Wisdom in a Digital Age by Donavon L Riley In the digital age, where opinions flood our feeds and perspectives clash on every issue, the words…