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How do Zen masters point students to awareness without using words? In Simple Zen: A Guide to Living Moment by Moment, C. Alexander Simpkins PH.D. and Annellen Simpkins PH.D. write how Zen masters point students to awareness through hits and shouts. A Nonconceptual Experience Alexander and Annellen write: “Chinese Zen masters Ma-tsu and Lin-chi often …
“By concentrating on precision, one arrives at technique, but by concentrating on technique one does not arrive at precision.” — Bruno Walter You have programs for everything you do. Your programs consist of sequences of thoughts and behaviors triggered by a stimulus. Key Takeaways I think strategies are one of the most important concepts in …
“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” — Albert Einstein One way to learn is by making mistakes. Another way is to learn from others. In Software Architect Bootcamp, Raphael Malveau and Thomas J. Mowbray, Ph.D. write about two skills you need to learn from other people. Two Skills to Learn from Other …
“Don’t envy what people have, emulate what they did to have it.” — Tim Fargo How can you learn whatever you want from any of your favorite heroes? By modeling what they think, feel, and do. I’m a fan of “model the best.” Whenever I focus on something, I try to find examples of the …
Photo by TheDreamSky ??? ?? The “Can’t Lose” System is a way to combat your fear of failure. It works by listing your fears, exposing distorted thinking, and identifying ways to cope. In Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy Revised and Updated, David Burns writes about using the Can’t Lose System. Key Take Aways Here’s …
