Includes a free philosophy PDF at the end to download Content marketing and philosophy have a lot in common. Both mediums involve searching for answers to important questions, developing a framework for accepting the things that can’t be controlled, sharing important stories, and building stronger connections with people from all…

AKA me getting up on my philosophy soapbox “It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.” Marcus Aurelius I’ve kicked off this article with the above quote from a Roman Emperor for a couple of reasons. First, I’m a philosophy geek…

Japan’s greatest warriors always came ready for battle — The legend of the samurai is woven into the culture of Japan. Dutiful, stoic and formidable, samurai were bound to the code of bushido, protecting their lords and masters at any cost. This romantic myth has been carefully constructed over centuries. But there’s no denying the samurai rank among history’s…

Gotta catch ’em all — Japanese mythology is filled with all kinds of supernatural creatures and monsters, ranging from mischievous kitsune, which take the appearance of foxes, to demonic oni, which live in the mountains and look like trolls. In anime, it’s common for characters to be inspired by fantastical Japanese creatures, and a franchise…

Tragicomedies and the profundity of depression — How did the line of the title make you feel? Intrigued? Worried? Sad? (My mum’s fine by the way). That line comes from BoJack Horseman, which we’ll get into in a minute. First, let’s focus on the intangible force that made you want to read this article: PATHOS. Pathos is…

Learning how to spar with wisdom in The Poet & The Sage — Philosophy comes in many shapes, forms, roads and paths. All these directions lead to the same direction: the pursuit of wisdom. Of finding ways to be better. Of getting to know yourself and others a little better every day. It’s this pursuit of wisdom that informs Simon Drew’s The Poet…

Introducing Kamui Whisky K.K — Japanese whisky is one of the hottest drink categories in the world, with plenty of innovation happening year to year. It’s wonderful to see the industry growing and a brand to look out for on the horizon is Kamui Whisky K.K. It was a pleasure to interview founder Casey Wahl…

Providing a better world for publishing academic texts — Philosophy is a funny subject because it can be interpreted in so many ways. To some, it’s an academic thing to study. For others, it’s a way of life or a personal set of values that are unique to an individual. …

Find what makes you you — What does coaching mean to you? Is it working with someone to get you to where you want to be? Is it having a sympathetic ear to talk to and creating a space for positive mental health? In my opinion, you can’t separate any kind of coaching from mental health…