
Philosophies for Life
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172: Napoleon Hill - 6 Fears That Keep You Poor (Think and Grow Rich)
171: Epictetus - Stop Worrying About Money (Works On Any Income) (Stoicism)
170: Epicurus - Live Like A God On An Average Salary (Epicureanism)
169: Albert Camus - 6 Ways To Enjoy Your Life To the Fullest (Philosophy of Absurdism)
168: How To Find Meaning In A Meaningless Life - Albert Camus (Philosophy of Absurdism)
167: Albert Camus - How To Live Freely In This Meaningless World (Philosophy Of Absurdism)
166: Albert Camus - How To Live In The Present (Philosophy of Absurdism)
165: Why You Have a Toxic Relationship With Money (and how to heal) - Carl Jung
164: 7 Life Lessons From Albert Camus (Philosophy of Absurdism)
163: How To Get Rich Ethically (And Stay Rich) - Buddha (Buddhism)
163: 5 Buddhist Ways Of Living A Good Life - Buddha (Buddhism)
Ep 162162: How To Attract Money Effortlessly (Without Chasing) - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
How To Attract Money Effortlessly (Without Chasing) - Lao Tzu (Taoism). In this podcast we will be talking about how to attract money without chasing from the philosophy of Taoism. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching.So with that in mind, here are 6 ways to attract money without chasing from the philosophy of Lao Tzu - 01. Find the the direction of your River02. Respect your money03. Repair the crack04. Balance The Yin and Yang of Wealth05. Trust your Pace06. Move money and Life TogetherWe hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope this podcast, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, helps you to buy your freedom in your life.Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world.
Ep 161161: 5 Ways To Overcome Your Fears - Epictetus (Stoicism)
5 Ways To Overcome Your Fears - Epictetus (Stoicism)In this podcast, we will be talking about 5 Ways To Overcome Your Fears from the philosophy of Epictetus. Epictetus was one of the most influential teachers of the later years of the school of Stoicism.So with that in mind, here are 5 ways we can overcome our fears the wisdom of Epictetus - 01. Make Sense of Fear 02. Embrace life trials03. Believe in your ability to do wonders04. Don’t fear other people’s judgment05. Get rid of the fear of deathWe hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope this podcast will help you to overcome your fears.Epictetus was a Greek/Roman philosopher of the Hellenistic period. He managed to overcome huge obstacles in developing from a crippled Roman slave to become one of the most popular and sought after philosophers of his time. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways.
Ep 160160: Lao Tzu - How to Buy Your Freedom Back (Without Getting Rich)
Lao Tzu - How to Buy Your Freedom Back (Without Getting rich) (Taoism). In this video we will be talking about how to how to buy your freedom without getting rich from the philosophy of Taoism. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching.So with that in mind, here are 5 ways to buy your freedom without getting rich from the philosophy of Lao Tzu- 01. Practice Zhi Zhu02. The Strategy of the Low Point03. Become the Uncarved Block04. Surrender05. Owning Your Time, Not ThingsWe hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope this video, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, helps you to buy your freedom in your life.Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world.
Ep 159159: How To Let Go Correctly - Shiva (Philosophy of Tantra)
How To Let Go - Shiva (Philosophy of Tantra). In this video we will be talking about how to let go correctly from the tantric philosophy of lord Shiva. In Hindu mythology, there is an idea that sometimes the universe becomes too full. Over time it gathers the weight of billions of human desires, habits, and egos. People cling to things that should have ended long ago, and old systems keep running long after they stop working. Slowly, everything becomes heavy and rigid—until nothing new can grow, because nothing old is allowed to disappear.When things reach that point, mythology says that Shiva begins the Tandava, his cosmic dance. This dance shakes the entire universe. Stars fall from the sky. Oceans rise and swallow the land. Mountains crumble. Cities vanish. Everything that once looked permanent breaks apart and returns to the dark, formless space from which it came.From the outside, it sounds like the end of the world. Total destruction. But in the myth, it’s a reset. A clearing of space so that life can begin again.Hindu tradition explains the universe through three major forces, known as the Trimurti. First there is Brahma, the creator, who brings things into existence. Then there is Vishnu, the preserver, who keeps the world stable and running. And finally, there is Shiva, the one responsible for ending things. But here, destruction is not simply violence or chaos, it represents the natural process through which things dissolve when their time is over. You see this pattern everywhere in life. A song ends in silence. A breath is followed by an exhale. In the same way, every phase of life has to end before another one can begin. Think about what would happen if nothing ever finished. If flowers never wilted, fruit could never grow. If childhood never ended, adulthood could never begin. Endings make space for change. Still, letting go is one of the hardest things we have to do. Shiva shares the philosophy of Tantra with his wife Parvati. The word "Tantra" literally means "tool" or "technique", teaching practical ways to understand life, offering methods that help people let go of the past and reconnect with the natural flow of existence. In this video we will be talking about how to let go and move on from the philosophy of Tantra. So here are 5 radical ways to let go from the tantric philosophy of lord Shiva. 01. Neti Neti02. The Myth of Sati03. Identify with the Bhasma04. Stay in the Gap05. Release the "I-Maker"I hope you enjoyed watching these he seven ways of Tantric philosophy to help you let go from the philosophy of Lord Shiva.
Ep 158158: Become Who You Are Afraid To Be - Lord Shiva (Philosophy Of Tantra)
Become Who You Are Afraid To Be - Lord Shiva (Philosophy Of Tantra). In this podcast, we will be talking about how to become who you are afraid to be from the tantric philosophy of Lord Shiva.In Indian philosophy, three main forces, three gods known as the Trimurti are said to maintain the universe: Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Shiva the Destroyer.While Brahma and Vishnu are connected to the structure of the world, Shiva is often linked to inner change. He represents the destruction of ego, false beliefs, and mental limits that keep a person stuck. Often called the first yogi, he was the first to master the human system and transcend the limitations of the mind, thus making him the ultimate archetype of human potential.While most religions focus on following rules to reach a "heaven" later, Tantra is a philosophy for the here and now. The word "Tantra" literally means "tool" or "technique." It is a collection of radical methods, supposedly handed down directly from Shiva to his wife Parvati, designed to shatter the ego and expand consciousness.Here are the seven ways of Tantric philosophy to help you destroy your limitations and finally become the person you are currently afraid to be. 01. Break the Pashu 02. Find Your Cremation Ground 03. Process the Poison 04. Dissolve the Vikalpa 05. Tame the Monster 06. The Union of Totality 07. The Great Recognition I hope you enjoyed listening to these seven ways of Tantric philosophy to help you destroy your limitations and finally become the person you are currently afraid to be from the philosophy of Lord Shiva.
Ep 157157: Sun Wukong - How To Discipline Your Monkey Mind (Taoism)
Sun Wukong - How To Discipline Your Monkey Mind (Taoism). In this podcast, we’re going to look at how to Discipline Your Monkey Mind through the taoist philosophy of “Sun Wukong."Sun Wukong is the legendary protagonist of the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West. He is a god-tier monkey king and a warrior who can leap across the sky and shift into 72 different forms.But unlike other mythic figures, Wukong began his journey as a mortal slave to his own impulses. He was reckless, impulsive, and his own worst enemy. His transformation from a rebellious monster into an enlightened master is a psychological blueprint for every man who feels like a victim of his own talent; the man who is ambitious but lazy, talented but distracted. Most of us live like the early Wukong. We all have an inner unruly monkey - that part of your brain that craves distraction, avoids work, and chases cheap dopamine. We have the gifts, but this monkey keeps us trapped in a cycle of aimless impulse and keeps us stuck or invisible despite our potential. The problem is that we’re fighting the world when we should be mastering that monkey. So here are ways to Master Your Unruly Monkey Mind through the taoist philosophy of “Sun Wukong."01. The Discovery of Mortality02. The Arrogance of Skill03. The Great Humbling04. The Diet of Molten Copper 05. The Death of the Great Sage 06. The Discipline of Mission07. The Victorious Fighting Buddha I hope you enjoyed listening to these ways to Master Your Unruly Monkey Mind through the taoist philosophy of “Sun Wukong."
