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| 200: How to Enjoy Your Own Home More - Epicurus | 07 Nov 2026 | 00:02:33 | |
In ancient Athens, Epicurus escaped the noise, hustle, and judgment of the city by building a modest home outside the gates. He understood a timeless truth: your house is meant to protect your mind just as much as your body. Today, we have central heating and soft mattresses, but our homes are no longer safe havens. By bringing our smartphones, work emails, and social media feeds right into our bedrooms, we have invited an entire crowd of eight billion people into our private lives. In this video, we explore the Epicurean philosophy of creating a physical sanctuary, setting digital boundaries, and rediscovering the quiet luxury of closing your front door on the noise of the world. 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. | |||
| 199: Montaigne - How to Think Clearly During Difficult Times | 05 Nov 2026 | 00:19:40 | |
In this video we will be talking about 8 Ways To Think Clearly from the philosophy of Michel de Montaigne. Michel de Montaigne was a 16th-century French philosopher. So here are 8 Ways To Think Clearly from the philosophy of Michel de Montaigne- Michel de Montaigne was a 16th-century French philosopher who defined ambition not as a virtue but as an unnatural "disease of the soul" because it makes people sacrifice the life they have right now for a future that might never even happen. In 1571, right on his 38th birthday, he walked into his office and permanently resigned from his position as a judge in the Bordeaux parliament. It was exactly the kind of role Renaissance men spent their whole lives networking, scheming, and stressing out to get. He quit, moved back to his family's estate in the French countryside, and set himself up in a stone tower on the property. He built a massive library there and had 54 quotes from ancient philosophers carved into the wooden beams of his ceiling. From that point on, he spent his time studying the only subject he actually wanted to understand: himself. He observed his own habits, flaws, and everyday routines, and wrote down his thoughts about them and he called these writings Essais—which comes from the French word meaning "to try" or "to attempt" and is of course where we get the English word ‘essay’. | |||
| 198: The Strange Illusion That Expensive Things Feel Better - Epicurus | 04 Nov 2026 | 00:02:27 | |
We spend our lives chasing upgrades—convinced that an expensive steak, a bigger house, or the next luxury purchase will finally make us feel complete. Over 2,000 years ago, the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus identified why this mindset keeps us trapped in dissatisfaction. Epicurus divided human pleasure into two distinct categories: kinetic pleasure (the temporary relief of fixing a discomfort, like drinking water when thirsty) and katastematic pleasure (the static peace of having no discomfort at all). For the physical body, he called this state aponia—the complete absence of physical pain. According to Epicurean philosophy, aponia is the absolute ceiling of physical happiness. Once your hunger is gone, an expensive steak doesn't remove any more pain than a simple piece of bread; it only changes the flavor. Just like the promise you make to the universe when lying in bed with a terrible headache—wishing only to feel "normal" again—the greatest luxury in life is simply feeling okay. In this video, we break down how to stop treating a pain-free day as a boring baseline and start recognizing that if nothing hurts right now, you have already reached the peak of physical wealth. Key Concepts Covered: Kinetic Pleasure vs. Katastematic Pleasure What is Aponia (The Absence of Pain)? The Bread vs. Steak Paradox Why We Ruin Good Days Looking for More How to Practice Aponia in Daily 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. #Epicurus #Philosophy #Aponia #SimpleLiving #AncientWisdom | |||
| 197: How to Want Less and Live More - Epicurus (Epicureanism) | 02 Nov 2026 | 00:04:50 | |
Do you ever feel like the harder you work, the more trapped you become? You get a raise, upgrade your lifestyle, and suddenly you're locked into a stressful job just to pay the bills. In this video, we explore the ancient philosophy of Epicurus and his concept of autarkeia (self-sufficiency). Far from promoting wild hedonism, Epicurus taught that the secret to a stress-free life is actually learning to want less. We break down his famous three buckets of desire—natural and necessary, natural and unnecessary, and unnatural and unnecessary—and look at how you can use practical wisdom (phronesis) to stop trading your long-term peace of mind for short-term dopamine hits. Discover how to break free from the invisible cage of luxury, simplify your life, and realize that what you already have right in front of you is enough. 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. | |||
| 196: Lao Tzu - Why Discipline Feels Hard (And How to Make It Effortless) (Taoism) | 28 Oct 2026 | 00:19:59 | |
8 Ways to Build Discipline. In this podcast we will be talking about 8 Ways to Build Your Self-Discipline 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 8 Ways to Build Your Self-Discipline from the philosophy of Lao Tzu - 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. | |||
| 195: Voltaire - Take Good Care Of Yourself (No Money Required) (Philosophy Of The Enlightenment) | 21 Oct 2026 | 00:23:18 | |
In this podcast we will be talking about How To Take Care Of Yourself from the philosophy of Voltaire. Voltaire, was an 18th-century French philosopher who viewed self-care as a practical way to protect yourself against a world that is fundamentally chaotic. So here are 7 Ways To Take Care Of Yourself from the philosophy of Voltaire. François-Marie Arouet, much better known by his pen name Voltaire, was an 18th-century French philosopher who viewed self-care as a practical way to protect yourself against a world that is fundamentally chaotic.He openly mocked corrupt politicians, attacked religious dogma, and regularly called out the absurdities of polite society. Because of this, he spent decades dodging arrest warrants, getting kicked out of countries, having his books publicly burned, and living in exile. Yet, despite living with a constant target on his back, he lived to be 83 years old, built his massive fortune, drank an ungodly amount of coffee every day, and ultimately became one of the most famous men in history. He managed to do this because he developed a deeply practical philosophy of self-preservation. Voltaire realized that if you want to survive a deeply flawed and unfair world without losing your mind, you can't just cross your fingers and hope for the best. You have to actively build your own resilience, ruthlessly protect your mind from bad ideas, and refuse to let the world's madness dictate your daily life. | |||
