Cognitive Psycho

Aristotle, bless his ancient soul, had this quaint little concept of eudaimonia, which translates into English as "human flourishing"—not that anyone in the modern age really cares. Nowadays, people are content with their dopamine hits from screens, and yet here we are, daring to discuss something as ambitious as human flourishing. If you find that even remotely interesting, then buckle up, because this is going to be a whirlwind of wisdom, or at least, the wisdom of a guy who thought “self-improvement” didn’t include investing in Bitcoin. Aristotle’s view of eudaimonia wasn't about feeling happy in the short term; he had no interest in today’s relentless pursuit of "good vibes only." His idea of happiness is virtue, but not the kind that earns you instant likes on Instagram. It’s a gritty, prolonged cultivation of virtues like courage, wisdom, and temperance—qualities that make you someone others might actually admire if admiration weren’t such a rare commodity

Alright, so Aristotle, that ancient Greek philosopher with his sandals and dusty tunics, gave us "virtue ethics." It’s a system for people who are supposedly trying to become their best selves by balancing their lives between extremes. Yeah, Aristotle thought humans had the capacity for rationality and goodness—as long as we weren’t lazy or reckless. What Exactly is Virtue, Anyway? Aristotle didn’t think of virtue as a checklist of nice things to do, like some self-help manual. Oh no, he saw virtues as "excellences" or qualities that lead us to flourish. Think courage, not cowering or charging in like a lunatic. According to Aristotle, being virtuous means finding the golden mean—right smack in the middle between extremes. It’s a bit like walking a tightrope. Go too far left, you’re a coward. Too far right, you’re reckless. Find the balance, and you’re the hero. The Golden Mean: Aristotle’s Fancy Word for “Moderation” Now, the “golden mean” sounds fancy, but it’s re