Been a subscriber for a few months, & enjoy your channel. As a highly visual learner, I greatly appreciate all the time you put into the imagery, symbolism, & visual representations of the content.
1. Treat time as a commodity 2. Don't invest your time preparing for life. Live right now, don't delay happiness, it's now. 3. Life life for your own self 4. Practice premeditato malorum Short term gratification vs long term commitments. Design around distractions. 5. Make long term rewards immediate - putting things off is biggest waste of life. 6. Make the most of your free time. 7. Spend time reflecting on your past. 8. Stop wasting time of life's trivialities. 9. Invest your time making new memories. Memory is more enduring than grief. 10. Invest time in your philosophies. So that we can live wide rather than long.
Nilayan Majumdar it just seems like that from how it’s written. 4 is don’t put off your long term goals with small stuff like Facebook. 5 is do your goals now, don’t keep saying you’re going to get skinny tomorrow.
true story. my stepfather retired in october after working thirty years saving up for retirement. He often worked overtime, sixty plus hour weeks saving up. In january, he was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. He died on April 6th, four months later. His only memories were not of time spent with his family but time spent at work. Don't put off the important things for a tomorrow that may never come...
Same for my dad. Brain cancer a couple of years after retirement. My sister almost died from a thyroid storm but went back to work!? My brother is a doctor on blood pressure pills who divorced one wife, ruined her life and those of their kids, then started a new family.
My father didn't even make it to retirement... He spent his life working ever since he was a kid, and he took upon himself the obligation to have a lot of his family members depend on him like his brothers, cousins etc... At 56 he was diagnosed with 4 stage cancer and at first he wanted to postpone the surgery because of work. The only time he spent at home with us is the time he was sick... he passed 6 months ago. 💔
This also goes along with my theory of why time seems to fly by from your 20's onward. As kids, we go to school and every hour we're in a new class learning new things and having all sorts of new experiences. In your 20's, it begins the rut to where your days aren't much different from the day before. Sure different things come up at work but you're applying the same skills, going to the same place, seeing the same people and next thing you know one decade of your life is as distinguishable as when you were 16 vs 15 years old. Crazy.
This is correct. Routine is what gives us the illusion of time passing fast for the same reason you sometimes “zone out” while driving on the same road you take everyday. You’re on autopilot. When you make new experiences for yourself, you are forced to be present. You can’t be on autopilot.
You just put my real life experience in words. And I don't like the fact that years seem to fly by these days. I'm trying all types of tricks to slow the years down
"Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others have laboured hard for." Every worthwhile lesson you ever learned has already been learned countless times by every human that's ever existed. The knowledge of that time is as relevant now as it was then. Learn what others have learned for you so you don't make their mistakes.
@@Mattjensen652 Man people are so cynical and smug in the comments for no reason, it only harms them. Reading philosophy is recognised as a great use of time, you add the experiences of many lifetimes to yours, extending your life in a way.
Facebook is a tool, it is not good or bad, just learn not to abuse it. If it is a problem so big that we can't control not wasting too much time on it, deleting is the option. But just log in 2-3 times a day 2-3 minutes i don't see why it would be a problem. Just my opinion.
@@AI_ART_LIBRARY Because it is more difficult to have the self-discipline to limit how frequent and how much you use it than to just simply delete it. You have to understand that there are people who design those platforms and apps with the sole purpose of distracting you and getting you to spend more time using them. It is very difficult to compete with that.
Balance is the key. When I started focusing on optimizing my time I realized I was falling into daily cycles of constant productivity. It’s draining and can definitely lead to depression. I think it’s much more important to ENJOY our time here
I've learned SOOO much more here on TH-cam in my thirties than I did in both College and my Masters degree. WTF, TH-cam if used right to learn and grow is not a time waster. You can say the same goes with insta, twitter, fb and the others! ..........Memes though, that one is a MUST daily.
Stoicism is such a great way to find inner peace in this chaotic world we live in today. There is no question that anyone can take something from this philosophy!
This video beautifully captures Seneca’s timeless wisdom on time management. A powerful reminder that time is our most precious resource, and how we choose to spend it defines the quality of our lives. Living intentionally, investing in meaningful pursuits, and embracing philosophy can truly help us live wide rather than long. Thank you for sharing these insightful lessons!
Work and the society we live makes this nearly impossible, mostly because our governments have no common sense and if I know what I know they most likely do too but they continue to enslave us with these bullshit rules
There is a problem with that philosophy. What if someone who is a serial murderer thinks that to? And he likes to kill people. Shall he do that? We have to have moral values. Where do we grt morality? There is only one place for that. The Holy Bible.
@@dylanfurney8855 That's for you to follow though, this life is yours, not theirs so why let them control it. Take what is yours, do what you want and what feels right, don't let anyone or anything hold you back, don't let fear be at the forefront of anything.
The irony here is that people are quick to turn against “you tube” as wasting time... but #10 here essentially stated that spending your time on Philosophy was seen as the pinnacle of achievement and best investment of leisure time. You literally have thousands of videos from experts in any field of study all over the world at your fingertips without ever leaving your house. If Seneca were alive today he’d be a content creator on TH-cam and be watching it 8 hours a day 😂
You can indulge without over indulging. Stoicism is not to detwch yourself drom the world but to propel yourself by investing your energy wisely. So, I highly doubt any adept stoic is in youtibe for 8 hours a day and if they are it's probably directly tied to their desire.
I'm not going to lie, I played the scenario over and over in my head, but if I died tomorrow, I'd be really happy where I left off. I don't have any money but my experiences in my life have been richer than a lot of rich people. I've been hurt many times and loved just as many. If I died and nothing existed after this, well, that was it. I have no control over it. And Im okay with that :) thank you for posting this video. It showed me a lot in such a short period of time.
I always get mix feeling when I watch or read things that talks about "efficient living". Obviously, I watch these kind of videos to improve the way i spend my time. But, it really confuses me when it says "don't work endless hours only to be happy after retirement", and then says "don't waste your time talking and having a drink with your coworker. Spend that time working on what you really want to do". I feel like being chocked by expectations and endless goals. I work in a job that people says "so good you work with what you love". I got this job because I did exactly what this video says (spend every spare minutes studying and preparing to get this job I wanted). But may I say, Job is a Job. It still eat my life up. I much rather spend my free time drinking with coworker to get to know them as a person. Cuz I think I'd remember time spend with people whom I met than my 'success' on my death bed. (sorry, my English is not perfect. please ignore any spelling mistakes)
I liked this...didn't watch it ,listened to it while cooking. Still don't think life is long though;we dont know what's going to happen just as I type and you read this! All I know is that life must be lived ,even with responsibilities...and having 'me' time,doesn't make you selfish. Take care of yourselves all...Regards from India 🙏🇮🇳
The one on spending all of your time for the future hit me because the future is fragile and unpredictable yet SO MANY people are expected to have a life plan in high-school.
