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December 7, 2018 in

Philosophy

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Schopenhauer was one of the most important philosophers in human history. In this article I attempt to explain Schopenhauer's philosophy in a lucid way.

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October 23, 2018 in

Self Development

How to Deal with Anxiety – The End of the Most Nebulous Diseases of Our Times

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June 22, 2018 in

Psychology

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April 4, 2018 in

Self Development

A Guide to Spiritual Growth – Transcend the Limits of the Material World

Spiritual growth is the only sure way to re-engage with our spiritual side within the frenzy-oriented ecosystems that we have constructed.

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January 23, 2018 in

Self Development

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Intelligence can only flourish when we embrace personal responsibility, pursue freedom and are contrarian whenever the situation demands it.

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December 23, 2017 in

Self Development

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Understanding bitcoin will help you understand the future of mankind. A future that is decentralized, exciting and very promising.

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August 30, 2017 in

Self Development

Developing Self Awareness – The 5 Stages of Awareness Mastery

Self awareness is the ability of the individual to make sense of oneself, and, consequently, understand the world around him or her better.

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June 29, 2017 in

Philosophy

Stoicism – The Most Potent Antidote to Human Suffering

Life is a long and perilous journey that oscillates between chaos and boredom. With stoicism we ensure that this journey will become more manageable.

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May 25, 2017 in

Psychology

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When you manage to understand the main principles of the art of storytelling, you are in a position to deconstruct them and build a system off of them.

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