Ep 156156: Confucius - How To Be A Gentleman (Confucianism)
Confucius - How To Be A Gentleman (Confucianism). In this podcast, we will be talking about how to be a gentleman from the teachings of Confucius. Junzi is a Chinese philosophical term often translated as "gentleman" or "superior person”. Confucius employed this term in his works to describe the ideal man. Confucius taught a philosophy rich in benevolence and good behavior, employing an ideal archetype in which moral qualities could be symbolized. Confucius states that there are five virtues that make up a true gentleman. According to him, an individual who can practice all five of them can be considered a superior man, a portrayer of true manhood or put simply... a gentleman. So here are 5 virtues of a true gentleman - 1. The Virtue of Ren2. The Virtue of Li3. The Virtue of Xin 4. The Virtue of Zhi 5. The Virtue of Yi Hope you enjoyed this video and find these insights helpful.Confucianism, is a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China. It is described as tradition, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic religion, a way of governing, or simply a way of life. It was founded by China’s most iconic historical figures, Confucius.
Ep 155155: How To Be Happy - Confucius (Confucianism)
Confucius - How To Be Happy (Confucianism)In this podcast, we will be talking about how to be happy from the wisdom of Confucius. Confucius was a Chinese philosopher, political figure and a teacher, and who stressed upon the importance of loyalty, morality and kindness for a meaningful and happy life. According to Confucius, happiness doesn’t mean to get everything one desires in life, but rather it means as well as the satisfaction you get from fulfilling your desires, happiness is also knowing that the methods you used in achieving those things were moral. For over 2500 years, Confucius has been a source of inspiration for people around the world seeking happiness and meaning in their lives and in this video we bring you how to be happy from the wisdom of Confucius.So here are 6 ways to be happy from the wisdom of Confucius.01. Invest in intimate relationships02. Think of the consequences03. Keep it simple04. Go slow if need be05. Learn by your experience06. MeditateI hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope that these insights will help you in finding your happiness. Confucianism is a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China. It is described as tradition, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic religion, a way of governing, or simply a way of life. It was founded by China’s most iconic historical figures, Confucius.
Ep 154154: 10 Life Lessons From Confucius (Confucianism)
10 Life Lessons From Confucius (Confucianism). In this podcast, we will be talking about 10 life lessons that we can learn from Confucius. Confucius was one of the greatest Eastern philosophers of all time, whose teachings deeply influenced East Asian life and thought. His philosophical movement, Confucianism, emphasizes morality, honesty, the importance of social relationships and the belief that man is fundamentally good and capable of changing, evolving and improving. So here are 10 lessons we can all learn from Confucius - 01. Learn to see beauty in everything02. Moral values starts at home03. Never do anything half-heartedly04. Never give up 05. Everyone has wisdom to share06. Ignore gossips07. Think of the consequences08. Practice the art of silence09. Practice Filial Piety10. Embrace getting olderHope you enjoyed this podcast and find these insights helpful.Confucianism, is a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China. It is described as tradition, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic religion, a way of governing, or simply a way of life. It was founded by China’s most iconic historical figures, Confucius.
Ep 153153: 7 Life Lessons From Aristotle (Aristotelianism)
7 Life Lessons from Aristotle (Aristotelianism)In this podcast we will be talking about 7 Life Lessons From Aristotle. His philosophy is often referenced as Aristotelianism. So with that in mind, here are 7 important lessons that we can learn from Aristotle -01. Don’t run away from your problems02. Try to Find the golden mean03. Have dignity and grace04. Be open to others’ points of view05. Have the right friends06. Put truth before everything else07. Maximize your potential through constant learningI hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 7 Life Lessons From Aristotle will add value to your life. Aristotle is a Promethean figure in the history of the world, who lived between 384–322 BC, He is considered "the father” of logic, biology, political science, zoology, embryology, of natural law, scientific method, rhetoric, psychology, realism and even of meteorology. He was first a student of Plato, then, when Plato retired, he left the Academia which Plato founded, and he became the tutor of Alexander The Great, and the two other future kings: Ptolemy and Cassander. He established a library in the Lyceum which helped him to produce many of his hundreds of books on papyrus scrolls. Unfortunately, only a third of his magnificent work has survived. For example, the treatises “Physics”, “Metaphysics”, “Nicomachean Ethics”, “Politics”, “On the Soul” and “Poetics”, have influenced more than two millennia of scientists and theologians alike, both fascinated by his ideas.
Ep 152152: How To Develop A Virtuous Character - Aristotle (Aristotelianism)
In this podcast we bring you how to develop a virtuous character from the philosophy of Aristotle. His philosophy is often referenced as Aristotelianism. Aristotle defined virtues as dispositions to choose good actions and passions, informed by moral knowledge of several sorts. For Aristotle, virtues can be intellectual or moral, the intellectual ones are learned by instruction or education, the moral ones are developed by habits. Performing virtuous acts can be motivated by having a practical purpose or by the desire to act in a virtuous way or by both. In this video, we will explore what one might need to develop virtuous character in accordance with Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics Theory. The three ways to develop your character are - 01. Adopt a Virtuous Mindset02. Practice Practical Wisdom 03. Contemplate and ReflectI hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these three ways to develop your character from the philosophy of Aristotle will add value to your life. Aristotle is a Promethean figure in the history of the world, who lived between 384–322 BC, He is considered "the father” of logic, biology, political science, zoology, embryology, of natural law, scientific method, rhetoric, psychology, realism and even of meteorology. He was first a student of Plato, then, when Plato retired, he left the Academia which Plato founded, and he became the tutor of Alexander The Great, and the two other future kings: Ptolemy and Cassander. He established a library in the Lyceum which helped him to produce many of his hundreds of books on papyrus scrolls. Unfortunately, only a third of his magnificent work has survived. For example, the treatises “Physics”, “Metaphysics”, “Nicomachean Ethics”, “Politics”, “On the Soul” and “Poetics”, have influenced more than two millennia of scientists and theologians alike, both fascinated by his ideas.
Ep 151151: Aristotle - 5 Ways To Communicate Effectively (Aristotelianism)
In this podcast we bring you 5 ways to communicate effectively from the philosophy of Aristotle. His philosophy is often referenced as Aristotelianism. Aristotle extensively explored the art of persuasion and the principles underlying successful communication. He distilled his theories into three crucial components: logos, ethos, and pathos. These elements encompass logic, credibility, and emotion, respectively. According to Aristotle, effective communication requires a harmonious integration of these three modes of persuasion.Furthermore, Aristotle presented a model of communication that offers valuable insights into the communication process itself. Which is why in this video, we bring you five practical ways to communicate effectively, drawing inspiration from the timeless philosophy of Aristotle. 5 ways to communicate effectively from the philosophy of Aristotle are - 01. Use Logical Arguments 02. Establish Credibility03. Use Emotional Appeals 04. Use Clear And Concise Language 05. Practice Communicating I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 5 ways to communicate effectively from the philosophy of Aristotle will add value to your life. Aristotle is a Promethean figure in the history of the world, who lived between 384–322 BC, He is considered "the father” of logic, biology, political science, zoology, embryology, of natural law, scientific method, rhetoric, psychology, realism and even of meteorology. He was first a student of Plato, then, when Plato retired, he left the Academia which Plato founded, and he became the tutor of Alexander The Great, and the two other future kings: Ptolemy and Cassander. He established a library in the Lyceum which helped him to produce many of his hundreds of books on papyrus scrolls. Unfortunately, only a third of his magnificent work has survived. For example, the treatises “Physics”, “Metaphysics”, “Nicomachean Ethics”, “Politics”, “On the Soul” and “Poetics”, have influenced more than two millennia of scientists and theologians alike, both fascinated by his ideas.