Books are compressed time. I love that! I have said for years that money is congealed life, because it takes your time and efforts to acquire, and this is in that same vein!
While procrastinating watching this video on TH-cam I think I just discovered a Gemstone. I'm so glad I found this channel. It's been said once "You must Always do the most productive thing possible at any given moment" , it also pointed that sometimes the most productive thing possible could be procrastination, for it gives a valuable break to life's pressure. A break very valuable so you don't become crazy. Just a though.
This video is so fire. I just spent some time writing this but I don't mind. If you are scrolling thru reading comments you are wasting your time. Listen to the ancient wisdom and follow it.
I appreciated the idea of foreseeing what could go wrong. Something I want to do more of with the complex sales cycles that I often engage in. I also love the final idea of being a student of life and truth. I've always been curious to know what is real and how things work and it brings me a lot of joy to continue to explore to that end
I am a 38 year old man, I value time more than anything and now I have been single for 18 months I can't imagine starting to get to know a new person and give up all my hobbies and freedom. Hand on heart I am so grateful I didn't get married or have kids. Because both were on the cards at least once. I don't want kids as I have had mental health stuff going on and misophonia. I have been on craziest journey and discovered Miyamoto Musashi a couple of years ago, which has eventually led me to Stoicism & Philosophy. Seneca, is the one that sticks out by a mile to me and I was already a few steps into this journey without being aware of it. I done a Diploma in Stoicism and now going to study Seneca diligently going forward.
Quite amazing how a work that was written more than two thousand years ago sounds relevant in 2020. Like with all your other videos, you have made a nice one to summarise Seneca's tips of time management.
Excellent on time management (over and beyond). Wisdom so relevant to all human in all times. Of course we hear most of the ideas about 'life is short, time is limited etc....' but as this video presents coherently it gets through and cuts right into my heart...must practice starting this moment.
AWESOME!!!!!!!!! David Cassidey's last words to his daughter was "So much wasted time..." Those words resonated with me BIGTIME. I need to study Seneca BIGTIME. Godspeed everyone!
Who actually decides what is supposedly wasted time? If you had a blast playing video game, enjoyed a movie or a YT video? It is NOT a wasted time in my book.
Thank you! A lot ‘philosophers’ like to throw out contradictions on what we “should” do because of what we’ve been accustomed to thinking is valuable. “Do something that will enrich your life, like reading or perusing art galleries(basically types of media), but not video games or movies! That shit’s a waste of time.” The only person who decides what’s valuable to you is you. What bring you the most enjoyment or happiness? Not a fake template of what’s enriching for you and what’s trivial.
@@JaeJonson also BALANCE is imensely important though, watching movies all day 24/7 would not be a good idea, but two hrs spent watching some epic movie may be THE BEST spent time, the same rules apply to basically any pleasure, except maybe drugs...
@@viktorianas Yeah, I definitely agree. We need water and it is extremely important. However, too much and you will drown and too little you will die of dehydration. I think literally almost everything has a place of balance in the world depending on its impact. My theory on something like drugs goes like this: If you could properly balance drug use for enjoyment, they'd be fine. The problem is drugs are very easily abused and used to the extreme. If you find you cannot balance drug use (which most people cannot), then you should pick the better of the two extremes and refrain from drug use altogether.
No matter what we do in life in the end we will have regrets. If we played too much we will wish we would have worked more, if we worked too much we will wish we would have played more. I should have done this, I should not have done that. When it's all said and done in the end none of it's going to matter. Videos like this don't change anything for the better, they just make everything seem worse than it really is. The key is to not take life so seriously, just live.
As I'm watching I was going to share the heck out of this, including to the addiction recovery groups that I run, until the moment in the video where it mentions Netflix and having a few drinks with friends from work. While our recovery program completely agrees with most of this logic I think the writer went off track with that point. The immense amount of time I spent socializing, even if it included alcohol, were some of the best times in my life. As is the time I spend consuming great art on streaming services including TH-cam AND some video games. I do not regret the majority of the decades I spent in bars. I just regret overdoing it. All in all, I still love this video. I'll share it selectively or with that caveat.
Hey thanks for your feedback...we would like to know more about you and the program you run...we know lot of people who could benefit from it...pls write us on philosophiesforlife11@gmail.com .. thanks
@@PhilosophiesforLife I'm so happy you asked. :-) I'm the New Jersey Regional Coordinator and am the Co-Chair of the North American Regional Coordinator Committee for a non-profit called SMART Recovery. I'll also reply in email for a private conversation but for anyone else reading this who is curious you can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/zxzhzQJqzZ4/w-d-xo.html&t . or at SMARTRecovery.org.
Love this!! I have been “brainwashed” by our modern society’s F’d Up message we’re rewarded by working a high pressure, prestigious job, long hours then saving everything for retirement, while keeping up with the “Jones”!! How miserable!! Get’n old and my husband and I both are burned out in careers, feeling stuck like a part of our life is being unfulfilled, wasted. He has been researching backpacking and we have a big interest in thru-hiking the AT!! Boy what a huge subliminal message in this video lol, thank you!!
I like the analogy Seneca used of time being a stream of water. If we really knew that the water supply is finite we would drink as much as we can. That has really stuck in my head since I've heard it.
Excellent!! Many, many good points. What struck me most was this idea of condensed time. I had given this some thought before - the reason we evolve so fast is because experience is cumulative, while with other animals they are always "starting over" from an almost blank slate (save for genetic updates). Reading is invaluable. Thank you for this video :)
Just what I needed to hear and understand, by chance, this evening. Thank you. I will wake up and start the week with a new way of looking at what has to be done, how to do it and how to enjoy it.
I feel like this videos message on Seneca is generating stress, panic and "thinking of what could have been rather than thinking of my oppurtunities." It is interesting, but seems to really offer an IDEAL way of living than a practical reality.
