“Excellence is a mean state between excess and deficiency, determined by the right reason and as the prudent man would determine it.”
— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book II, Chapter 6
🔍 Core Idea
Ethical living is like balancing a smartphone’s battery — 100% indulgence drains your power, 0% discipline freezes the system. True virtue thrives at 60% effort + 30% creativity + 10% rest, calibrated daily through mindful choices.
❗ Why This Matters Today
📱 Social Media Moderation Lab
Post 3 authentic stories → avoid 7 fake flexes → unlock digital integrity XP → build trust capital.
📚 Homework Equilibrium
Use ChatGPT for ideas → write final answers yourself → upgrade critical thinking skills → prep for AI-era ethics.
🌿 Eco-Habit Sweet Spot
Use reusable bottles 6 days → allow 1 takeout treat → sustain green momentum → avoid burnout.
🚀 Action Steps
- Golden Mean Tracker
Rate choices: “Was this lazy (1), balanced (5), or obsessive (10)?” - Virtue RPG Challenge
+20 XP for honest acts / -15 XP for shortcuts → Unlock “Ethical Warrior” badge at 500 XP. - Wisdom Council
Form 4-person groups → debate dilemmas weekly (e.g., “Would Aristotle use ChatGPT?”).