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Lao Tzu

Ancient Chinese philosopher traditionally credited as the founder of Taoism. His writings on simplicity and natural flow have endured for 2,500 years.

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The Tao Te Ching a foundational text on living in harmony with the natural way of things.
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About Lao Tzu

Ancient Chinese philosopher traditionally credited as the founder of Taoism. His writings on simplicity and natural flow have endured for 2,500 years.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Stop forcing; act in accordance with nature and let go of striving.

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  • Working on the tao te ching or a foundational text on living in harmony with the natural way of things.
  • 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

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  • "How do you find peace when everything feels out of control?"
  • "What grounds you when you've lost your sense of direction?"
  • "What would you tell me if I were about to give up on this?"
  • "What's a mistake you made early on that you'd want me to avoid?"