This video makes a lot of good points but I think it drastically undervalues time spent in enjoyable leisure - spending time socializing with coworkers and friends and family, playing games with buddies, existing slowly. There's definitely a balance and it depends on the person but ( :
Time is Not money. Just realise your mind. Be aware of what you think from moment to moment. No need to go somewhere. No need to be perfect. Just be present. Do less. Be simple. You are a Buddha for a second when you have equanimity and peace for a second.
Senecas greatest teachings are on Anger. The world needs to learn to not let immediate incidental injustice lead to toxic venomous hatred. Let it go...
Great video! Fan of the stoics, but part of my philiosophy is that boredom is at times important. Not every second should be filled with achievement and activities that "make sense" and are profitable to life. Wasting time is also important.
This wisdom is a tough pill to swallow and only gets harder As we get older
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It can be as difficult as when you were a child. It just depends on how you see every moment. If you see every moment as if it could be your last, you would have difficulty with accepting you have wasted time. As a child I already regretted wasting time, but in the moment it would still happen.
This is great and all, and I learned something good from it to help me improve my choices.....but something tells me Seneca was a rich dude who didn't have to work 12 hours a day just to feed and house his family.
So you're already doomed in this life. Guess we can learn from you that don't get a mortgage and a family life. Rid yourself of those things to become free from the system and become a philosopher. I believe it's called MGTOW.
This is one of the most amazing videos I’ve watched recently!! Really loved it ..loved it so much I shared it with 10 of my closest people and I want to translate it into Vietnamese so my other loved ones gotta enjoy and learn from this too 🥰🥰🥰 thank you!
I disagree. Someone with nothing to do is waiting for the end. Luxury is a dangerous thing. Always find something, a hobby or an inkling. Have a purpose, if you're rich, have even a silly purpose. Rest does not exist in rest. Work does not always mean a job.
Some good advice here, but lacking emphasis on a huge important point. For anybody listening, there's nothing more important than spending time with your loved ones and filling your life with lots of charity, friends and love. You could read a thousand books, have the best skills, be the fittest person and spend your time "wisely" by being super focused, but it feels very sterile and frankly, kinda ego-stroking. If you spend your life truly caring for people, and them caring for you, that's time well spent. Even if it's just laughing at a funny joke, playing games and enjoying each other's company, or "wasting" time, if you spend it building relationships with people, it will never be a waste.
It's pretty obvious that everyone who makes more free-time and values it will do what they want, including spending time with loved ones or doing things that are meaningful...this isn't ego-stroking, it's inspirational. Are you sure you're not just projecting?
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Now if only I could find people who actually care about more than themselves. I constantly adapt myself to the needs of others, but when I need something it just never happens. I always let people pass me first, if it happens the other way around it's 90% certain that it's accidental. I don't like to break rules. I used to when I thought a rule was stupid. I want everyone to get along. Yet... I meet apathy, anger and selfishness on a daily basis.
@@gkgorillakong You could say I AM projecting. Sure, you can interpret it that way. My message is not for you, actually. It's for people who are already currently maintaining this lifestyle and still feel like there's something missing. I spend all my time on work and "making something of myself". I have a strict schedule. I have a small business that I love. I read constantly and exercise daily. I don't "waste" time. I don't watch dumb movies, play games or watch television, not if I can help it. I subscribe to this thinking 100%. But sometimes I wonder, what is all this for? What's all this money for? They always just go to medical bills. What's this achievement for? To scratch an itch which is my ego. Oh yeah, I also have anxiety, stress, high amounts of acid, insomnia and a host of other medical issues. I think about my death bed and feel sad knowing some people will attend but will not miss me. My friends like me okay. We talk online often. But whenever they invite me out, I am always busy. I don't think I'm really "close" to anyone. You say meaning and value is obvious, but it really isn't. A few decades ago, I told myself I was going to make something of my life. I was going to do things right. I was not going to waste time like stupid people. But then I forgot about the importance of my loved ones and took them for granted. Now, I have to fight that feeling of guilt every time I spend time with people. I try to make time for my loved ones now (little by little), but I always get this voice at the back of my head telling me to get back to work. I start feeling anxiety when somebody takes too much of my time. It's because I'm so used to working. I have to mindfully schedule "relationship-building" activities and commit to it. So no, actually, this kind of thing isn't too effing obvious. It takes clarity and wisdom to realize the importance of having treasured people in your life. It takes persistence and effort to keep them around too.
@ I feel for you, but I think you have to cultivate respect first before you can ask for love and care. I would suggest making something of yourself first, building your self esteem, do something you are proud of and commit to it. When you have that weapon in your arsenal, people will hesitate to walk all over you. My advise is to build your self-esteem by learning a skill. Get really good at it. And then look for ONE person, (or a few, if you are lucky), who really cares for you. At least just ONE person. That person is your home base. Treasure that person and that skill. It will get you started. Then, slowly, gain more respect by being part of a community. Good luck, my friend.
@@keithreinking6670 Seneca's letters of wisdom written in the form of letters to his friend Lucilius. www.amazon.com/Letters-Ethics-Lucilius-Complete-Annaeus/dp/022652843X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=seneca+letters+on+ethics&qid=1567400951&s=gateway&sr=8-1
I would advise you trade with a portfolio manager considering your knowledge. My job consumes most of my time but am still able to profit 15000 USD monthly with a PM
Whenever I want to impress the ladies I just put on a really nice pair of speedos and go to the supermarket to shop for produce. I used to put off shopping in speedos because there simply weren't enough hours in the day; however, now I make it a priority to make time for shopping. Philosophies for life, you have really given me the boost I needed make time for wearing my favorite speedos.
Thanks for this. I always stress over working so I can be comfortable in my future, but now I realize to be happy in the future, I have to be happy now. :)
This is absolutely fantastic. Succinct, clear and extremely well made. I have alwsys known about this but its very envigorating to see it outlined like this. Thank you.
"To realize the value of one year, ask a student who failed a grade.To realize the value of one month, ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby.To realize the value of one week, ask the editor of a weekly newspaper.To realize the value of one hour, ask the person who just missed a train.To realize the value of one second, ask the person who narrowly avoided an accident.And to realize the value of one millisecond, ask the person who got a silver in the Olympics." Time is precious. Sometimes we tend to waste it deliberately or wait for the future to act by putting things off and delaying tasks. Every amount of time, no matter how it may look petty, is decisive.