Ep 150150: How To Improve Your Self Discipline - Aristotle (Aristotelianism)
In this podcast we bring you 5 ways to improve and manage your self discipline from the philosophy of Aristotle. His philosophy is often referenced as Aristotelianism. Self discipline can be described as endurance in the face of tempting pleasures or endurance in the face of challenging situations which makes you feel like you want to give in to your basic impulses or give up on your goals. To help you learn ways to improve and manage your self discipline, today we’re bringing you 5 relevant teachings from the philosophy of Aristotle: 01. Believe you have free will 02. Strengthen your moral principles 03. Overcome your desires04. Be temperate in your reactions05. Practice self discipline dailyI hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 5 ways to improve and manage your self discipline from the philosophy of Aristotle will add value to your life. Aristotle is a Promethean figure in the history of the world, who lived between 384–322 BC, He is considered "the father” of logic, biology, political science, zoology, embryology, of natural law, scientific method, rhetoric, psychology, realism and even of meteorology. He was first a student of Plato, then, when Plato retired, he left the Academia which Plato founded, and he became the tutor of Alexander The Great, and the two other future kings: Ptolemy and Cassander. He established a library in the Lyceum which helped him to produce many of his hundreds of books on papyrus scrolls. Unfortunately, only a third of his magnificent work has survived. For example, the treatises “Physics”, “Metaphysics”, “Nicomachean Ethics”, “Politics”, “On the Soul” and “Poetics”, have influenced more than two millennia of scientists and theologians alike, both fascinated by his ideas.
Ep 149149: How To Manage Your Time - Immanuel Kant (Kantianism)
In this podcast we will be talking about The 7 ways to manage time from the teachings of Immanuel Kant. Kant. Immanuel Kant is considered to be one of the central Enlightenment thinkers of all time. His philosophy is called Kantianism. So here are 7 time management tips from Immanuel Kant - 01. Organize yourself02. Follow through03. Follow universal principles in your daily activities04. Schedule time for developing your skills05. Make time for the small things06. Make time for your other duties 07. Make time for moral self-developmentHope you enjoyed this audio and find these insights on time management from Immanuel Kant helpful. Immanuel Kant lived in the 18th century and is considered to be one of the greatest German philosophers and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers of all time. His philosophical revolution was to place the human at the center of the philosophical study of knowledge, morality, and beauty. He deeply believed that reason is the root of morality. His thoughts on the relationship between reason and human experience led to the notion of “procedural humanism” or “Kantian humanism”. The work of Immanuel Kant is still relevant today as the humanistic values of Western culture are deeply influenced by the Kantian moral philosophy. His philosophy is called KantianismThe fundamental idea of Kant’s “critical philosophy” – especially in his three Critiques: the Critique of Pure Reason (1781, 1787), the Critique of Practical Reason (1788), and the Critique of the Power of Judgment (1790) – is human autonomy. He argues that human understanding is the source of the general laws of nature that structure all our experience; and that human reason gives itself the moral law, which is our basis for belief in God, freedom, and immortality.
Ep 148148: 6 Questions That Will Kill Your Overthinking Forever (William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Hamlet)
6 Questions That Will Kill Your Overthinking Forever (William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Hamlet). In this podcast we will be talking about How to Stop Overthinking from the philosophy of William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Hamlet.Hamlet is one of William Shakespeare’s finest and most famous masterpieces. On the surface, it is a classic revenge tragedy. The King of Denmark is murdered, and his son, Prince Hamlet, must kill the murderer to reclaim the throne. In any other play, the hero would grab a sword and the story would be over but Hamlet isn't like other heroes. He is a philosopher, a student, and a man cursed with a brilliant, hyper-active mind. We return to Hamlet because he shows a common human problem: the more we think, the less we act. He represents the kind of paralysis where we believe we are being careful, but are actually doing nothing. Shakespeare describes this state as the “pale cast of thought,” the moment when too much thinking drains the energy and urgency from an idea that once had the power to change a life. So if you feel stuck in your own head, constantly weighing options but never actually making a move it could be because you are suffering from that same "pale cast of thought." which is why we’re going to take a look at the 6 questions we can extract from Hamlet’s tragedy that, if answered correctly, might just put an end to your overthinking for good.So here are 6 Questions That Will Kill Your Overthinking Forever from the philosophy of William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Hamlet.Question 1: Is This a "Ghost" or a Reality?Question 2: Am I "Thinking Too Precisely on the Event"?Question 3: Am I Solving the Problem or Just Watching Myself Think?Question 4: Am I Waiting for the "Perfect" Kill?Question 5: Is This "The Ready" or "The Rest"?Question 6: To Be, or To Seem?I hope you enjoyed listening to these 6 Questions That Will Kill Your Overthinking Forever from the philosophy of William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Hamlet.Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.comSubscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQMusic used: The Travelling Symphony by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@SavfkMusic
Ep 147147: 9 Circles of Mental Hell (And How to Climb Out) - Dante’s Inferno
Dante’s Inferno - 9 Circles of Mental Hell (And How to Climb Out). In this podcast we will descend into the 9 Circles of "Mental Hell" that you might be creating for yourself, and how to climb your way back to the stars from the philosophy of Dante Alighieri's Inferno. Dante Alighieri was a 14th century, exiled Italian politician who wrote a poem that terrifies us to this day. It is called The Divine Comedy, but we know its first section best: Inferno. On the surface, it is a tour of the Christian afterlife—a journey down through the nine circles of Hell to see how sinners are punished. But if you strip away the medieval theology, you realize that Dante wasn't just mapping the afterlife; he was mapping the geography of human suffering. Dante begins his story not in Hell, but in a "Dark Wood." He writes: "Midway upon the journey of our life, I found myself within a forest dark, for the straightforward pathway had been lost." This is the psychological state we have all felt. The anxiety. The depression. The moment you wake up and realize you don’t know who you are or where you are going. To get out of this dark wood, Dante cannot climb up the mountain of happiness directly. He has to go down. He has to face the darkest parts of himself first. Hell isn’t a place you go when you die. It’s a headspace. Right now, many of us are walking through Dante’s circles without even knowing it. We build these infernos within our own minds—brick by brick, habit by habit—eventually mistaking our cage for normal life. So, let’s descend. Here are the 9 Circles of "Mental Hell" that you might be creating for yourself, and how to climb your way back to the stars.Introduction - 00:00 – 01:51Circle 1: Limbo - 01:51 – 03:50Circle 2: Lust - 03:50 – 06:03Circle 3: Gluttony - 06:03 – 08:30Circle 4: Greed - 08:30 – 10:45Circle 5: Anger - 10:45 – 12:37Circle 6: Heresy - 12:37 – 14:12Circle 7: Violence - 14:12 – 17:13 Circle 8: Fraud - 17:13 – 21:26 Circle 9: Treachery - 21:26 – 24:24The Conclusion: The Way Out - 24:24 – 26:12I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 9 Circles Of "Mental Hell" You Create for Yourself from the philosophy of Dante Alighieri's Inferno will add value to your life. Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.comSubscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQ
Ep 146146: Homer's Iliad Explained: Psychology of Courage, Fear and Human Nature
How to Train Your Mind to do Hard Things (Homer's Iliad). In this video we will be talking about 8 Psychology Laws for doing Difficult Things from the philosophy of Homer’s Iliad.Homer, a blind poet, in the 8th century BC composed a poem that would stand alongside The Odyssey as the twin pillar of Western literature; that epic poem is The Iliad. Spanning 24 books, it is a war story about the siege of the city of Troy, pitting the invading Greek armies against the defending people of Troy, or as you probably know them, the Trojans. A brutal tale of gods, kings, and warriors fighting for glory in the Bronze Age. But if you read it closely, you realize that Homer was writing a psychological study on how human beings function under extreme pressure. We tend to think of the heroes of The Iliad - men like Achilles, Hector, and Diomedes - as fearless figures who never doubted themselves. But the text tells that these men were not immune to fear. They panicked, they weeped, they froze, and they ran away. Today, the battlefield has simply shifted from the plains of Troy to the boardrooms, businesses, and relationships of the modern world. Human technology has changed, but the biological reaction to stress has not. So if you find yourself freezing in the face of a difficult task, or waiting to feel "ready" before you act, you are fighting the same battle that these heroes fought 3,000 years ago. So join me as we dive in together and take a look at The 8 Ancient Laws for Doing Hard Things, and how to apply them in the 21st Century, all from the Philosophy of The Iliad.So here are 8 Ancient Laws for Doing Hard Things from the Philosophy of Homer's IliadLaw 1 - The Achilles Choice Law 2 - The Diomedes Rule Law 3 - The Patroclus Strategy Law 4 - The Odysseus Anchor Law 5 - The Sarpedon ContractLaw 6 - The Ajax Grind Law 7 - The Hector Protocol Law 8 - The Priam Paradox I hope you enjoyed watching these 8 Ancient Laws for Doing Hard Things from the Philosophy of Homer's IliadNarration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen https://www.dmcvoiceovers.comSubscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQMusic used: The Travelling Symphony by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@SavfkMusic
