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September 17, 2025 2 mins

Every day is a great day to learn something new — not as a slogan, but as a practice. In this episode of The Resilient Philosopher, "The Prism of Reality," we peel back the layers of why we make excuses and how to meet those reasons with action. Through personal anecdotes, gentle challenges, and clear philosophical grounding, the host guides you from doubt to conviction and shows how the love of knowledge transforms ordinary life into a constant classroom.

Listen as the episode traces the core elements of the show: philosophy as a lived practice, the courage to face our biases, and the humility to learn from one another. You’ll meet the resilient thinker within you — someone who shows up, stays firm, and cultivates growth by embracing curiosity. This is philosophy not as abstract theory but as a method for daily living, rooted in conviction and compassion.

Along the way, you’ll learn how these ideas are expanded in the book The Resilient Philosopher: The Prism of Reality, available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon. If the episode resonates, the book becomes a companion — a deeper map for practicing resilience and intellectual honesty. New episodes arrive every Tuesday, and each release is paired with an article offering further references and reading on thevisionleon.com.

Stay strong, stay firm, and always show up for yourself. Whether you’re a seasoned thinker or someone who wants to start asking better questions, this episode invites you on a journey: from excuses to action, from knowing to becoming — step by step, idea by idea.

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