"Ticking away the moments that makeup a dull day, You fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way. Kicking around on a piece of ground in your hometown, Waiting for someone or something to show you the way. . ." Could it be, Seneca's 'Shortness of Life'?
People in the comments think watching a TH-cam video about time management is a waste of time. But it isn't. The last tip is to invest time in your philosophies, so watching this video was actually a great use of time.
For point number 5. I've wlways found that a small reward at the start of work is better than a small reward after. Before I start, I need that extra push, so if I link up making a cup of coffee with immediately going to work afterwards, I can use that to move past the initial procrastination and then sitting down to work. If I delay my reward until after, the work ends up being an obstacle
Also a second point, Seneca lived a very stressful and fearful life under the rule of the mad emperor of Rome Nero who he tutored as a boy. that really puts his philosophical ideas into perspective. He had no choice but to accept his intense existence. Nero becoming weary and suspicious of Seneca commanded him to commit suicide.
@@shakeybritches8089 true. But we'd still have only half the perspective. For example, if a rape victim shares their story would this make others value sex differently? Or would it make us more fearful of others? Then again who'd really care? Very dark, but true...
You mentioned lunch hour time use. 30 minute lunch for me, and I watch TH-cam. Learning. Never went to college, but I love soil microbiology, carpentry, metal crafting, mixing pigment for new and wild paint schemes for my paint sprayer, and of course philosophy haha
*Mr. Philosopher you are providing us assets of brilliant life. **_THANK YOU SO MUCH_** for doing so much hard work for us. But I would be glad if you will provide at the end of the video a little summary of all the points you discussed..* *Once again Thank-you very much*
Although I greatly respect Seneca, I see many people so concerned about time that in their rush to save it they miss their own life's experience. For instance, a half hour 'wasted' in meditation is something that very few people are willingly to do. Saving time in order to be efficient in making more money is not to be admired if the end result may be missing the opportunity to honor wisdom, right action or empathy. The wise person recognizes the importance of each moment, not seeing it as something that must be possessed or accounted for as a potential 'loss'. We should leave that obsession for those who only see others as 'winners' or ' losers'. If we truly value our time in this life then we must be willing slow down enough to participate in every moment, not as something to save, take advantage of, or dominate. Should we not be willing to slow down enough to read and absorb the wisdom of the philosophers and determine what ideas WE agree with ? Don't worry. If we take time to observe we will all get to our end anyway. Wisdom does not arrive by being in a rush or plotting every moment.
Very enlightening, i've read Seneca's Essay on shortness of life and this video really helped me to grasp it more. Thank you very much for your hard work
Regarding point 2: I think the river is a perfect analogy. It would be easy to assume we’re saying be active for every second. But actually we need to take time for rest too. I think the analogy shows potential weakness in that the person in the desert who finds the stream should NOT drink as much as they possibly can - this might make them throw up. Instead they should be wise about using the water and try to store it in available containers for the future if it runs out. In the same way, I think we should take mindful pauses and rests to rejuvenate ourselves.
Life is long, if you know how to use it. - Seneca…Hope you all liked this video. Do subscribe for more such videos…
first time watching one of your videos. amazing!
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Been a subscriber for a few months, & enjoy your channel. As a highly visual learner, I greatly appreciate all the time you put into the imagery, symbolism, & visual representations of the content.
Philosophies for Life thankyou so much 😃👍🇦🇺
@@marilyntape9050 all day Saturday all day Sunday
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1. Treat time as a commodity
2. Don't invest your time preparing for life. Live right now, don't delay happiness, it's now.
3. Life life for your own self
4. Practice premeditato malorum Short term gratification vs long term commitments. Design around distractions.
5. Make long term rewards immediate - putting things off is biggest waste of life.
6. Make the most of your free time.
7. Spend time reflecting on your past.
8. Stop wasting time of life's trivialities.
9. Invest your time making new memories. Memory is more enduring than grief.
10. Invest time in your philosophies. So that we can live wide rather than long.
Haylie R. Wilso
Thank you
Thanks i can note this down
Nilayan Majumdar it just seems like that from how it’s written.
4 is don’t put off your long term goals with small stuff like Facebook.
5 is do your goals now, don’t keep saying you’re going to get skinny tomorrow.
You are a hero!
true story. my stepfather retired in october after working thirty years saving up for retirement. He often worked overtime, sixty plus hour weeks saving up. In january, he was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer. He died on April 6th, four months later. His only memories were not of time spent with his family but time spent at work.
Don't put off the important things for a tomorrow that may never come...
My condolences Justin.
Same for my dad. Brain cancer a couple of years after retirement. My sister almost died from a thyroid storm but went back to work!? My brother is a doctor on blood pressure pills who divorced one wife, ruined her life and those of their kids, then started a new family.
My father didn't even make it to retirement... He spent his life working ever since he was a kid, and he took upon himself the obligation to have a lot of his family members depend on him like his brothers, cousins etc... At 56 he was diagnosed with 4 stage cancer and at first he wanted to postpone the surgery because of work.
The only time he spent at home with us is the time he was sick... he passed 6 months ago. 💔
Regrets are more painful than taking the courage to approach risky decisions. My condolences brother.
maybe, spending time with his workmates made him happy? despite what people tell you not all families are happy...
This also goes along with my theory of why time seems to fly by from your 20's onward. As kids, we go to school and every hour we're in a new class learning new things and having all sorts of new experiences. In your 20's, it begins the rut to where your days aren't much different from the day before. Sure different things come up at work but you're applying the same skills, going to the same place, seeing the same people and next thing you know one decade of your life is as distinguishable as when you were 16 vs 15 years old. Crazy.
This is correct. Routine is what gives us the illusion of time passing fast for the same reason you sometimes “zone out” while driving on the same road you take everyday. You’re on autopilot. When you make new experiences for yourself, you are forced to be present. You can’t be on autopilot.
You just put my real life experience in words. And I don't like the fact that years seem to fly by these days. I'm trying all types of tricks to slow the years down
Such a powerful reminder! 😌 It's easy to get caught up in the trivialities of life and lose sight of what truly matters
"Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings, so that you shall gain easily what others have laboured hard for."
Every worthwhile lesson you ever learned has already been learned countless times by every human that's ever existed. The knowledge of that time is as relevant now as it was then. Learn what others have learned for you so you don't make their mistakes.
