“Without contradiction, there would be no life,
no movement, no progress,
a deadly slumber of all forces.”
— F.W.J. Schelling

Hi, my name is Mahmoud Rasmi.

I pursued projects with the aim of bridging the gap between academia and industry.

I ended up dwelling under that bridge, albeit a nice Roman bridge in Salamanca, Spain.

I think it’s better not to take oneself too seriously. For that reason, I wrote a short ebook called Sardonically Speaking: What Socrates, Standup Comedians, and Rappers Have in Common.

Then I noticed how tricky it is to strike a balance between not taking oneself too seriously, asking inquisitive questions, and collaborating constructively when solving problems.

That led me to write a book called Philosophy for Business Leaders.

I’ve come to believe that cultivating a philosophical mindset improves our ability to lead better lives, personally and professionally.

Philosophical exercise is an ongoing process. It’s an activity we engage in, not just an end goal.

This way of thinking encourages us to ask better questions, move through uncertainty with ease, seek and create meaning purposefully, and explore ethical dilemmas by shifting perspectives.

A philosophical mindset, as with anything in life, when taken to the extreme, runs the risk of making us insufferable.

Annoy the wrong people, and you end up like Socrates: ostracized, and locked up awaiting your death sentence.

To find the right balance between all these contradictions and extremes is quite the challenge.

Therein lies the quest.

A laidback, not-too-serious, not-too-flippant exploration at the intersection of philosophy, culture, business, and life.

I have a PhD in philosophy. I’ve also been dabbling in coding for some time now.

🎙️ Podcast conversations

📖 Some book recommendations

Let’s chat

Feel free to reach out — I’d be glad to connect.