Personal Philosophy

Where can уou find happineѕѕ? Gain ѕtrength? How ѕhould we face our fearѕ? Deal with the death and grief of a loved one? While traditional ѕchooling doeѕn’t addreѕѕ ѕuch ԛueѕtionѕ, it’ѕ exactlу what ancient ѕchoolѕ of philoѕophу all about were: Theу taught уou how to live. Even though theѕe ѕchoolѕ don’t exiѕt anуmore, уou and I and moѕt people are in aѕ much the need for a philoѕophу that guideѕ uѕ through life aѕ we ever were.

In The One Decision Away Philosophy, David shares powerful real-life stories—from the decisions that shaped his own journey to those that transformed the lives of others. With raw honesty, inspiring testimony, and actionable tools, he will challenge you to confront your fears, overcome your excuses, and unlock the next chapter of your life.

Die Kunst der Gelassenheit. Wie gehen wir entspannter mit der Welt, mit uns selbst und mit anderen um? Diese Grundfrage der Menschheit beantwortet der bekannte Philosophie-Berater und Autor Albert Kitzler, indem er uns den antiken Philosophen Seneca als Lehrer fürs Hier und Heute nahebringt. Als wohl bekanntester Vertreter des Stoizismus ist die Lehre Senecas auch nach fast 2000 Jahren noch aktuell. Kitzler stellt uns in dieser praktischen Anleitung zu einem gelasseneren Leben eine Philosophie vor, die uns ganz konkret in der Navigation des Alltags hilft.

«17 практик стоицизма» – это краткое руководство современного стоика, основанное на наследии древних мудрецов.Семнадцать последовательных шагов на пути к правильной жизни, лишенной бессмысленного беспокойства и прочих негативных переживаний, осмысленной и наполненной счастьем. Трансформируя эти знания в полезные привычки, вы научитесь контролировать мысли и эмоции, ставить правильные цели и достигать результата, сможете стойко переносить все, что вам неподвластно, и управлять ситуацией, когда это в ваших силах.

Where does self-confidence come from? How does it work? What makes it stronger or weaker? Why are some people more confident than others? Is it only a question of temperament or the result of conscious self-improvement? How do you get closer to those who stand out thanks entirely to their confidence in themselves? Drawing on philosophical texts, ancient wisdom, positive psychology, and a wide range of case studies, Charles Pépin brings to light the strange alchemy that is self-confidence. By doing so, he gives us the keys to having more confidence in ourselves.

Os maiores filósofos da História da Humanidade refletem, nesta seleção de textos, sobre as grandes questões da existência, as que mais nos preocupam no dia a dia. Eles nos ensinam, com linguagem simples e clara, a resolver desde os mais elementares até os mais complexos dilemas do cotidiano. Amor, beleza, desejo, ética, existência, felicidade, justiça, liberdade, loucura, moral, morte, política, prazer, religião, sabedoria, tempo – nada escapa, nessa coletânea organizada, apresentada e comentada, com clareza e bom humor, por Claudio Blanc, editor e tradutor com formação em Filosofia.

The 2014 Lok Sabha elections saw the involvement of India's youth like never before. They were debating inside classrooms, sitting for dharnas on the street, having conversations in offices and on social media. The election in 2014 saw 150 million young voters---and the highest number of...

In ancient times, most people believed that if you travelled to the horizon, you would fall over the edge. This was a mirage that limited their lives. Today, the mirage that we all live by is the idea that "I will be happy when..."- I will be happy when I am married!- I will be happy when I...

En este libro se desgranan y explican de forma clara y pragmática los principales pilares de esta filosofía milenaria y una serie de técnicas que te ayudarán a comprender y poner en práctica el estoicismo en la vida cotidiana. Navegando sus páginas encontrarás más de treinta ejercicios prácticos que tienen como objetivo ayudarte a llevar una vida que merezca la pena ser vivida.