And waste time ;)
@@Mattjensen652 Man people are so cynical and smug in the comments for no reason, it only harms them. Reading philosophy is recognised as a great use of time, you add the experiences of many lifetimes to yours, extending your life in a way.
@@Breakaway-ic5gj knowledge will set us free.
"Don't waste your time on TH-cam" - Seneca AD 42
I invest my time on the toilet well enough. Thank you TH-cam.
His response:
You only wasted that time if you did not learn something from this video.
Lol
:D or the comments section
Maybe depends if you're consuming or creating :D
@@markanderson9123 hahahah
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Deleting Facebook was one of the greatest choices I have made in the last five years for sure, especially regarding saving precious time.
How about deleting TH-cam account and preventing TH-cam from reappearing?
@@Miretazam lol
Facebook is a tool, it is not good or bad, just learn not to abuse it. If it is a problem so big that we can't control not wasting too much time on it, deleting is the option. But just log in 2-3 times a day 2-3 minutes i don't see why it would be a problem. Just my opinion.
@@AI_ART_LIBRARY Because it is more difficult to have the self-discipline to limit how frequent and how much you use it than to just simply delete it. You have to understand that there are people who design those platforms and apps with the sole purpose of distracting you and getting you to spend more time using them. It is very difficult to compete with that.
deleted my insta
Balance is the key. When I started focusing on optimizing my time I realized I was falling into daily cycles of constant productivity. It’s draining and can definitely lead to depression. I think it’s much more important to ENJOY our time here
Exactly. It still important to balance resting and being productive 24/7.
I've learned SOOO much more here on TH-cam in my thirties than I did in both College and my Masters degree.
WTF, TH-cam if used right to learn and grow is not a time waster.
You can say the same goes with insta, twitter, fb and the others! ..........Memes though, that one is a MUST daily.
Because you have not had a life of any experience
Stoicism is such a great way to find inner peace in this chaotic world we live in today. There is no question that anyone can take something from this philosophy!
Do more thinking... and less doing...
This video beautifully captures Seneca’s timeless wisdom on time management. A powerful reminder that time is our most precious resource, and how we choose to spend it defines the quality of our lives. Living intentionally, investing in meaningful pursuits, and embracing philosophy can truly help us live wide rather than long. Thank you for sharing these insightful lessons!
I wrote all of it down, it's going to make an incredible change in my life. Thank you.
"being busy with things we don't like is the greatest distraction from living"
trust me, if you get inspired by that and start playing video games you're done, Do what you love but make sure its productive too
Work and the society we live makes this nearly impossible, mostly because our governments have no common sense and if I know what I know they most likely do too but they continue to enslave us with these bullshit rules
I will write this in my journal
Is this written by u
I want to give credits
There is a problem with that philosophy.
What if someone who is a serial murderer thinks that to? And he likes to kill people. Shall he do that?
We have to have moral values. Where do we grt morality? There is only one place for that.
The Holy Bible.
@@dylanfurney8855 That's for you to follow though, this life is yours, not theirs so why let them control it.
Take what is yours, do what you want and what feels right, don't let anyone or anything hold you back, don't let fear be at the forefront of anything.
The irony here is that people are quick to turn against “you tube” as wasting time... but #10 here essentially stated that spending your time on Philosophy was seen as the pinnacle of achievement and best investment of leisure time.
You literally have thousands of videos from experts in any field of study all over the world at your fingertips without ever leaving your house.
If Seneca were alive today he’d be a content creator on TH-cam and be watching it 8 hours a day 😂
Zoraster let the church say “AMEN!”
Paradoxical, not ironic
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But it is irony.
I doubt it. He'd be in a circle of people aware of the dangers of social media like youtube.
You can indulge without over indulging. Stoicism is not to detwch yourself drom the world but to propel yourself by investing your energy wisely.
So, I highly doubt any adept stoic is in youtibe for 8 hours a day and if they are it's probably directly tied to their desire.
♥♥♥ the quote, “It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste SO MUCH OF IT!"
I'm not going to lie, I played the scenario over and over in my head, but if I died tomorrow, I'd be really happy where I left off. I don't have any money but my experiences in my life have been richer than a lot of rich people. I've been hurt many times and loved just as many. If I died and nothing existed after this, well, that was it. I have no control over it. And Im okay with that :) thank you for posting this video. It showed me a lot in such a short period of time.
He didn't live long, just existed long. Brilliant.
Create new memory. Memory is more enduring than grief....I like that
I always get mix feeling when I watch or read things that talks about "efficient living". Obviously, I watch these kind of videos to improve the way i spend my time. But, it really confuses me when it says "don't work endless hours only to be happy after retirement", and then says "don't waste your time talking and having a drink with your coworker. Spend that time working on what you really want to do". I feel like being chocked by expectations and endless goals. I work in a job that people says "so good you work with what you love". I got this job because I did exactly what this video says (spend every spare minutes studying and preparing to get this job I wanted). But may I say, Job is a Job. It still eat my life up. I much rather spend my free time drinking with coworker to get to know them as a person. Cuz I think I'd remember time spend with people whom I met than my 'success' on my death bed. (sorry, my English is not perfect. please ignore any spelling mistakes)
"We must be devoted to living for ourselves". Nice summary of the hyper individualism that is hurting modern society today.
THE MOST SPECTACULAR MESSAGE. A PRACTICAL EYE OPENER CONSPICUOUSLY DISGUISED AS AN UNPRETENTIOUS VIDEO. I CAN TELL THIS VIDEO WILL ADD TO MY LIFE.
I liked this...didn't watch it ,listened to it while cooking. Still don't think life is long though;we dont know what's going to happen just as I type and you read this! All I know is that life must be lived ,even with responsibilities...and having 'me' time,doesn't make you selfish. Take care of yourselves all...Regards from India 🙏🇮🇳
The one on spending all of your time for the future hit me because the future is fragile and unpredictable yet SO MANY people are expected to have a life plan in high-school.
Books are compressed time. I love that! I have said for years that money is congealed life, because it takes your time and efforts to acquire, and this is in that same vein!
While procrastinating watching this video on TH-cam I think I just discovered a Gemstone. I'm so glad I found this channel. It's been said once "You must Always do the most productive thing possible at any given moment" , it also pointed that sometimes the most productive thing possible could be procrastination, for it gives a valuable break to life's pressure. A break very valuable so you don't become crazy. Just a though.