| 194: 7 Ways To Make Your Life Ridiculously Simple - Diogenes (Cynicism) | 14 Oct 2026 | 00:21:00 | |
7 Ways To Make Your Life Ridiculously Simple - Diogenes (Cynicism) So here are 7 ways to Simplify Your Life from the philosophy of Diogenes. Diogenes was a 4th-century philosopher and the most famous face of Cynicism. Today, "cynical" means being negative, but the original Cynics, named after the Greek word for “dog-like”, believing that happiness came from living "according to nature." This meant stripping away rules, status, and the material needs society forces on us today. He practiced this himself, famously living in a ceramic jar, eating simple lentils, and even throwing away his only bowl when he saw a child drinking from their hands. His radical freedom was put to the test when he was captured by pirates and sold at a slave auction. While other captives wept, Diogenes mocked the pirates for not "fattening him up" for a better price. On the auction block, when asked what he could do, he told the crowd: "I know how to govern men. Sell me to someone who needs a master." He pointed to a man named Xeniades and said, "Sell me to him." Xeniades was so intrigued that he bought him and eventually put him in charge of his house and his children’s education. Instead of teaching them to chase status, Diogenes taught them to wear plain clothes, walk barefoot, and value philosophy over wealth. Xeniades was so impressed he said, "A good spirit has entered my house." Diogenes spent the rest of his life proving that even in chains, if you want nothing from the world, the world has no power over you. | |||
| 193: Seneca - Stop Wasting Your Time On Things That Just Don’t Matter (Stoicism) | 07 Oct 2026 | 00:20:41 | |
In this podcast we will be talking about 6 Ways To Stop Wasting Your Time from the writings of Seneca. Seneca was an ancient Roman philosopher, writer, and statesman. He was one of the most influential teachers of Stoicism. So here are 6 Ways To Stop Wasting Your Time from the philosophy of Seneca - Seneca was a prominent Roman philosopher and playwright who published several essential works about Stoicism. He counseled Emperor Nero, and thought that anger is a temporary madness, and that even when justified, we should never act on the basis of it because it affects our sanity. Seneca wrote a book specifically on anger called “De Ira” which defines and explains anger within the context of Stoic philosophy, and offers advice on how to prevent and control anger and that’s why in this video we are going to look at 10 ways we can control our anger from the teachings of Seneca. 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. | |||
| 191: How To Live A Radically Rich Life (For Free) - Epicurus (Epicureanism) | 30 Sep 2026 | 00:21:55 | |
In this podcast, we will be talking about 8 Free Everyday Habits That Make Life Radically Rich from the philosophy of Epicurus. His philosophy is often referenced as Epicurean hedonism or simply Epicureanism. So here are 8 Free Everyday Habits That Make Life Radically Rich from the philosophy of Epicurus - 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. | |||
| 192: Seneca - Stop Wasting Your Time On Things That Just Don’t Matter (Stoicism) | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:20:41 | |
In this podcast, we will be talking about 6 Ways To Stop Wasting Your Time from the writings of Seneca. Seneca was an ancient Roman philosopher, writer, and statesman. He was one of the most influential teachers of Stoicism. So here are 6 Ways To Stop Wasting Your Time from the philosophy of Seneca - Seneca was a prominent Roman philosopher and playwright who published several essential works about Stoicism. He counseled Emperor Nero, and thought that anger is a temporary madness, and that even when justified, we should never act on the basis of it because it affects our sanity. Seneca wrote a book specifically on anger called “De Ira” which defines and explains anger within the context of Stoic philosophy, and offers advice on how to prevent and control anger and that’s why in this video we are going to look at 10 ways we can control our anger from the teachings of Seneca. 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. | |||
| 190: Epictetus - How To Fix Your Life (No Money Required) (Stoicism) | 16 Sep 2026 | 00:21:27 | |
In this podcast, we will be talking about 9 Ways to Fix Your Life from the philosophy of Epictetus. Epictetus was one of the most influential teachers of the later years of the school of Stoicism. So here are 9 ways from Epictetus’s discourses, that will help you to fix your life - 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. | |||
| 189: How To Be Happy With An Ordinary Life - Michel de Montaigne | 09 Sep 2026 | 00:21:52 | |
In this podcast, we will be talking about 6 Ways To Be Happy With An Ordinary Life from the philosophy of Michel de Montaigne. Michel de Montaigne was a 16th-century French philosopher. So here are 6 Ways To Be Happy With An Ordinary Life from the philosophy of Michel de Montaigne- Michel de Montaigne was a 16th-century French philosopher who defined ambition not as a virtue but as an unnatural "disease of the soul" because it makes people sacrifice the life they have right now for a future that might never even happen. In 1571, right on his 38th birthday, he walked into his office and permanently resigned from his position as a judge in the Bordeaux parliament. It was exactly the kind of role Renaissance men spent their whole lives networking, scheming, and stressing out to get. He quit, moved back to his family's estate in the French countryside, and set himself up in a stone tower on the property. He built a massive library there and had 54 quotes from ancient philosophers carved into the wooden beams of his ceiling. From that point on, he spent his time studying the only subject he actually wanted to understand: himself. He observed his own habits, flaws, and everyday routines, and wrote down his thoughts about them and he called these writings Essais—which comes from the French word meaning "to try" or "to attempt" and is of course where we get the English word ‘essay’. | |||
| 188: Baruch Spinoza - Stop Comparing Yourself To People Who Have More (Rationalism) | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:19:13 | |
