Sweden found the key to happiness- the balance — Sweden is one of the happiest countries in the world. Thanks to a brilliant framework — a philosophy that keeps everything in harmony for the society. The key to Sweden’s happiness is Lagom. This word means “not little, not too much, just perfect”. The concept’s purpose is to live a…

How to exploit your primal instincts — Human civilization advanced so much from where it started. We’ve gone from horses and tents to Airbus A380’s and skyscrapers. We now have complex systems, like economics, education, or the stock market, which most humans don’t even fully understand. But did we become smarter? Actually, there is no evidence that…

Take an alternative look at your progress. — Every field has competition. You aren’t the only one who wants to become a successful filmmaker, writer, or businessman. Rivals are everywhere and there is only one way you can get rid of them- by facing difficulties. We always want to get to our end goal as soon as possible…

A lesson everyone needs to learn from the Japanese culture — You are in the busiest subway in the world. You go underground at the peak hour and the crowd is so big you can’t breathe. But instead of a dreadful crowd noise, in Tokyo, you might find yourself in silence. This is Gaman in practice: the Japanese philosophy of patience. …

You don’t have to be exceptional — A competitive world requires us to be the best at something. To be exceptional, we need to constantly improve and work harder. Society has pressured us since school to be on top of our class. The ideal standard for a student is getting straight A’s, which is encouraged. Get an…

Why you should try this magical Japanese philosophy — Oh, how I hate the feeling of missing out on something or being behind. Comparing my progress might be one of the reasons I stay productive, but I still hate how annoying it is. In the modern world, social comparison is amplified through technology, leading to people feeling inadequate and…

The hidden superpower you can master — Modesty is a trait like no other. Saying “I am modest” defeats the whole purpose. Sorensen referred to this as an “ethical blindspot”. You know when you meet a humble human. It is unusual. It warms your heart. I love talking to them, they are respectful and wise. They don’t…

Are we doing this right? — So you decided to start learning philosophy today. One of the first things you learn is the group of certain “greatest thinkers.” They came up with concepts that guide the majority of modern philosophical discussions. These are the authors we all “need” to read to “understand” philosophy or at least…

The art of effortless living — 2500 years ago, a new Chinese philosophy was born. Taoism was founded by Lao-Tzu (nobody knows if he actually existed). Throughout its long history, Taoism gathered a lot of people around it, and that resulted in the formation of various branches of this philosophy/religion. Taoism helps its followers be in…