This video is so fire. I just spent some time writing this but I don't mind. If you are scrolling thru reading comments you are wasting your time. Listen to the ancient wisdom and follow it.
I appreciated the idea of foreseeing what could go wrong. Something I want to do more of with the complex sales cycles that I often engage in. I also love the final idea of being a student of life and truth. I've always been curious to know what is real and how things work and it brings me a lot of joy to continue to explore to that end
I am a 38 year old man, I value time more than anything and now I have been single for 18 months I can't imagine starting to get to know a new person and give up all my hobbies and freedom. Hand on heart I am so grateful I didn't get married or have kids. Because both were on the cards at least once. I don't want kids as I have had mental health stuff going on and misophonia. I have been on craziest journey and discovered Miyamoto Musashi a couple of years ago, which has eventually led me to Stoicism & Philosophy. Seneca, is the one that sticks out by a mile to me and I was already a few steps into this journey without being aware of it. I done a Diploma in Stoicism and now going to study Seneca diligently going forward.
Quite amazing how a work that was written more than two thousand years ago sounds relevant in 2020. Like with all your other videos, you have made a nice one to summarise Seneca's tips of time management.
Excellent on time management (over and beyond). Wisdom so relevant to all human in all times. Of course we hear most of the ideas about 'life is short, time is limited etc....' but as this video presents coherently it gets through and cuts right into my heart...must practice starting this moment.
"The longer you wait to start making changes, the longer you will spend your life to make someone else's dream a reality"... I felt this one
AWESOME!!!!!!!!! David Cassidey's last words to his daughter was "So much wasted time..." Those words resonated with me BIGTIME. I need to study Seneca BIGTIME. Godspeed everyone!
“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”
Also true!
Who actually decides what is supposedly wasted time? If you had a blast playing video game, enjoyed a movie or a YT video? It is NOT a wasted time in my book.
Thank you! A lot ‘philosophers’ like to throw out contradictions on what we “should” do because of what we’ve been accustomed to thinking is valuable. “Do something that will enrich your life, like reading or perusing art galleries(basically types of media), but not video games or movies! That shit’s a waste of time.” The only person who decides what’s valuable to you is you. What bring you the most enjoyment or happiness? Not a fake template of what’s enriching for you and what’s trivial.
@@JaeJonson also BALANCE is imensely important though, watching movies all day 24/7 would not be a good idea, but two hrs spent watching some epic movie may be THE BEST spent time, the same rules apply to basically any pleasure, except maybe drugs...
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Yeah, I definitely agree. We need water and it is extremely important. However, too much and you will drown and too little you will die of dehydration. I think literally almost everything has a place of balance in the world depending on its impact. My theory on something like drugs goes like this: If you could properly balance drug use for enjoyment, they'd be fine. The problem is drugs are very easily abused and used to the extreme. If you find you cannot balance drug use (which most people cannot), then you should pick the better of the two extremes and refrain from drug use altogether.
No matter what we do in life in the end we will have regrets. If we played too much we will wish we would have worked more, if we worked too much we will wish we would have played more. I should have done this, I should not have done that. When it's all said and done in the end none of it's going to matter. Videos like this don't change anything for the better, they just make everything seem worse than it really is. The key is to not take life so seriously, just live.
As I'm watching I was going to share the heck out of this, including to the addiction recovery groups that I run, until the moment in the video where it mentions Netflix and having a few drinks with friends from work. While our recovery program completely agrees with most of this logic I think the writer went off track with that point. The immense amount of time I spent socializing, even if it included alcohol, were some of the best times in my life. As is the time I spend consuming great art on streaming services including TH-cam AND some video games. I do not regret the majority of the decades I spent in bars. I just regret overdoing it. All in all, I still love this video. I'll share it selectively or with that caveat.
Hey thanks for your feedback...we would like to know more about you and the program you run...we know lot of people who could benefit from it...pls write us on philosophiesforlife11@gmail.com .. thanks
@@PhilosophiesforLife I'm so happy you asked. :-) I'm the New Jersey Regional Coordinator and am the Co-Chair of the North American Regional Coordinator Committee for a non-profit called SMART Recovery. I'll also reply in email for a private conversation but for anyone else reading this who is curious you can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/zxzhzQJqzZ4/w-d-xo.html&t . or at SMARTRecovery.org.
Totally agree with # 10. Philosophy is the pinnacle of life. Without a philosophy life is meaningless
Love this!! I have been “brainwashed” by our modern society’s F’d Up message we’re rewarded by working a high pressure, prestigious job, long hours then saving everything for retirement, while keeping up with the “Jones”!!
How miserable!! Get’n old and my husband and I both are burned out in careers, feeling stuck like a part of our life is being unfulfilled, wasted. He has been researching backpacking and we have a big interest in thru-hiking the AT!! Boy what a huge subliminal message in this video lol, thank you!!
I like the analogy Seneca used of time being a stream of water. If we really knew that the water supply is finite we would drink as much as we can. That has really stuck in my head since I've heard it.
Excellent!! Many, many good points. What struck me most was this idea of condensed time. I had given this some thought before - the reason we evolve so fast is because experience is cumulative, while with other animals they are always "starting over" from an almost blank slate (save for genetic updates). Reading is invaluable. Thank you for this video :)
The knowledge books hold is condensed time, and the knowledge your video holds is condensed book! Amazing my brother! Thanks for all the time!
I stumbled upon theses videos by accident and I fell in love. Thank You for sharing this wisdom.
Excellent video.. this should be shown to all kids in high school at least once per year
Would you mind telling me about your experiences? What things did you change? How? How easy/hard was it for you? What are the results?
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Just what I needed to hear and understand, by chance, this evening. Thank you. I will wake up and start the week with a new way of looking at what has to be done, how to do it and how to enjoy it.
To realize the value of 16 minutes and 26 seconds, this video is worth it. 👍 may not follow through but being a subscriber was a good start.
Incredible video, probably the best summation I've seen of Senneca's philosophical ideas I've watched.
I feel like this videos message on Seneca is generating stress, panic and "thinking of what could have been rather than thinking of my oppurtunities." It is interesting, but seems to really offer an IDEAL way of living than a practical reality.
Thank you so much! Starting to discipline myself, will not be easy.
But I will fight the good fight!✌🏾👍🏾🌈
This video makes a lot of good points but I think it drastically undervalues time spent in enjoyable leisure - spending time socializing with coworkers and friends and family, playing games with buddies, existing slowly. There's definitely a balance and it depends on the person but ( :
I only saw this video because I was wasting time on TH-cam.
