Philosophies for Life

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 w...

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 Arou...

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 mind 02. Train your habits 03. Control your desires 04. Love your Fate We hope...

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 risks 02. Train intensively 03. Cultivate your ...

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 ...

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 writin...

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. Alongsid...

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 yours...

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...

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...

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 impressions 02. Remind yourself of the impermanence of thing 03. The reverse c...

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 thirti...

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 s...

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 Habit...

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 purpos...

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 t...

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...

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 Way 02. Adopt the right view 03. Create good karma 04. Live everyday like it is y...

In this podcast we will be talking about how to move on in life from the philosophy of the Buddha. Gautama Buddha was a philosopher, a spiritual leader and is credited as the founder of Buddhism. Buddha’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...

6 Life Lessons From Pythagoras (Pythagoreanism). Pythagoras best-known from his ‘Pythagorean Theorem’ was a mathematician, cosmologist, teacher, theologist, philosopher, and more. His philosophy is referred to Pythagoreanism, and in this video we bring you six life lessons fron the teachings of Pythagoras. So with that in mind, here are 6 life lessons from the philosophy of  Pythagoras - 01. A...

5 Sacred Ways To Love Someone Without Losing Yourself - Rumi (Sufism) (Philosophy Podcast). 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 with that in mind, here are 5 ways to Truly Love Someone from the philosophy of Rumi - 00. Introduction 01. Begin by Dying Befor...

7 Simple Ways To Live A Joyful Life No Matter What - Zhuangzi (Taoism) (Philosophy Podcast). In this podcast we will be talking about How To Live A Joyful Life From Zhuangzi. Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher, often remembered as the playful and imaginative voice of Taoism. For Zhuangzi, being playful didn’t mean avoiding what needs to be done. It meant living without the constant pr...

How To Stop Taking Things Personally -  Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism) (Philosophy). In this podcast we will be talking about  How To Stop Taking Things Personally from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was a devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism and constructed a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations. So here are 7 Ways to Stop Taking Things Persona...

In this podcast we will be talking about how to develop a strong samurai mindset from the philosophy 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  develop a strong samurai mindset from the philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi - 01. Cultivate a clear mental image...

In this podcast we will be talking about 7 ways to stay focused 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 7 ways to stay focused from Miyamoto Musashi - 01. Find your one true passion 02. Avoid short-term pleasures 03. Never do anything with half-...

How to Live Simply in a World That Wants You to Want More - Lao Tzu (Taoism) In this podcast we will talk about How to Live Simply in a World That Wants You to Want More 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 6 Ways to Live ...

In this podcast we will talk about 5 Ways To Stop Overthinking And Trust the Bigger Picture 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 5 Ways To Stop Overthinking And Trust the Bigger Picture from the philosophy of  Lao Tzu- 01. ...

How to Escape Mediocrity - Miyamoto Musashi In this podcast we will be talking about 6 powerful ways to escape mediocrity from the philosophy 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 6 powerful ways to escape mediocrity from the philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi - ...

7 Life Lessons From Taoist Master Zhuangzi (Taoism) In this podcast we will be talking about 7 Life Lessons From Taoist Master Zhuangzi. Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher, often remembered as the playful and imaginative voice of Taoism. In this podcast, we’ll look at 7 lessons from Zhuangzi. They’re gentle reminders to see life a little differently, to put down some of the weight you...

In this podcast, we will talk about 7 Taoist Habits That Will Change Your Life 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 Habits That Will Change Your Life from the philosophy of Lao Tzu- 01. Begin the Day in Stillness 0...

In this podcast we will talk about 5 Ways To Stop Overthinking And Trust the Bigger Picture 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 5 Ways To Stop Overthinking And Trust the Bigger Picture from the philosophy of  Lao Tzu- 01. ...

In this podcast we will talk about  How To Truly Escape the Rat Race 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 ways To Truly Escape the Rat Race from the philosophy of  Lao Tzu- 01. Recognize the Illusion 02. Start Flowing 03...

In this podcast we will be talking about how to deal with FOMO (the fear of missing out)  and find joy instead, 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 the fear of missing out from Gautama Buddha - 01. Embrace Solitu...

7 Simple Ways To Outsmart Anyone (Win Without Fighting) - Sun Tzu (Taoism). In this podcast we will talk about How To Outsmart Everybody Else from the philosophy of  Sun Tzu. Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, philosopher, and writer who followed ideas rooted in philosophies like Taoism, Confucianism, and elements of Legalism. So with that in mind, here are 7 Simple Ways To Outsmart Anyone from th...

How to Confront Your Dark Side (Step-by-Step Guide) -  Carl Jung’s Shadow Work Carl Jung's psychology is called analytical psychology and his philosophy is dubbed as “Jungian philosophy”. Jung’s most famous theory is ‘the individuation process.’ Carl Jung believed that to truly understand ourselves, we need to look at how the mind is built — what he called the psyche. At the top is the conscio...