Ep 145145: The Gollum Effect - 7 Innocent Habits That Are Destroying You (J.R.R. Tolkien)
The Gollum Effect - 7 Innocent Habits That Are Destroying You (J.R.R. Tolkien). In this podcast we will be talking about 7 Innocent Habits That Are Destroying You from the philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien.J.R.R. Tolkien, an Oxford Professor of English Language and Literature created a mythology that would define the modern imagination: The Lord of the Rings. On the surface, it is a fantasy epic about wizards, kings, and magic rings. But if you strip away the monsters and the battles, you realize that Tolkien wasn't just writing some fantasy; he was writing a terrifying psychological study on the architecture of addiction and the corruption of the self. For those unfamiliar with the story, the most tragic figure is not a dark lord or a demon. It is a creature named Gollum. But Gollum wasn't born a monster. He began his life as a regular person - a Hobbit of the River-folk named Sméagol. He lived in a matriarchal family led by his grandmother. He was curious, he had a home, and he had status. He didn't turn into a wretched, slime-covered creature overnight. He was slowly eroded, over five hundred years, by a series of small, daily surrenders to a specific object: The One Ring, which he obsessively called "My Precious." In the story, the Ring is a magical artifact that offers power, but in exchange, it enslaves the mind of the owner. We are talking about this text today because Sméagol is the perfect case study for a psychological phenomenon we will call "The Gollum Effect." The Gollum Effect is the process where a person loses their identity not through one massive tragedy, but through the accumulation of small, secret habits. It is the slow replacement of the "Self" with the "Shadow." It explains how a bright, capable young man can slowly transform into a cynical, isolated, and bitter version of himself without ever realizing when the change happened. The "Ring" in Tolkien’s work is the ultimate metaphor for anything that promises you power, pleasure, or escape for zero effort. It is your smartphone, your substances, your validation seeking, and your cheap dopamine - your own personal "Precious." If you feel like you are losing your grip on who you are, it is likely because you are falling into the same traps that destroyed Sméagol. Here are the 7 "Innocent" Habits That Are slowly Destroying you, and the Solutions to fix them, all from the Philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien.So here are the 7 Innocent Habits That Are Destroying You from the philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien - Introduction Habit 1 - The "Birthday" Excuse Habit 2 - The Trap of Invisibility Habit 3 - Digging for Roots Habit 4 - The Fear of the "Yellow Face" Habit 5 - Talking to the Echo Habit 6 - The Allergy to "Goodness"Habit 7 - The "Stairs of Cirith Ungol" Moment Conclusion I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 7 Innocent Habits That Are Destroying You from the philosophy of J.R.R. Tolkien will add value to your life.
Ep 144144: 10 Life Lessons From Immanuel Kant (Kantianism)
In this podcast we will be talking about 10 Life Lessons From Immanuel Kant. Immanuel Kant is considered to be one of the greatest German philosophers and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers of all time. His philosophy is called Kantianism.So here are 10 Life Lessons From Immanuel Kant - 01. Do not treat others as merely means 02. Fight for freedom03. Respect animals 04. Act from duty05. Have your own moral law06. Never lie 07. Become worthy of happiness 08. Do not base your morality on religion09. Do not let people step on you10. Get busyI hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 10 life lessons from Immanuel Kant will add value to your life. Immanuel Kant lived in the 18th century and is considered to be one of the greatest German philosophers and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers of all time. His philosophical revolution was to place the human at the center of the philosophical study of knowledge, morality, and beauty. He deeply believed that reason is the root of morality. His thoughts on the relationship between reason and human experience led to the notion of “procedural humanism” or “Kantian humanism”. The work of Immanuel Kant is still relevant today as the humanistic values of Western culture are deeply influenced by the Kantian moral philosophy. His philosophy is called KantianismThe fundamental idea of Kant’s “critical philosophy” – especially in his three Critiques: the Critique of Pure Reason (1781, 1787), the Critique of Practical Reason (1788), and the Critique of the Power of Judgment (1790) – is human autonomy. He argues that human understanding is the source of the general laws of nature that structure all our experience; and that human reason gives itself the moral law, which is our basis for belief in God, freedom, and immortality.
Ep 143143: Homer's Odyssey - 3 Mistakes That Are Silently Destroying Your Potential
Homer's Odyssey - 3 Mistakes That Are Silently Destroying Your Potential. In this podcast we will be talking about 3 Mistakes That Are Silently Destroying Your Potential from the philosophy of Homer’s Odyssey.Unlike other ancient heroes like Achilles or Hercules, who relied on god-like strength or invulnerability, Odysseus was just a man. He was mortal, he was flawed, and he suffered. He didn't survive because he could punch harder than everyone else; he survived because he mastered his own mind.We are talking about this text today because the monsters Odysseus faced - seduction, ego, laziness, and despair - are just as relevant today as they were then. Human technology may have changed, but human nature certainly hasn’t. So, if you feel like you are drifting, or that you are capable of more but can't seem to unlock it, it’s possible you are falling into the same psychological traps that nearly killed Odysseus 3,000 years ago.So with that in mind, here are 3 Mistakes That Are Silently Destroying Your Potential, and how to fix them, all from the Philosophy of Homer’s Odyssey - 00:00 - 01:47 - Introduction to Odyssey01:47 - 05:42 - Mistake 1 - The Lie of Willpower05:42 - 09:58 - Mistake 2 - The Curse of Visibility09:58 - 15:41 - Mistake 3 - The Golden HandcuffsI hope you enjoyed listening to these 3 Mistakes That Are Silently Destroying Your Potential from the Philosophy of Homer’s Odyssey.In the 8th century BC a blind poet composed a poem that would become the foundation of Western literature. That poet’s name was Homer, and that poem? The Odyssey. On the surface, it is an adventure story about Odysseus, a veteran of the Trojan War, trying to navigate a chaotic ocean to return to his family in Ithaca. But if you look a little closer, you’ll start to realize that Homer wasn't just writing fiction; he was writing a psychological manual on how to survive the human condition.
Ep 142142: Why You Feel Guilty When You Rest - The Logic of Total Work
Why You Feel Guilty When You Rest - The Logic of Total Work. In today’s Philosophies For Life, we are going to be taking a look at exactly why you feel guilty when you rest, and how to reclaim your right to simply exist.It is Sunday afternoon. Your chores are done. Your laundry is folded. The inbox is—miraculously—empty. You finally have permission to relax. But... you can't. Instead of peace, you feel a phantom vibration in your pocket. A tightening in your chest. A voice in the back of your head starts whispering: "You should be doing something. You are wasting time. You are falling behind." This has a name: 'Leisure Sickness.' It is when you actually feel sick the moment you stop working." Now, you might tell yourself: "I’m just Type A" or "It’s just my personality." Indeed, we use these labels to convince ourselves that this anxiety is a genetic quirk—that we were simply born this way.But that is a lie. You were not born unable to sit still. You were trained to be unable to sit still. You are the victim of a specific, invisible philosophical architecture designed to make you impossible to satisfy. You have been infected by what the German philosopher Josef Pieper, in his famous book Leisure: The Basis of Culture, called "The Logic of Total Work."It is the belief that a human being is nothing more than a worker, and that any moment not spent producing value is a moment wasted.Topics covered - Introduction - 00:00 - 01:47 Act I: The Internalized Panopticon - 01:47 - 06:09 Act II: The Addiction to Cortisol - 06:09 - 08:29Act III: The Fear of Being Nobody - 08:29 - 11:54Act IV: The Theft of Leisure - 11:54 - 14:39 Act V: The Great Refusal - 14:39 - 20:09 Act VI: The Right to Be Useless - 20:09 - 21:21 I hope you enjoyed listening to this audio - Why You Feel Guilty When You Rest and hope you reclaim your right to simply exist.
