DImitri Savvidis

Ancient Greek INVENTIONS

Philosophy, Democracy,
Geometry, Mathematical Reasoning,
Columns, Stadiums, Olympic Games,
Science, Astronomy, Medicine,
Mechanical Devices,
Theatre, Human Sculpture,
Jury System,

As the various scientists of today say, a man by nature deals with those easy and simple things that will help him survive.
The simple and easy things are those that absorb our thinking and our daily activity and do not allow a person to thrive.
But we have the intellectual and practical ability to achieve much more than just survival.
That is THE SECOND ACHILLES HEEL In life.
To be busy with EASY and SIMPLE things

It was Aristotle who said that in order to get good things, you need to work hard. Demosthenes added that it's not easy, but it's worth it. And they were right - these days, we know that anything is possible if you're willing to put in the effort.
That's a lesson that I personally learned well. My childhood years were great having two wonderful parents. But life had some "funny" surprises for me. I lost my property twice in disasters. (fire and divorce) But now, after years of hard work and determination, to learn continuously new skills, I am finally living a great life. As Alexander, the Great said I owe my life to my parents but my good living to my teachers.
Conclusion: dare to learn new skills. You will use them to"BETTER" your life.

PERSPECTIVE
Be mindful of how we perceive the events happening around us. A different perspective can change their entire meaning and significance, so it is important to try as hard as possible not only to see what's right in front of you but also to go deeper into understanding why things happen at all--especially when there are no clear answers!

Do you control your day or does your day controls you?
We all face problems in our lives.
And while we may not be able to control the world around us, we can control how we react to it and what steps we take to resolve these issues.
I notice that we face three (3) types of problems.
Simple, Complex, and Confusing
For the first two, we usually know the solution. It takes just time and some effort.
The third one takes more ideas, time, and research,
But they all have something in common.
They need our attention and action to go through.
It’s time to roll up our sleeves and get started working on the things that matter most!
What problem will you tackle today?

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We find this saying in both Plato and Aristotle, but also in many later writers. Iamblichus attributes it to Pythagoras, while other writers attribute it to Hesiod, but with some semantic variations

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DImitri Savvidis Read, Learn, Move Ahead

The first and greatest victory
is to conquer yourself;
to be conquered by yourself
is of all things most shameful and vile.
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Το νικάν εαυτόν πασών νικών πρώτη και αρίστη.
Το δε ηττάσθαι αυτόν υφ’ εαυτού, αίσχιστον και κάκιστον.

The phrase "Achilles' heel" has come to mean someone's vulnerability or weak spot.
It is often used to describe someone's Achilles' heel in life or business.
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Never say NO to yourself.
It is like you pre-frame yourself for failure.
I know from firsthand.... life is not easy.
The road is not straight. It is full of obstacles and hard turns.
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Making changes in our lives is NOT ALWAYS EASY. In fact, it can be downright difficult.
But it's important to remember that IT'S WORTH THE EFFORT.

Why? Because making changes can lead to A HAPPIER, MORE FULFILLING LIFE FOR OURSELVES AND FOR THOSE AROUND US.

A blessed place to visit
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EDUCATION (in Greek EKPAIDEYSI)
Education, it is generally accepted, that is the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction (knowledge), especially at a school or university
Or from another perspective
Education offers to people the knowledge and skills to function rationally with the aim of increasing production, improving his living conditions, or meeting his vital needs, but without caring about what the inevitable conflict of interests will lead to.

EDUCATION (in Greek PAIDEIA)
Allow me to call that other meaning of education, S-EDUCATION
I used the S- from the word "Social", and although it's not a correct translation, I'll use it for the purpose of this presentation.
S-EDUCATION (paideia), is what teaches you to distinguish good from bad. It teaches you what justice is and what respect is.
Or
It is called the social function that provides knowledge and values to people with the aim of his moral and social integration. Contributes to the preservation and progress of societies.
or
In simple words, s-education aims at the moral and spiritual integration of man, seriously affects his socialization, and defines, to a large extent, his qualitative identity.