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  • Having vs. Being: A Life-Changing Choice We Don’t Even Realize We’re Making

    What if the biggest mistake we’re making in life is not about what we do—but how we exist? In To Have or To Be?, Erich Fromm draws a sharp line between two modes of living that shape our personalities, our relationships, and even our entire culture: the having mode and the being mode. These aren’t just philosophical abstractions—they’re practical, day-to-day…

  • Why You Might Be Better Off Without Social Media

    In a world that pulses with tweets, reels, stories, and scrolling thumbs, the idea of someone who’s never had a social media account feels almost like a myth. But Cal Newport, a millennial, computer scientist, and bestselling author, stands as a very real exception. Standing on a TEDx stage, he made a bold claim that’s…

  • Naval on True Intelligence: Designing a Life You Actually Want

    You only get one shot at life—so why do so many of us settle for mediocrity? Naval Ravikant, entrepreneur and philosopher, offers a striking redefinition of intelligence that cuts through the noise of IQ scores and academic credentials. In a world full of distractions and pre-written scripts, he argues that true intelligence is about getting…

  • Daniel Kahneman on Well-Being: The Pursuit of Happiness vs. The Story of Our Lives

    Title: Daniel Kahneman on the Science of Happiness: From Experience to Memory and Back Again In a conversation as illuminating as it was honest, Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman sat down to reflect on his decades of groundbreaking work—not just in behavioral economics and decision-making, but in the complex world of human well-being. Best known for…

  • Life Rewards Action, Not Intelligence – Lessons from Neill Conor

    Neill Conor, a leadership coach, shared a powerful message in one of his YouTube videos: “Life rewards action, not intelligence.” It’s a simple yet profound idea, one that took him years to fully embrace. Growing up, Neill realized he could do well in school by relying on intelligence alone, with little effort. This gave him…

  • Navigating Life with Naval Ravikant: Truth, Growth, and the Power of Self-Discovery

    In a captivating episode of the “BeerBiceps” podcast, host Ranveer Alahbadia sat down with Naval Ravikant, the renowned entrepreneur, philosopher, and founder of AngelList. This conversation delved deep into topics ranging from personal growth and self-understanding to love, relationships, and the meaning of life. Naval’s profound insights offer a fresh perspective on how we navigate…