In this podcast we will be talking about 6 Ways To Stop Comparing Yourself To People Who Have More from the philosophy of Baruch Spinoza . Baruch Spinoza was a 17th-century Dutch philosopher who approached human emotions as if they were a mathematical problem. This philosophical approach is known as rationalism. So here are 6 Ways To Stop Comparing Yourself To People Who Have More from the philosophy of Baruch Spinoza - Baruch Spinoza was a 17th-century Dutch philosopher who approached human emotions as if they were a mathematical problem. He didn’t believe our feelings were random or mysterious. Instead, he argued that they followed the same natural laws as everything else in the universe. He wrote his most famous work, Ethics, in the style of a geometry textbook in which he analyzed emotions like anger, fear, and love with logical definitions, propositions, and proofs. Because of this, Spinoza didn’t see happiness as a matter of luck, a fleeting emotion, or a reward from the universe. No. To him, happiness is the experience of increasing mental clarity. It’s the freedom that comes from no longer being confused by life, understanding how reality works, and gaining control over your own mind. This way of thinking is called Rationalism. It is the idea that reason and logic are the best tools for understanding the world. Instead of reacting to events or hoping things will get better, a Rationalist tries to understand why things happen. Spinoza believed that the more clearly we think about our experiences, the better we can understand our problems, learn from them, and avoid unnecessary suffering. | |||
| 187: How To Live A Rich Life At Home (Works On Any Income) - Henry David Thoreau (Transcendentalism) | 26 Aug 2026 | 00:20:25 | |
In this podcast we will be talking about 8 Ways To Live A Rich Life At Home from the philosophy ofHenry David Thoreau . Henry David Thoreau was a 19th-century American philosopher who was a key figure in the Transcendentalist movement. So here are 8 Ways To Live A Rich Life At Home from the philosophy of Henry David Thoreau- Henry David Thoreau was a 19th-century American philosopher who lived when the Industrial Revolution was in full swing, and the fast-paced modern economy as we know it was getting started. As he watched society speed up, Thoreau noticed that people were getting good at making a living, but they were forgetting how to actually live. He wrote that most people lead "lives of quiet desperation." They were stuck in a loop of working and buying, mistakenly thinking that getting more stuff would eventually cure their inner emptiness. Thoreau was a key figure in the Transcendentalist movement, which taught that people are at their best when they trust their own intuition, connect with nature, and rely on themselves rather than conforming to society's expectations. To Thoreau, true wealth was about letting go of unnecessary distractions, finding inner peace, and living by your own values instead of trying to impress other people. To find out what people really need to be happy, Thoreau stepped away from society and moved to a small cabin by Walden Pond. He wanted to live with only the basics and see what was left when he cut out the noise and distractions of everyday life. While he was there, he spent his days observing nature and reflecting on his own thoughts. He wrote about human nature, the dangers of following the crowd, and the peace that comes from living a simple life. These writings later became his famous book, Walden. | |||
| 186: 7 Ways To Be In Flow And Enjoy Your Life - Rumi (Sufism) | 19 Aug 2026 | 00:20:19 | |
In this podcast we will be talking about 7 Ways To Enjoy the Flow of Your Life from the philosophy of Rumi. Rumi lived from 1207 to 1273 and he was not only an amazing poet, but also a theologian, a philosopher, an Islamic scholar, and one of the most prominent figures in Sufism. So here are 7 Ways To Enjoy the Flow of Your Life from the philosophy of Rumi- Sufism began some 9 centuries ago and is focused on reaching the divine - the power that created the skies, the earth, us and life as a whole, through love. It means that in Sufism, we human beings are lovers, the divine is beloved and to love the divine, we need to connect back to the essence of life and understand that we and the world are one. Sufism has given the world some of its brightest minds and poets and one of those people is known as Maulana, Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, arguably the best Sufi poet in history. Rumi, a Persian scholar at first, then a Mystic, has written many illustrious poems depicting love and its central role as the bridge to reach the divine; poems that are engraved in the literature books for eternity. His brilliance caught the eyes of people since his childhood. His father, a famous scholar back then, had personally taken the responsibility of teaching him. He deepened his knowledge at a very young age and after the death of his father, he was destined to succeed him as a scholar. But Rumi wanted to learn more, so he connected with another brilliant teacher named Al Tarmithi and a few years later, his teacher left him because he considered that he had nothing left to teach his student, Rumi was now a complete scholar. Rumi was adored by his followers and when he held assemblies, he had a large crowd as attendees. However, life and the divine had other plans for him. In 1244, Rumi encountered Shams Tabrizi, a traveling Sufi dervish who changed his core understanding of life. Rumi became so fond of Shams that he neglected his students and his family and spent days and nights with him, all to grasp the essence of pure love and how to express it to reach the divine. Rumi turned from a Scholar to a Sufi poet who sang for love, danced in circles, which is now called Sufi whirling or the whirling dervish, and wrote poems that are still relevant today continuing to have a deep influence. | |||
| 185: Montaigne - Simplify Your Life (Works On Any Income) | 12 Aug 2026 | 00:21:15 | |
In this video we will be talking about 8 Ways To Simplify Your Life from the philosophy of Michel de Montaigne. Michel de Montaigne was a 16th-century French philosopher. So here are 8 Ways To Simplify Your Life from the philosophy of Michel de Montaigne- Michel de Montaigne was a 16th-century French philosopher who defined ambition not as a virtue but as an unnatural "disease of the soul" because it makes people sacrifice the life they have right now for a future that might never even happen. In 1571, right on his 38th birthday, he walked into his office and permanently resigned from his position as a judge in the Bordeaux parliament. It was exactly the kind of role Renaissance men spent their whole lives networking, scheming, and stressing out to get. He quit, moved back to his family's estate in the French countryside, and set himself up in a stone tower on the property. He built a massive library there and had 54 quotes from ancient philosophers carved into the wooden beams of his ceiling. From that point on, he spent his time studying the only subject he actually wanted to understand: himself. He observed his own habits, flaws, and everyday routines, and wrote down his thoughts about them and he called these writings Essais—which comes from the French word meaning "to try" or "to attempt" and is of course where we get the English word ‘essay’. | |||
| 184: 6 Ways To Stop Worrying About Anything (Works On Any Income) - Plato (Platonic Idealism) | 05 Aug 2026 | 00:19:09 | |
