90 Tiny Philosophies to Lead a Bigger Life

Are you leading a happy life? Most of us are struggling to have a happy life, but there are plenty of philosophies that can push us towards a better path. Let’s find them.

Life makes us miserable and also happy sometimes, and it is the uncertainty that makes life amazing at every corner. While we cannot control everything that happens in our lives, we can always try to follow some empowering perspectives to make life more enjoyable and productive at the same time. Life is full of diverse experiences, and each experience can teach a lesson to live by. You are also seeking such philosophical perspectives to follow and live by; here are 90 tiny philosophies that can change your life based on various aspects.

Obsession

Obsession somehow has a negative notion among us due to obsessive disorders and things people do out of obsessive compulsion. Being obsessed with someone or something can make us do many things that we might not do usually. It is the treatment of obsession that makes it good or bad, and you should learn how to get obsessed with the right things.

• Think obsession, not passion, because most mad geniuses in this world are obsessed with something, and that is how innovation happens.
• Obsession drives motivation, and motivation helps to achieve goals in life.

Life Hacks

• Therapy is one of the most powerful additions in life that can help you navigate through your life, mental health, and well-being. We all have trauma, and therapy can help to process that trauma.
• Schedule time for naughty stuff and do not be ashamed of it. It is important for well-being, and every adult needs it.
• If you find your energies depleted, do something crazy like jumping on a trampoline or running in sandals. It offers an energetic boost to the mind.
• Do not try to hold too many things in your hands, or else you will end up dropping things. This suggests a philosophy that if you try to gain everything all at once, you will lose things in the process.
• A great rule of thumb would be to do what most people do in any given situation.
• You can buy fake grass for home and still touch grass outside, and both are good for your health.
• It is actually more cost-effective to hire a professional with expertise than to hire an amateur with no experience.
• Do not engage in internet debates, as there is no point investing your energy and vision in spoon-feeding people with knowledge who do not possess common sense. Do you not like shi* posters? Simply avoid them.
• Try to make 1% better decisions every day so that you can get better at decision-making in your life.
• Try to listen to music with speakers rather than always putting your headphones or ear-pods in. Headphones are closer to your eardrums, and they can cause great damage. The speaker experience is much better for your health.
• Never compromise or put up with bullsh** because it can never do well for you. If you ever witness someone breaking the law or taking advantage of you or doing something wrong with others, do not put up with it, because you do not have to.
• Always talk nicely with the cops, as you already know they hate smart people and want to give a fine to everyone who talks smartly and makes them feel they know the law.

Finances

• Money is a motivation for every one of us, and you should not pay someone the agreed amount before the work is finished. Money motivates people and can help to get better results.
• Everyone wants to be rich in life, and you should aim to become free in life. Freedom can offer you more opportunities in life, with mental well-being and a sense of independence.
• Luxury is never needed; it is wanted by rich people. Luxury is more of a tax for stupid people.
• Money is equal to autonomy, and when you are earning, it offers you the freedom of living autonomously. However, you should not only think about earning more and more, as it can drive you insane.
• Learn to make money with whatever you can do, as it is much easier than surviving life without any money at all.
• Try to get a reliable accountant or a financial consultant who can help you save money rather than losing it. Tax costs a fortune over a lifetime, and some of it can be minimized with the right advice.

Love

• Well, love is definitely one of the most confounding emotions, and it is also the reason behind struggles in life for many. If you have a partner, try not to argue with them before going to bed, as the anger remains till the next day and it falls into a toxic loop.
• Love is not just confusing but also hard to maintain, as it has many ups and downs. You are living your own life, and you are not made for any significant other. Accept the fact that we grow into love, and that love can happen with anyone, regardless of gender (this is not for the homophobes). There is no compatibility, destiny, or anything related to love. It is practical words; it is a habit that you want to commit.

Career

• Career or professional life is the reason for many problems in your adult life, but it is also the only source of your income that helps you make a living. It is time to understand how to not get frustrated with your work on a daily basis and find new ways to like it and bear with it.
• You can reconnect with your former colleagues, and it will make you nostalgic. It will also remind you of your past self and make you realize how far you have come.
• Company loyalty does not work, as lay-offs are happening on a daily basis. If your employer is ready to leave at any time, you should be ready to leave them as well.
• You should opt for a job based on what you can learn rather than what you can earn. When you learn better skills, it can help you earn better in the long run with continuous progress.
• You are not actually free if you have to ask someone to have some time off.
• Learn to execute projects that you start in life, as it makes you learn more than any advice can.
• Try to work in different companies throughout your professional career, which allows you to learn how different businesses operate. It can also make you versatile and adaptable as an employee.
• It is time for you to get paid based on the outcomes you offer rather than how many hours you have invested in it.

