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What I’ve been reading:
Questions of the Subject in Nietzsche and Foucault: A Reading of Dawn by Keith Ansell-Pearson
Okay, this is real Nietzsche nerd reading. I usually like recommending something more relevant and relatable, but I also want to keep it transparent; this is what I’ve been reading.
This is an essay that’s part of a larger collection of essays titled “Nietzsche and the Problem of Subjectivity.” It’s not the easiest or most pleasant to read. As I said, it’s reading material only for Nietzsche nerds. However, here is something interesting that this essay reminded me of.
Most people who know Nietzsche only for his main, most infamous ideas aren’t aware of how much emphasis he placed on the smallest details of one’s daily life. You might know him as the man who said that God is dead. But he is also a thinker who talked about how much the climate that one lives in and the food one eats are important for the quality of one’s life and the health of one’s mind, body, and soul.
Who knows, if Nietzsche was alive today maybe he would be discussing the optimal daily routine on a podcast.
“All the physical and psychical frailties of the individual derive form a lack of knowledge about the smallest and most everyday things, such as what is beneficial to us and what is harmful to us in the institution of our mode of life, in the division of the day, eating, sleeping, and reflecting, and so on.” - Friedrich Nietzsche (Human, All Too Human)
What I’ve been listening to:
Dr. K HealthyGamer on the Modern Wisdom podcast
I first found out about Dr. K and his YouTube channel, HealthyGamerGG, about a year ago when he first appeared on Modern Wisdom.
In this age where different health experts compete for attention by trying to be as controversial as possible, I have really learned to appreciate those who speak like normal people and seem like they just want to deliver valuable information to the general public.
My main takeaway is that almost anything that I read or listen to that is related to human growth and development leads me to the same conclusion. The modern individual MUST reclaim his or her ability to focus and direct their attention if they want to improve themselves and the quality of their life.
What I’ve been thinking about:
It takes strength and courage to admit that you are feeling weak.
It's already an act of self-love to recognize that you need to learn how to love yourself better.
You are already taking accountability when you admit that you haven't been holding yourself to a high standard.
By admitting that you need to change, you have already started changing.
Maybe you have already taken the first and most important step toward getting better without even realizing it.
Thank you for reading.
Stay strong, love life, and never feel sorry for yourself.
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That podcast with Dr K is an absolute must-watch. He's so refreshing in the climate of all types of grifters and con-men. Just a regular, articulate, kind man who actually embodies his principles in seemingly every cell of his body. He has this quiet strength through kindness - a great antithesis to the Andrew Tate types. He doesn't announce anything about himself, but you can read it from him silently.
Recommend anyone and everyone watches that one. Also Chris is absolutely crushing the production value these days, wtf