9 Stoic rules for a better life: 1. Wake up early 2. Focus on effort, not results 3. Read every day 4. Strict with yourself, forgiving of others 5. Seek out challenges 6. Stay a student 7. Cut toxic people out of your life 8. Think about death 9. Focus on what you can control

"Devote the rest of your life to making progress." — Epictetus

Desperate to finish even before breakfast today. What a fabulous book Charles Cumming To begin at the beginning & what a read!! Thank you! 📕

Now that everyone's banging on about 90s music, let us not forget this gem from Uncle Jools' Later show in '95. McAlmont & Butler - Yes

One of the nicest blokes to ever grace a football pitch, and one of Cardiff’s most iconic defenders. He was a fighter on and off the pitch. He was the epitome of a warrior. Rest in peace, Sol Bamba. Always a Bluebird, a Cardiff City legend 💙

Fantastic! Clésio! I salute you!! 😂 👏

The FAW is devastated to hear the sad news of Sol Bamba’s passing. Sol obtained his coaching badges with the FAW and was currently studying for his UEFA Pro Licence, where everyone he worked with admired his positivity and his love for the game. Our thoughts and deepest

Incredible

“My mission is the happiness and prosperity of the British people” Says Conservative Leadership Candidate Tom Tugendhat who was part of a government which left millions living in poverty, destitution and using food banks

George Best: “In 1969, I gave up women and alcohol – it was the worst twenty minutes of my life." Absolute hero.

Stunning ❤️🇪🇸

The 30 second TV advert? #FloodTheStreets

Read this a while ago & came across it at home today. A truly magnificent read & one I cannot recommend too highly by Michael Finkel A story that has stayed with me since the day I read it. Huge thanks to Will Millard for the recommendation 👌

La #horchata valenciana, más que una bebida, es una tradición. Elaborada con chufa, agua y azúcar, es el refresco perfecto para combatir el calor mediterráneo.🥛🌱 👉 goo.su/zzwzC9i #VisitSpain #TeMerecesEspaña #SpainGastronomy #ComunitadValenciana Comunitat Valenciana

Brilliant 😂

Gavin Henson x Club Foot

💬 “With the history of our country and the fight for independence and our identity, I liked what he stood for. He stood up against odds and has a huge impact on our nation to this day.” 📺 Watch on RedWall+ 👉 fawales.co/CymruInkBellamy #OwainGlyndŵrDay | #TogetherStronger

The BBC political editor (260K pa) thinks it's a story that the Downing Street chief of staff (170K pa) earns more than the PM (167Kpa). Welcome to political journalism! PS Laura Kuenssberg is on 325K, Nick Robinson 340K and Fiona Bruce even more. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

What a handover. 🔥 After 30 minutes of Farage being Farage on LBC, James O'Brien opens with a blistering reality check.

Brexit is killing us. Pesticide residues in 100 foods ranging from potatoes to onions, grapes to avocados, coffee to rice have soared since Brexit. Residues in tea increased by 4,000 times Unlike the EU, UK slashed protections, creating health hazards theguardian.com/environment/20…