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The Codex
A collection of my thoughts and ideas
The Codex Blog


How Long Will You Wait?
“How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?” – Epictetus
Joseph Gonzalez
Jan 62 min read


Start With What You Have
Just start. Take what you have and begin. It’s hard to imagine anyone not wishing they had more resources when they’re about to start someth
Joseph Gonzalez
Jan 11 min read


The Moment You Let Go of Who You Are for Who You Can Become
If you value forward progress in life, you must be willing to sacrifice who you are for who you can become.
Joseph Gonzalez
Dec 23, 20241 min read


Being True to Yourself
Show greater kindness to yourself by giving yourself permission to own the things that make you who you are.
Joseph Gonzalez
Nov 18, 20241 min read


Rebuilding
You can lament the passing of the past, but you can’t allow that to derail you in the present, or block you from planning for the future.
Joseph Gonzalez
Oct 21, 20241 min read


Stand Your Ground
You can’t be everything to everyone. When the storm rises, stand your ground.
Joseph Gonzalez
Aug 19, 20241 min read


Knowing My Focus
What I focus on shapes who I am. I focus on the things that I can control, the things that help me grow and become more than I am today.
Joseph Gonzalez
Aug 5, 20242 min read


One Step at a Time
You don’t need to think of conquering the entire path, just the single step in front of you.
Joseph Gonzalez
Jul 22, 20241 min read


Keep Going
Tragedy and disappoint are inevitabilities of life. Succumbing to them doesn’t have to be.
Joseph Gonzalez
Jun 17, 20241 min read
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