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The wisdom of insecurity
A Message for an Age of Anxiety
Book • 2011
In this book, Alan Watts draws on Eastern philosophy and religion to argue that true security and peace can only be achieved by understanding and embracing the impermanence and insecurity of life.
He critiques the modern quest for security and certainty, highlighting the futility of chasing moving goalposts such as financial success, stability, or escape from pain.
Watts emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment, letting go of the past and future, and accepting the uncertainty of life to find true freedom and fulfillment.
He critiques the modern quest for security and certainty, highlighting the futility of chasing moving goalposts such as financial success, stability, or escape from pain.
Watts emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment, letting go of the past and future, and accepting the uncertainty of life to find true freedom and fulfillment.
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Mentioned in 13 episodes
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Jerry Colonna and 
Tim Ferriss as the author of "The Wisdom of Insecurity", exploring the usefulness of anxiety and insecurity.
Jerry Colonna and Tim Ferriss as the author of "The Wisdom of Insecurity", exploring the usefulness of anxiety and insecurity.
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Deepak Chopra for 
Steven Bartlett , emphasizing its relevance to embracing insecurity and unpredictability.
Deepak Chopra for Steven Bartlett , emphasizing its relevance to embracing insecurity and unpredictability.
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Iman Ebrahimi for its teachings on entrepreneurship and innovation, emphasizing the freedom in approaching life and detaching from the obsession of certainty.
Iman Ebrahimi for its teachings on entrepreneurship and innovation, emphasizing the freedom in approaching life and detaching from the obsession of certainty.
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