The story of Jon Green hitting four home runs in a baseball game taught him a lesson that to achieve the seemingly unachievable, one must go slow to go fast. This lesson was learned as he faced the fast-paced life in major league baseball. Green later rescued his career by settling his mind using techniques from the martial art chi gong. Chi gong integrates physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused intentions.
Here’s another episode from our archives that we love: Rufus’s 2020 interview with Ryan Holiday, the author of “Stillness Is the Key,” who shared his tips for slowing down, calming your mind, and accessing the tranquility deep inside.