The Personal Philosopher
by Ovi Savescu
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Listener Question: Afraid of upsetting those who upset us
Listener Question: Afraid of upsetting those who upset us
About this podcast
Improve your life with applied philosophy.
Real, useful philosophical ideas and practices that help you improve your life.
Making philosophy personal since 2024.
Episodes
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- Listener Question: Afraid of upsetting those who upset us · 17 min · Season 2 Episode 9The first listener question came from a friend, and it goes: "Why do we censor our feelings to spare the feelings of others?". Thank you for the question, and please send more…
- The Logic of Emotions in Parenting · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 8This has been a long time coming. A primer on the Core Four human emotions, how they develop in children, and how to develop emotional regulation in ourselves and teach it to our…
- Thing vs. Illusion of Thing · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 7This was initially just a note for myself, that I decided to share because I like it so much and it contains some very useful ideas. Btw this is an insight inside my process: I…
- Identity, Stories and Control · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 6A particularly good one, I think — it started off as a personal note, one of many, not meant to be shared. But I liked it so much I thought I wanted to share it. So, here it is…
- What parents are owed - The Christmas Dinner Story · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 5Using a story as a basis for today's philosophical discussion. Let me know what you think. #waketimeStories
- Mistakes were made · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 3The second piece of the growth puzzle is how you deal with mistakes. Listen in if you want to learn how to do that in the most useful manner possible.
- How to Win at Life · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 2The most powerful method for self-development I know, based on a ton of distilled wisdom (mostly from others), trial and error, and personal experience. Enjoy, and let me know if…
- A dream small enough to be shared · 14 min · Season 2 Episode 1Some dreams are too big to be shared. I hope mine isn't. Consider this your invitation, I hope to see you in it.
- The Most Important Word? · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 13For this one, I dot inspired by some really good ideas from a recent interview from Dan Koe & Devon Eriksen.
- The only thing I ask? · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 12I only ask for one thing. Everything else is just a bonus.
- Teaching Reciprocity to Children · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 11This is a really important one. If you are a parent, or ever want to become one — or a better human being, for that matter, please listen to the ideas in this episode. It's all…
- Fairness & Reciprocity in Parenting · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 10In today's show: • Why are children so very sensitive to injustice, and how can parents respond effectively? • How do the concepts of reciprocity and fairness play a role in…
- Power, Responsibility and Failure · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 9Today, we're diving into a foundational topic—one that touches the very essence of human agency and fulfillment. We’re talking about power and responsibility and their intricate…
- Raw Car Recoding: Ep. 8 Power, Responsibility, Failure and Success · 21 min · Season 1What is this? My workflow consists of recording myself while driving to work each morning, for that day's episode. Then taking the transcript of that recording and using it as a…
- Expectations and Curiosity in Relationships · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 8Are expectations good or bad? Should we have them at all in relationships, especially in marriage? As with most philosophical questions, the answer is: it depends. In this…
- How to communicate in a relationship · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 7The single biggest predictor of a relationship's success is communication. Start using these 7 simple steps today for a better relationship tomorrow. Insert other click-bait…
- Are Ideologies Evil? · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 6Are Doctrines and Ideologies Evil? Where do they come from? Do they have any positive role? Can they be used for good? Should we avoid them entirely? Why? Answers to these…
- Myth-busting: "Keep your eye on the goal" · 23 min · Season 1 Episode 5I really think this next entry in what appears to become a series of busting the common "wisdom" myths. So, what's wrong with keeping your eyes on your goals? Have a listen and…
- Myth-busting: "Ugly Truths" · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 4This was a tough one. The relationship between truth, beauty, and the nature of reality is one part of a triad that will set the foundation for what we're building here.
