Build the Life You Want
He believed that to lead a happy and considered life, we should seek to use our intellect in a way that allows us to rise above our instincts and this pertinacious Will. A considered life is one in which we aspire to aims other than the procreation and fame that the Will amply encourages, avoiding the swing from pain to boredom…
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Derren Brown • Happy: Why More or Less Everything is Absolutely Fine
True philosophy has one question that contains all others: “How do you live the best life?” I assure you that this question cannot be answered by climbing the power ladder placed in front of you as a child. This question is answered by holding the perspective of the Universe in our mind, observing the essence of its movements (which often can’t be
... See moreDan Koe • The Art of Focus: Find Meaning, Reinvent Yourself and Create Your Ideal Future
You seek the worldly rewards of success, you achieve some (or a lot) of them, and you may be deeply attached to these rewards. But you must be prepared to walk away from these achievements and rewards before you feel ready. The decline in your fluid intelligence is a sign that it is time not to rage, which just doubles down on your unsatisfying att
... See moreArthur C. Brooks • From Strength to Strength
I would argue, though, that what is really foolish is to spend your life in a state of self-induced dissatisfaction when satisfaction lies within your grasp, if only you will change your mental outlook. To be able to be satisfied with little is not a failing, it is a blessing—if, at any rate, what you seek is satisfaction.