The Meaning of Life Is a Ham Sandwich

Nearly every culture around the world encourages sacrifice today for a better tomorrow. So why is delayed gratification so hard? 

There's a lot to like about stoicism, but it falls short in some key areas for me. Here's my take on it and the other influences on my personal philosophy. 

Also: what is the meaning of life?

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What is meaning and why is it important? What are the benefits of having a purpose and where does suffering fit in? What can you do when you want to explore meaning in your own life? 

In this episode, Tim Keller explores questions around meaning: Does life have inherent meaning? How do we find meaning in life? Can you live without meaning? This talk was recorded before a live audience on March 14, 2019 in New York City. 

This Mastery Session is all about a question I get asked from time to time: "What's the true purpose of life?". Also in this episode, I take you back to my childhood and share some insights I've learned that can be of great use to you.