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Viktor Frankl, a psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, emphasizes the importance of finding meaning in life, especially through suffering, in his book 'Man's Search for Meaning.' He shares lessons learned from his experiences in concentration camps, highlighting that having a purpose can help individuals endure hardships and maintain hope. Frankl's philosophy, known as Logotherapy, suggests that meaning can be found through work, love, and suffering, ultimately empowering individuals to choose their attitudes in any circumstance.

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Viktor Frankl, a psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, emphasizes the importance of finding meaning in life, especially through suffering, in his book 'Man's Search for Meaning.' He shares lessons learned from his experiences in concentration camps, highlighting that having a purpose can help individuals endure hardships and maintain hope. Frankl's philosophy, known as Logotherapy, suggests that meaning can be found through work, love, and suffering, ultimately empowering individuals to choose their attitudes in any circumstance.

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MAN'S SEARCH

FOR MEANING

AUTHOR – VIKTOR .E. FRANKL

BY : NISHTHA PATEL
ave a WHY to live for, you can bear almost an
Who Was Viktor Frankl?

Viktor Frankl was a psychiatrist and


neurologist in Austria.
In 1942, he and his family were sent to Nazi
concentration camps (Auschwitz, Dachau, etc.)
during World War II.
He survived 3 years of starvation, torture, loss,
and near death.
After being freed, he wrote this book in just 9
days, based on his camp experiences and his
psychological idea
1. Losing Everything But Himself

Frankl entered the camp with his manuscript hidden in


his coat
The Nazis took it away; he lost his life’s work in seconds
Instead of giving up, he decided to rewrite the book in
his mind .

LESSON : When projects get deleted, efforts go unnoticed, or you’re


back to zero—start again. Sometimes, version 2.0 is stronger
2. Choosing one thought to survive

Imagined himself giving a lecture in the future


about how he survived.
That mental image gave him strength to go on.

Lesson: When life feels tough — exams, rejections, self-doubt —


visualizing your future self succeeding gives you hope and
motivation.
Just like Frankl, you can mentally travel beyond your current
struggle.
3. Meaning makes suffering bearable
Frankl noticed prisoners who gave up mentally, died
faster but those who has a reason to live — like
reuniting with family, or completing a goal — held on.
Famous Quote:
“Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear almost any
‘how

Lesson : If you study only for marks, you’ll burn out.


But if you know why you want to study — to help your
family, build a dream, or make an impact — you’ll stay
motivated, even under pressure.
4. Pain with purpose

Frankl helped a prisoner who was suicidal after


losing his wife.
He didn’t give motivational quotes or “you got this”
speeches — instead, he helped him realize that his
suffering still had value:
He could honor her memory by living with dignity.

Lesson : suffering might look like heartbreak,


academic failure, or social anxiety.
It still hurts — but if we give it meaning, we don’t
suffer for nothing.
LOGOTHERAPY – HIS
PHILOSOPHY
Frankl believed humans need purpose.
We Can Find Meaning in 3 Ways:
•Through Work – doing something important.
•Through Love – caring for someone or something.
•Through Suffering – if we suffer with courage, it can become
meaningful.
The Last Freedom:
“Everything can be taken from a man… except one thing: the last of
human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of
circumstances.”
CONCLUSION

1. Life won’t always go as planned—


"Everything can be taken from you, except how you choose to respond."
2. Meaning matters more than success—
Chase what makes you feel alive
3. Suffering is not always avoidable—but it can be meaningful.
Don’t ask “Why me?” Ask, “What can I learn from this?”
4. Your mindset is your superpower—
Instead of saying “I have to do this ” say “ I get to do this ”
5. Your “why” is personal—
Start by asking:
“What is life expecting from me today?”
THANK
YOU

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