How Postmodernity Is Messing You Up
Hyperreality – You are living in a strange, strange world. “THIS WAS THE CRAZIEST THING WE HAVE EVER DONE LOL” is what you find written under one ominous Youtube video. Continue Reading
Fyodor Dostoyevsky Describes The Dark Side Of Humanity Perfectly
The journey to penetrate deep into the suffering of the human soul “The wisest of all, in my opinion, is he who can, if only once a month, call himself Continue Reading
Find Things Beautiful — Vincent Van Gogh’s Powerful Advice To His Brother
“Find things beautiful as much as you can, most people find too little beautiful.” — Vincent van Gogh Legend has it that the island of Nisyros was formed during a Continue Reading
How To Be Happy Even If You Are A Pessimist
Arthur Schopenhauer’s recipe for life in a tough world. — “Life is a business that does not cover the costs.“ - Arthur Schopenhauer The world is full of suffering. Wars, pestilence, and Continue Reading
How To Become A World Champion By Stacking Your Skills
Laszlo Polgar is an unassuming man. In his old age, his white beard and round face make him look like a green-eyed Fidel Castro, but otherwise if you crossed Continue Reading
5 Epic Nuggets Of Ancient Wisdom From Lao Tzu That Will Open Up Your Mind
“Taoism extols the virtue of flexibility. What survives on Earth is what effortlessly adapts to the changing environment and changing circumstances.” — Ernie J. Zelinski Founded around 500 BC, Taoism Continue Reading
Five Lessons On Life From Zen Buddhist Master Shunryu Suzuki
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities. In the expert’s mind there are few.” — Shunryu Suzuki I remember when I was a teenager, I was quite stubborn. In Continue Reading
Why Do I Want To Fight?
Why do I want to fight? As I took my first step out of the plane and onto the boarding stairs, the hot, humid air instantly smacked me across the Continue Reading
Your Moral Character Is All You Have – Your Actions Define You
In 458 B.C., Rome was at the edge of defeat. A Roman force led by Consul Mincius had been sent out to crush the Aequians, a nearby tribe, once and Continue Reading