

Philosophies for Life
Philosophies for Life
Philosophies for Life is all about giving ancient wisdom for modern living.
We are dedicated towards giving out life-changing philosophical ideas that will help you improve all the aspects of your life - spirituality, finance, relationships, mental and emotional.
We are dedicated towards giving out life-changing philosophical ideas that will help you improve all the aspects of your life - spirituality, finance, relationships, mental and emotional.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 25min
119: How To Stop Taking Things Personally - Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism) (Philosophy)
How To Stop Taking Things Personally - Marcus Aurelius (Stoicism) (Philosophy). In this podcast we will be talking about How To Stop Taking Things Personally from the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius was a devout student of the philosophy of Stoicism and constructed a series of autobiographical writings, now known as the Meditations.
So here are 7 Ways to Stop Taking Things Personally from Marcus Aurelius-
00. Introduction
01. Expect the worst
02. Understand that other people's actions reflect themselves, not you
03. You Control Your Response, Not Their Action
04. Understand that Everything Is Fleeting
05. See yourself as part of a larger whole
06. Focus on Your Own Virtue
07. Reflect on Your Day
I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope you find these insights form Marcus Aurelius will help you stop taking things personally.
Even though Marcus Aurelius wrote it 2,000 years ago — his insights on Stoicism still carry strong weight today. Stoicism is a school of Hellenistic philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BC. Even though it is over 2000 years old, more and more people are discovering how Stoicism is not only relevant to modern times, but can be applied in very simple, yet strong ways.

Oct 25, 2025 • 19min
118: 5 Ways To Develop A Strong Samurai Mindset - Miyamoto Musashi
In this podcast we will be talking about how to develop a strong samurai mindset from the philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi. Miyamoto Musashi is considered to be the greatest swordsman ever in the history of Japan, in large part due to his almost surreal discipline.
So here are 5 ways to develop a strong samurai mindset from the philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi -
01. Cultivate a clear mental image of success
02. Focus on perfecting the basics
03. Stay focused
04. Never act on partial feelings
05. Embrace Adversity as Opportunity
I hope you listening to this podcast and hope these insights form Miyamoto Musashi help you to develop a strong samurai mindset.
A samurai at first, and then a Ronin, Miyamoto Musashi is considered to be the greatest swordsman ever in the history of Japan, in large part due to his almost surreal discipline. Indeed It is being said that he fought 60 duels, and never lost one. He fought for the first time when he was 13 against an experienced Samurai, and came out victorious. He took down the greatest swordsman at that time, one by one, until the throne was his, and his alone. However, Miyamoto was more than that. Not only was he a master of his craft, but he was also an artist, a cerebral philosopher and a buddhist. He sought meaning, wrote war and philosophy books, and his work became a blueprint for people who want to live a disciplined life. A week before he died in 1645, Miyamoto Musashi wrote 21 principles called “Dokkodo '' by which he expresses a stringent, honest, and ascetic or strongly self-disciplined view of life.

Oct 22, 2025 • 25min
117: 7 Samurai Ways To Stay Focused - Miyamoto Musashi
In this podcast we will be talking about 7 ways to stay focused from the wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi. Miyamoto Musashi is considered to be the greatest swordsman ever in the history of Japan, in large part due to his almost surreal discipline.
So here are 7 ways to stay focused from Miyamoto Musashi -
01. Find your one true passion
02. Avoid short-term pleasures
03. Never do anything with half-hearted effort
04. Let go of resentments
05. Do not regret anything
06. Do not chase love or lust
07. Accept life as it happens
I hope you listening to this podcast and hope you find these insights form Miyamoto Musashi very helpful for your focus.
A samurai at first, and then a Ronin, Miyamoto Musashi is considered to be the greatest swordsman ever in the history of Japan, in large part due to his almost surreal discipline. Indeed It is being said that he fought 60 duels, and never lost one. He fought for the first time when he was 13 against an experienced Samurai, and came out victorious. He took down the greatest swordsman at that time, one by one, until the throne was his, and his alone. However, Miyamoto was more than that. Not only was he a master of his craft, but he was also an artist, a cerebral philosopher and a buddhist. He sought meaning, wrote war and philosophy books, and his work became a blueprint for people who want to live a disciplined life. A week before he died in 1645, Miyamoto Musashi wrote 21 principles called “Dokkodo '' by which he expresses a stringent, honest, and ascetic or strongly self-disciplined view of life.

Oct 18, 2025 • 23min
116: How to Live Simply in a World That Wants You to Want More - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
How to Live Simply in a World That Wants You to Want More - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
In this podcast we will talk about How to Live Simply in a World That Wants You to Want More from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching.
So with that in mind, here are 6 Ways to Live Simply in a World That Wants You to Want More from the philosophy of Lao Tzu -
01. Reclaim your Uncarved Block
02. Own Only What Serves Your Spirit
03. Mind your speech
04. Live in Rhythm with Nature
05. Stop forcing
06. Practice Xin Zhai
We hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope this video, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, helps you to simplify your life.
Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world.

Oct 15, 2025 • 20min
115: How To Stop Caring What Others Think - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
In this podcast we will talk about 5 Ways To Stop Overthinking And Trust the Bigger Picture from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching.
So with that in mind, here are 5 Ways To Stop Overthinking And Trust the Bigger Picture from the philosophy of Lao Tzu-
01. Stop forcing clarity
02. See Thought as Ripples, Not Truth
03. Root yourself in the body’s wisdom
04. Rest in simplicity
05. Trust the bigger picture
We hope you enjoyed listening to this video and hope this video, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, helps you to stop overthinking.
Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world.

