Episode 013 · 15 November 2019 · 57:41
Patrick Hilario: Philosophy, Education, & Financial Literacy
Patrick J. Hilario is a philosopher, educator, and financial literacy author. This broad conversation takes us into his story and process of excellence.
Who is Patrick J. Hilario?
- Founder, R&R Investments: https://www.randrinvestments.ca/
- Patrick’s Socials:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philario
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/patrickjhilario
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/patrickjhilario
- Books:
- Dasein’s Journal: a Collection of Philosophical Thought
- How To Never Be Broke Again
Topics of Interest
- Patrick’s best hope for the conversation [2:43]
- Why philosophy? [4:35]
- What is existentialism? [8:30]
- On becoming a teacher [10:10]
- Philosophy of science [11:30]
- What does it look like to do philosophy? [12:25]
- How can one learn about philosophy outside of university? [16:25]
- Other approaches to thinking and practicing [19:50]
- Nerding down/ What is the practice of philosophy? [22:35]
- Patrick’s writing & on being [24:40]
- Philosophical bridge between the East and West [26:26]
- Why and how to write a book? [28:35]
- Patrick’s journey into financial literacy [36:45]
- Key learnings about writing and publishing [44:30]
- Laser focus [49:30]
- Who are you becoming? [54:50]