On the Shortness of Life

On the Shortness of Life is a powerful reflection on how we often waste the limited time we are given. Seneca argues that life is long enough if used wisely but squandered by trivial pursuits and distractions. He urges readers to seize the present moment, embrace philosophy, and live with intention and virtue.

What resonated with me was the urgency to reclaim time from mindless routines and focus on what truly matters — intellectual growth, personal freedom, and meaningful relationships. It’s a timeless reminder that life’s value is found in quality, not quantity.

Books to continue this path:

• Letters from a Stoic, Seneca

• Moral Essays, Seneca

• Meditations, Marcus Aurelius