Richard Golian

1995-born. Charles University alum. Head of Performance at Mixit. 10+ years in marketing and data.

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Philosophy: Phenomenology, Stoicism, and Thinking for Yourself — Richard Golian

Philosophy: Phenomenology, Stoicism, and Thinking for Yourself

Most people treat philosophy as something abstract and impractical. I disagree. I studied phenomenology at Charles University and I apply it every day — in marketing, investing, and how I understand the world around me. These articles are not academic. They are personal accounts of what philosophy actually changed.

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The 8 Best Philosophy Books That Changed How I Think — From Marcus Aurelius to Heidegger

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What Is Phenomenology — And How I Actually Apply It in Everyday Life

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How I became a child again

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Philosophy as a way of seeing

Philosophy is not a collection of opinions. It is a discipline that examines the structures of experience, understanding, and meaning — the things most people take for granted.

I studied phenomenology for three years at Charles University in Prague. The tradition founded by Husserl and developed by Heidegger, Gadamer, and Merleau-Ponty permanently changed how I perceive the world. I apply it in marketing, investing, and in how I work with artificial intelligence.

These articles are personal accounts of that process — not academic summaries, but reflections on what philosophy actually changed in how I think, decide, and live.

Key themes

Phenomenology — how meaning forms before any theory enters the picture. How perception works. Why the way things appear to us is worth examining seriously.

Stoicism — Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus. The ancient operating system for composure, virtue, and rational decision-making. Still the most practical philosophy I know.

Hermeneutics — the study of interpretation. How texts, situations, and people are understood. Gadamer's Truth and Method is the foundation.

Existentialism — Kierkegaard, Heidegger. Questions about meaning, anxiety, and what it means to exist as a human being in a world that does not provide answers.

Common questions about this topic?

What is phenomenology?
Phenomenology is a philosophical tradition founded by Edmund Husserl that studies the structures of conscious experience — how we perceive, understand, and make meaning. Key figures include Husserl, Martin Heidegger, Hans-Georg Gadamer, and Maurice Merleau-Ponty. Richard Golian studied phenomenology for three years at Charles University in Prague and applies it in marketing, investing, and AI.
What is Stoicism and why is it relevant today?
Stoicism is an ancient Greek and Roman philosophy focused on virtue, self-control, and acceptance of what cannot be changed. Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus are its most famous practitioners. Stoic principles — such as focusing on what you can control and maintaining composure under pressure — are directly applicable to modern life, investing, and decision-making.
Can philosophy be applied in business and investing?
Yes. Phenomenology provides tools for understanding how people perceive offers, brands, and market situations — going beyond what data alone can reveal. Stoicism offers a framework for emotional discipline in investing. Hermeneutics helps in communication and understanding how messages are received. These are not theoretical — they produce practical results.
What are the best philosophy books for beginners?
Three accessible starting points: Plato's Apology of Socrates (a short, powerful defence of independent thinking), Plato's Gorgias (a dialogue on rhetoric and manipulation), and Marcus Aurelius' Meditations (personal reflections on virtue and composure). After these, the direction depends on what the reader is looking for.