Ep 141141: What If You Died Today? (And Got A Second Chance)
What If You Died Today? (And Got A Second Chance)If the Angel of Death appeared tonight and asked "Why do you want to live?", what would you say?Most of us live as if we have infinite time. We stay in jobs we hate, we hide our true feelings, and we wait for "someday" to start living. In this video, we follow the story of Adam - a man who felt dead inside until he met Death face-to-face. He was given a second chance, but it came with one terrifying condition: His life would grow when he acted honestly, and shrink when he lied to himself.Through Adam’s journey, we explore powerful ideas from - 01.Viktor Frankl - Logotherpy02. Alfred Adler - Individual Psychology03. Albert Camus - Absurdism04. Jean-Paul Sartre - Existentialism05. The Buddha - Buddhism06. Marcus Aurelius - Stoicism07. Ubuntu08. Understanding deathI hope you enjoyed listening to this video.
Ep 140140: 5 Buddhist Ways Of Dealing With Difficult People (Buddhism)
In this podcast we will be talking about 5 buddhist ways of dealing with difficult people from the wisdom of Buddha. Gautama Buddha was a philosopher, meditator, spiritual teacher, and religious leader who is credited as the founder of Buddhism.So with that in mind, here are 5 buddhist ways of dealing with difficult people from Gautama Buddha -01. Acknowledge There Are difficult People Around You02. Practice Restraint03. Practice Clearing Your Mind04. Practice Compassion05. Practice Right SpeechI hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope these 5 buddhist ways of dealing with difficult people from Gautama Buddha will add value to your life.The Buddha was a philosopher, meditator, spiritual teacher, and religious leader who is credited as the founder of Buddhism. He was born as Siddhartha Gautama in India in 566 BC into an aristocratic family and when he was twenty-nine years old, he left the comforts of his home to seek the meaning of the suffering he saw around him. After six years of arduous yogic training, he abandoned the way of self-mortification and instead sat in mindful meditation beneath a bodhi tree. On the full moon of May, with the rising of the morning star, Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha, the awakened one. The Buddha wandered the plains of northeastern India for 45 years more, teaching the path or Dharma he had realized in that moment. Around him developed a community of people, drawn from every tribe and caste, devoted to practicing this path.Nowadays, he is worshiped by most Buddhist schools as the enlightened one who has escaped the cycle of birth and rebirth, transcending Karma. Their main teachings focus on their insight into duhkha meaning “suffering” and into Nirvana, which means the end of suffering.
Ep 139139: Unlock Your Inner Freedom - Epictetus (Stoicism)
In this audio we will be talking about 4 ways to unlock your inner freedom from the philosophy of Epictetus. Epictetus was one of the most influential teachers of the later years of the school of Stoicism. So with that in mind, here are 4 ways to unlock your inner freedom from the wisdom of Epictetus -01. Free your mind02. Train your habits03. Control your desires04. Love your FateWe hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope this video will help you to unlock your inner freedom. Epictetus was a Greek/Roman philosopher of the Hellenistic period. He managed to overcome huge obstacles in developing from a crippled Roman slave to become one of the most popular and sought after philosophers of his time. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways.
Ep 138138: 5 Ways To Effortlessly Flow With Your Life - Miyamoto Musashi
In this audio we will be talking about how to be in flow with your life from the wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi. Miyamoto Musashi is considered to be the greatest swordsman ever in the history of Japan, in large part due to his almost surreal discipline. So here are 5 ways to be in flow with your life from Miyamoto Musashi - 01. Accept death and take risks02. Train intensively03. Cultivate your intuition04. Accept the Way of Nature05. Embrace simplicityI hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these insights form Miyamoto Musashi help you to be in flow with your life.. A samurai at first, and then a Ronin, Miyamoto Musashi is considered to be the greatest swordsman ever in the history of Japan, in large part due to his almost surreal discipline. Indeed It is being said that he fought 60 duels, and never lost one. He fought for the first time when he was 13 against an experienced Samurai, and came out victorious. He took down the greatest swordsman at that time, one by one, until the throne was his, and his alone. However, Miyamoto was more than that. Not only was he a master of his craft, but he was also an artist, a cerebral philosopher and a buddhist. He sought meaning, wrote war and philosophy books, and his work became a blueprint for people who want to live a disciplined life. A week before he died in 1645, Miyamoto Musashi wrote 21 principles called “Dokkodo '' by which he expresses a stringent, honest, and ascetic or strongly self-disciplined view of life.
Ep 137137: Nietzsche - Why You Actually Fear AI (It’s Not Poverty) (Existentialism)
Nietzsche - Why You Actually Fear AI (It’s Not Poverty) (Existentialism). In this podcast we will talk about Why You Actually Fear AI from the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. Friedrich Nietzsche was one of the main precursors of existentialism.In 1882, German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche published The Gay Science, which features a famous scene called 'The Parable of the Madman.' In the story, a man runs into a busy marketplace in broad daylight, holding a lantern, shouting, “I seek God! I seek God!” People laugh at him. They tease him: “Did God get lost? Is he hiding?” They treat it like a joke. But the madman stops, stares at them, and finally says: “God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed him.” Nietzsche didn’t mean we literally killed a god. He meant that science and reason replaced our need for God. We swapped mystery for facts, the cathedral for the lab, and made the divine unnecessary. Nietzsche was warning us. Removing God also removes the sense of security people relied on. For thousands of years, religion told people who they were, why they suffered, and what their lives meant. When that sun disappeared, Nietzsche predicted that the West would face a crisis of meaning. We would lose our center of gravity. So what did we do? We replaced the old structure with a new one. In the 20th century, we built society around utility. We decided that meaning comes from being useful. You’re a writer. A coder. A doctor. An analyst. Your identity is your competence. Your value is your output. “I am useful, therefore I matter.” And that brings us to today. Right now, that entire structure is collapsing. We’ve created machines that can imitate the very bilities we’ve built our identities on - logic, creativity, analysis, language. If you’re a writer and the machine writes faster… If you’re a coder and the machine codes better… If you’re an analyst and the machine sees what you can’t…The real fear isn’t, “Will I lose my job?” It’s the same fear the madman felt: We’re facing the “Death of Human Utility.” And just like in Nietzsche’s time, we’re not prepared for the psychological weight that comes with it. In this video, I want to look at AI through Nietzsche’s eyes. I want to explore the danger of becoming what he called “The Last Man”- a passive, comfort-addicted observer. And I want to talk about the solution he offered. Because if we’re losing our utility, we need something else to keep us from falling into the dark.Topics covered - Introduction - 00:00 – 03:12 Act 1: The Idol of Utility – 03:12 – 06:28Act 2: The Abyss and the Last Man – 06:28 – 11:35Act 3: The Crisis of Mediocrity – 11:35 – 17:10Act 4: The Solution – 17:10 – 24:16Act 5: The Bridge – 24:16 – 26:22Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher, poet, essayist, and cultural critic. He is considered to be one of the most daring and greatest thinkers of all time. His writings on truth, morality, language, aesthetics, cultural theory, history, nihilism, power, consciousness, and the meaning of existence have exerted an enormous influence on Western philosophy and intellectual history. He was one of the biggest precursors of existentialism, which emphasizes the existence of the individual person as a free and responsible agent, determining their own development through acts of will. By his famous words “God is dead!”, Nietzsche moved the focus of philosophy from metaphysics to the material world and to the individual as a responsible person for his own life. Friedrich Nietzsche wrote several books like The Birth of a Tragedy, Human, All Too Human, The Dawn, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Beyond Good and Evil, Twilight of the Idols, The Will to Power, The Antichrist, and many more. His teachings have shaped the lives of many people; from psychologists to poets, dancers to social revolutionaries.
