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About Alan Watts
Alan Watts (1915–1973) was a British-American philosopher, writer, and speaker who served as a bridge between Eastern and Western philosophy. He wrote over 25 books and gave thousands of lectures interpreting Hindu, Buddhist, and Taoist thought for Western audiences. He became one of the most influential spiritual thinkers of the 20th century, known for making ancient wisdom accessible and profoundly relevant to modern life.
Life is not a problem to be solved but a musical thing to be sung and danced while you have the chance — the present moment is the only place where real living occurs, and the anxious pursuit of future outcomes robs us of the aliveness available right now.
Chat with Alan when you're...
- Working on the way of zen or the wisdom of insecurity
- Making a hard decision and need a direct, honest perspective
- Setting a bold long-term vision and pressure-testing whether it holds up
- Figuring out what to cut and what to double down on
- Preparing for a high-stakes pitch, presentation, or conversation