In this podacst we will be talking about 6 Ways To Stop Worrying About Anything from the philosophy of Plato . Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher who, along with his teacher Socrates and his student Aristotle, built the foundation for almost all Western philosophy. So here are 6 Ways To Stop Worrying About Anything from the philosophy of Plato - Plato is one of the most famous philosophers of all time. He represented the philosophy of ancient Greece, belonging to its Classical Period. He was born into an aristocratic and influential family in Athens, where he founded the Academy, the first institution of higher learning in the entire Western world. Along with his mentor Socrates, and his student Aristotle, Plato is one of the most influential individuals in the entire history of humankind. It can even be said that he is one of the pillars of Western civilisation. His philosophy is often referenced as Platonic idealism and his biggest contribution is the Theory of Forms or Doctrine of Ideas, which asserts that the physical world is not the real world. Instead, ultimate reality exists beyond our physical world, in the world of ideas. Plato was not only a prominent figure of philosophy, but also of religion and spirituality; so-called Neo-platonism deeply influenced Christian theology. Plato invented the written dialogue and dialectic form of philosophy. Some of his most famous books are The Republic, The Symposium, The Apology of Socrates, Allegory of the Cave and The Dialogues of Plato, in which the main character is Socrates, who influenced Plato’s philosophy to a great extent. His entire work has survived for more than 2,400 years and has remained very popular the entire time. Like his mentor, Plato was a practical philosopher and there are many life lessons to learn from his philosophy. | |||
| 183: Baruch Spinoza - How To Be Happy (Even If You Have Nothing)(Rationalism) | 28 Jul 2026 | 00:19:40 | |
In this podcast we will be talking about 6 Ways To Be Happy from the philosophy of Baruch Spinoza . Baruch Spinoza was a 17th-century Dutch philosopher who approached human emotions as if they were a mathematical problem. This philosophical approach is known as rationalism. So here are 6 Ways To Be Happy from the philosophy of Baruch Spinoza - Baruch Spinoza was a 17th-century Dutch philosopher who approached human emotions as if they were a mathematical problem. He didn’t believe our feelings were random or mysterious. Instead, he argued that they followed the same natural laws as everything else in the universe. He wrote his most famous work, Ethics, in the style of a geometry textbook in which he analyzed emotions like anger, fear, and love with logical definitions, propositions, and proofs. Because of this, Spinoza didn’t see happiness as a matter of luck, a fleeting emotion, or a reward from the universe. No. To him, happiness is the experience of increasing mental clarity. It’s the freedom that comes from no longer being confused by life, understanding how reality works, and gaining control over your own mind. This way of thinking is called Rationalism. It is the idea that reason and logic are the best tools for understanding the world. Instead of reacting to events or hoping things will get better, a Rationalist tries to understand why things happen. Spinoza believed that the more clearly we think about our experiences, the better we can understand our problems, learn from them, and avoid unnecessary suffering. | |||
| 182: Sartre - Be Authentic (And Stop Caring What Others Think) (Existentialism) | 22 Jul 2026 | 00:18:49 | |
In this podcast we will be talking about 6 Ways To Live Authentically from the philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre. Jean-Paul Sartre. Jean-Paul Sartre was a 20th-century French philosopher who defined authenticity as the terrifying realization that you are completely free and responsible for your own choices. So here are 6 Ways To Live Authentically from the philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre - 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. | |||
| 181: 7 Ways To Live Like A King (Even If You Make Less) - Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism) | 15 Jul 2026 | 00:19:02 | |
In this podcast we will be talking about 7 Ways To Live Like A King from the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was an emperor of Rome and a devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism. He constructed a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations. So here are 7 Ways To Live Like A King from the philosophy of Marcus Aurelius - Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. 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. | |||
| 180: Dostoevsky - Stop Caring What Others Think (About Your Status Or Finances) (Existentialism) | 08 Jul 2026 | 00:19:37 | |
In this podcast, we will be talking about How To Stop Caring What Others Think About Your Status Or Finances from the philosophy of Fyodor Dostoevsky. Fyodor Dostoevsky was a 19th-century novelist and philosopher whose ideas helped shape the philosophy of existentialism. So with that in mind, here are 7 Ways To Stop Caring What Others Think About Your Status Or Finances from the philosophy of Fyodor Dostoevsky - Fyodor Dostoevsky was a 19th century novelist and philosopher, considered by many to be one of the most influential authors in all of world literature. Born and raised in Tsarist Russia, Dostoevsky was heavily exposed to the misery and injustice characteristic of his time. Among his more marking experiences, he spent four years in a Siberian labour camp, went through compulsory military service in exile, and had to beg for money while in Western Europe due to his gambling addiction. And yet, despite his first-hand experience of misery and suffering, Dostoevsky remained hopeful and optimistic about what life is. He is considered to be one of the first writers to incorporate concepts of what we now know as existentialism. Dostoevsky’s works revolve around a few major themes like the meaning of life, the constancy of suffering, the divide between rationality and emotion, spirituality, and the various sides of the human condition. Some of his well known novels and essays are Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov, The Idiot, and Notes from the Underground. Through his novels and essays, Dostoevsky tried to make sense of the suffering and misery around him, attempting to find meaning and hope even in the bleakest of times. His work represents a deep dive into human suffering, the evil surrounding us, and the problems caused by moral corruption and in each of the universes he created, he gave ways to escape the apparent constant suffering and torment of his characters through moral virtue, love, compassion, and one’s own sense of meaning. His writings were heavily influential for the existentialist current of philosophy, representing sources of inspiration for other consecrated authors like Friedrich Nietzsche and Jean-Paul Sartre. | |||
