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13 contributions to ECLIPS Elite
The Invisible Life Test
Hey Elite! Quick one: If no one could see your results… - No likes - No applause - No recognition But you’d still get fitter, smarter, richer, sharper. Essentially just improve in whatever way you desire. Would you still go all in? If nobody knew how much progress you were making … would you still be trying to make progress? Be honest. do we actually seek self-development for the sake of itself Or do we seek attention?
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Honestly I think this is where Maslow’s hierarchy answers the question perfectly. Recognition and validation sit at the esteem level of the pyramid. It’s not shallow or fake to want them, it’s literally a human need. We’re wired to seek status and acknowledgment from others because for most of human history your survival depended on how your tribe perceived you. But here’s the key. Maslow put self actualisation above esteem for a reason. The goal is to eventually move past needing external validation and start doing things because they align with who you’re becoming. That’s the highest level of human motivation. So to answer honestly, most people start their journey for external reasons. To look good, to impress, to prove someone wrong. And that’s fine because it gets you moving. But the people who sustain it long term are the ones who eventually stop caring who’s watching and start doing it because not doing it would feel like betraying themselves. And personally, yes I’d still go all in. Because once you’ve tasted what it feels like to grow and push past your own limits, you can’t go back to being comfortable with standing still. The recognition is nice but it’s not what gets me up in the morning. The person I’m becoming is. Even if nobody ever saw a single result, I’d still rather be someone who gave everything than someone who coasted through life wondering what could have been and questioning what if. The real test isn’t whether you’d start with no audience. It’s whether you’d keep going after the initial motivation fades.
Is Morality Real… or Just a Group Agreement?
Do you believe there is objective morality — meaning some actions are truly right or wrong, regardless of culture, opinion, or time? Or is morality just a social contract we invented to keep society functioning? For example: - If every society agreed that stealing was acceptable… would it become morally okay? - If morality evolves over time (which it clearly does), does that mean it was never objective to begin with? - When we say something is “wrong,” are we discovering a truth — or expressing a preference? Some people argue: - Morality is objective because certain principles (like unnecessary suffering being wrong) feel universally true. - Others argue morality is subjective because it varies across cultures and history. And here’s the twist: If morality is subjective, on what grounds can we condemn anything? If morality is objective, where does it come from? God? Evolution? Reason? Human well-being? Something else? I’m curious where this community stands. Is morality discovered… or invented? Give your take — and more importantly, explain why.
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Imo I think morality is both discovered and invented. There are certain things that seem hardwired into us as humans, betraying someone who trusts you completely. Every culture, every time period, every religion views treachery against someone who put their full trust in you as deeply wrong. Even among criminals there’s a code against snitching You don’t need culture or religion to tell you that, it just feels universally true. That points to something objective at the core. But the way we interpret and apply morality is clearly shaped by culture, time and experience. For example, slavery was considered completely moral and even justified by religion and philosophy for thousands of years. Public executions were family entertainment in medieval Europe. Child labour was normal and seen as building character well into the 1800s. Wives were legally considered property of their husbands in most Western societies. All of these were moral at the time and today every single one of them horrifies us. So the expression of morality evolves even if some deeper foundation stays constant. My take is that morality is like language. The capacity for it is built into us, but the specific form it takes depends on where and when you grow up. The fact that it changes doesn’t mean it’s not real, it just means our understanding of it is always catching up to something deeper than any one culture can fully grasp and understand.
Stoicism saves the day again!
Hey guys, today was another day I just couldn’t be bothered to go gym (I mean it’s a Friday, can you blame me🤷🏾‍♂️😭) But once again I was able to overcome my internal resistance by using a lot of the mental frameworks I’ve picked up through my interests in stoicism and other similar philosophies. I know not everyone cares about gym and stuff like that hence why I’ve separated the chats into different areas so people can just engage with the specific topics/aspects of life they think philosophy can help them with. But just thought I’d start sharing more posts like this here as I believe this is one of the key areas philosophy has been able to help me make progress in. If this stuff is interesting to you, maybe we can start using this chat to hold eachother accountable and share other ideas and philosophies that could help all of us with physical health and wellness! Happy Friday everyone, and enjoy the weekend when it comes!
Stoicism saves the day again!
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Stoicism is can be used for getting out of your own head, especially when it comes to the gym and other areas of life tbh. Half the battle is just showing up and being consistent and Stoic philosophy gives you that mental framework to push through when your mind is telling you to stay comfortable.
Should we stop living for the weekends?
Real question. How many times have you said: “Just need to get through this week.” “ Thank God it’s Friday.” “Weekend can’t come fast enough.” I get it. We all do it. But if we’re basically writing off Monday–Friday… that’s most of our life. Are we really okay with that? I’m not saying weekends aren’t great. They are. But if the only time we feel alive, free, creative, or human is those 2 days… surely that’s a bit of a red flag right? So maybe the goal isn’t to “escape” the week… Maybe it’s to build weekdays we don’t hate. Curious what you all think: Are we meant to live for the weekends? Or is that mindset keeping us stuck?
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I think the real reason most people live for the weekend is because they’re drained from the weight of everything. Bills, responsibilities, demanding bosses, deadlines at work, the constant pressure of life/things not going well. The weekend becomes the only time where you finally get to breathe. But that’s not living, that’s recovering. If 5 out of 7 days are survival mode and the other 2 are recovery, when are you actually living? I think the shift starts with being honest about what’s draining you and whether it’s worth it. It’s not always about finding a dream job. Sometimes it’s just about making small changes so your weekdays don’t feel like something you need to escape from. The weekend should be a bonus, not the only thing keeping you going.
Chasing financial freedom might be making you miserable.
Yeah, I said it. We talk a lot about escaping the 9–5, building wealth, going viral, “making it.” And don’t get me wrong — ambition is powerful. I’m ambitious as hell. But I’ve had a realisation recently that hit me hard: I’m already living a life that past-me prayed for… And somehow, it still wasn’t enough. I make good/decent money. I work from home. There was a time I used to dread the idea of going into work 5 days a week — especially at a warehouse. I remember thinking, “If I could just work from home and make solid money, I’d be set.” Now I have that. And yet… I still caught myself feeling restless. Dissatisfied. Wanting more. More money. More freedom. More views. More success. That’s the hedonic treadmill. As humans, we adapt to everything. The new car becomes normal. The pay rise becomes baseline. The WFH life becomes “meh.” Your nervous system recalibrates, and suddenly what used to be a dream is just… Tuesday. So here’s the uncomfortable question: If I’m almost as miserable now — with more blessings, more flexibility, more opportunity — as I was back then… Why am I so confident that being super rich, financially free, or wildly successful will suddenly fix everything? Why do celebrities with money, fame, access to anything… still struggle? Still spiral? Sometimes even end their lives? Because the external upgrade doesn’t automatically create an internal upgrade. And here’s something that humbled me even more… When I worked at that warehouse, I met some of the happiest people I’ve ever met in my life. Genuinely happy. Laughing all shift. Present. Content. Some of them are probably still there. And I’d bet some of them are happier than me. That messed with my narrative. We are wired to want more. To compare. To optimise. To chase. But at some point you have to wake up and realise: You have the power to choose happiness and freedom now. Not when you hit £X. Not when your content blows up. Not when you quit your job. Now. That doesn’t mean kill your ambition.
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Wow this a powerful post, it really made me reflect and ponder on my life and why I do things and also question it I’m really happy or waiting to hit a milestone before I’m happy.
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