Ep 136136: How To Keep Your New Year's Resolutions - Epictetus (Stoicism)
In this podcast, we will be talking about The 10 ways to keep our New Year’s Resolutions from the writings of Epictetus. Epictetus was one of the most influential teachers of the later years of the school of Stoicism. So here are 10 ways from Epictetus’s discourses, that will help you in keeping your New Year’s resolutions. So here are 10 ways to keep our New Year’s Resolutions from the writings of Epictetus - 01. Keep your resolutions simple02. Routine is everything03. Replace bad habits04. Don’t Share your resolutions with everyone05. Give no excuses06. Don’t wait for other people’s validation07. Reward yourself08. Review your day09. Never Ever Ever give up10. Always keep evolving Hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and find these insights on keeping New Year’s resolutions helpful. . Epictetus was a Greek/Roman philosopher of the Hellenistic period. He managed to overcome huge obstacles in developing from a crippled Roman slave to become one of the most popular and sought after philosophers of his time. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways.
Ep 135135: 8 Life Lessons from Jean-Paul Sartre (Existentialism)
In this podcast we will be talking about 8 Life Lessons from Jean-Paul Sartre. Sartre was one of the leading philosophers who followed the philosophy of Existentialism. One of Sartre’s key-concepts that is discussed or prevalent in almost all of his existentialist works is the notion of “Bad Faith”, which he uses to describe and critique how most people tend to deny their own freedom. Alongside his notion of Bad Faith, Sartre has discussed many aspects of existentialism and ideas on human life that are extremely helpful.So with that in mind, in this video we bring you 8 important life lessons derived from the works of Sartre. 01. Dare to act02. Face your freedom03. Take responsibility 04. Set an example05. Embrace your fears06. Don’t let others define you07. Don't follow a doctrine 08. Embrace your nothingness I hope you enjoyed watching the video and hope these 8 Life Lessons From Sartre will add value to your life. Jean-Paul Sartre was a French playwright, screenwriter, political activist, literary critic, and one of the leading philosophers who followed the philosophy of Existentialism: the philosophy that says that humans are born a blank slate and are free to determine their own identity, behavior and goals. Sartre was born in Paris at the beginning of the twentieth century and when he was around sixty years old, he was awarded the1964 Nobel Prize in Literature. He however refused the prize, claiming that “a writer should never allow himself to become an institution.” Sartre wrote many fictional and non-fictional books, essays and gave lectures on Existentialism. Some of his noted works are: Nausea, Being and Nothingness, Existentialism is a Humanism, and No Exit.
Ep 134134: Why Modern Dating Feels So Empty (So Choose Yourself First)
Why Modern Dating Feels So Empty (So Choose Yourself First).Do you feel like you’re constantly swiping but never connecting? Modern dating often feels less like romance and more like a marketplace. We have more options than ever, yet we feel more disconnected and lonely. In this video, we explore the deep psychology behind why we keep attracting the wrong people and why "swiping right on yourself" is the only way to break the toxic cycle.Picture this: you open a dating app, and instead of swiping right on someone else, you swipe right on becoming the better version of yourself. How would that change the way you show up?Today, our dating culture runs on quick swipes and fast decisions. We move from one profile to the next, hoping the right match will appear. But in all the searching, we’re so focused on finding the right person that we rarely stop to ask if we’re actually ready to be one.This matters because today we feel more disconnected than ever. Ghosting has become routine. Conversations stay on the surface. And a lot of us leave dates feeling confused or drained instead of understood. The issue isn’t only the apps - it’s the mindset we bring into them. Many of us go in without a clear sense of who we are, what we want, or what we’re ready to give.In this video, we’ll talk about what it really means to choose yourself first in a stronger, healthier way..And just to be clear, we are not against dating apps or modern ways of meeting people. It’s about using them from a place where you’ve already chosen yourself first.Topics covered in this podcast - 00:00 – 02:05 – Introduction02:05 – 05:34 - Why Dating Feels Different Today05:34 – 07:49 - How Dating Apps Changed Us07:49 – 10:09 - The Psychology Behind It10:09 – 15:23 - What Philosophy Teaches Us About Love15:23 – 18:03 - Putting This Into Practice18:03 – 20:48 - The Barriers That Hold You Back20:48 – 22:24 - ConclusionI hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope after watching this, you will start choosing yourself first.
Ep 133133: How To Live A Long And Happy Life - Philosophy of Ikigai
Lagom is the Swedish lifestyle philosophy, translating as ‘not too much and not too little, It means to have just the balanced choice between two extremes. In order to know how to balance your life, you need Lagom, as it embraces a balanced, sustainable lifestyle.In order to understand how to balance your life using Lagom approach, we have broken up this video into four main categories - 01. Lagom at work.02. Lagom at home03. Lagom for health04. Lagom and natureLagom, the Swedish word for a lifestyle that encourages balance and mindfulness in everything that you do. Lagom is a thread that ties many parts of Swedish society and culture together, the cornerstone of personal behaviour, design ethos and community. Applying a sense of lagom to our everyday lives – be it in what we eat, what we wear, how we live, how we work – might just be the antidote to our modern, consumption-led world as it embraces a more balanced, sustainable lifestyle that embraces the pleasures of existence rather than those of consumption. Lagom celebrates the idea of “just enough” which is the perfect space between minimalism and living in excess and this particular brand of socialism is partly the reason why Sweden consistently ranks top ten in the happiest countries in the world.
Ep 132132: 8 Life Lessons From Epicurus (Epicureanism)
In this podcast we will be talking about 8 Life Lessons From Epicurus. His philosophy is often referenced as Epicurean hedonism or simply Epicureanism. Epicurus was most famous for his skilful insights into the concept of happiness. To understand more about Epicurus’ teachings and how we can apply them into our own lives, here are 8 life lessons from the philosophy of Epicurus - 01. Be content with little02. Study philosophy all your life03. Learn to rely on yourself 04. Develop courage through adversity05. Get great friends06. Do not try to be popular07. Don’t fear death08. Strive to achieve peace of mindI hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 8 Life Lessons From Epicurus will add value to your life. Epicurus is one of the most important figures in the history of philosophy, as well as of science. He is less known than Plato or Socrates, but, nonetheless, his teachings are precious and timeless. He lived between 341 to 270 BC, and wrote more than 300 works during his lifetime. Most of his work has been lost, but what remains is extremely relevant even today. In science, he was one of the first to describe the natural world as made of atoms and he rightly understood that all the natural phenomena are in fact based on the movement of atoms. Also, he strongly stressed the importance of basing our beliefs on empirical evidence and logic. In philosophy, he was part of the hedonist movement and he was most famous for his skilful insights into the concept of happiness, starting his own School of Happiness, also known as Epicurean hedonism or simply Epicureanism. If stoics believed that living justly and virtuously is the highest good and that we should be indifferent to pleasure and pain, Epicureanism believed that we should seek to maximise the pleasures in life. There were some rumours that in his school people lavished themselves in orgies, luxury and decadence, but these rumours were unfounded. Epicurus didn’t have any interest in orgies and expensive meals. His idea of pleasure is far from the classical one. He departed from the classical school of hedonism for which pleasure is the highest good, adding that the pleasure of the mind, not the pleasure of the senses, is the true ‘highest good’. He believed that the greatest happiness comes from reducing suffering, achieving an inner state of peace which he called ataraxia. Ataraxia means being content with simple things in life, like having philosophical conversations about the meaning of life, in your small garden, with your best friends. According to Epicurus, the pleasure from pursuing wisdom is the highest form of pleasure, and the most valuable as it is the one that leads us to true happiness.