| 179: Miyamoto Musashi - Master Any Skill By Yourself (No Money, No Teacher) | 01 Jul 2026 | 00:20:32 | |
In this podcast we will be talking about 7 Ways to Master Any Skill by Yourself from the philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi. Miyamoto Musashi is remembered as one of the greatest swordsmen Japan has ever produced. So here are 7 Ways to Master Any Skill by Yourself from the philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi - 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. | |||
| 178: 8 Ways to Quit Rat Race And Enjoy Your Life - Michel de Montaigne | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:19:25 | |
In this podcast we will be talking about 8 Ways to Quit Rat Race And Enjoy Your Life from the philosophy of Michel de Montaigne. Michel de Montaigne was a 16th-century French philosopher So here are 8 Ways to Quit Rat Race And Enjoy Your Life from the philosophy of Michel de Montaigne- Michel de Montaigne was a 16th-century French philosopher who defined ambition not as a virtue but as an unnatural "disease of the soul" because it makes people sacrifice the life they have right now for a future that might never even happen. In 1571, right on his 38th birthday, he walked into his office and permanently resigned from his position as a judge in the Bordeaux parliament. It was exactly the kind of role Renaissance men spent their whole lives networking, scheming, and stressing out to get. He quit, moved back to his family's estate in the French countryside, and set himself up in a stone tower on the property. He built a massive library there and had 54 quotes from ancient philosophers carved into the wooden beams of his ceiling. From that point on, he spent his time studying the only subject he actually wanted to understand: himself. He observed his own habits, flaws, and everyday routines, and wrote down his thoughts about them and he called these writings Essais—which comes from the French word meaning "to try" or "to attempt" and is of course where we get the English word ‘essay’. | |||
| 177: Albert Camus - Enjoy Your Life To The Fullest (Works On Any Income) (Absurdism) | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:18:15 | |
In this podcast we will be talking about 6 Ways To Enjoy Your Life To The Fullest from the philosophy of Albert Camus. Albert Camus was a French-Algerian philosopher who built his life's work around the philosophy of absurdism. So here are 6 Ways To Enjoy Your Life To The Fullest from the philosophy of Alber Camus - Albert Camus is one of the greatest French writers and thinkers. He was a philosopher, an author and a journalist. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957 and his most famous works are The Stranger, The Plague, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Fall, and The Rebel. Camus is one of the most representative figures of the philosophy of the “absurd” or “absurdism,” which is a philosophical movement having as its central hypothesis that human beings exist in a purposeless, chaotic universe. Camus considered that absolute freedom must be balanced with absolute justice - too much freedom leads to the situation when the strong suppresses the weak but too much justice kills freedom, and we need to live and let live. As a promoter of the philosophy of the “absurd”, Camus believed that life has no meaning, that the universe simply exists and that it is indifferent to people’s lives. We are like Sisyphus from Greek mythology, forever carrying that heavy rock to the top of the hill, although we know the rock will always fall down and our life's work is meaningless. Our condition might be tragic, but Camus considered that this exact condition hides a blessing in disguise: life does not have a meaning, but we are free to attribute it any meaning we want. His philosophy has inspired a lot of people in dealing with the absurdity of life and even today, his philosophy is extremely relevant. | |||
| 176: Nietzsche - 5 Things You Should Never Buy (If You Want to Be Extraordinary) (Existentialism) | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:21:19 | |
In this podcast we will be talking about 5 Things You Should Stop Wasting Your Money on from the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. Friedrich Friedrich Nietzsche was a German philosopher and a precursor of existentialism. So here are 5 Things You Should Stop Wasting Your Money on from the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche - Friedrich 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. | |||
| 175: Zhuangzi - How To Flow Happily With Your Life (Taoism) | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:18:36 | |
In this podcast we will be talking about 7 Ways To Flow Happily With Your Life from the philosophy of Zhuangzi. Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher, often remembered as the playful and imaginative voice of Taoism. So here are 7 Ways To Flow Happily With Your Life from the philosophy of Zhuangzi - Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher, often remembered as the playful and imaginative voice of Taoism. Where Lao Tzu spoke in short, poetic verses, Zhuangzi chose stories. His tales could be light, humorous, even absurd at times - but hidden inside them was a deep wisdom about how to live. In his book, also called Zhuangzi, he shows us that much of our suffering comes from holding on too tightly. To rigid ideas of right and wrong, to our need for control, to the seriousness with which we approach everything. His message is clear — true freedom comes from letting go. Letting go of labels, of narrow thinking, of the constant urge to prove ourselves. He invites us to live more lightly, to drift through life like a leaf on a stream. And when we do, we find a quieter, deeper kind of joy. But in today’s world, we’re pushed to move faster, to compete harder, to constantly chase the next goal. In that race, it’s easy to forget the simple lightness of being alive. Zhuangzi reminds us that life doesn’t always have to be a struggle. It can be playful. It can be free. | |||
| 174: Seneca - Stop Letting Money Control Your Emotions (Stoicism) | 27 May 2026 | 00:19:10 | |
In this podcast we will be talking about 7 Ways To Stop Letting Money Control Your Emotions from the writings of Seneca. Seneca was an ancient Roman philosopher, writer, and statesman. He was one of the most influential teachers of Stoicism. So here are 7 Ways To Stop Letting Money Control Your Emotions from the philosophy of Seneca - Seneca was a prominent Roman philosopher and playwright who published several essential works about Stoicism. He counseled Emperor Nero, and thought that anger is a temporary madness, and that even when justified, we should never act on the basis of it because it affects our sanity. Seneca wrote a book specifically on anger called “De Ira” which defines and explains anger within the context of Stoic philosophy, and offers advice on how to prevent and control anger and that’s why in this video we are going to look at 10 ways we can control our anger from the teachings of Seneca. 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. | |||