Negotiations

• When it comes to a negotiation, let the other side do all the talking first. It will help you learn what matters to them. It helps to get more information that provides you a fair advantage in negotiating.
• The best deal is often a fair deal because unfair deals can be a losing situation for both sides.

Relationships

• Make some time to talk because it is easy to lose a connection without any communication. Friendships die after a year of no contact. Do not just talk, but also make time to meet for a coffee or something to stay in touch.
• Try to form good relationships with your neighbors. If someone tries to rob your home or you leave the car boot open, they’ll come to the rescue. Besides, it helps to create a good sense of community where you both help each other.
• Keep a small circle; it is better to have 10 deep friendships than 100 shallow ones. Do not hoard friends; rather, be with the people who can support you as you are. They are the true friends.
• Try not to gift alcohol, as not everybody drinks like a pirate like you. Also, try to offer gifts that are useful in the long run.
• Try to travel more in life and expand your boundaries. Travelling is a positive treat for your mental health, and it can also make you more empathetic towards others. Traveling also makes you become less racist and more appreciative of other people and their cultures.
• Have friends who also have big dreams and goals in life. Such friends can motivate you and help you achieve bigger dreams as well.
• Stay away from self-centered and narcissistic people who only talk about themselves. They are a big red flag, and you should definitely avoid them.

Networking

• Networking is a highly important aspect of life, and it is even more important for your professional life. When you are not sure how to handle someone, choose to be kind. There can be both nice and mean people, and you should be kind to everyone, as it defines you.
• You can pay more to the professionals whom you are assigning for a personalized project. Such custom goals are not easy to fulfill at a regular rate, and paying more can help you get your goals done easily.
• Optimism is an infectious virtue, and you should surround yourself with optimistic people.

Productivity

• Try to always chase leverage, as it can help you do the same amount of work with more rewards over time.
• Early to bed and early to rise, lives a healthy and wealthy life. This popular philosophy applies to people of all ages.
• Procrastination is not necessarily a bad thing, but it helps us prepare for our next goal. It also helps us prepare for the resistance; then we take action.
• There can be multiple good habits, but what helps to automate your success are systems.
• If making a to-do list is your thing, it is time to learn how to remove items from that list, as it helps to reduce your cognitive load. Treat it as a game and you will like it.
• Several hours of work means absolutely nothing if the result is zero and you are unable to create value for the final product.
• Dopamine gives us short bursts of happiness, and that is what most of us are chasing. Dopamine addiction is one of the prime ways to sabotage your life since it offers false rewards and limits the progress of your potential.
• Keep your schedule right and mark your calendar before an event actually takes place. When you handle your calendar, no one can make you work against your will.
• Sometimes, you should just turn off the notifications on your phone and keep it that way so that your brain feels more relaxed and less anxious.
• Vision boards do sound quite cool, but what helps to achieve goals are systems that are connected to habits that bring good values to your life.
• Smartphones have become a constant distraction in our lives. That is why it is recommended to keep your phone in another room when you are engaged in some deep work. Success comes from being productive.

Creativity

• Make sure to rest; otherwise, your creativity goes to zero. No creativity means no value is created. This is not just important for creative professions and art, but for every sector, including IT, where creative ideas lead to new projects.
• When inspiration strikes, act on it in the moment. Or its energy dies. A good way to do it would be to give yourself an ultimatum of 5 to 10 seconds to decide.
• In order to maximize your productivity and creativity, try to work like a lion during 9–5 and then rest like a sloth bear at night. This is an ideal routine for everyone to utilize most of every day.
• Do stuff in life to naturally become more interesting. Too many people stay locked up at home and accidentally become boring.
• Clean your desk at the end of each day. You might not believe it, but it actually makes it easier to think. A cluttered desk can have a negative impact on your mind and vision.