From the mind of the ultimate corporate gunslinger comes this no-nonsense, real-world curriculum, designed to augment—if not replace—the more traditional path to achieving mastery of the business universe. Conquer this sharp, practical and often amusing course of study and save $250,000 of...

How do you learn the philosophy of the Buddha, grasp its teachings, and apply them practically to your daily life to create lasting happiness, free from suffering? This book shows you how—using classical teachings, engaging stories, and contemplative practices. Pathway to Freedom explores the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, Loving-Kindness, Compassion, and the Dissolution of Duality. It describes the highs and lows, pitfalls, challenges, and insights you are likely to encounter on your spiritual journey.

These letters may be very disturbing to some. The names have been changed to protect the loved ones left behind. They are in no way meant to make judgments on others or cause more pain and suffering. They are a study of human behavior to help others understand the pain and suffering these people went through and encourage others to offer understanding and help when they can.

Journey to Introspective Consciousness by Kris Hena is more than a self-help book—it's an exhilarating opportunity to rediscover wonderment and manifest an illuminated life through universal connection. Hena's transformative approach toward Mindful Metamorphosis, A Muse Manifesto, and the Ineffable Realm combines timeless wisdom with literary art, sparking a thrilling journey of self-discovery. Hena reminds us to honor the subatomic human bio-machine, remember the soul's purpose, and respect the Twelve Universal Laws, those deep-rooted principles that govern the macrocosm and microcosm.

Whether on the job or at home, we've all yearned for a way to simplify our lives and become more organized. In A Simpler Way, authors Margaret J. Wheatley and Myron Kellner-Rogers use the latest scientific research to develop new structures to help us become more cooperative, creative, and free. By simplifying our individual worlds, Wheatley and Kellner-Rogers explain that we will inevitably increase our self-assurance, resulting in a continuous cycle of creativity, accomplishment, and learning.

Discover how to bridge the gap between the world of money and the ultimate prize we all seek, true and long-lasting happiness. This book shows you a path that will lead you along a journey of enlightenment and personal fulfillment. It will take you to Financial Happine$$. The journey begins now.

Die legendäre Montessori-Methode, die die frühkindliche Erziehung revolutioniert und das Kind als Individuum in den Mittelpunkt gestellt hat. Simone Davies' großes Montessori-Buch bietet einen Schritt-für-Schritt-Plan, der Familien hilft, Ruhe, Schönheit und Achtsamkeit in den Alltag zu bringen. Die Autorin eröffnet eine positive Sicht auf das Kind, auch bei Wutanfällen, Kita-Problemen und anderen Herausforderungen.

With the current political climate, frequency of school shootings, and rising concern for students' mental health, schools are desperate for ideas on how to teach students to be kind. In this book, educators can find guidance on how different education professionals have implemented The Secret Kindness Agents Project, having tweaked it for their unique contexts, from preschool through university levels.

Author Johnathan Borschkey brings his biting wit and not-so-common sense to his latest title: Kill Your ISMs. Inside, he examines the result of what happens when you choose to surrender your brain to the people who claim to have a monopoly on the one true thought system for living out the rest of your days. Liberalism, communism, evangelicalism, pacifism, creationism, fascism, environmentalism, conservatism, objectivism - there are far more "one true thought system" out there than you can possibly imagine.

If you are a young person, and you work hard enough, you can get a college degree and set yourself on the path to a good life, right? Not necessarily, says Sara Goldrick-Rab, and with Paying the Price, she shows in damning detail exactly why. Drawing on an unprecedented study of 3,000 young adults who entered public colleges and universities in Wisconsin in 2008 with the support of federal aid and Pell Grants, Goldrick-Rab reveals the devastating effect of these shortfalls.

The consequences of adopting the cynical but popular worldview are many, including needless pessimism, missed investment opportunities, and - surprisingly - even poorer health. Yet An Embarrassment of Riches provides a powerful antidote. Green begins with a robust survey of the many ways our lives are becoming longer, easier, safer, healthier and more prosperous. He then embarks on a wide-ranging exploration of the ideas and the many men and women - both living and dead - who are still enriching our lives today.