Oct 11, 2025 • 21min
114: How to Escape Mediocrity - Miyamoto Musashi
How to Escape Mediocrity - Miyamoto Musashi
In this podcast we will be talking about 6 powerful ways to escape mediocrity from the philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi. Miyamoto Musashi is considered to be the greatest swordsman ever in the history of Japan, in large part due to his almost surreal discipline.
So here are 6 powerful ways to escape mediocrity from the philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi -
01. Find one thing to work for and expand your expertise within it
02. Don’t depend on your partial feeling
03. Stay Focused
04. Never let love or lust get in your way
05. Don't’ be a victim
06. Protect your honor at all costs
I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 6 powerful ways to escape mediocrity from the philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi , will add value to your life.
A samurai at first, and then a Ronin, Miyamoto Musashi is considered to be the greatest swordsman ever in the history of Japan, in large part due to his almost surreal discipline. Indeed It is being said that he fought 60 duels, and never lost one. He fought for the first time when he was 13 against an experienced Samurai, and came out victorious. He took down the greatest swordsman at that time, one by one, until the throne was his, and his alone. However, Miyamoto was more than that. Not only was he a master of his craft, but he was also an artist, a cerebral philosopher and a buddhist. He sought meaning, wrote war and philosophy books, and his work became a blueprint for people who want to live a disciplined life. A week before he died in 1645, Miyamoto Musashi wrote 21 principles called “Dokkodo '' by which he expresses a stringent, honest, and ascetic or strongly self-disciplined view of life.

Oct 8, 2025 • 24min
113: 7 Life Lessons From Zhuangzi (Taoism)
7 Life Lessons From Taoist Master Zhuangzi (Taoism)
In this podcast we will be talking about 7 Life Lessons From Taoist Master Zhuangzi. Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher, often remembered as the playful and imaginative voice of Taoism.
In this podcast, we’ll look at 7 lessons from Zhuangzi. They’re gentle reminders to see life a little differently, to put down some of the weight you’ve been carrying, to laugh at the unexpected turns, and to find a lighter, more playful way of living. So here are 7 lessons from Zhuangzi -
01. Don’t Get Trapped by Labels
02. See Life as a Dream
03. Embracing the Mystery of Not Knowing
04. Flow with Change
05. Act Effortlessly
06. Live Playfully
07. Own your Journey
I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 7 Life Lessons From Zhuangzi will add value to your life.
Zhuangzi was an ancient Chinese philosopher, often remembered as the playful and imaginative voice of Taoism. Where Lao Tzu spoke in short, poetic verses, Zhuangzi chose stories. His tales could be light, humorous, even absurd at times - but hidden inside them was a deep wisdom about how to live. In his book, also called Zhuangzi, he shows us that much of our suffering comes from holding on too tightly. To rigid ideas of right and wrong, to our need for control, to the seriousness with which we approach everything. His message is clear — true freedom comes from letting go. Letting go of labels, of narrow thinking, of the constant urge to prove ourselves. He invites us to live more lightly, to drift through life like a leaf on a stream. And when we do, we find a quieter, deeper kind of joy. But in today’s world, we’re pushed to move faster, to compete harder, to constantly chase the next goal. In that race, it’s easy to forget the simple lightness of being alive. Zhuangzi reminds us that life doesn’t always have to be a struggle. It can be playful. It can be free.

Oct 4, 2025 • 22min
112: 7 Taoist Habits That Will Change Your Life - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
In this podcast, we will talk about 7 Taoist Habits That Will Change Your Life from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching.
So with that in mind, here are 7 Taoist Habits That Will Change Your Life from the philosophy of Lao Tzu-
01. Begin the Day in Stillness
02. Act without struggle
03. Turn Ordinary Acts into Rituals
04. Follow Your Breath During the Day
05. Spend Time in Nature
06. Let Go of the Need to Control
07. End the Day in Release
We hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 7 Taoist habits, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, will help you change your life.
Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world.

Oct 1, 2025 • 21min
111: 5 Ways to Stop Overthinking - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
In this podcast we will talk about 5 Ways To Stop Overthinking And Trust the Bigger Picture from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching.
So with that in mind, here are 5 Ways To Stop Overthinking And Trust the Bigger Picture from the philosophy of Lao Tzu-
01. Stop forcing clarity
02. See Thought as Ripples, Not Truth
03. Root yourself in the body’s wisdom
04. Rest in simplicity
05. Trust the bigger picture
We hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope this podcast, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, helps you to stop overthinking.
Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world.

Sep 27, 2025 • 22min
110: How To Truly Escape the Rat Race (Without Going Broke) - Lao Tzu (Taoism)
In this podcast we will talk about How To Truly Escape the Rat Race from the philosophy of Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher who is known to be the founder of Taoism and the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching.
So with that in mind, here are 7 ways To Truly Escape the Rat Race from the philosophy of Lao Tzu-
01. Recognize the Illusion
02. Start Flowing
03. Quiet the Noise Inside
04. Let Go of the Finish Line
05. Stop Fighting Who You Are
06. Let Go of Comparison
07. Live Closer to Nature
We hope you listening to this podcast and hope this video, from the philosophy of Lao Tzu, helps you to escape the rat race.
Taoism is a Chinese philosophy attributed to Lao Tzu which contributed to the folk religion of the people primarily in the rural areas of China and became the official religion of the country under the Tang Dynasty. Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism teaches to embrace wonder and the joy in living gracefully with style. Lao Tzu was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer who is known to be the founder of Taoism. He is also credited as the writer of Taoism’s most sacred text, the Tao Te Ching and his words can apply to people all over the world.