Ahhh gotcha there
Hahahaha
Me too.
Learning is never a waste of time. Unless of course, you are using learning to avoid doing what you should be doing.
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Thank you for this video.
It's not about time management. It's about handling the ONLY true limited resource that we have.
Time is Not money. Just realise your mind. Be aware of what you think from moment to moment. No need to go somewhere. No need to be perfect. Just be present. Do less. Be simple. You are a Buddha for a second when you have equanimity and peace for a second.
Senecas greatest teachings are on Anger. The world needs to learn to not let immediate incidental injustice lead to toxic venomous hatred. Let it go...
Great video! Fan of the stoics, but part of my philiosophy is that boredom is at times important. Not every second should be filled with achievement and activities that "make sense" and are profitable to life. Wasting time is also important.
ONLY THING ON THE INTERNET THAT ACCUALLY MOTIVATES PEOPLE AND CURES DEPRESSION!
This wisdom is a tough pill to swallow and only gets harder As we get older
It can be as difficult as when you were a child. It just depends on how you see every moment. If you see every moment as if it could be your last, you would have difficulty with accepting you have wasted time.
As a child I already regretted wasting time, but in the moment it would still happen.
This is great and all, and I learned something good from it to help me improve my choices.....but something tells me Seneca was a rich dude who didn't have to work 12 hours a day just to feed and house his family.
So you're already doomed in this life. Guess we can learn from you that don't get a mortgage and a family life. Rid yourself of those things to become free from the system and become a philosopher. I believe it's called MGTOW.
Anything that can add value to your life 😉 like learning new things and travelling to historical and meaningful places.
This is one of the most amazing videos I’ve watched recently!! Really loved it ..loved it so much I shared it with 10 of my closest people and I want to translate it into Vietnamese so my other loved ones gotta enjoy and learn from this too 🥰🥰🥰 thank you!
I love the book is condensed time analogy. Thank you for the video. This really should be taught in public school. ☮️❤️☯️
Books being condensed time is the most influential statement of this video. That’s incredible.
One of the best videos I’ve come across in my life. Very useful and well invested into my love for knowledge.
These videos are so unbelievably classist.
I'm watching this at 1 am after submitting an assignment late and still missing three. I knew I needed this.
Spend your time trying to be a productive person and compassionate. Give when you can and try to over come fear
#11 - When you have enough, learn to enjoy doing nothing. Doing all the time can make life miserable.
That's why we sleep
I do that and have to justify my actions on daily basis.
@@remcladio6904 you moron if you rest only when you sleep when do you live your life
"time well wasted, is never a waste of time" (John Lennon).
I disagree. Someone with nothing to do is waiting for the end. Luxury is a dangerous thing. Always find something, a hobby or an inkling. Have a purpose, if you're rich, have even a silly purpose. Rest does not exist in rest. Work does not always mean a job.
Some good advice here, but lacking emphasis on a huge important point. For anybody listening, there's nothing more important than spending time with your loved ones and filling your life with lots of charity, friends and love. You could read a thousand books, have the best skills, be the fittest person and spend your time "wisely" by being super focused, but it feels very sterile and frankly, kinda ego-stroking. If you spend your life truly caring for people, and them caring for you, that's time well spent. Even if it's just laughing at a funny joke, playing games and enjoying each other's company, or "wasting" time, if you spend it building relationships with people, it will never be a waste.
It's pretty obvious that everyone who makes more free-time and values it will do what they want, including spending time with loved ones or doing things that are meaningful...this isn't ego-stroking, it's inspirational. Are you sure you're not just projecting?
Now if only I could find people who actually care about more than themselves. I constantly adapt myself to the needs of others, but when I need something it just never happens.
I always let people pass me first, if it happens the other way around it's 90% certain that it's accidental.
I don't like to break rules. I used to when I thought a rule was stupid.
I want everyone to get along.
Yet... I meet apathy, anger and selfishness on a daily basis.
@@gkgorillakong You could say I AM projecting. Sure, you can interpret it that way. My message is not for you, actually. It's for people who are already currently maintaining this lifestyle and still feel like there's something missing.
I spend all my time on work and "making something of myself". I have a strict schedule. I have a small business that I love. I read constantly and exercise daily. I don't "waste" time. I don't watch dumb movies, play games or watch television, not if I can help it. I subscribe to this thinking 100%.
But sometimes I wonder, what is all this for? What's all this money for? They always just go to medical bills. What's this achievement for? To scratch an itch which is my ego. Oh yeah, I also have anxiety, stress, high amounts of acid, insomnia and a host of other medical issues.
I think about my death bed and feel sad knowing some people will attend but will not miss me. My friends like me okay. We talk online often. But whenever they invite me out, I am always busy. I don't think I'm really "close" to anyone.
You say meaning and value is obvious, but it really isn't. A few decades ago, I told myself I was going to make something of my life. I was going to do things right. I was not going to waste time like stupid people. But then I forgot about the importance of my loved ones and took them for granted. Now, I have to fight that feeling of guilt every time I spend time with people. I try to make time for my loved ones now (little by little), but I always get this voice at the back of my head telling me to get back to work. I start feeling anxiety when somebody takes too much of my time. It's because I'm so used to working. I have to mindfully schedule "relationship-building" activities and commit to it. So no, actually, this kind of thing isn't too effing obvious. It takes clarity and wisdom to realize the importance of having treasured people in your life. It takes persistence and effort to keep them around too.
@ I feel for you, but I think you have to cultivate respect first before you can ask for love and care. I would suggest making something of yourself first, building your self esteem, do something you are proud of and commit to it. When you have that weapon in your arsenal, people will hesitate to walk all over you. My advise is to build your self-esteem by learning a skill. Get really good at it. And then look for ONE person, (or a few, if you are lucky), who really cares for you. At least just ONE person. That person is your home base. Treasure that person and that skill. It will get you started. Then, slowly, gain more respect by being part of a community. Good luck, my friend.
This is amazing! This is the wisdom I been seeking my whole life. Thank you so much❤
I recently finished reading letters on Ethics, a life changing book!
What's it about ?
