Feeling "not good enough"? points out that even the smartest people in history still had bodies that farted, aged, and failed them. He encourages us to accept our "ordinariness" as a virtue rather than a failure. 5. For a Broken Heart: Schopenhauer
We often think expensive things will make us happy, but suggests we only need three things: friends, freedom, and an analysed life . If you have those, luxury is just a "bonus" that doesn't actually add much to your baseline happiness. 3. For Frustration: Seneca Alain de Botton-Consolarile filosofiei
We often think of philosophy as a dusty academic pursuit—complex sentences, abstract concepts, and very little to do with our actual lives. But in his book , Alain de Botton argues that philosophy was always meant to be a tool for living better. Feeling "not good enough"
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This draft for a blog post explores The Consolations of Philosophy (or Consolările filosofiei ), focusing on how classical wisdom can soothe modern anxieties. For Not Having Enough Money: Epicurus
famously believed that "what doesn't kill me makes me stronger." He argued that fulfillment isn't supposed to be easy. Every great achievement requires a period of "savagery" or struggle—so don't be afraid of the hard parts of your journey. The Takeaway
If you’ve ever felt judged for being different, is your guide. He reminds us that the majority isn't always right. Just because a lot of people believe something doesn't make it true. Use his method of questioning to see if the criticism you're facing is based on logic or just common prejudice. 2. For Not Having Enough Money: Epicurus