

Einzelgänger
Einzelgänger
Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge.Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media).*Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource.Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and self-mastery — and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out.
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Oct 8, 2026 • 23min
How Stoics deal with jerks, narcissists, and other difficult people | Einzelgänger
How Stoics deal with jerks, narcissists, and other difficult people
Stoicism for Inner Strength (book): https://einzelganger.co/innerstrengthWhat can we do about loud and smelly commuters, unpleasant coworkers, or even abusive or narcissistic people we share our houses with? This video goes deeper into dealing with these and other difficult people through the lens of Stoic philosophy.Creative Commons (attributions):Roman Grand bath: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tlos_Big_Roman_bath_5496.jpg
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https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneart00:00 Intro
01:50 The bath
05:56 People who stink
08:40 Two handles
11:05 Go outside
13:57 The vanity of retribution#stoicism #epictetus #toxicperson
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Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge.
Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media).
*Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource.
Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out.
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Oct 8, 2026 • 4min
Why We Are Weak | The Philosophy of Epictetus | Einzelgänger
Why We Are Weak | The Philosophy of Epictetus
Full video: https://youtu.be/p2KHo95QknkWhat matters and doesn’t matter, according to Epictetus, is bound to the reality of our place as reasonable beings in an everchanging environment. This reality Epictetus makes clear in the underlying tenet of his work: ‘the dichotomy of control.’ Some things are in our control, others not. If we manage to concern ourselves with the things in our control, we are in a position of strength. But if we neglect these things and focus on what’s not in our control, we are in a position of weakness.#stoicism #epictetus #stoic
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Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge.
Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media).
*Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource.
Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out.
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Oct 8, 2026 • 20min
The Less You Want, The More You Have | Minimalist Philosophy for Living in Abundance | Einzelgänger
The Less You Want, The More You Have | Minimalist Philosophy for Living in Abundance
If we experience no shortage in meeting our needs, we’ll quickly achieve a state of contentment. And the quickest way to reach abundance is by downgrading our needs. The less you want, the more you have.Video: The Less You Want, The More You Have | Minimalist Philosophy for Living in AbundanceSupport the channel:
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Creditcard: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bitcoin_Payments_Online__51102904424.jpg00:00 Intro
02:15 From scarcity to abundance
05:54 (1) The power of moderation
07:45 (2) Being thankful for what we have
09:39 (3) Contemplating the price of our needs
11:23 (4) Staying out of longterm debt
13:32 Wrapup#minimalism #simpleliving #lessismore
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Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge.
Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media).
*Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource.
Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out.
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Oct 8, 2026 • 26min
How to Become Unconquerable | Seneca's Stoicism | Einzelgänger
How to Become Unconquerable | Seneca's Stoicism
Stoicism for Inner Strength (book): https://einzelganger.co/innerstrengthThis video focuses on Seneca’s Stoicism, particularly regarding becoming undefeatable. Seneca strived for a state of unperturbedness: a profound inner peace which external circumstances do not disrupt or, at least, minimally.Creative Commons (attributions):Seneca bust: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Duble_herma_of_Socrates_and_Seneca_Antikensammlung_Berlin_07.jpg
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https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneart#seneca #stoicism #stoicism00:00 Intro
02:57 Who was Seneca?
04:56 The anatomy of unperturbedness
07:46 What's an injury?
10:44 Insults and criticism
14:37 Physical harm
16:56 Other misfortune
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Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge.
Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media).
*Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource.
Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out.
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Oct 8, 2026 • 14min
When Life is Meaningless (And Why We Feel Worthless) | Einzelgänger
When Life is Meaningless (And Why We Feel Worthless)
Why are we thrown into this world? What are we here to do? Could it be that we’re here for no particular reason and that life on Earth is nothing more than a beautiful yet meaningless coincidence?In times of religious decline, mankind is faced with the possibility that its existence is inherently meaningless. For many, this is frightening. The idea that our lives don’t matter, can be difficult to accept.To give our lives at least some significance, even if it’s just on a terrestrial level, we started to create our own meaning. So, as the humans we are, we began to define what it means to live a meaningful life. What’s worth living for, and what isn’t? What are the requirements?When we have decided what a meaningful life entails, we continue grasping for it in an almost pathological manner. Because if we fail to give our lives meaning, our lives truly don’t matter.As a consequence, many people feel that their lives are worthless. They wake up, eat, engage in their daily activities, eat, go to sleep, repeat, repeat, and repeat, as opposed to those ‘lucky few’ who have found meaning in their lives, albeit because of raising children, a socalled ‘meaningful’ job, and other activities that make their existence on this desolate tiny dot surrounded by a suffocating blackness, a bit more bearable.This video explores why we feel worthless, and the beauty and ugliness of a meaningless life (inspired by philosopher Albert Camus).Support the channel:
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The Tides Seclusion
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Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge.
Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media).
*Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource.
Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out.
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Oct 8, 2026 • 20min
Miyamoto Musashi | The Path of the Loner | Einzelgänger
Miyamoto Musashi | The Path of the Loner
Part 1: https://youtu.be/bhlvYmn1IUQ
Part 2: https://youtu.be/HUXEqS6GqUUMusashi’s written works expand on the ‘path of the warrior’, which is the samurai way of discipline, focus, restraint, and honor. The path of the warrior is governed by moral and ethical codes that are commonly referred to as Bushidō. Shortly before he died, Musashi compiled twentyone principles on how a warrior should live.These timeless principles known as Dokkōdō can inspire us today to live well. This threepart series elaborates on the twentyone principles from Musashi’s Dokkōdō. The first part and second part explored the first fourteen principles. This third and final part further explores the path of the warrior, based on the last seven principles.Please note, the elaborations in this video are based on existing philosophies, the author’s interpretations, and reasoning, and are intended to be an inspiration for presentday life.Support the channel:
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Monk: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_meditating_monk.jpg00:00 0) Intro
01:35 15) Do not act following customary beliefs.
03:36 16) Do not collect weapons or practice with weapons beyond what is useful.
05:53 17) Do not fear death.
07:29 18) Do not seek to possess either goods or fiefs for your old age.
09:26 19) Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help.
11:12 20) You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honor.
12:45 21) Never stray from the way.#miyamotomusashi #dokkodo #ronin
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Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge.
Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media).
*Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource.
Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out.
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Oct 8, 2026 • 21min
Why Nothing Feels Exciting Anymore | Einzelgänger
Why Nothing Feels Exciting AnymoreEinzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge.Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media).*Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource.Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and self-mastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out.
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Oct 7, 2026 • 17min
Why Stupidity is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Stupid | Einzelgänger
Why Stupidity is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Stupid
Loose! On Letting Stuff Go (book): https://amzn.to/3QVfrqMPeople generally fear being perceived as stupid. Often, stupid people are looked down upon and laughed at. Society perceives stupid people as useless, as a burden rather than an asset. Hence, most of us try to prevent ourselves from appearing stupid in front of coworkers, fellow students, family members, and friends. And sometimes, we try to appear much smarter than we are just so people hold us in high esteem - just so people won’t think of us as stupid.Video: Why Stupidity is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being StupidSupport the channel:
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02:34 Benefit #1
05:02 Benefit #2
07:28 Benefit #3
09:42 Benefit #4
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Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge.
Einzelgänger is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media).
*Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource.
Disclaimer: This audio project is an independent interpretation of content originally created by Einzelgänger. It was made by a listener who resonates deeply with the channel’s quiet reflections on philosophy, solitude, and selfmastery - and seeks to share that experience in a format suited for stillness, movement, or anything in between. This is not an official production of Einzelgänger, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the creator. All rights to the original material remain with Einzelgänger. If you represent the channel and wish to get in touch regarding this adaptation, please feel free to reach out.
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Oct 7, 2026 • 15min
Life is Great When It's Ending | The Philosophy of Seneca | Einzelgänger
Life is Great When It's Ending | The Philosophy of Seneca
One day, Seneca visited his house in the countryside after a long absence. He was baffled about how his estate was crumbling, and the garden trees had lost all their leaves. He took it out on the landlord, who then explained that even though he did everything in his power to maintain the place, the trees and house were old. Bewildered about how fast his property had fallen apart, the reality of aging became apparent to Seneca.Video: If Today Was Your Last Day... | The Philosophy of SenecaSupport the channel:
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https://www.youtube.com/user/JRStoneart00:00 Intro
01:22 Why aging isn't so bad
04:38 Celebrating old age
07:10 Falling off the edge
09:06 A realistic attitude#stoicism #seneca #stoic
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Einzelgänger explores a wide range of topics and ideas, with a dose of "as I see it," out of curiosity and creative urge.
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*Disclaimer: The material provided by Einzelgänger isn't a clinical/medical service or replacement of mental health professionals, nor an academic resource.
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Oct 7, 2026 • 20min
We Worry About Problems We Don't Even Have | Eastern Philosophy | Einzelgänger
We Worry About Problems We Don't Even Have | Eastern Philosophy
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