personal growth

An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 16 – Final Exam Week – Part 2: Have you looked at yourself today?

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Not the quick glance. The kind of looking that doesn’t rush. The kind that notices before it judges. Self-examination isn’t about criticism—it’s about self-recognition. The goal isn’t to change; it’s to notice. To become aware of who you already are, and see the patterns, the contradictions, the softness, and the blind spots. How are you showing up these days? And when was the last time you really saw yourself… without flinching?

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 16 – Final Exam Week – Part 1: Introduction – Have you been practicing?

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No trick questions. No Scantron. Just: Have you been practicing? Philosophy was never meant to sit in your head like forgotten furniture. It’s meant to be lived, in how you speak, listen, recover, and think. It’s not about getting it right—it’s about showing up again tomorrow, every time you fall or miss, and trying again. Have you been practicing? The mat is still here.

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 15 – Meaning of Life – Part 2: Do you have any regrets?

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When we look back at our lives, what do we regret? It’s rarely what we’ve done—it’s what we haven’t. The chances we let slip away because we were waiting for a better time, more certainty, or permission. But the truth is, life doesn’t wait for us to catch up. It asks us to step through the doors it opens, even if we’re unsure. Would you recognize a “fast-pass” moment if it showed up today? Or would you let it pass, hoping for another one? It’s not about rushing—it’s about showing up.

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 02 – Logic Part 4: Can you handle the truth?

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Logic isn’t only a shield against bad arguments from others; it’s a mirror we hold up to ourselves. It helps us notice when comfort has replaced truth, and when belief has slipped into self-deception. While this kind of clarity can sting, it’s also freeing. Facing reality with open eyes is one of the most powerful acts of self-respect philosophy offers.

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 01 – Part 7: Summary – Why give a fuck (about Philosophy)?

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Philosophy matters because it teaches us how to see the world without blinders. It doesn’t promise easy answers or perfect outcomes, but it offers something better: clarity, perspective, and intention. Wisdom helps us recognize the patterns beneath the chaos and gives us the freedom to move through life with our eyes open, asking better questions and making more meaningful choices.

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High Potential: The Story You’re Meant to Live

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Dear Story Lovers, The new TV series High Potential just broke records for viewership in its time slot – and it got me thinking:What exactly makes a hit show? Is it the acting? The plot twists? The pacing? Maybe.But more than anything, it’s the story.People love a good story.We crave character arcs, redemption, tension, transformation. … Read more

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