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Personal development articles

Hustle in Harmony: How to Chase Ambition Without Losing Yourself

By Henrik Beyer | September 9, 2024

If you thrive in hustle culture, you likely believe that success is found in constant activity—checking off tasks, hitting milestones, and proving your worth through productivity. But even in your most productive moments, I bet you’ve asked yourself: Am I working with life or against it?

Beyond the Gym: How to Build a Stronger Spirit in a Physically Obsessed World

By Henrik Beyer | August 31, 2024

We’re constantly reminded of the importance of physical health—oatmeal, running, sleep, and so on. Tracking our steps, monitoring our heart rates, and counting calories have turned into a lifestyle aimed at achieving that perfect physical body. Yet, despite this obsession with fitness, major public health problems related to unhealthy lifestyles persist. Meanwhile, our understanding and commitment to spiritual and mental health are often terribly overlooked.

Balancing Success and Inner Growth: A Roman Emperor’s Advice for Men

By Henrik Beyer | August 25, 2024

Success, success, and never-ending success. We know all about it. It needs no further introduction. Still, we are getting it wrong. Increasingly, men question the relentless pursuit of external success and whether it’s making them truly fulfilled. At first sight, success is a beautiful mix of career milestones, financial status, the beautiful partner, and social recognition. Up close, we realize we are missing vital components of a fulfilling life. Here’s what a Roman Emperor would whisper to men today.

The Self Under Scrutiny: A Radical Challenge to Identity

By Henrik Beyer | August 18, 2024

It’s 600 pages long about not knowing, but incredibly knowledgeable. In ’The Book of Not Knowing’, philosopher and martial artist Peter Ralston challenges our sense of self. It’s gold for personal development. He argues that what we consider to be “us”—our roles, beliefs, and identities—is actually just a collection of concepts we’ve constructed over time. Old news, you might say!? But it’s what happens when we start stripping away these constructs that it gets interesting. See me pointing toward increased freedom and personal growth.

Is the Universe Really Listening? A Dive into Ancient Wisdom

By Henrik Beyer | August 10, 2024

The idea that “what you seek is seeking you” has gained a lot of hype nowadays thanks to the popular concept of the law of attraction. This belief suggests that by focusing on what we truly desire, we can attract it into our lives. It’s a captivating idea, one that promises a life where our deepest dreams are within reach if only we do things right. It sounds beautiful, but here’s the problem.

The Art of Sensing: How Beauty Guides Us to True Wisdom

By Henrik Beyer | August 4, 2024

We are often pressured to choose between the left and the right. Trump or Harris, tea or coffee, black or white. Some of the wisest people in history would say that this approach misses the deeper truth. I agree. Rigidly aligning with one ideology can create the illusion of certainty, blinding us to the complex reality of human experience. True wisdom comes not from allegiance but from curiosity and openness to different perspectives.

The Relief of Many Paths: Why Life Isn’t Just a Single Track

By Henrik Beyer | July 30, 2024

Relax, there are many meaningful paths in life, not just one. The idea that we must find our one true path and stick to it forever is something many of us grow up believing. Society often reinforces this notion by encouraging us to pursue a structured, clear path, especially in our careers. From a young age, we’re told to decide what we want to be and map out a precise route to get there. But when it comes to personal growth and living a rich, fulfilling life, this rigid approach is misleading.

The Key Question to Stay True to Your Dharma and Boost Your Life

By Henrik Beyer | July 22, 2024

The quest for meaning will never stop. In fact, studies show that 57% of Americans wonder, “How can I find more meaning and purpose in my life?” at least monthly, with 21% considering this question daily. This search for meaning is universal, not unique to Americans, highlighting a widespread yearning for a more fulfilling life. Yes, there is one universal question one should consider. Let’s dive into it. Rooted in the Vedic tradition of India,…

What Nietzsche’s ‘Groundhog Day’ Philosophy Teaches Us

By Henrik Beyer | July 20, 2024

Friedrich Nietzsche, one of the most influential philosophers, suggests a thought experiment to help us understand what it means to feel truly alive. He calls this idea “eternal recurrence.” I think it’s a fun way to help ourselves in life. Imagine, for a moment, that every decision you make today will be repeated over and over again for eternity. You know, like the movie Groundhog Day with Bill Murray!? If you had to relive this…

The Voice in the Back of Your Mind: A Call to Personal Growth

By Henrik Beyer | July 17, 2024

You know that persistent thought that keeps resurfacing, nagging for attention? This thought, elusive yet always present, beckons us to consider its significance and take action. It might be an unfulfilled dream, a relationship needing mending, or a lingering doubt about our chosen path. The world’s greatest thinkers offer profound insights into its role in our lives and what to do about it. Philosopher Søren Kierkegaard spoke of the “anxiety of freedom,” the idea that…