In this episode, I share the timeless encounter between Alexander the Great and Diogenes the Cynic — two men who stood on opposite ends of ambition. Alexander had conquered nations; Diogenes had conquered himself.
When Alexander told Diogenes, “If I were not Alexander, I would wish to be Diogenes,” he was admitting a truth he could never escape: all his victories still could not give him the freedom this homeless philosopher carried in his empty hands.
And Diogenes’ reply — “If I were not Diogenes, I would still wish to be Diogenes” — reveals a man so complete within himself that nothing in the world could tempt him.
This story exposes the meaninglessness behind most of our pursuits. We chase success, status, wealth, admiration, but when we finally get what we’re running after… and then what?
There is always another mountain, another hunger, another emptiness waiting.
This video invites you to pause and ask yourself that honest question:
“After I achieve what I want… and then what?”
If there is no real answer, maybe the pursuit itself is the illusion.
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