STORY

Stō•ik is based on the mindset of surviving.

Kitrell Henderson Sr., aka "Pops," left his Stō•ik legacy with us in 2012 after serving a faithful 22 years of Active Duty service and retiring as a Sergeant First Class. From his Chevy Chevelle to his Pontiac Firebird, he always had a passion for cars. He self-taught himself basic mechanic skills and expounded upon that passion as a light-wheeled mechanic in the Army.

During his time in the Army, he learned and taught us the best teacher in life is our own experiences, life is a test, discipline is necessary to keep from backtracking, get rid of doubt, respect people the way you would like to be respected, and never end the pursuit of life-long learning.

Following Pops' legacy, we learned to be selfless, open-minded, and to bet on ourselves. To be Stō•ik, we mold ourselves emotionally, mentally, and physically to handle all hurdles that may come our way.

“The Rebirth of Stoicism” by William O. Stephens

The central idea is to try to do the right thing, in every situation, without losing one's calm, becoming frustrated, or getting angry. 'Doing the right thing' includes fulfilling our responsibilities to family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, fellow travelers, fellow citizens, and fellow human beings.

Since we all naturally want to be happy, the rational Stō•ik way to live is to train ourselves to limit our desires and concerns to what is up to us and not to worry about fear or get upset by things that are not up to us. This thinking approach is incorporated in the military, greek organizations, and sports. It tackles fear, adds resilience, and builds bonds that can last a lifetime.