| 173: Diogenes - Live on Your Own Terms (Without Worrying About Money or Status) (Cynicism) | 20 May 2026 | 00:19:28 | |
In this podcast we will be talking about 5 ways to live on your own terms from the philosophy of Diogenes. Diogenes was a 4th-century philosopher and the most famous face of Cynicism. So here are 5 ways to live on your own terms from the philosophy of Diogenes. Diogenes was a 4th-century philosopher and the most famous face of Cynicism. Today, "cynical" means being negative, but the original Cynics, named after the Greek word for “dog-like”, believing that happiness came from living "according to nature." This meant stripping away rules, status, and the material needs society forces on us today. He practiced this himself, famously living in a ceramic jar, eating simple lentils, and even throwing away his only bowl when he saw a child drinking from their hands. His radical freedom was put to the test when he was captured by pirates and sold at a slave auction. While other captives wept, Diogenes mocked the pirates for not "fattening him up" for a better price. On the auction block, when asked what he could do, he told the crowd: "I know how to govern men. Sell me to someone who needs a master." He pointed to a man named Xeniades and said, "Sell me to him." Xeniades was so intrigued that he bought him and eventually put him in charge of his house and his children’s education. Instead of teaching them to chase status, Diogenes taught them to wear plain clothes, walk barefoot, and value philosophy over wealth. Xeniades was so impressed he said, "A good spirit has entered my house." Diogenes spent the rest of his life proving that even in chains, if you want nothing from the world, the world has no power over you. | |||
| 172: Napoleon Hill - 6 Fears That Keep You Poor (Think and Grow Rich) | 13 May 2026 | 00:19:02 | |
Napoleon Hill - 6 Fears That Keep You Poor (Think and Grow Rich). Napoleon Hill in his book Think and Go Rich talks about what he calls the "Six Ghosts of Fear" that keep you poor. In this podcast, we’re going to go through each of these six fears and look at practical ways to overcome them. Napoleon Hill was an American self-help writer who spent about twenty years studying what really makes people rich. During that time, he met and learned from some of the biggest business figures of his era, including Andrew Carnegie and Henry Ford, to understand how they built their wealth. So here are 6 ghosts of fear that keep you poor from Napoleon Hill's Think and Go Rich. | |||
| 171: Epictetus - Stop Worrying About Money (Works On Any Income) (Stoicism) | 09 May 2026 | 00:17:58 | |
In this video we will be talking about 7 Ways to Stop Worrying About Money 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 7 ways from Epictetus’s discourses, that will help you to stop worrying about money - 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.Narration/Audio Editing: Dan Mellins-Cohen Subscribe To Philosophies for Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1mRTkVlqDnxz_9S0YD9YQ | |||
| 170: Epicurus - Live Like A God On An Average Salary (Epicureanism) | 06 May 2026 | 00:17:14 | |
Epicurus - How To Live Like A God On An Average Salary (Epicureanism). In this video we will be talking about How To Live Like A God On An Average Salary from the philosophy of Epicurus. His philosophy is often referenced as Epicurean hedonism or simply Epicureanism. So here are 5 ways to live like a God from the philosophy of Epicurus - 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. | |||
| 169: Albert Camus - 6 Ways To Enjoy Your Life To the Fullest (Philosophy of Absurdism) | 02 May 2026 | 00:22:25 | |
In this video we will be talking about 6 ways to enjoy your life from the philosophy of Albert Camus. Albert Camus is one of the most representative figures of the philosophy of “absurd” or “absurdism". Here are 6 ways you can enjoy your life from the philosophy of Albert Camus- Albert Camus is one of the greatest French writers and thinkers. He was a philosopher, an author and a journalist. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957 and his most famous works are The Stranger, The Plague, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Fall, and The Rebel. Camus is one of the most representative figures of the philosophy of the “absurd” or “absurdism,” which is a philosophical movement having as its central hypothesis that human beings exist in a purposeless, chaotic universe. Camus considered that absolute freedom must be balanced with absolute justice - too much freedom leads to the situation when the strong suppresses the weak but too much justice kills freedom, and we need to live and let live. As a promoter of the philosophy of the “absurd”, Camus believed that life has no meaning, that the universe simply exists and that it is indifferent to people’s lives. We are like Sisyphus from Greek mythology, forever carrying that heavy rock to the top of the hill, although we know the rock will always fall down and our life's work is meaningless. Our condition might be tragic, but Camus considered that this exact condition hides a blessing in disguise: life does not have a meaning, but we are free to attribute it any meaning we want. His philosophy has inspired a lot of people in dealing with the absurdity of life and even today, his philosophy is extremely relevant. | |||
| 168: How To Find Meaning In A Meaningless Life - Albert Camus (Philosophy of Absurdism) | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:21:25 | |