Moments

• The best moments are random. That’s why an over-planned life is a nightmare. Try to enjoy the impromptu moments of life that are often not planned.
• Keep a timeline of your life. Write on it daily. Otherwise, you’ll forget most good things that happened. In life, you can come across millions of memorable moments that define you.

Reading and Writing

• The paramount benefits of reading can empower every person, and book readers are well aware of them. Try to read more books than online articles and posts on the internet and social media.
• You can create a brand new niche for yourself by combining three different topics together.
• Keep your emails shorter with a quick edit, as they often get more replies.
• Read more to know more, feel more, see more, and remember more.
• Writing helps us express what is going on inside our minds, and it can help to make your thinking crystal clear.
• Write online to express yourself. Do it for long enough, and you become an idea machine.
• If you’re interested in building an audience on social media, don’t get fooled by lots of followers. A small community of true fans will help you get further in life than millions of followers who hardly care about you.

Success

The meaning of success differs for every person, as someone might feel successful with their business, and another person might feel successful in taking care of their family. While the goals are different, the paths are interconnected when it comes to success.

• Life is a video game, and there is no respawn. Once you act like it, it becomes easier to win.
• You know what? Humility is sexy, and you should always downplay your achievements.
• If your success in life has plateaued, it’s probably your ego that has gotten in the way. Acknowledge it, then be more humble.
• The people you look up to have failed and been rejected more than you realize. They just don’t talk about it because it brings back the pain. Plus, the hero’s journey is more interesting to the masses. Losers are those who do not even give it a try because they are afraid of losing.
• Stop being inspired by people 10,000 steps ahead of you. They have little to teach. Find mentors who are 10 steps ahead instead.
• 30-day goals get you nowhere. 1-year goals get you somewhere. 5-year goals get you far. Decade-long goals make you unstoppable. Therefore, always focus on long-term goals rather than short steps, since it brings more positive impact in life.
• Being the victim of your life story doesn’t get you as far as being the hero of it. And also remember that you are the main character of your own story, but you might not be the main character for others.
• Many of us quietly suffer from imposter syndrome, and it limits our potential. We’re not ready. We become ready through action. Imposter syndrome equals future growth.

Family

This is the favorite part of Vin Diesel, or Dominique Toretto, from the Fast and Furious franchise. Nothing goes beyond family, and it is the only support you have in your worst days.

• Call your parents more than you think is enough. They’ll be gone sooner than you realize.
• It always feels scary and unnecessary to have a kid. But I’m yet to meet anyone who regrets it. Having a kid helps you be a kid again. But if you consider the modern economy, stay single.
• Again, if you are having a family and kids, then make sure to make time for them. There is nothing worse than an absent parent.

Zen

Well, achieving moksha or nirvana is not easy, and it is meant to be hard. But there are practices we can apply in our daily lives.

• The fewer things you own, the less stress you experience.
• The coolest person you’ll ever meet in life is a monk. They have very little and live in complete Zen. It makes the average way of life look like a nightmare when you encounter such spiritual leaders who live in a higher dimension than us.
• You can continue phone calls in nature with a great sense of calmness.

Business

• Learn to build a community if you are trying to gain success for your business. When you learn their problems, you can offer them better solutions.
• Customers need to be motivated to take action. Use gamification to help them with a fun dose and an interactive element.
• The best businesses are one-person businesses. Small, nimble, full control, and optimized to maximize money and work less.
• Marketing is expensive. You’re better off doing a good job and getting referrals from existing customers.
• Never underestimate how early we are in the internet era. It’s nowhere near saturation. Many countries and remote locations still don’t have access. As Starlink beams down internet to these places, adoption will skyrocket. That’s a big opportunity for you.

Self

• You don’t find happiness. It’s a choice. You can be happy when you choose to live happily.
• Comedy is the best medicine there is right after you experience a tragedy.
• Dare to imagine a future better than what you have now. Then go make it happen. Worst-case scenario, you fall short. But you’re still further ahead than if you didn’t use your imagination at all.
• Make love, not war, because this world is already having too many wars.
• Everyone is quietly addicted to something you know nothing about. So don’t feel shame for your addictions. Focus on seeing if you can overcome them. Being self-aware is very important.
• Whenever you feel fear, lean into it. Fear is free energy you can use to break through your limitations and achieve audacious goals.

Life will keep evolving as you grow older, and if you do not evolve, you might feel stuck.