Lessons from ‘The Analects of Confucius’ by Confucius. He was born around 551 BC, in the ancient state of Lu.
Confucius is recognized as one of the greatest philosopher teachers. His ideas have influenced Chinese cultural traditions and the world for over 2000 years.
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Show notes:
00:00 - Excerpt, background on Confucius & ancient China
06:10 - Confucius’ blueprint for life
12:40 - Your habits shape your character
14:50 - Demand much from yourself, less of others
17:50 - The importance of always learning
22:08 - How to express yourself honestly
25:20 - Practice what you preach, talk only when you’ve done it
27:40 - There’s something to learn from everyone
30:20 - Exploitive behaviors are what petty persons do
33:30 - Sharpen your tools, and don’t get distracted by shiny things
36:50 - Immerse yourself in the river of life
39:00 - You can face death at dusk if you’ve walked the way in day
40:30 - Challenge
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