Socrates was a famous philosopher who is often cited as a source of inspiration for self-improvement and inner wisdom. In this episode, we feature beautiful & powerful quotes from Socrates set to a beautiful soundtrack with the intent to help you develop a stronger mind. If you're looking to improve your mind and increase your awareness of observed reality, then you need to listen to this episode!  

Who was Socrates?   

Socrates, (born c. 470 BCE, Athens [Greece]—died 399 BCE, Athens), ancient Greek philosopher whose way of life, character, and thought exerted a profound influence on Western philosophy.  Socrates was a widely recognized and controversial figure in his native Athens, so much so that he was frequently mocked in the plays of comic dramatists. (The Clouds of Aristophanes, produced in 423, is the best-known example.) Although Socrates himself wrote nothing, he is depicted in conversation in compositions by a small circle of his admirers—Plato and Xenophon first among them. He is portrayed in these works as a man of great insight, integrity, self-mastery, and argumentative skill. The impact of his life was all the greater because of the way in which it ended: at age 70, he was brought to trial on a charge of impiety and sentenced to death by poisoning (the poison probably being hemlock) by a jury of his fellow citizens. Plato’s Apology of Socrates purports to be the speech Socrates gave at his trial in response to the accusations made against him (Greek apologia means “defense”). Its powerful advocacy of the examined life and its condemnation of Athenian democracy have made it one of the central documents of Western thought and culture.

Zhuang Zhou, renowned as Zhuangzi, was an eminent Chinese philosopher,  who lived during the Warring States period around the 4th century B.C.  He is best known for writing ‘Zhuangzi,’ a work that forms the foundational text of Daoism.  

Who was Zhuangzi?  

Zhuangzi (Chuang-tzu 莊子 “Master Zhuang” late 4th century BC) is the pivotal figure in Classical Philosophical Daoism. The Zhuangzi is a  compilation of his and others’ writings at the pinnacle of the philosophically subtle Classical period in China (5th–3rd century BC).  The period was marked by humanist and naturalist reflections on normativity shaped by the metaphor of a dào—a social or a natural path.  Traditional orthodoxy understood Zhuangzi as an anti-rational, credulous follower of a mystical Laozi. That traditional view dominated mainstream readings of the text. Recent archeological discoveries have largely laid that ancient orthodoxy to rest.

In this episode, I'm sharing some of the most empowering quotes from Muhammad Ali. These quotes will help you to become find your inner confidence & purpose to reach your goals in life.  

If you're looking for inspirational quotes to help you on your journey to success, then you've come to the right video! Muhammad Ali is a champion, not only in the ring, where he was a three-time Heavyweight Champion of the world... but in everything he does. These quotes will help you to become the best you can be. Remember, it's never too late to become a champion!

Who was Muhammad Ali? 

Muhammad Ali, original name Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., (born January 17, 1942, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.—died June 3, 2016, Scottsdale, Arizona), American professional boxer and social activist. Ali was the first fighter to win the world heavyweight championship on three separate occasions; he successfully defended this title 19 times.

Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., grew up in the American South in a time of segregated public facilities. His father, Cassius Marcellus Clay, Sr., supported a wife and two sons by painting billboards and signs. His mother, Odessa Grady Clay, worked as a household domestic.

Who was Epictetus?   

Epictetus (/ˌɛpɪkˈtiːtəs/;[3] Greek: Ἐπίκτητος, Epíktētos; c. 50 – c. 135 AD) was a Greek Stoic Philosopher. He was born into slavery at Hierapolis, Phrygia (present-day Pamukkale, in western Turkey) and lived in Rome until his banishment, when he went to Nicopolis in northwestern Greece for the rest of his life. Epictetus taught that philosophy is a way of life and not simply a theoretical discipline. To Epictetus, all external events are beyond our control; we should accept whatever happens calmly and dispassionately. However, individuals are responsible for their own actions, which they can examine and control through rigorous self-discipline.  

Who was Marcus Aurelius?

Please free your mind and enlighten your mind with 10 minutes of powerful Eastern Wisdom from the great Chinese Philosopher, Lao-Tzu.   

Who was Lao-Tzu?   Lao-Tzu (l. c. 500 BCE, also known as Laozi or Lao-Tze) was a Chinese philosopher credited with founding the philosophical system of Taoism. He is best known as the author of the Laozi (later retitled the Tao-Te-Ching translated as “The Way of Virtue” or “The Classic of the Way and Virtue”) the work which exemplifies his thought.   

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Ten minutes of stoic quotes on mortality that you need to hear from great Stoic Philosophers. Free your mind with these life changing quotes on stoicism. Embracing your mortality to truly live a fulfilled life is a foundational tenet of stoicism. Listen to the wisdom of these quotes to find out why.

Memento Mori:  "Remember you must die".

In this episode, we discuss the reason why it's essential to embrace your mortality to live your life truly. The Stoics believed that for someone to have no regrets in life they must live a life built on good character, which includes gratitude and a life of purpose. The great Stoic Philosophers spoke about the importance of acknowledging your mortality to truly live a life that is worth living. The way that is done is by making sure that you are doing your best each day to live not in the past or in the future, but in the present. 

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In this episode, we discuss the importance of trusting the process in whatever you are doing in your life. I have found myself at times looking ahead and attempting to reach certain goals & which is useful. However, there is peace and power in being present & trusting the process.   

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Book Mentioned 'Meditations - Marcus Aurelius - Meditations: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader (Harris Classics) 

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