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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.

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Mentioned in 13 episodes

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Jerry Colonna
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Tim Ferriss
as the author of "The Wisdom of Insecurity", exploring the usefulness of anxiety and insecurity.
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, emphasizing its relevance to embracing insecurity and unpredictability.
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, referencing Pema Chödrön's teachings.
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to provide insights on the tradeoff between human speed and technological advancement.
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in a conversation with Joseph Goldstein about embracing the unknown.
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as a challenging but rewarding read on insecurity.
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for its insights on navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship and embracing uncertainty.
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while discussing books he enjoyed while in Antarctica.
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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.
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in the context of the wisdom of insecurity.
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Dan Koe
as a book that sparked his journey of self-discovery and understanding of intuition.
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when discussing the 'Backwards Law' and its relation to happiness.
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Russ Roberts
as a book offering a perspective on living with insecurity.
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Dan Millman
in relation to navigating life's transitions and insecurity.
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Rob Dial
as one of the most impactful books he has ever read, describing it as breaking down the human condition.
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Chris Messina
as a source of wisdom and perspective.
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Kaira Jewel Lingo
as a helpful resource for understanding the unknown.
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