Ep 131131: How To Be A Stoic - Epictetus (Stoicism)
In this podcast we will be talking about 12 practical exercises, as per the book How to be a Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci that uses Epictituse’s Enchiridion, which we can use in the modern world while mastering the four stoic virtues. So here are 10 important insights for being a stoic from Epictetus.01. Examine your impressions02. Remind yourself of the impermanence of thing03. The reverse clause04. How can I use virtue here and now05. Pause and take a deep breath06. Other-ize07. Speak little and well08. Choose your company well09. Respond to insults with humor10. Don’t speak too much about yourself11. Speak without judging12. Reflect on your dayI hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope you find these exercise helpful if you wish to pursue Stoicism. The Enchiridion is a short read on stoic advice for living. Epictetus’ practical precepts might change your life.
Ep 130130: Carl Jung - Why Turning 40 Becomes Your Superpower (Jungian Philosophy)
Carl Jung - Why Turning 40 Becomes Your Superpower (Jungian Philosophy).Carl Jung, one of the most respected psychologists of the 20th century, believed that life doesn’t truly begin when we are young. In fact, he said, “Life really begins at forty. Before then, you are just doing research.” What he means by this is that the first part of life is mainly preparation. In our twenties and thirties, we are learning how the world works. We try to build a stable life - we work, we build relationships, we try to be responsible, to succeed, and to fit in. We form an identity based on what we think we should be. During this phase, we are busy figuring things out and trying to prove ourselves. This is normal. Jung believed this part of life is necessary. But when we get close to forty, something starts to change. And this is where many people misunderstand what’s happening. Our culture often makes turning forty sound like the beginning of decline - like youth is over and everything after that is just a race to the grave. We’ve all heard the phrase “midlife crisis,” as if anyone who questions or changes their life at this stage is falling apart. Jung said the opposite. He believed that the feelings that show up around forty - the restlessness, the questioning, the sense that something is missing - are not signs of failure… but signs of growth. It’s not that life is ending. It’s that the first version of your life has done its job. You have built a life on the outside - now you are ready to understand your life on the inside. So when Jung said life begins at forty, he meant that this is the age when experience finally allows you to see yourself more clearly. It’s the point where life shifts from trying to prove who you are to simply living as who you are. So in this podcast we’re going to explore why life really begins… at forty.So here are 6 reasons why life truly begins at 40 according to Carl Jung - 01. We Spend Early Life Building a Persona02. Midlife Opens the Door to the Inner Self03. We Finally Understand Ourselves04. Dreams Become the New Language05. Opposites Seek Reunion06. Spiritual Questions Emerge NaturallyI hope you enjoyed listening to these 6 reasons why life truly begins at 40 according to Carl Jung. Carl Jung, together with Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler, is one of the 3 founders of psychoanalysis which is a set of psychological theories and methods aiming to release repressed emotions and experiences - in other words, to make the unconscious conscious. Jung was born in Switzerland in 1875 and died in 1961, leaving behind great works in the fields of psychiatry, anthropology, archaeology, literature, philosophy, psychology and religious studies. Jung had Freud as a mentor for a good part of his career but later he departed from him. This division was painful for Jung and it led him to found his own school of psychology, called analytical psychology as a comprehensive system separate from psychoanalysis. If classical psychoanalysis focuses on the patient’s past, as early experiences are very important in personality development, analytical psychology primarily focuses on the present, on mythology, folklore, and cultural experiences, to try to understand human consciousness. One of the most important ideas of analytical psychology which Jung founded is the process of individuation, which is the process of finding the self - something Jung considered an important task in human development. While he did not formulate a systematic philosophy, he is nonetheless considered a sophisticated philosopher - his school of thought dubbed “Jungian philosophy”. Its concepts can apply to many topics covered in the humanities and the social sciences. A good part of his work was published after his death and indeed there are still some articles written by him that to this day have yet to be published. Some of his most important books are: “Psychology of the Unconscious”, “Man and His Symbols”, “The Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious”, “Modern Man In Search of a Soul”, “The Psychology of the Transference”, “Memories, Dreams, Thoughts”, and “The Relations Between the Ego and the Unconscious”. Besides being a great writer and a researcher, he was also an artist, a craftsman and even a builder. His contribution is enormous and there is a great deal we can learn from his works.
Ep 129129: Carl Jung - 7 Shadow Clues That Reveal Your True Calling (Jungian Philosophy)
7 Shadow Clues That Reveal Your True Calling - Carl Jung (Jungian Philosophy).Carl Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist who believed that the human mind has two layers - the conscious, which is everything we’re aware of, and the unconscious, which holds the thoughts, emotions, and memories we’ve pushed out of awareness. And deep within that unconscious lies what Jung called the shadow - the hidden side of ourselves. We suppress these parts because, at some point, we learned they weren’t acceptable. Maybe we were told to stay quiet, to be “good,” or to hide our emotions - so we buried whatever didn’t seem to fit. But Jung believed that if we truly want to understand who we are, we have to stop running from those hidden parts and start listening to them. Because here’s the thing - your shadow isn’t just the darkness you try to hide.It also carries your unlived potential: your creativity, your voice, your courage, your power - and often, the clues to your real calling. Jung’s philosophy is often referred to as “Jungian Philosophy”. He has also published multiple books like The Psychology of the Unconscious, Man and His Symbols, The Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious, Modern Man In Search of a Soul, The Psychology of the Transference, Memories, Dreams, and Thoughts, and The Relations Between the Ego and the Unconscious. In this podcast, we’re going to explore 7 shadow clues that reveal your true calling.So here are 7 shadow clues that reveal your true calling from the philosophy of Carl Jung -01. Feeling Stuck, Numb, or Disconnected02. Strong Reaction to Someone Else’s Behaviour03. Repeating Patterns or Failures 04. Messages from the Dreams05. Stories, Movies, or Characters You’re Drawn To06. When Life Mirrors Your Inner World07. Self-Sabotage and AvoidanceI hope you enjoyed listening to these 7 shadow clues that reveal your true calling from the philosophy of Carl Jung. Carl Jung, together with Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler, is one of the 3 founders of psychoanalysis which is a set of psychological theories and methods aiming to release repressed emotions and experiences - in other words, to make the unconscious conscious. Jung was born in Switzerland in 1875 and died in 1961, leaving behind great works in the fields of psychiatry, anthropology, archaeology, literature, philosophy, psychology and religious studies. Jung had Freud as a mentor for a good part of his career but later he departed from him. This division was painful for Jung and it led him to found his own school of psychology, called analytical psychology as a comprehensive system separate from psychoanalysis. If classical psychoanalysis focuses on the patient’s past, as early experiences are very important in personality development, analytical psychology primarily focuses on the present, on mythology, folklore, and cultural experiences, to try to understand human consciousness. One of the most important ideas of analytical psychology which Jung founded is the process of individuation, which is the process of finding the self - something Jung considered an important task in human development. While he did not formulate a systematic philosophy, he is nonetheless considered a sophisticated philosopher - his school of thought dubbed “Jungian philosophy”. Its concepts can apply to many topics covered in the humanities and the social sciences. A good part of his work was published after his death and indeed there are still some articles written by him that to this day have yet to be published. Some of his most important books are: “Psychology of the Unconscious”, “Man and His Symbols”, “The Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious”, “Modern Man In Search of a Soul”, “The Psychology of the Transference”, “Memories, Dreams, Thoughts”, and “The Relations Between the Ego and the Unconscious”. Besides being a great writer and a researcher, he was also an artist, a craftsman and even a builder. His contribution is enormous and there is a great deal we can learn from his works.
Ep 128128: Lao Tzu - 7 Taoist Morning Habits for (Almost) Limitless Energy (Taoism)
Lao Tzu - 7 Taoist Morning Habits for (Almost) Limitless Energy (Taoism). In this podcast, we will talk about 7 Taoist Morning Habits for (Almost) Limitless Energy from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching.So with that in mind, here are 7 Taoist Morning Habits for (Almost) Limitless Energy from the philosophy of Lao Tzu - 01. Rise with the Mao Hour02. Open The Gates03. Practice Zuo Wang04. Nourish Simplicity05. Inner Cultivation Practice06. Connect with Nature07. Seal the QiWe hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 7 Taoist habits, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, will help you change your energy.Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world.
