Introduction In today’s fast-moving world, it has become incredibly easy to confuse “looking successful” with actually being successful. Society constantly tells us what should impress us—luxurious items, high-end lifestyles, and symbols that are supposed to show status. But as we grow, reflect, and face real responsibilities, we slowly realize that what society celebrates doesn't always match what brings true peace and fulfillment. This difference between what looks good and what actually feels good is where many people spend their entire lives struggling. We chase the world’s applause and forget the quiet joys that genuinely make life meaningful. Let’s explore these two sides clearly— what society thinks is cool vs. what is actually cool , and what truly creates a fulfilled and peaceful life. What Society Thinks Is Cool 1. The Newest iPhone Every year, a new phone launches—and suddenly millions feel like their perfectly working phone is outdated. Society has taught us that upgr...
Introduction “I am the wisest man on earth because I know one thing that I know nothing”. These mindful words are of Socrates. He is one of the most popular philosophers of all time. He sacrificed his life for humanity without even thinking twice. Socrates had not written his biography but we can know about him by reading books of his student, Plato. He was from a very poor family and his father was a sculptor. He fought for his nation as a young army man. Many times during the war he used to go to a lonely place and think for several hours. When he didn’t like army and sculptor work then he opened his own school where young students used to ask a wide variety of questions from him. Socrates was a very open-minded person but at that time people of Athens used to follow dogmatic rules. Due to his revolutionary ideas, he gained the attention of many other philosophers but few of them became his enemies. Death of Socrates The people of Athens were very conservative and there was great tur...