Are You Strong Or Weak? Nietzsche's Philosophy On True Strength (Existentialism). In this podcast we will talk about what truly makes you strong from the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. Friedrich Nietzsche was one of the main precursors of existentialism who spoke about Will To Power. Are you truly in control of your life, or are you letting the world control you? Strength isn’t just about ...

In this podcast we will be talking how to stop overthinking, 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 6 ways to stop overthinking from Gautama Buddha - 01. Understand You Are Not Your Thoughts 02. Return to the Only True Reality 03. Let Go of Attach...

Why Hope Won’t Make You Happy (And What Will) - Albert Camus (Absurdism). In this podcast we will be talking about why hope will not make you happy from the philosophy of Albert Camus. This video also talks about  how to live without hope and still find joy in the here and now.  Albert Camus is one of the most representative figures of the philosophy of “absurd” or “absurdism". So here’s how t...

How to Stop Overthinking - Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism). In this podcast we will be talking about how to stop overthinking from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was a devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism and constructed a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations. So here are 6 ways to stop overthinking from Marcus Aurelius- 01. History Always Repeat...

In this podcast we will be talking about how to focus on yourself from the wisdom of 6 different philosophers and philosophies for life. The 6 philosophers we will be talking about for finding purpose in this video are Albert Camus (Absurdism), Nietzsche (Existentialism), Sartre (Existentialism), Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism), Lao Tzu (Taoism) and  Buddha (Buddhism). Diogenes, an ancient philosop...

In this podcast, we will be talking about 4 important insights for building your Self Discipline 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 4 important insights for self discipline from Miyamoto Musashi - 01. Avoid doing things just because they fe...

In this podcast we will talk about Why You Feel Lost in a Loveless World (And How to Stop It) from the philosophy of Franz Kafka. Franz Kafka is one of the most fascinating writers and philosophers of the 20th century. So with that in mind, here is Why You Feel Lost in a Loveless World (And How to Stop It) from the philosophy of Franz Kafka - 01. Your Value Shouldn’t Depend on What You Produce...

In this podcast we will talk about How to Stop Forcing Life 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 is Why Forcing Life Never Works (And What to Do Instead) from the philosophy of  Lao Tzu- 01. Slow Down and Observe 02. Let Go of...

In this podcast we will talk about How To Build Your Self Discipline from the philosophy of  Sun Tzu. Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, philosopher, and writer who followed ideas rooted in philosophies like Taoism, Confucianism, and elements of Legalism. So with that in mind, here are 6 ways To  Build Your Self Discipline from the philosophy of  Sun Tzu- 01. Master Yourself First 02. Think Strate...

In this podcast, we will discuss 6 Easy Zen Morning Rituals To Boost Focus & Energy All Day according to the philosophy of Zen Buddhism. Zen is a way of seeing life clearly.  At its core, it’s about being fully present — whether you're watching the sunrise, eating a bowl of rice, or listening to the wind. Philosophy Of Zen comes from the Mahayana branch of Buddhism, a path that values both wis...

In this podcast we will be talking about how to be a pessimist from the wisdom of Arthur Schopenhauer. He is mostly known for his famous book “The World as Will and Representation”. He is known as the ultimate pessimist and his idea reflects philosophical pessimism. So here are 7 ways you can follow in order to become a pessimist  from the wisdom of Arthur Schopenhauer - 01. Accept your limits...

In this podcast we will be talking about 6 ways to avoid boredom from the wisdom of Arthur Schopenhauer. He is mostly known for his famous book “The World as Will and Representation”. He is known as the ultimate pessimist and his idea reflects philosophical pessimism. So here are 6 ways to avoid boredom from the wisdom of Arthur Schopenhauer - 01. Appreciate the beauty of everyday life 02. Foc...

In this podcast, we will be talking about 7 dark truths of life from the wisdom of Arthur Schopenhauer. He is mostly known for his famous book “The World as Will and Representation”. He is known as the ultimate pessimist and his idea reflects philosophical pessimism. So here are 7 dark truths of life from the wisdom of Arthur Schopenhauer - 01. Pleasure is Just the Brief Absence of Pain 02. Gr...

In this podcast, we will be talking about 10 life lessons from the philosophy of Fyodor Dostoevsky. Fyodor Dostoevsky was a 19th century novelist and philosopher and is considered to be one of the first writers to incorporate concepts of what we now know as existentialism. So with that in mind, here are 10 life lessons from the philosophy of Fyodor Dostoevsky - 01. Excessive self-pride leads t...

In this podcast, we will be talking about 4 Daring Ways to Be Real in This Fake World from the philosophy of Fyodor Dostoevsky. Fyodor Dostoevsky was a 19th century novelist and philosopher and is considered to be one of the first writers to incorporate concepts of what we now know as existentialism. So with that in mind, here are 4 Daring Ways to Be Real in This Fake World from the philosophy...