Ep 127127: Why ‘Finding Yourself’ Is a Big Lie - Albert Camus (Absurdism)
Why ‘Finding Yourself’ Is a Big Lie - Albert Camus (Absurdism).Albert Camus was a French-Algerian writer, and Nobel Prize laureate who lived through war and loss, and he saw how life doesn’t always offer clear answers. Instead of turning away from that uncertainty, he chose to face it. He wanted to understand what it really means to be alive in a world that doesn’t hand us a ready-made purpose. We’re often told to “find your purpose” or “find yourself,” as if who we are is already out there waiting for the right moment, the right people, the right place. But Camus questioned that. He didn’t believe there was a perfect version of us hidden somewhere, waiting to be discovered. And there’s a real sense of relief in that. If there’s no single identity we’re supposed to uncover, then we’re not late. We’re not falling behind. We’re not missing out on some secret everyone else already understands. We’re not lost - we’re simply becoming, shaping who we are through the choices we make and the life we live. We learn by living. We change. We try things. We let go of what doesn’t feel true anymore and slowly build a life that feels more honest. When we stop believing there’s one “correct” self we must find, we no longer wait for a dramatic moment of clarity. We start paying attention to what’s right in front of us - the next small step, the next experience, the next chance to grow. In this video, we’re going to explore why searching for a “true self” is a lie - how that belief can keep us stuck, and why embracing life’s uncertainty can actually help us move forward, all from the philosophy of Albert Camus. So here’s Why ‘Finding Yourself’ Is a Lie from the philosophy of Albert Camus01. Understand the Absurd02. Stop Waiting to “Find Yourself”03. Rebel against the absurd04. Rebel with Passion05. Define Your Values, Not Labels06. Experiment Boldly I hope you enjoyed listening to why searching for a “true self” is a lie - how that belief can keep us stuck, and why embracing life’s uncertainty can actually help us move forward, all from the philosophy of Albert Camus.
Ep 126126: How To Deal With Suffering In Your Life - Buddha (Buddhism)
In this podcast we will be talking about how to deal with suffering in life from the philosophy of the Buddha. Gautama Buddha was a philosopher, a spiritual leader and is credited as the founder of Buddhism. The teachings of Buddha revolve around Duhkha, which means suffering, and the end of Duhkha, which is regarded as the state of Nirvana. The philosophy’s most essential teaching includes the Three Marks of Existence, which are as follows: 01. Annica which means that life is in a constant flux, we have already made a video on this, the link for this is in the description.02. Duhkha which means that life is painful and causes suffering, and03. Anatta which means that the self is always changingAfter the Buddha gained enlightenment, he traveled to Sarnath in the present-day district of Varanasi, where he met with five monks, he previously practiced with and gave his first sermon, the four noble truths. These four Noble Truths are the foundational tenets of Buddhism, which spark awareness of suffering as the nature of existence, its cause, and how to live without it. In this video we are going to talk about dukha, the second mark of existence, to better understand the suffering that we all go through and how we can use these 4 noble truths to deal with suffering in our modern day life.The four noble truths are as follows - 01. The truth of Dukha 02. The truth of Samudaya03. The Truth of Nirodha04. The truth of MaggaI hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these lessons from Buddha will help you in dealing with changes in your life. The Buddha was a philosopher, meditator, spiritual teacher, and religious leader who is credited as the founder of Buddhism. He was born as Siddhartha Gautama in India in 566 BC into an aristocratic family and when he was twenty-nine years old, he left the comforts of his home to seek the meaning of the suffering he saw around him. After six years of arduous yogic training, he abandoned the way of self-mortification and instead sat in mindful meditation beneath a bodhi tree. On the full moon of May, with the rising of the morning star, Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha, the awakened one. The Buddha wandered the plains of northeastern India for 45 years more, teaching the path or Dharma he had realized in that moment. Around him developed a community of people, drawn from every tribe and caste, devoted to practicing this path. Nowadays, he is worshiped by most Buddhist schools as the enlightened one who has escaped the cycle of birth and rebirth, transcending Karma. Their main teachings focus on their insight into duhkha meaning “suffering” and into Nirvana, which means the end of suffering.
Ep 125125: 4 Effortless Ways Of Dealing With Changes In Your Life - Buddha (Buddhism)
In this podcast we will be talking about how to deal with changes in life from the philosophy of The Buddha. Gautama Buddha was a philosopher, a spiritual leader and is credited as the founder of Buddhism.The teachings of Buddha revolve around Duhkha, which means suffering, and the end of Duhkha, which is regarded as the state of Nirvana. The philosophy’s most essential teaching includes the Three Marks of Existence, which are as follows: 01. Annica which means that life is in a constant flux02. Duhkha which means that life is painful and causes suffering, and03. Anatta which means that the self is always changingAccording to Buddha, our thoughts and experiences are subject to these three marks of our existence. It is a way of understanding ourselves and the world around us and in this video we will be talking about the first mark of existence - Annica to better understand the ever-changing, impermanent nature of life and how we can deal with the changes that come with that. Here are 4 ways we can try to not only embrace life changes, but also be happy and grow with them, from the philosophy of The Buddha - 01. Acknowledge the change02. Practice non-attachment 03. Embrace change04. Learn from the experienceI hope you listening to this podcast and hope these lessons from Buddha will help you in dealing with changes in your life. The Buddha was a philosopher, meditator, spiritual teacher, and religious leader who is credited as the founder of Buddhism. He was born as Siddhartha Gautama in India in 566 BC into an aristocratic family and when he was twenty-nine years old, he left the comforts of his home to seek the meaning of the suffering he saw around him. After six years of arduous yogic training, he abandoned the way of self-mortification and instead sat in mindful meditation beneath a bodhi tree. On the full moon of May, with the rising of the morning star, Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha, the awakened one. The Buddha wandered the plains of northeastern India for 45 years more, teaching the path or Dharma he had realized in that moment. Around him developed a community of people, drawn from every tribe and caste, devoted to practicing this path. Nowadays, he is worshiped by most Buddhist schools as the enlightened one who has escaped the cycle of birth and rebirth, transcending Karma. Their main teachings focus on their insight into duhkha meaning “suffering” and into Nirvana, which means the end of suffering. #buddha#buddhism#philosophy#philosophy podcast#motivation#motivational podcast
Ep 124124: 10 Life Lessons From Buddha (Buddhism)
In this podcast we will be talking about 10 Life Lessons From Buddha. Gautama Buddha was a philosopher, meditator, spiritual teacher, and religious leader who is credited as the founder of Buddhism.So with that in mind, here are 10 important lessons that we can learn from Gautama Buddha -01. Practice the Middle Way02. Adopt the right view 03. Create good karma 04. Live everyday like it is your last05. Great things are the results of small good habits06. Show your wisdom in silence07. If in a conflict, choose compassion08. Choose friends for quality over quantity09. Be generous 10. You can be a Buddha tooI hope you enjoyed listening to this audio and hope these 10 life lessons from Buddha will add value to your life. The Buddha was a philosopher, meditator, spiritual teacher, and religious leader who is credited as the founder of Buddhism. He was born as Siddhartha Gautama in India in 566 BC into an aristocratic family and when he was twenty-nine years old, he left the comforts of his home to seek the meaning of the suffering he saw around him. After six years of arduous yogic training, he abandoned the way of self-mortification and instead sat in mindful meditation beneath a bodhi tree. On the full moon of May, with the rising of the morning star, Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha, the awakened one. The Buddha wandered the plains of northeastern India for 45 years more, teaching the path or Dharma he had realized in that moment. Around him developed a community of people, drawn from every tribe and caste, devoted to practicing this path.Nowadays, he is worshiped by most Buddhist schools as the enlightened one who has escaped the cycle of birth and rebirth, transcending Karma. Their main teachings focus on their insight into duhkha meaning “suffering” and into Nirvana, which means the end of suffering.