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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. The podcast is under the supervision of the Dutch Regulatory Media Authority. It offers independent interpretations of content originally created by Einzelgänger, focusing on philosophy, solitude, and self-mastery. The material is not a clinical or medical service.
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Why you long for a past that never really existed... | Einzelgänger
Why you long for a past that never really existed...
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).
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The Art of Meditation (animated video) | Einzelgänger
The Art of Meditation (animated video)
What is meditation? And how can we use meditation to alleviate our suffering and achieve peace of mind?
🎞️ Animated by Munkaa: https://www.youtube.com/user/jus7yMeditation is probably a bit more complicated than most people think.When we meditate we watch our thoughts, while focusing our attention on a certain anchor that keeps us in the present, for example
Why You Need to Be Bored | Einzelgänger
Why You Need to Be BoredEinzelgänger 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
Food, Sex and Partying as a Philosophy | Hedonism Explored | Einzelgänger
Food, Sex and Partying as a Philosophy | Hedonism Explored
Hedonism, as a philosophical school of thought, views pleasure not just as an enjoyable experience but as the ultimate goal and highest pursuit of human life.Video: Food, Sex and Partying as a Philosophy | Hedonism ExploredSupport the channel:
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Why Schopenhauer Hated Life | Einzelgänger
Why Schopenhauer Hated Life
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 acade
Stop Trying to Get It And You'll Have It | The Backwards Law | Einzelgänger
Stop Trying to Get It And You'll Have It | The Backwards Law
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/The backwards law proposes that the more we pursue something, the more we achieve the opposite of what we truly want and the more disappointed we feel. Or simply put: the harder we try, the less likely we’ll succeed. On the flip side: when we stop trying, we’ll have what we want.
Accepting Our Circumstances | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius | Einzelgänger
Accepting Our Circumstances | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius saw the law of nature as our master; if we run from it or feel grief or anger about it, we’re nothing more than deserters and fugitives. We must accept the ways of nature, embrace them, and focus on dealing with them instead of wasting our energy being disgusted by or clinging to our circumstances.The full video is ava
The more you care about opinions, the less you care about yourself | Einzelgänger
The more you care about opinions, the less you care about yourself
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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Epictetus on How to Be Calm (The Power of Indifference) (Stoicism) | Einzelgänger
Epictetus on How to Be Calm (The Power of Indifference) (Stoicism)
The Stoics believe that regardless of our hardships, we have the choice of attitude. We should approach all things that are not within our control with an indifferent stance. Epictetus spoke of “contempt” toward things not in our control, in contrast to those in our control, such as our opinions, pursuits, and other actions origina
Get Busy Living | The Philosophy of the Shawshank Redemption | Einzelgänger
Get Busy Living | The Philosophy of the Shawshank RedemptionEinzelgänger 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 he
The Philosopher Who Urinated On People | DIOGENES | Einzelgänger
The Philosopher Who Urinated On People | DIOGENES
Diogenes strongly opposed social values and institutions, because, according to him, these are at odds with human nature.He believed that human society infused us with all kinds of unnatural desires that are not only obsolete but also prevent us from being happy. Therefore, we should strip ourselves of these corrupting manmade constructs, so we’re
Why Indifference is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Indifferent | Einzelgänger
Why Indifference is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Indifferent
Indifference is often viewed as a negative trait, something associated with a lack of empathy or concern for others. However, as the examples in this essay will illustrate, indifference can be a powerful and versatile tool. This video explores the power of indifference, unfolding five benefits of being indifferent.Video: Why Indif
All I’m Offering is the Truth | The Philosophy of the Matrix | Einzelgänger
All I’m Offering is the Truth | The Philosophy of the Matrix
Check out my novel The Urge: Fall of a Stoic: https://einzelganger.co/urgeThe Matrix, a science fiction film created by the Wachowskis, is probably one of the most influential movies ever made. The story starts when computer programmer Thomas Anderson, operating as a hacker under the alias “Neo,” discovers the truth about the world he’s
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
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:
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 i
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
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
