Whether you know it or not, philosophy affects all of your relationships and your thoughts about them. We often think … More
Tag: Philosophy
The Self-Made Myth: How Our Biased Thinking about Luck Reduces Empathy and Compassion
“It takes more than skill to be a champion. It takes equal parts of talent, luck, work, and nerve.” -“Fats” … More
When Style Becomes Law: How Our Rigid Beliefs and Solutions Can Create Unnecessary Conflicts
“I personally do not believe in ‘style‘. Because of ‘styles‘, people are separated. They are not united together because styles became law.” … More
Professional Wrestling and Identity: How the Popularity of Stone Cold Steve Austin Revealed Our Hidden Desires
“I need the old Stone Cold; I need the beer-swilling, foul-mouthed, S.O.B.!” -Vince McMahon in a promo begging Steve Austin … More
Why Does Therapy Take So Long?: Examining the Difficulty of Overcoming Unhealthy Habits of Thinking
In the documentary Most Likely to Succeed, which follows several high-achieving, college students throughout their collegiate careers, Peter, the brilliant … More
Samir Chopra Talks The Philosophy of Anxiety — O4L Online Network
On episode 59, we welcome philosopher Samir Chopra to discuss the philosophy of anxiety. Samir Chopra is professor of philosophy … More
The Art of Argumentation: How Fostering a Growth Mindset Can Make You More Influential
Most of my sessions this past week revolved around the recent Black Lives Matter protests, focusing on my clients’ desires … More
How to Develop Your Authentic Self With Glen Sharp — O4L Online Network
On episode 53, we welcome back writer Glen Sharp to discuss what it means to be authentic, the internal and … More
Sometimes, You Have to Pick a Side: In Support of Black Lives Matter
Children see the world through a black and white lens, through which they perceive duality within the world, wherein good … More
Why Do I Have to Be Anyone?: My Musings on High Achievement and Cosmic Insignificance
The question on my mind lately is: Why Do I have to Be Anyone? If life is this temporary thing, … More
