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Philosophy of life
A philosophy of life means a mental framework for understanding how the world works and how you fit into it. It would include how you decide what is good and bad, what you mean with "success" and "purpose," whether there is a God, etc.
You may feel that you could summarize your philosophy of life with labels such as Libertarian, Feminist, Liberal, Conservative, Buddhist, Christian, Entrepreneur, and others. But our actual philosophies of life are more complex and not so quickly contained.
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Directing the philosophy of life
If you are in the Dusty Compass Group or the Inbox Group, a brush of near-death has a way of improving your philosophy of life. You may be jolted into living on purpose and make it count. In the face of mortality, we think hard about what matters. But, as the weeks and months pas...
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The True North group
The difference between the members of these three groups is internal. You won't be able to spot them instantly.
In general, it is better to live as a member of the True North group, provided you remain humble, curious, and open to the possibility you may be wrong.
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Three groups of philosophy of life
- The True North Group: You have a compass for life and know which direction is the correct way. When asked about your philosophy of life, you could explain it immediately & concisely.
- The Dusty Compass Group: You have a compass for directing your life...
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Developing a personal life philosophy
- Understand who you are: A personal philosophy requires self-awareness, a desire to understand, and the ability to learn
- Commit to looking for meaning and discerning what makes sense to you.
- Follow your interests, and improve your basic understanding of li...
Three groups of philosophy of life
- The True North Group: You have a compass for life and know which direction is the correct way. When asked about your philosophy of life, you could explain it immediately & concisely.
- The Dusty Compass Group: You have a compass for directing your life...
Directing the philosophy of life
If you are in the Dusty Compass Group or the Inbox Group, a brush of near-death has a way of improving your philosophy of life. You may be jolted into living on purpose and make it count. In the face of mortality, we think hard about what matters. But, as the weeks and months pas...
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