4126: [Part 2] 7 Things I Learned About Life That I Learned From Surfing by Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Inner Peace

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Episode 4126:

Elana Miller finishes the seven lessons the ocean taught her, beginning with the difference between a professional and an amateur, which turns out to be attitude rather than talent. She explains why most people are quietly rooting for you rather than competing with you, and why letting go of the illusion of control is the most freeing self-improvement move available to any of us. The ocean does not care about you, and she argues that is good news.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenpsychiatry.com/surfing/

Quotes to ponder:

"Too many people operate under the delusion of competition, when the most helpful stance is collaboration."

"When you release yourself from the illusion of control, you can relax."

"So don't fight forces of nature. Ride them."

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