I think it’s safe to assume that most of the people reading this blog have at least one thing in common…

In the last 3 or 4 weeks, you’ve all taken a minute to reflect on the year that was 2016 and what’s coming up for 2017.

If you read my blog this time last year you’ll know how I feel about New Year’s Resolutions, but as much as the new year is a time for reflection and goal setting, it really boils down to one thing.

Plato, Aristotle, Friedrich Nietzsche, Confucius.

These are some of the names that likely come to mind when people start talking about philosophy, right?

Old men with long beards, spouting out wisdoms which we either don’t understand, or can’t really apply to real life.

FALSE.

Philosophy definitely has a role to play in the modern world…

It’s rare in life for there to be a true common denominator.

One single factor which produces an extremely predictable outcome every single time.

So upon reflection, when you see one, it’s probably a good idea to pay attention to it…

In order to survive in the world you must learn, and to gain knowledge you must think.

This makes thinking a primary human necessity for life and a fundamental By Design concept.

And, just like your body, your mind has certain requirements you must fulfill in order to live a healthy, happy and fulfilling life.