We Worry About Problems We Don't Even Have | Eastern Philosophy | Einzelgänger
We Worry About Problems We Don't Even Have | Eastern Philosophy
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/In reality, problems cannot exist without a perceiver, as circumstances aren’t troublesome without someone or something identifying them as such. So, if there’s nothing inherently problematic about reality, doesn’t that mean that we humans repeatedly (and on a grand scale) wor
Wabi-Sabi | A Japanese Philosophy of Perfect Imperfection | Einzelgänger
WabiSabi | A Japanese Philosophy of Perfect Imperfection
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/The pursuit of perfection has become the norm in today’s world, where chronic dissatisfaction, burnout, depression, and anxiety reign supreme. We’ve subjected ourselves to unrealistic standards and rigorously chase an ideal that’s impossible to reach.Advertisements show us snapshots
Live More by Doing Less | The Philosophy of Slow Living | Einzelgänger
Live More by Doing Less | The Philosophy of Slow Living
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/A growing group of people believes that we’re better off slowing down. This slower approach to life is known as ‘slow living.’ As a countermovement, ‘slow living’ opposes the fastpaced life that aims for many experiences in a short time, as living at high speed means we’re often livin
How to Not Care About Stuff | The Philosophy of Epictetus | Einzelgänger
How to Not Care About Stuff | The Philosophy of Epictetus
Full video: https://youtu.be/p2KHo95QknkThe outside world is not in our control, but the way we choose to act in and position ourselves towards the outside world is in our control. Again, Epictetus doesn’t encourage us to not care about anything. On the contrary: living a good and moral life in accordance with nature is a Stoic’s main goal,
The Dark Night of the Soul (Losing Who We Thought We Were) | Einzelgänger
The Dark Night of the Soul (Losing Who We Thought We Were)
According to St. John of the Cross and Teresa of Ávila, humans have an inborn longing for completion. This completion cannot be achieved by worldly pleasures. So, instead, we must go within, to reach the inner core of our soul in which ‘the divine’ lies hidden.Through spiritual awakening, we adopt a different perception of reality. Our pre
Why Modern Dating Is Broken | Einzelgänger
Why Modern Dating Is BrokenEinzelgänger 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 acade
Ichigo Ichie: The Japanese Art of Appreciating Every Moment | Einzelgänger
Ichigo Ichie: The Japanese Art of Appreciating Every Moment
The Japanese Zen Buddhists were aware of life’s fleeting nature; every moment is unique and can never be reexperienced. The Zen tradition gave birth to the term Ichigo Ichie, which could be roughly translated to “once in a lifetime” or “this time only.”Video: Ichigo Ichie: The Japanese Art of Appreciating Every MomentSupport the channel:
Technofeudalism Is Here—And You’re Already Trapped Inside It | Einzelgänger
Technofeudalism Is Here-And You’re Already Trapped Inside It
What is technofeudalism? How does it affect us? And why is it important to talk about it?Video: Technofeudalism Is Here-And You’re Already Trapped Inside ItSupport the channel:
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Epictetus & The Dichotomy of Control | STOICISM | Einzelgänger
Epictetus & The Dichotomy of Control | STOICISM
Full video: https://youtu.be/p2KHo95QknkIf we only focus on what we can control, and let go of everything else, then nothing outside of ourselves can harm us. Now, the question arises: what exactly lies within our control, and what doesn’t? Here’s what Epictetus stated in the first chapter of the Enchiridion, and I quote:“Some things are in our contr
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 Comm
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://c
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 st
How to Stop Procrastinating | Einzelgänger
How to Stop Procrastinating
When we procrastinate, we are immersed in future thinking, and unable to do the work that we had planned to do in the present moment. The consequences of this behavior are often harmful.For example, if we refrain from performing necessary tasks, this will negatively influence future results and the acquirement of resources, while utilizing the resources we have accumula
TAOISM | The Fasting of the Heart | Einzelgänger
TAOISM | The Fasting of the Heart
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/In psychology, as well as popular culture, we see the emerging of different types of detox. The dopamine detox, for example, also called the ‘dopamine fast’ is currently presented as a way to “reset” our brain’s reward system, by abstaining from all kinds of activities that bring pleasure.The idea of detox
The Less You Seek, The More You’ll Find | The Happiness Paradox | Einzelgänger
The Less You Seek, The More You’ll Find | The Happiness Paradox
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/The less we try to think about a blue elephant, the more likely this creature persists in residing in our thoughts. Imagine the blue elephant represents our unhappiness - our dissatisfaction with life - hence the color blue. Obviously, no one likes feeling blue, and when we ex
Worry Less About the News - A Philosophical Guide | Einzelgänger
Worry Less About the News A Philosophical Guide
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 profes
