We could save an enormous amount of time if we figured out how to remain focused on our goals. Even for motivated people, it is […]

When we talk about avoiding distractions, we are assuming that we have clear goals and plans to achieve them. If we keep pursuing those goals […]

Large numbers of philosophers have preached ideals that do not have anything to do with real life. When I read their works, I can only […]

The accuracy of a philosophy does not depend on the length of the examples and explanations. Nonetheless, it does not hurt if the philosopher recounts […]

In ancient Greece and Rome, philosophy was conceived as a practical science; the purposes of philosophical learning were clearly defined: success, joy and happiness. Aristotle […]

In the search for happiness, it is as important to do the right thing as it is to avoid dire mistakes. Seneca put together a […]

I have a simple way to assess the soundness of philosophers and gurus. I just need to ask them one question: What is your formula […]

Although Seneca (4 BC-65 AD) never developed a solidly integrated philosophy of happiness, he did gain some insights that we can apply today. Those insights […]

When it comes to happiness, I can summarise the ideas of Seneca (4 BC-65 AD) in a few words: On this subject, Seneca knew little, […]