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John Cage

Composer, 4′33″

“Wherever we are, what we hear is mostly noise. When we ignore it, it disturbs us. When we listen to it, we find it fascinating.”
John Cage
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Silence is full, if you listen.

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Attention as practice

There is no such thing as silence. The need to fill every moment hides what is already happening.

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Ep. 33 · 34 min

What Happens When Nothing Happens?

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Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh

Zen teacher, peace activist

“Breathe, and come home to the present.”

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Cal Newport

Computer scientist, Deep Work

“Depth is rare and valuable.”

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Viktor Frankl

Viktor Frankl

Psychiatrist, Man's Search for Meaning

“Meaning is a responsibility you answer.”

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BJ Miller

Palliative care physician

“Mortality is what gives life its urgency.”

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Nassim Taleb

Nassim Taleb

Author, Antifragile

“Some things gain from disorder.”

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James Clear

James Clear

Author, Atomic Habits

“You fall to the level of your systems.”

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