When Life Falls Apart, Does it Actually Fall Into Place? | A Buddhist Story | Einzelgänger
When Life Falls Apart, Does it Actually Fall Into Place? | A Buddhist Story
When we’re hanging onto a root that’s chewed away by mice with a hungry snake below and an even hungrier tiger above us, what can we possibly do to get out of this situation? What is the best course of action when there seems to be no way out? When life falls apart, we might want to remember that everything changes all the
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
Don’t Let Others Define You | Sartre’s Existentialism | Einzelgänger
Don’t Let Others Define You | Sartre’s Existentialism
The French existentialist philosopher JeanPaul Sartre believed that, aside from our biological features, humans come into existence without a predefined essence.Video: Don’t Let Others Define You | Sartre’s ExistentialismSupport the channel:
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You Can Do More Than You Think | The Growth Mindset | Einzelgänger
You Can Do More Than You Think | The Growth Mindset
The growth mindset assumes that we can develop talents and abilities through dedication, practice, and continuous improvement; they’re not fixed. Challenges and setbacks are not to be feared but opportunities for growth and learning, so people with a growth mindset accept challenges, as they see them as ways of personal development.Support the ch
When Life Keeps Knocking You Down | A Buddhist Antidote | Einzelgänger
When Life Keeps Knocking You Down | A Buddhist AntidoteEinzelgänger 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
Why We’re All Burning Out | Byung-Chul Han’s Warning to the World | Einzelgänger
Why We’re All Burning Out | ByungChul Han’s Warning to the World
Philosopher ByungChul Han is concerned that our capitalist society is increasingly leading humanity toward collective burnout.Video: Why We’re All Burning Out | ByungChul Han’s Warning to the WorldSupport the channel:
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Why Being Alone Is Better Than Being With the Wrong People | Einzelgänger
Why Being Alone Is Better Than Being With the Wrong People
If one’s experiences with others have been hurtful and traumatizing repeatedly, isn’t it to be expected that this individual begins to prefer solitude over company?Video: Why Being Alone Is Better Than Being With the Wrong PeopleSupport the channel:
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TAOISM | The Art of Doing without Doing | Einzelgänger
TAOISM | The Art of Doing without Doing
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Have you ever reflected on the word ‘doing’? ‘Doing’ points to performance, achievement, effort. It also implies that there’s a ‘doer’ who engages in ‘doing something’, and that there’s a passive element or ‘the thing that’s being done’.But does it work that way? Is there a separation between the thi
The Man Who Hated The World (Animated Short Story) | Einzelgänger
The Man Who Hated The World (Animated Short Story)
In a dirty prison cell, there lived a man who dedicated his whole life to isolating himself from the world. As opposed to most prisoners, he wasn’t put there against his will. This man voluntarily lived in a prison cell, knowing that he could walk out anytime he wanted. Nevertheless, he never tried.“Why should I?” he told himself every time this a
Are the Rich Screwing Us Over? | Marxism Explored | Einzelgänger
Are the Rich Screwing Us Over? | Marxism Explored
Many who read Marx discover that his ideas are terrifyingly relevant to today’s capitalist system. Looking at the inequality it produces, the system seems pretty rigged against the working class… which is most of us. This video explores Marxism.Video: Are the Rich Screwing Us Over? | Marxism ExploredSupport the channel:
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Why Silence is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Silent | Einzelgänger
Why Silence is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Silent
The power of silence is versatile. Silence can transcend speech, speak without words, and complement where verbal language is lacking. And keeping silent also has advantages in terms of creativity, mental health, spiritual and religious practice, achieving the upper hand in negotiations, and even as a way to intimidate. This video explores
Don't Worry, Everything is Out of Control | Stoic Antidotes to Worry | Einzelgänger
Don't Worry, Everything is Out of Control | Stoic Antidotes to Worry
The ancient Stoics aimed to embrace the unpredictability of the future and many other things that are not within the individual’s control. In their writings, the Stoics left us some valuable antidotes that could help us worry less in a universe out of control.Support the channel:
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When Life Hurts, Stop Clinging to It | The Philosophy of Epictetus | Einzelgänger
When Life Hurts, Stop Clinging to It | The Philosophy of Epictetus
Stoicism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/innerpeaceOur very sense of wellbeing is at gunpoint when we cling to the fickle, unreliable outside world. Around two thousand years ago, Stoic philosopher Epictetus observed that people are burdened and dragged down because they tend to care about too many things. His cure,
Life advice society doesn't want you to hear... | Einzelgänger
