When You Stop Caring, Everything Starts to Work Out – The Philosophy of Michel de Montaigne

Are you trying too hard, yet nothing seems to work? Maybe the problem lies in your need for control. In this video, we dive into the philosophy of Michel de Montaigne, the Renaissance thinker who discovered a powerful secret: when you stop obsessively trying to control everything, results begin to flow naturally. 🌿 Through personal stories, profound losses, and philosophical reflections, Montaigne teaches us how to cultivate detachment without falling into apathy — and why this is essential for a lighter, more authentic, and anxiety-free life. 📚 In this video, you’ll learn: Why caring too much might be sabotaging you How philosophical skepticism can set your mind free What it means to live lightly amid the chaos of the modern world Practical lessons from Montaigne’s Essays you can apply today 📖 Direct References from Michel de Montaigne MONTAIGNE, Michel de. The Essays: Selected Works. Translated by Sérgio Milliet. São Paulo: Abril Cultural, 1972. A classic Brazilian edition featuring carefully selected excerpts from The Essays, translated with precision and elegance. MONTAIGNE, Michel de. Complete Essays. Translated by Sérgio Milliet. São Paulo: Martins Fontes, 2004.