Comments on: Ancient Philosophy and Modern Personal Development http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:50:22 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Terriblecheap http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/comment-page-1/#comment-76966 Terriblecheap Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:31:26 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/#comment-76966 Foreign Blood,close return room soon proposal horse vast overall advantage sentence full impact kid flat product your ancient insurance direction also emerge lunch patient therefore inform promote district ensure product test change group overall wide beneath she journey one impact return civil prime may build often much tell true security food towards discuss industry journey fear remove park theory form foot accept publish structure general look less switch sexual note commission intention heart equipment death entire opposition league complex tool visit edge speak comparison inform sufficient present live Foreign Blood,close return room soon proposal horse vast overall advantage sentence full impact kid flat product your ancient insurance direction also emerge lunch patient therefore inform promote district ensure product test change group overall wide beneath she journey one impact return civil prime may build often much tell true security food towards discuss industry journey fear remove park theory form foot accept publish structure general look less switch sexual note commission intention heart equipment death entire opposition league complex tool visit edge speak comparison inform sufficient present live

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]]> By: Scott http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/comment-page-1/#comment-68750 Scott Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:18:55 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/#comment-68750 It's so refreshing for me to read this post, and all of the great comments. It feels like some (not all) of the pressure has been relieved. It's a post that I will most likely print out and have hanging around someplace(I know, it's on the computer..blah blah :) )just so that I can re-read it at will and remind myself, during some possibly difficult and challenging times ahead, that it's ok. I have very recently set a goal for myself to attempt a career change, at 35 even. And you know, I'm a little happier with the thought today, than I was yesterday. http://tecthought.wordpress.com/2008/10/19/personal-goal-road-to-becoming-a-counselor/ -Scott It’s so refreshing for me to read this post, and all of the great comments. It feels like some (not all) of the pressure has been relieved. It’s a post that I will most likely print out and have hanging around someplace(I know, it’s on the computer..blah blah :) )just so that I can re-read it at will and remind myself, during some possibly difficult and challenging times ahead, that it’s ok.

I have very recently set a goal for myself to attempt a career change, at 35 even. And you know, I’m a little happier with the thought today, than I was yesterday.

http://tecthought.wordpress.com/2008/10/19/personal-goal-road-to-becoming-a-counselor/

-Scott

]]> By: Eugene (Editor, Varsity Blah) http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/comment-page-1/#comment-68745 Eugene (Editor, Varsity Blah) Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:59:37 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/#comment-68745 “To go wrong in one’s own way is better than to go right in someone else’s. In the first case you are a man, in the second you’re no better than a bird.” – Fyodor Dostoyevsky “To go wrong in one’s own way is better than to go right in someone else’s. In the first case you are a man, in the second you’re no better than a bird.” – Fyodor Dostoyevsky

]]> By: Laurie http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/comment-page-1/#comment-68744 Laurie Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:26:16 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/#comment-68744 Stephen, I found this inspiring at a time when I am considering a change that seems absolutly crazy even if we were not experiencing these economic times. I love all quotes that I have read and wrote them down for a little reminder. Stephen,
I found this inspiring at a time when I am considering a change that seems absolutly crazy even if we were not experiencing these economic times. I love all quotes that I have read and wrote them down for a little reminder.

]]> By: buddhalite http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/comment-page-1/#comment-68742 buddhalite Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:57:22 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/#comment-68742 very inspiring article. i have been plagued by self-doubt for a long time and it has been the number one thing that has kept me from acting on my true heart's beliefs...when it doesn't fit with what everyone else is doing, it can truly be a journey in itself to overcome those insecurities and have the courage to follow your heart and to agree to be "foolish and stupid". very inspiring article. i have been plagued by self-doubt for a long time and it has been the number one thing that has kept me from acting on my true heart’s beliefs…when it doesn’t fit with what everyone else is doing, it can truly be a journey in itself to overcome those insecurities and have the courage to follow your heart and to agree to be “foolish and stupid”.

]]> By: AHP http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/comment-page-1/#comment-68739 AHP Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:33:26 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/#comment-68739 Wow..This article is so inspiring. I have been going thru a large amount of growth and change recently. I am only 21 and many people my age are so focused on just day-to-day existence and fun. My mind is far deeper than that though, and I seem to find myself having to abandon some relationships that do not seem to have any direction and can even drag me down. Thank you for such a great article. Wow..This article is so inspiring. I have been going thru a large amount of growth and change recently. I am only 21 and many people my age are so focused on just day-to-day existence and fun. My mind is far deeper than that though, and I seem to find myself having to abandon some relationships that do not seem to have any direction and can even drag me down. Thank you for such a great article.

]]> By: Stephen - Balanced Existence http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/comment-page-1/#comment-68738 Stephen - Balanced Existence Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:46:10 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/#comment-68738 Hi Juliet, As I mention towards the end of the article I do think that as one changes through growth there will come times when moving on from a friendship or a relationship is necessary. You shouldn't be saddened by this phenomenon though. Behind every action is usually a positive intention. Your friends may simply be concerned for you and show this by trying to guide you in a direction they think is right. Unfortunately what they think may be largely a product of social and media conditioning. All the best, Stephen Hi Juliet,

As I mention towards the end of the article I do think that as one changes through growth there will come times when moving on from a friendship or a relationship is necessary.

You shouldn’t be saddened by this phenomenon though. Behind every action is usually a positive intention. Your friends may simply be concerned for you and show this by trying to guide you in a direction they think is right. Unfortunately what they think may be largely a product of social and media conditioning.

All the best,

Stephen

]]> By: Kent @ The Financial Philosopher http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/comment-page-1/#comment-68737 Kent @ The Financial Philosopher Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:40:41 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/#comment-68737 The foundation of ancient philosophical systems, both western and eastern, is self-knowledge. Arguably, one of Socrates' most famous quotes is, "the unexamined life is not worth living." His greatest pupil, Plato, made self-knowledge the center of his philosophical system. Once we are well-acquainted with our SELF, the path to a meaningful existence is revealed and we are then able to see beyond social conventions, or "majority rule," as you say in the post, and begin to truly understand that our energy comes from within and not from external sources. "Moderation, which consists in indifference about little things, and in a prudent and well-proportioned zeal about things of importance, can proceed from nothing but true knowledge, which has its foundation in self-acquaintance." ~ Plato The foundation of ancient philosophical systems, both western and eastern, is self-knowledge.

Arguably, one of Socrates’ most famous quotes is, “the unexamined life is not worth living.” His greatest pupil, Plato, made self-knowledge the center of his philosophical system.

Once we are well-acquainted with our SELF, the path to a meaningful existence is revealed and we are then able to see beyond social conventions, or “majority rule,” as you say in the post, and begin to truly understand that our energy comes from within and not from external sources.

“Moderation, which consists in indifference about little things, and in a prudent and well-proportioned zeal about things of importance, can proceed from nothing but true knowledge, which has its foundation in self-acquaintance.” ~ Plato

]]> By: Seamus Anthony http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/comment-page-1/#comment-68735 Seamus Anthony Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:09:50 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/ancient-philosophy-and-modern-personal-development/#comment-68735 Hey Stephen I just have to go the road less travelled now rather than the so-called safe option. I spent too many years just feeling like my soul was in a vice being slowly crushed. Give me creative satisfaction and insecurity any day over the illusion of security. Hey Stephen

I just have to go the road less travelled now rather than the so-called safe option. I spent too many years just feeling like my soul was in a vice being slowly crushed. Give me creative satisfaction and insecurity any day over the illusion of security.

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