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Seneca's letters of wisdom written in the form of letters to his friend Lucilius.
www.amazon.com/Letters-Ethics-Lucilius-Complete-Annaeus/dp/022652843X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=seneca+letters+on+ethics&qid=1567400951&s=gateway&sr=8-1
One of the best videos you could ever watch. Spot on!
Preferably I invest most of my time to learn a new skill and capabilities, doing this would only make you more productive.
Productive skills
Fashion designing
Baking
Speaking and writing.....
@@isabellawatson2864 they're so many online skills we could learn that are highly profitable like forex , stock and bitcoin mining.
I've watched lots of videos about trading forex can forex make me rich??.@@muhammadmuhammad5595
@@johnboyled-analyst1503 Forex trading may make you rich if you are a hedge fund with deep pockets or an unusually skilled currency trader.
I would advise you trade with a portfolio manager considering your knowledge. My job consumes most of my time but am still able to profit 15000 USD monthly with a PM
Whenever I want to impress the ladies I just put on a really nice pair of speedos and go to the supermarket to shop for produce. I used to put off shopping in speedos because there simply weren't enough hours in the day; however, now I make it a priority to make time for shopping. Philosophies for life, you have really given me the boost I needed make time for wearing my favorite speedos.
Thanks for this.
I always stress over working so I can be comfortable in my future, but now I realize to be happy in the future, I have to be happy now. :)
This is absolutely fantastic. Succinct, clear and extremely well made. I have alwsys known about this but its very envigorating to see it outlined like this. Thank you.
"To realize the value of one year, ask a student who failed a grade.To realize the value of one month, ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby.To realize the value of one week, ask the editor of a weekly newspaper.To realize the value of one hour, ask the person who just missed a train.To realize the value of one second, ask the person who narrowly avoided an accident.And to realize the value of one millisecond, ask the person who got a silver in the Olympics."
Time is precious. Sometimes we tend to waste it deliberately or wait for the future to act by putting things off and delaying tasks. Every amount of time, no matter how it may look petty, is decisive.
“There’s time enough for those who know how to use it “ - Leonardo da Vinci
Everytime I want an apple watch, I watch this video.
Thank you man.
"The longer you wait to start making changes, the longer you will spend your life working to make someone else's dream a reality".
Ouch...
what? lol
Probably one of the best videos I have seen on TH-cam in many years!
"Ticking away the moments that makeup a dull day,
You fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way.
Kicking around on a piece of ground in your hometown,
Waiting for someone or something to show you the way. . ."
Could it be, Seneca's 'Shortness of Life'?
If you're at home you've found your way. Unless you long for a new adventure...
People in the comments think watching a TH-cam video about time management is a waste of time. But it isn't. The last tip is to invest time in your philosophies, so watching this video was actually a great use of time.
For point number 5. I've wlways found that a small reward at the start of work is better than a small reward after. Before I start, I need that extra push, so if I link up making a cup of coffee with immediately going to work afterwards, I can use that to move past the initial procrastination and then sitting down to work. If I delay my reward until after, the work ends up being an obstacle
Timeless Importance, this reminder. Thank you Seneca
Also a second point, Seneca lived a very stressful and fearful life under the rule of the mad emperor of Rome Nero who he tutored as a boy. that really puts his philosophical ideas into perspective. He had no choice but to accept his intense existence. Nero becoming weary and suspicious of Seneca commanded him to commit suicide.
I dont often go the stoic route. This is one instance where I am glad I have.
To realise value of life “ ask person who is dead” 😃 just enjoy life.
Nice one
If only we could quiet our minds enough to do so...This place would be a lot different.
@@shakeybritches8089 true. But we'd still have only half the perspective.
For example, if a rape victim shares their story would this make others value sex differently? Or would it make us more fearful of others? Then again who'd really care?
Very dark, but true...
"Hey dead guy, what's the value of life?"
"Well, you see..."
"ZOMBIE!!!!!!!!"
(pulls out shotgun and blows the dirty zeds head off.)
@@markanderson9123 This hits real hard ..*sobs*
You mentioned lunch hour time use. 30 minute lunch for me, and I watch TH-cam. Learning. Never went to college, but I love soil microbiology, carpentry, metal crafting, mixing pigment for new and wild paint schemes for my paint sprayer, and of course philosophy haha
Manage your time wisely by clicking off this video. Your welcome.
*Mr. Philosopher you are providing us assets of brilliant life. **_THANK YOU SO MUCH_** for doing so much hard work for us. But I would be glad if you will provide at the end of the video a little summary of all the points you discussed..*
*Once again Thank-you very much*
I definitely didn't waste time watching this. Great stuff :D
TH-cam and these videos are my procrastination!
I am glad I invested 15'15" of my life time watching this video.
I have seen hundreds of videos on time but not like that.....ya...i m not wasting time......
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I like this Seneca guy. Good stuff.
Awesome and SO VERY REAL, TRUE and LIFETIME QUALITY ENHANCING🔑🔑🔑
Loved this video. Subbed and liked. This helps me in my journey for self improvement !
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Although I greatly respect Seneca, I see many people so concerned about time that in their rush to save it they miss their own life's experience.
For instance, a half hour 'wasted' in meditation is something that very few people are willingly to do.
Saving time in order to be efficient in making more money is not to be admired if the end result may be missing the opportunity to honor wisdom, right action or empathy.
The wise person recognizes the importance of each moment, not seeing it as something that must be possessed or accounted for as a potential 'loss'. We should leave that obsession for those who only see others as 'winners' or ' losers'.
If we truly value our time in this life then we must be willing slow down enough to participate in every moment, not as something to save, take advantage of, or dominate.
Should we not be willing to slow down enough to read and absorb the wisdom of the philosophers and determine what ideas WE agree with ? Don't worry. If we take time to observe we will all get to our end anyway.
Wisdom does not arrive by being in a rush or plotting every moment.
Present...."Transitory"....ThanksPhilosophies for Life fop tour tome and consideration. outstanding.
Very enlightening,
i've read Seneca's Essay on shortness of life and this video really helped me to grasp it more.
Thank you very much for your hard work
Regarding point 2: I think the river is a perfect analogy. It would be easy to assume we’re saying be active for every second. But actually we need to take time for rest too. I think the analogy shows potential weakness in that the person in the desert who finds the stream should NOT drink as much as they possibly can - this might make them throw up. Instead they should be wise about using the water and try to store it in available containers for the future if it runs out. In the same way, I think we should take mindful pauses and rests to rejuvenate ourselves.