My super-stoked gratitude 2 you
Reading time: 1.5 minutes Dear PhiloSurfer, This week’s newsletter is differente from all previous ones. It’s a simple & hearfelt big Mahalo! Really, I’m super stoked for all the support you’ve given me. Yes. I am absolutelly THANKFUL. Truly, whole-heartedly & passionately. And that’s for 2 main reasons: THANK YOU #1 After posting consistently for […]
My proper introduction to you
Reading time: 2 minutes Dear PhiloSurfer, After 30 weeks of writing these letters, time has come for a proper introduction. As you know, I’m Ignacio Iturralde, the flow facilitator of The PhiloSurfer Club. This is my backstory: As a young man I rode my first wave in Southern California. It was to be the start […]
RE: Big, Bitter, Terrible Lies (Bonus)
Reading time: 2 minutes Aloha PhiloSurfer! Last week we wrapped up our 3-part epic on the philosophical depths of deception. First, we dropped in with Kant saying lying is never okay. Then caught waves with Mill allowing some “good vibes” white lies. And finally shredded Aristotle’s view to keep it virtuous. But has any philosopher […]
Special, sweet, little lies (3/3)
Reading time: 2.5 minutes Aloha PhiloSurfer! We’re back for the final heat of our 3-week surfari through the ever-changing beach breaks of lies. Our surf started with Immanuel Kant’s unwavering commitment to truth. Kant’s belief in absolute, perfect duty demands that we always tell the truth. While that categorical cold-water approach keeps things crystal clear, […]
Special, sweet, little lies (2/3)
Reading time: 3 minutes Aloha PhiloSurfer! We’re back for week 2 of our 3-week odyssey navigating the swirling currents of Truth & Lies Last week we caught Kant’s intense ethical surf – truth-telling as an absolute duty. Never ever lie! No exceptions to the rule! (If you didn’t read it, you can find it here) […]
💭 Special, sweet, little lies (1/3)
Reading time: 3 minutes Aloha! How’s it going? In our daily lives, lies envelop us like the ocean embraces the Tavarua island. “I’ll never do it again.” These lies come in all shapes and sizes, from the endearing to the deceitful. “One more, and I’ll go.” Lies are as much a part of our existence […]
🌊 5 reasons to start philosophizing now!
Reading time: 3 minutes Aloha! Howdy, PhiloSurfer? Just like Socrates, I’m a true believer that philosophizing has the power to radically improve your life. I’ve been dropping some heavy thinking for 27 years now (wow!) Philosophy has made me way more chill, self-aware and stoked about life in so many unexpected ways. I highly recommend […]
🧅 Stay humble (you’ll love it!)
Reading time: 4 minutes Aloha! Your friendly philosophy kook here with another tubular edition of The Philosurfer Club Journal. Today I’m droppin’ some heavy knowledge on how Socrates and Duke Kahanamoku, those gnarly grandmasters of philosophy and surfing, both followed a totally radical 6-step program for cultivating mad humility skills on their path to greatness. […]
🧞 K in Ibiza (How emotions swell)
Reading time: 6 minutes DISCLAIMER: Before we dive into this story, let me make one thing clear. The intention here is purely philosophical self-reflection and knowledge sharing. I’ve altered names and pertinent details to safeguard identities. Aloha, PhiloSurfer! This week’s newsletter is a little different. No more theories. Very few philosophical concepts. Just a single […]
🧭 Your 7-day emotional surf report
Reading time: Short Wouldn’t it be nice? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a personal 7-day emotional forecast? A report matching your moods to surf conditions. Monday: 3-6 ft. 14”. Offshore. Especially energetic & cheerful. Tuesday: Flat. Existential angst, moody & jumpy. Wednesday: 7-10 ft. 5”. Double overhead anxiety. For a complete 7-day forecast: Subscribe […]