Albert Camus - How To Find Meaning In Life (Philosophy of Absurdism) In this video we will be talking about how to find meaning in life from the philosophy of Albert Camus. Albert Camus is one of the most representative figures of the philosophy of the “absurd” or “absurdism,” and his philosophy has inspired a lot of people in dealing with the absurdity of life. We often feel uprooted, having to choose between more options than ever before, being bombarded by technological devices, innovations, and information, each demanding our attention. So, to help you find your direction, in this video we bring you 5 ways to find meaning in life from the philosophy of Albert Camus. Here are 5 ways to find meaning in life from the philosophy of Albert Camus - Albert Camus is one of the greatest French writers and thinkers. He was a philosopher, an author and a journalist. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957 and his most famous works are The Stranger, The Plague, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Fall, and The Rebel. Camus is one of the most representative figures of the philosophy of the “absurd” or “absurdism,” which is a philosophical movement having as its central hypothesis that human beings exist in a purposeless, chaotic universe. Camus considered that absolute freedom must be balanced with absolute justice - too much freedom leads to the situation when the strong suppresses the weak but too much justice kills freedom, and we need to live and let live. As a promoter of the philosophy of the “absurd”, Camus believed that life has no meaning, that the universe simply exists and that it is indifferent to people’s lives. We are like Sisyphus from Greek mythology, forever carrying that heavy rock to the top of the hill, although we know the rock will always fall down and our life's work is meaningless. Our condition might be tragic, but Camus considered that this exact condition hides a blessing in disguise: life does not have a meaning, but we are free to attribute it any meaning we want. His philosophy has inspired a lot of people in dealing with the absurdity of life and even today, his philosophy is extremely relevant. | |||
| 167: Albert Camus - How To Live Freely In This Meaningless World (Philosophy Of Absurdism) | 25 Apr 2026 | 00:24:46 | |
Albert Camus - How To Live Freely In This Meaningless World (Philosophy Of Absurdism). In this podcast we will be talking about how to be free from the philosophy of Albert Camus. Albert Camus is one of the most representative figures of the philosophy of the “absurd” or “absurdism". The main theory of Camus is to embrace the absurdity of life as a simple fact, without falling into despair. This ability to embrace absurdity means to be free. According to Camus, there are 2 types of freedom: Common Freedom, defined as the ability to choose between different options - for example, whether to take a glass of water from the table or not - and Absurd Freedom, the ability to live a life without meaning. For Camus, Absurd Freedom is true freedom. In a world without meaning, individuals can discover that they can do whatever they want, while still taking full responsibility for their actions. Without any legitimate pressure from other people, society and so on, we can learn to only follow our inner motivations and personal values. Reaffirming this power coming from such an inner freedom, we as individuals thus create our own meaning of life. So to help you understand how to be more free, we bring you 7 ways to live freely from the philosophy of Albert Camus: Albert Camus is one of the greatest French writers and thinkers. He was a philosopher, an author and a journalist. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957 and his most famous works are The Stranger, The Plague, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Fall, and The Rebel. Camus is one of the most representative figures of the philosophy of the “absurd” or “absurdism,” which is a philosophical movement having as its central hypothesis that human beings exist in a purposeless, chaotic universe. Camus considered that absolute freedom must be balanced with absolute justice - too much freedom leads to the situation when the strong suppresses the weak but too much justice kills freedom, and we need to live and let live. As a promoter of the philosophy of the “absurd”, Camus believed that life has no meaning, that the universe simply exists and that it is indifferent to people’s lives. We are like Sisyphus from Greek mythology, forever carrying that heavy rock to the top of the hill, although we know the rock will always fall down and our life's work is meaningless. Our condition might be tragic, but Camus considered that this exact condition hides a blessing in disguise: life does not have a meaning, but we are free to attribute it any meaning we want. His philosophy has inspired a lot of people in dealing with the absurdity of life and even today, his philosophy is extremely relevant. | |||
| 166: Albert Camus - How To Live In The Present (Philosophy of Absurdism) | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:23:42 | |
In this podcast we will be talking about how to live in the present from the philosophy of Albert Camus. Albert Camus is one of the most representative figures of the philosophy of the “absurd” or “absurdism". Here are 7 ways you can make most of your present from the philosophy of Albert Camus- Albert Camus is one of the greatest French writers and thinkers. He was a philosopher, an author and a journalist. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957 and his most famous works are The Stranger, The Plague, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Fall, and The Rebel. Camus is one of the most representative figures of the philosophy of the “absurd” or “absurdism,” which is a philosophical movement having as its central hypothesis that human beings exist in a purposeless, chaotic universe. Camus considered that absolute freedom must be balanced with absolute justice - too much freedom leads to the situation when the strong suppresses the weak but too much justice kills freedom, and we need to live and let live. As a promoter of the philosophy of the “absurd”, Camus believed that life has no meaning, that the universe simply exists and that it is indifferent to people’s lives. We are like Sisyphus from Greek mythology, forever carrying that heavy rock to the top of the hill, although we know the rock will always fall down and our life's work is meaningless. Our condition might be tragic, but Camus considered that this exact condition hides a blessing in disguise: life does not have a meaning, but we are free to attribute it any meaning we want. His philosophy has inspired a lot of people in dealing with the absurdity of life and even today, his philosophy is extremely relevant. | |||
| 165: Why You Have a Toxic Relationship With Money (and how to heal) - Carl Jung | 18 Apr 2026 | 00:20:22 | |
Why You Have a Toxic Relationship With Money (and how to heal) - Carl Jung Carl Jung was a Swiss psychologist who believed that the way you handle money—whether you’re hoarding it, wasting it, or terrified of it - is actually a mirror reflecting your deepest feelings about yourself. Jung famously said that until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it 'fate.' This is why you might keep hitting the same financial walls, make the same financial mistakes and blame it on bad luck or a bad economy. It feels like an invisible force is sabotaging your progress, making sure you stay stuck in the same spot no matter how hard you work. In this video, we will explore how to identify these patterns and heal your relationship with money, all from the philosophy of Carl Jung. So here are 6 ways you could heal your relationship with money, all 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. | |||
