Tim
Tim
Philosophy should be practical—it should challenge you and push you forward. A few years ago, I had everything I thought I wanted: a good career, friends, a stable life in the Netherlands. Yet, I felt stuck. Enter philosophy.
Philosophy made me realize my problem wasn’t my life, but my lack of challenge. So, I left the Netherlands and started fresh. Since then, I’ve lived in Athens, making philosophy something I live, not just read.
Now, I run Examined Mind, where I turn philosophical ideas into real-world actions. If philosophy doesn’t improve your life, then what’s the point?
What Can He Teach Me?
Unlike some ancient philosophers, I don’t claim to have all the answers. But if there’s anything I’ve learned, it’s this:
- Philosophy is useless… unless you apply it. If you’re just reading about it without changing anything in your life, you’re missing the point.
- Challenge is necessary. If you feel stuck, it’s probably because you’re too comfortable. Growth happens in discomfort.
- Question everything, including yourself. If you assume you’ve figured it all out, you probably haven’t.
- Your problems aren’t unique. Philosophers have been dealing with the same struggles—doubt, fear, meaning—for thousands of years. Learn from them.
- The examined life is worth living. Because if you don’t take the time to reflect, adjust, and grow, you’re just moving through life instead of actually living it.
Latest Blogs
I write about philosophy the way I live it—by questioning, experimenting, and sometimes failing. Dive into my latest blogs to see how ancient wisdom fits into modern life:
