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    157: Sun Wukong - How To Discipline Your Monkey Mind (Taoism)

    18/03/2026 | 19 mins.
    Sun Wukong - How To Discipline Your Monkey Mind (Taoism).  In this podcast, we’re going to look at how to Discipline Your Monkey Mind through the taoist philosophy of “Sun Wukong."
    Sun Wukong is the legendary protagonist of the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West. He is a god-tier monkey king and a warrior who can leap across the sky and shift into 72 different forms.
    But unlike other mythic figures, Wukong began his journey as a mortal slave to his own impulses. He was reckless, impulsive, and his own worst enemy. His transformation from a rebellious monster into an enlightened master is a psychological blueprint for every man who feels like a victim of his own talent; the man who is ambitious but lazy, talented but distracted. Most of us live like the early Wukong. We all have an inner unruly monkey - that part of your brain that craves distraction, avoids work, and chases cheap dopamine. We have the gifts, but this monkey keeps us trapped in a cycle of aimless impulse and keeps us stuck or invisible despite our potential. The problem is that we’re fighting the world when we should be mastering that monkey. 
    So here are ways to Master Your Unruly Monkey Mind through the taoist philosophy of “Sun Wukong."
    01. The Discovery of Mortality
    02. The Arrogance of Skill
    03. The Great Humbling
    04. The Diet of Molten Copper 
    05. The Death of the Great Sage 
    06. The Discipline of Mission
    07. The Victorious Fighting Buddha 
    I hope you enjoyed listening to these ways to Master Your Unruly Monkey Mind through the taoist philosophy of “Sun Wukong."
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    156: Confucius - How To Be A Gentleman (Confucianism)

    14/03/2026 | 19 mins.
    Confucius - How To Be A Gentleman (Confucianism). In this podcast, we will be talking about how to be a gentleman from the teachings of Confucius. Junzi is a Chinese philosophical term often translated as "gentleman" or "superior person”. Confucius employed this term in his works to describe the ideal man. Confucius taught a philosophy rich in benevolence and good behavior, employing an ideal archetype in which moral qualities could be symbolized. Confucius states that there are five virtues that make up a true gentleman. According to him, an individual who can practice all five of them can be considered a superior man, a portrayer of true manhood or put simply... a gentleman. 
    So here are 5 virtues of a true gentleman - 
    1. The Virtue of Ren
    2. The Virtue of Li
    3. The Virtue of Xin 
    4. The Virtue of Zhi 
    5. The Virtue of Yi 
    Hope you enjoyed this video and find these insights helpful.Confucianism, is a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China. It is described as tradition, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic religion, a way of governing, or simply a way of life. It was founded by  China’s most iconic historical figures, Confucius.
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    155: How To Be Happy - Confucius (Confucianism)

    11/03/2026 | 18 mins.
    Confucius - How To Be Happy (Confucianism)
    In this podcast, we will be talking about how to be happy from the wisdom of Confucius. Confucius was a Chinese philosopher, political figure and a teacher, and who stressed upon the importance of loyalty, morality and kindness for a meaningful and happy life. According to Confucius, happiness doesn’t mean to get everything one desires in life, but rather it means as well as the satisfaction you get from fulfilling your desires, happiness is also knowing that the methods you used in achieving those things were moral. For over 2500 years, Confucius has been a source of inspiration for people around the world seeking happiness and meaning in their lives and in this video we bring you how to be happy from the wisdom of Confucius.
    So here are 6 ways to be happy from the wisdom of Confucius.
    01. Invest in intimate relationships
    02. Think of the consequences
    03.  Keep it simple
    04. Go slow if need be
    05. Learn by your experience
    06. Meditate
    I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope that these insights will help you in finding your happiness. 
    Confucianism is a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China. It is described as tradition, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic religion, a way of governing, or simply a way of life. It was founded by  China’s most iconic historical figures, Confucius.
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    154: 10 Life Lessons From Confucius (Confucianism)

    04/03/2026 | 16 mins.
    10 Life Lessons From Confucius (Confucianism). In this podcast, we will be talking about 10 life lessons that we can learn from Confucius. 
    Confucius was one of the greatest Eastern philosophers of all time, whose teachings deeply influenced East Asian life and thought. His philosophical movement, Confucianism, emphasizes morality, honesty, the importance of social relationships and the belief that man is fundamentally good and capable of changing, evolving and improving. 
    So here are 10 lessons we can all learn from Confucius - 
    01. Learn to see beauty in everything
    02. Moral values starts at home
    03. Never do anything half-heartedly
    04. Never give up 
    05. Everyone has wisdom to share
    06. Ignore gossips
    07. Think of the consequences
    08. Practice the art of silence
    09. Practice Filial Piety
    10. Embrace getting older
    Hope you enjoyed this podcast and find these insights helpful.
    Confucianism, is a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China. It is described as tradition, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic religion, a way of governing, or simply a way of life. It was founded by  China’s most iconic historical figures, Confucius.
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    153: 7 Life Lessons From Aristotle (Aristotelianism)

    28/02/2026 | 20 mins.
    7 Life Lessons from Aristotle (Aristotelianism)
    In this podcast we will be talking about 7 Life Lessons From Aristotle. His philosophy is often referenced as Aristotelianism. So with that in mind, here are 7 important lessons that we can learn from Aristotle -
    01. Don’t run away from your problems
    02. Try to Find the golden mean
    03. Have dignity and grace
    04. Be open to others’ points of view
    05. Have the right friends
    06. Put truth before everything else
    07. Maximize your potential through constant learning
    I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope these 7 Life Lessons From Aristotle will add value to your life. 
    Aristotle is a Promethean figure in the history of the world, who lived between 384–322 BC, He is considered "the father” of logic, biology, political science, zoology, embryology, of natural law, scientific method, rhetoric, psychology, realism and even of meteorology. He was first a student of Plato, then, when Plato retired, he left the Academia which Plato founded, and he became the tutor of Alexander The Great, and the two other future kings: Ptolemy and Cassander. He established a library in the Lyceum which helped him to produce many of his hundreds of books on papyrus scrolls. Unfortunately, only a third of his magnificent work has survived. For example, the  treatises “Physics”, “Metaphysics”, “Nicomachean Ethics”, “Politics”, “On the Soul” and “Poetics”, have influenced more than two millennia of scientists and theologians alike, both fascinated by his ideas.

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Philosophies for Life is all about giving ancient wisdom for modern living. We are dedicated towards giving out life-changing philosophical ideas that will help you improve all the aspects of your life - spirituality, finance, relationships, mental and emotional. 
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