| 164: 7 Life Lessons From Albert Camus (Philosophy of Absurdism) | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:20:56 | |
7 Life Lessons From Albert Camus (Philosophy of Absurdism) In this podcast we will be talking about 7 Life Lessons From Albert Camus. Albert Camus is one of the most representative figures of the philosophy of the “absurd” or “absurdism,” and his philosophy has inspired a lot of people in dealing with the absurdity of life. So with that in mind, here are 7 important lessons that we can learn from Albert Camus - I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 7 Life Lessons From Albert Camus will add value to your life. Albert Camus is one of the greatest French writers and thinkers. He was a philosopher, an author and a journalist. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1957 and his most famous works are The Stranger, The Plague, The Myth of Sisyphus, The Fall, and The Rebel. Camus is one of the most representative figures of the philosophy of the “absurd” or “absurdism,” which is a philosophical movement having as its central hypothesis that human beings exist in a purposeless, chaotic universe. Camus considered that absolute freedom must be balanced with absolute justice - too much freedom leads to the situation when the strong suppresses the weak but too much justice kills freedom, and we need to live and let live. As a promoter of the philosophy of the “absurd”, Camus believed that life has no meaning, that the universe simply exists and that it is indifferent to people’s lives. We are like Sisyphus from Greek mythology, forever carrying that heavy rock to the top of the hill, although we know the rock will always fall down and our life's work is meaningless. Our condition might be tragic, but Camus considered that this exact condition hides a blessing in disguise: life does not have a meaning, but we are free to attribute it any meaning we want. His philosophy has inspired a lot of people in dealing with the absurdity of life and even today, his philosophy is extremely relevant. | |||
| 163: How To Get Rich Ethically (And Stay Rich) - Buddha (Buddhism) | 12 Apr 2026 | 00:18:46 | |
Buddha - How To Get Rich Ethically (Buddhism). In this video we will be talking how to get rich ethically from the philosophy of Buddha. Gautama Buddha was a philosopher, meditator, spiritual teacher, and religious leader who is credited as the founder of Buddhism. The Buddha didn't see wealth as a sin; in fact he saw it as a "skilful means" to protect your family, support your community, and find a deeper spiritual freedom. It is recorded that Buddha spent much of his time advising successful merchants, financiers, and kings on how to grow their empires. He understood that getting rich is easy, staying rich, and staying happy - requires a specific kind of internal and external discipline which he called "Right Wealth," a way of living where your bank account grows without losing their souls. In this video, we are going to explore how to earn money ethically, from the philosophy of Buddha. So with that in mind, here are 5 ways to how to get rich ethically from Gautama Buddha - 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. | |||
| 163: 5 Buddhist Ways Of Living A Good Life - Buddha (Buddhism) | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:19:43 | |
Buddha - How To Live A Good Life (Buddhism) After reaching enlightenment, the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, wrote out some basic rules to be followed in daily practice which he called “The Five Precepts”. These five precepts of Buddhism can be seen as a representation of Buddhist values and principles. They have a lot of depth, and involve renouncing some behaviours, while developing other, more wholesome qualities. Hence following these precepts helps us build our moral character, and by developing our moral character we accumulate good karma and as such are able to live a good life. The teachings of Buddha have always had a huge influence not only in Asia, but around the world, which is why in this video we take a look at how to live a good life, according to the 5 precepts from the philosophy of the Buddha. | |||
| 162: How To Attract Money Effortlessly (Without Chasing) - Lao Tzu (Taoism) | 03 Apr 2026 | 00:21:06 | |
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 - 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. | |||
| 161: 5 Ways To Overcome Your Fears - Epictetus (Stoicism) | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:20:20 | |
5 Ways To Overcome Your Fears - Epictetus (Stoicism) So with that in mind, here are 5 ways we can overcome our fears the wisdom of Epictetus - 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. | |||
| 160: Lao Tzu - How to Buy Your Freedom Back (Without Getting Rich) | 28 Mar 2026 | 00:18:27 | |
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- 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. | |||
| 159: How To Let Go Correctly - Shiva (Philosophy of Tantra) | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:20:38 | |
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. So here are 5 radical ways to let go from the tantric philosophy of lord Shiva. | |||
| 158: Become Who You Are Afraid To Be - Lord Shiva (Philosophy Of Tantra) | 21 Mar 2026 | 00:19:43 | |
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. 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. | |||
| 157: Sun Wukong - How To Discipline Your Monkey Mind (Taoism) | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:19:17 | |
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. So here are ways to Master Your Unruly Monkey Mind through the taoist philosophy of “Sun Wukong." | |||
| 156: Confucius - How To Be A Gentleman (Confucianism) | 14 Mar 2026 | 00:19:31 | |
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 - 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. | |||
| 155: How To Be Happy - Confucius (Confucianism) | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:18:14 | |
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. 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. | |||
| 154: 10 Life Lessons From Confucius (Confucianism) | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:16:11 | |
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 - Hope you enjoyed this podcast and find these insights helpful. | |||
| 153: 7 Life Lessons From Aristotle (Aristotelianism) | 28 Feb 2026 | 00:20:20 | |
7 Life Lessons from Aristotle (Aristotelianism) 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. | |||
| 152: How To Develop A Virtuous Character - Aristotle (Aristotelianism) | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:23:31 | |
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 - 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. | |||