Life advice society doesn't want you to hear...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 professi
Why Simplicity is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Simple | Einzelgänger
Why Simplicity is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Simple
Simplicity is the quality of being uncomplicated, which is beneficial in many areas. By being simple, whether in our thinking, desires, or how we arrange our stuff and furnish our living spaces, we can declutter our minds and focus on what truly matters-leading to clarity, peace, and fulfillment in our lives.Video: Why Simplicity is Powe
The Closer We Get, The More We Hurt | The Hedgehog’s Dilemma | Einzelgänger
The Closer We Get, The More We Hurt | The Hedgehog’s Dilemma
Once upon a time, a group of hedgehogs faced the cold winter. As they were feeling cold, they decided to move closer to each other and share bodily warmth. Unfortunately, as soon as they crawled together, they hurt each other with their sharp spines. And thus, the hedgehogs moved away from each other again, as the cold weather was more t
Why we prefer being alone... despite feeling lonely | Einzelgänger
Why we prefer being alone... Despite feeling lonely
People generally agree that seeking close relationships is the solution when suffering at the hands of loneliness. We seek friendships to fill in the empty hole we’ve been experiencing. We join groups and clubs just to be around people - to feel the warmth of a community. But people tend to ignore the miseries accompanying these close relationshi
Why Patience is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Patient | Einzelgänger
Why Patience is Power | Priceless Benefits of Being Patient
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Not only is impatience unpleasant, but it’s also pointless. Impatience is the unwillingness to live life at the pace it actually happens; we wish for the universe to bend to our will. We want things now. We want things to change in an instant. But in reality, external circumstance
Why close relationships suck (and why they don't) | The Hedgehog Dilemma | Einzelgänger
Why close relationships suck (and why they don't) | The Hedgehog Dilemma
The beauty of superficial relationships is that the lack of emotional investment in one another (for the most part) exempts us from being hurt by this association. When shared moments and memories are few, when there’s no commitment, when any form of interdependence is absent, then not much is lost when the relationship ends.
Outsiders & Outcasts (For Those That Don't Belong) | Einzelgänger
Outsiders & Outcasts (For Those That Don't Belong)
From the moment we are born as human beings, the people around us prepare us to fit the herd. We start out as being part of a family, and then we expand our social life with friends, acquaintances, colleagues, and, in many cases, a significant other. People tend to work together and spend time with each other, and thus, they form a welloiled machi
Why You're Unhappy (according to Epictetus) | Einzelgänger
Why You're Unhappy (according to Epictetus)
Yes, the enchanting, exciting outside world of pleasures we often deem interesting enough to pursue. So we desire what the world has to offer. But losing what we cling to hurts. Unfortunately, what we gain and lose is up to Fortune. So if we let our happiness depend on things that aren’t up to us, Fortune controls how we feel.#stoicism #epictetus #stoic
Are You a Subhuman? | The Existential Crisis You Can’t Ignore | Einzelgänger
Are You a Subhuman? | The Existential Crisis You Can’t Ignore
Some people deny the freedom and opportunity to forge one’s authentic path. They don’t want it as it scares them. And so they hide from it in curious ways. Beauvoir argued that such people fall into two categories: the 'subhuman' and the 'serious person.'Video: Are You a Subhuman? | The Existential Crisis You Can’t IgnoreSupport the cha
The More You Want, the Worse It Gets | The Seven Deadly Sins | GREED | Einzelgänger
The More You Want, the Worse It Gets | The Seven Deadly Sins | GREED
This video series explores the Seven Deadly Sins as a Christian concept and beyond. What’s so bad about these sins? How do they apply to presentday life and society, and how can they influence our wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around us? And can nonChristians benefit from this concept? This essay delves into the mother of
You Don’t Deserve What You Want | Stoic Philosophy | Einzelgänger
You Don’t Deserve What You Want | Stoic Philosophy
Society constantly reinforces this belief, convincing us that life owes us many things. When we don’t get what we want, we become outraged, offended, and blame others for our misery. Fortunately, the ancient Stoics provide clarity, effectively debunking most (if not all) modern forms of entitlement.Video: You Don’t Deserve What You Want | Stoic Ph
How to Build Self-Discipline: The Stoic Way | Stoicism for Discipline | Einzelgänger
How to Build SelfDiscipline: The Stoic Way | Stoicism for Discipline
Stoicism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/innerpeaceThe Stoics considered discipline a virtue, along with other related qualities like perseverance, endurance, highmindedness, and selfcontrol. The Stoics favored hard work and spending their days wisely. Seneca, for example, urges us not to waste our time and act no
Byung-Chul Han’s Warning: Why Modern Life Feels Emptier Than Ever | Einzelgänger
