027: How To Become The Greatest Version Of Yourself - Baltasar Gracián

Lessons from 'A Pocket Mirror for Heroes' by Baltasar Gracián

Baltasar Gracián (1601 - 1658) was a Spanish Jesuit, writer, and philosopher. Nietzsche, Voltaire, Schopenhauer, and more love his writings. Gracián's work continues to influence political and moral philosophy.

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00:00 - excerpt

02:00 - Baltasar Gracian, the polymath

04:45 - We only understand the beauty of life at death

09:00 - To do philosophy well is to meditate on your mortality

11:35 - The only thing you own is your virtue, nothing else

18:00 - Why you need to cultivate contemplation in your life

27:15 - Practical effects of knowing yourself

33:35 - To know happiness you must know sadness

39:50 - Choose your friends and what you do with care

43:00 - Live a heroic life through excellence

45:05 - Challenge