Tag: effectiveness
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Misconceptions about Taoism and flow
In Chapter 48 of the Tao Te Ching, Lao-Tzu formulates one of the most cryptic principles of Taoism. He enunciates that, in our pursuit of […]
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Taoist quotes about flow
Lao-Tzu made a straightforward recommendation to people who want to achieve flow in their work, relationships and other areas of their lives. Chapter 22 of […]
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How Taoist meditation works
I have never known anyone who has improved his life by sitting on the ground for hours, lighting candles, chanting some mantras, and engaging in […]
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Lightness as a major Taoist virtue
While Western culture prompts us to do our utmost, achieve the maximum, and rise the highest, Taoism preaches lightness as a lifestyle. Chapter 9 of […]
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Seneca: effectiveness leads to happiness
I have never been impressed by individuals who preach effectiveness, productivity and efficiency for the sake of it. They devote their efforts to finding faster […]
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Seneca on effectiveness
In history, few philosophers have proven qualified to speak about effectiveness. They were disqualified by their economic, professional and social failure, or by their sheer […]
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Seneca’s warning against Stoicism
Philosophers are all too eager to speak about the benefits of their ideals, but will seldom mention the drawbacks. I’m afraid that it is up […]
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Effectiveness in Schopenhauer’s philosophy of life
The art of getting things done effectively and inexpensively underlies the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860). His theory of the will (“life force”) warns us […]
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