ByungChul Han’s Warning: Why Modern Life Feels Emptier Than Ever
Philosopher ByungChul Han argues that time has become atomized, causing it to lack direction, coherence, and meaning. As we hop from one event to another, none of these events carry depth or significance, which causes us to feel restless, anxious, nervous, and frantic.Video: ByungChul Han’s Warning: Why Modern Life Feels Emptier Than
We Don’t Want Pleasure; We Just Want the Pain to End | Einzelgänger
We Don’t Want Pleasure; We Just Want the Pain to End
Could it be that our culture of consumerism has it all wrong? Could it be that our ongoing pursuits of pleasure send us in the wrong direction? Do we want what we want or not? And, if not, does wanting the things we don’t want remove us further from what we actually want?Video: We Don’t Want Pleasure; We Just Want the Pain to End | On Consumeris
When You Seek It, You Lose It | The Zen Secret to Letting Go | Einzelgänger
When You Seek It, You Lose It | The Zen Secret to Letting Go
Taoism for Inner Peace (BOOK): https://einzelganger.co/tao/What is Zen Buddhism? We’ll explore its core, several key concepts, and practice. Fun fact: most footage was shot during my recent trip to Kanazawa and Tokyo.Video: When You Seek It, You Lose It | The Zen Secret to Letting GoSupport the channel:
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Is Anger Actually a Good Thing? | The Seven Deadly Sins | ANGER | Einzelgänger
Is Anger Actually a Good Thing? | The Seven Deadly Sins | ANGER
This video series explores the Seven Deadly Sins as a Christian concept and beyond. What’s so bad about these sins? How do they apply to presentday life and society, and how can they influence our wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around us? And can nonChristians benefit from this concept? This essay delves into the emotion of ange
The Bizarre Cult of Pythagoras | Einzelgänger
The Bizarre Cult of PythagorasEinzelgänger 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 aca
Schopenhauer: The Philosopher Who Knew Life’s Pain | Einzelgänger
Schopenhauer: The Philosopher Who Knew Life’s Pain
The amount of suffering in the world is vast, so observed Schopenhauer. Life is a constant striving, a relentless pursuit of desires and needs that keep appearing. So it’s no surprise that people label this philosopher ‘pessimistic’ and ‘dark.’ But his observations aren’t unfounded.Video: Schopenhauer: The Philosopher Who Knew Life’s PainSupport t
Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy | The Philosophy of Cobra Kai | Einzelgänger
Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy | The Philosophy of Cobra Kai
It’s not just to reignite his old passion for karate and to avenge his old nemesis Daniel LaRusso. One of the reasons why Johnny Lawrence reopens his old dojo Cobra Kai is that he believes that by doing so he can give today’s youth exactly what they need: the way of the fist.After saving his teenage neighbor Miguel from a group of b
How to Reduce the Pain of Life | Arthur Schopenhauer | Einzelgänger
How to Reduce the Pain of Life | Arthur Schopenhauer
The nineteenthcentury German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer observed that nature is driven by an allencompassing force, which he called Will, or more specifically, the WillToLive. This force is unconscious, aimless, and blind, and gives rise to an insatiable striving within human beings. We live our lives grasping, craving, and attaching oursel
Zhuangzi's Timeless Wisdom to Stress-Free Living | Taoist Philosophy | Einzelgänger
Zhuangzi's Timeless Wisdom to StressFree Living | Taoist Philosophy
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/Zhuangzi embodies a sense of calm, playfulness, and humility. He saw the world differently. As opposed to many of his contemporaries, he manages to break through conventions, let go of fixed views, and look beyond the human scope and understanding of right and wrong. He sa
Let It Go, Ride the Wind | The Taoist Philosophy of Lieh Tzu | Einzelgänger
Let It Go, Ride the Wind | The Taoist Philosophy of Lieh Tzu
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/The Lieh Tzu contains many stories with philosophical themes like the nature of reality, the purpose of life, and the workings of the mind. One theme that runs like a thread through this ancient scripture is the tendency of human beings to stand in their own way and thereby sabot
Let Go of the Past (Marcus Aurelius) | Einzelgänger
Let Go of the Past (Marcus Aurelius)
Marcus Aurelius stated that the past “signifies as much as nothing and is at present indifferent.” It’s not that events that have happened in the past don’t influence the present or that we cannot learn from past events. It’s just that we cannot work with the past, as it’s out of our reach. And often, our memories of the past are scrambled, and ways to verify w
What You Resist, Persists (The Mental Control Paradox) | Einzelgänger
What You Resist, Persists (The Mental Control Paradox)
When we fall prey to the Mental Control Paradox, we experience that the more we try to control our thinking, the less successful we are in doing so. We’ve explored the experiment of the pink elephant a couple of times, showing how difficult it is not to think consciously about a pink elephant. So, when it comes to mental control, we could say:
The feeling of wanting to leave everything behind... | Einzelgänger
The feeling of wanting to leave everything behind...
