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5 Beautiful Japanese Philosophies That Will Help You Live A Happier Life
What I’ve learned from bringing ancient wisdom into a modern-day existence.
You can sum up Japan in two superlatives.
Super amazing and super weird.
After a befriended couple went there, they told me about the efficient public transport, the crazy food, and the women dressed up as children selling stuff in front of stores. It was a unique experience.
But one thing that stands out above all else is Japanese culture, somewhere between Zen Buddhism and robots serving food.
Intrigued by their stories, I went down the rabbit hole, unearthing many inspiring philosophies I’ve since incorporated into my life.
Most of them are a stark contrast to our modern Western culture, which is probably why I’ve been happier ever since.
Wabi-sabi, The Art Of Imperfection
Perfectionism equals fear.
When I first started coaching, I created super-specific plans and documents for my clients. Preparing a session looked like inventing a fusion reactor and building a particle accelerator at the same time. I wanted to leave nothing to chance.
