Becoming Antifragile 011: How To Apply Ancient Wisdom to Modern Life - King Solomon
Lessons from the book of Proverbs.
Attributed to King Solomon, Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings, parables and poetry that teaches the importance of getting wisdom and understanding. Proverbs is one of three wisdom literature in the Old Testament.
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00:00 - Excerpt from Proverbs and short background
04:20 - Why read Proverbs
05:40 - Embrace Lady Wisdom
07:30 - Avoid the Temptress
09:40 - Overcome and slay your lower man
15:35 - The beginning of wisdom, get wisdom
17:45 - Gaining wisdom is a long-term play
18:30 - Proverbs = probability
20:05 - What is more valuable than gold?
21:15 - What is the path to wisdom?
24:25 - Control your tongue
25:20 - Be action-oriented
29:00 - Gaining immortality
30:00 - The Queen’s secret lesson for kings
32:00 - Self-control & sobriety movement
34:50 - Why patience is required for wisdom
36:05 - Lady wisdom vs. Lady Folly (the Temptress)
38:10 - Challenge
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