Where does this urge to leave everything behind come from? And is packing our stuff and starting somewhere afresh actually a smart move? Is there anything profound and meaningful about changing location, or is it just a means to escape discontent?Video: The feeling of wanting to leave everything behindSupport the channel:
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How To Maximize Misery | The 4 Stoic Sins | Einzelgänger
How To Maximize Misery | The 4 Stoic Sins
Virtue is the path to a happy life.One can characterize Stoic virtue by its instrumental as well as noninstrumental value, meaning that Stoics don’t act for personal gain, but rather to benefit the whole, even if this includes the rejection of pleasure and the endurance of pain. However, at the same time, this way of life leads to eudaimonia, and thus, liv
How to Stop Hating Yourself | Einzelgänger
How to Stop Hating Yourself
Why do we hate ourselves? Is there any good in selfhatred? And how can we break free from it? This video explores selfhatred.Video: How to Stop Hating YourselfSupport the channel:
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Nihilism: Embracing the Void of Existence | Einzelgänger
Nihilism: Embracing the Void of Existence
Why are we here? What are we supposed to do? What’s the goal? What’s the meaning of all this?
Without Christianity to guide us, the West now faces a void - a nothingness. If there’s no God to guide us, no Afterlife to suffer for, and no divine purpose, then what’s the point of living?Even though Nietzsche was highly critical of Christianity (seeing it as
Stop Wanting, Start Accepting | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius | Einzelgänger
Stop Wanting, Start Accepting | The Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
Stoicism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/innerpeaceAlthough he never considered himself a philosopher, Marcus Aurelius’ writings have become one of the most significant ancient Stoic scriptures. His ‘Meditations’ contain a series of notes to himself based on Stoic ideas, one of which is embracing fate and living conf
2 Hours of Stoic Wisdom | A Journey to Inner Peace and Tranquility | Einzelgänger
2 Hours of Stoic Wisdom | A Journey to Inner Peace and Tranquility
Einzelgänger's original Stoic video essays (volume 1) compiled into an audiobook, with calming music and nature sounds for reflection and relaxation. I have to credit my mother, a professional photographer who took most of the nature shots in this video.Books: (affiliate links):
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How to Overcome Yourself | Nietzsche’s Superman | Einzelgänger
How to Overcome Yourself | Nietzsche’s Superman
Nietzsche’s concept of the Superman (or Übermensch) is one of his most famous and controversial ideas, as it goes vastly against normative perceptions of what’s good and evil. Nevertheless, the Superman is an ideal human being that Nietzsche believed we should all strive to become. This video explores Nietzsche’s philosophy and the concept of the Su
Letting Someone Go | Taoism for Broken Hearts | Einzelgänger
Letting Someone Go | Taoism for Broken Hearts
Taoism for Inner Peace (book): https://einzelganger.co/tao/The philosophy of Taoism revolves around letting go, accepting, yielding, and going with the flow. All Taoist sages seem to agree that it’s better to be detached and indifferent, allow change to happen, and move along with life’s constant transformations than to resist change and cling to what’
Why Not Needing People is Great | Einzelgänger
Why Not Needing People is Great
Not needing people can be a blessing. No matter where we look, when people come together, there’s always some form of turmoil, be it gossip, bullying, people antagonizing each other, or fights. When people depend on each other, it’s the unfortunate part of the deal. But if we don’t need these people, we don’t have to tolerate their behavior; we don’t have to bear th
