Madness, it’s the Thing You Need to be Free

Jake Fishbein
Nov 4 · 2 min read

For the past six years, Zorba the Greek has been a touchstone for me, a literary and cinematic guidepost for living and living well.

The character of Zorba has inspired me to get out of my head and live in the world, not in my mind or my books. He has shown me the power of reveling in the moment, being present, and embracing a little bit of madness to cut the rope and be free.

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Jake Fishbein

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Writer. Coach. Dude of Disruption. All about discovery, seeking greater understanding, and making it to Ithaca…wherever Ithaca may be. www.jakefishbein.com

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