The past is in the past, the future is uncertain. The only time when we can interact with the world is in our present moment, right here, right now. Want to send in a voice message to Anderson Silver? You may have your voicemail featured or answered on a Stoicism for a Better Life episode. Not a fan of Spotify? […]
We live in a culture of consumerism. Buy, buy, buy…own, collect and have. But do we really need all that we own? Do you really need your stuff? Want to send in a voice message to Anderson Silver? You may have your voicemail featured or answered on a Stoicism for a Better Life episode. Not a fan of Spotify? Stoicism […]
No matter where we are in life or what’s happening around us, we only have one job: Be a good human being. Want to send in a voice message to Anderson Silver? You may have your voicemail featured or answered on a Stoicism for a Better Life episode. Not a fan of Spotify? Stoicism for a Better Life is available […]
Although we can’t really control our proto-emotions (your knee jerk reactions to stimuli), we really do have a choice to gain back control of our emotions and means. Even when something “bad” happens, we can always find something “good” to find in that situation to focus on. We can and should make a conscious and concerted effort to think more […]
We tend to busy ourselves thinking we will get more out of life. But one who enjoys life gets more from it than one who employs it (Lao Tzu). However, our time is very limited, so we don’t want to be lethargic. We want to accomplish good things that are truly meaningful to us. So let us identify what these […]
You’ve heard me say it time and time again: Virtue is not about perfection, but about trying your best. In order to try your best, however, you must make good decisions and judgments as often as possible. To that end, we must make an effort to use our time purposefully, in order to be the best we can be, as […]
Why are you listening to this podcast? I’ve heard them myself, and it can’t possibly be for my voice. No, you’re here listening to this in order to better yourself through the use and application of philosophy. Philosophy, then, is not a trifle, game or form of entertainment. Embrace it as a guide for life that should be used and […]
All anxieties stem from the fundamental error of wanting something we cannot want. Wishing and hoping for a different reality, where things or events are more favorable to us is nonsensical. Another reality doesn’t exist. Things can’t be any different. So it we can learn to accept the way things are and not wish for things out of our control, […]
We are not guilty of not having enough time. We are guilty of spending time in the wrong places. Although habits can be a good thing, can we reclaim some time form our habits to divert towards more virtuous ventures? Want to send in a voice message to Anderson Silver? You may have your voicemail featured or answered on a […]
Virtue is to be found in all our actions and every little effort counts. Does judging others make you more virtuous? Want to send in a voice message to Anderson Silver? You may have your voicemail featured or answered on a Stoicism for a Better Life episode. Not a fan of Spotify? Stoicism for a Better Life is available on […]