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Barbell Buddha Podcast - with Chris Moore from Barbell Shrugged
47 - Knowledge bombs from Vice City
Jan 20, 2014
Zach Even-Esh, founder of The Underground Strength Gym, shares intriguing breakfast stories and lessons learned at Wodapalooza. The podcast dives into topics like the rebel Zen monk Akiu Sojun, finding balance and primal strength, true strength beyond physicality, and embracing change and community building.
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- Embracing vices in moderation can lead to a balanced and fulfilling life.
- Prioritizing passion and self-growth over external methodologies is key to success.
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Philosophical Insight on Balance and Enjoyment
The podcast explores the concept of balance and enjoyment through the contemplation of a scandalous Zen monk's life in Japan. The monk, Akiu Sojun, demonstrated the importance of vice and balance in life, emphasizing the need for respectful indulgence in pleasures. This discussion delves into the practical application of the concept of yin and yang, depicting how activities like cheat meals, drinking, and stillness contribute to achieving balance and fulfillment in life.
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