The pressure to "rise and grind" has become the defining soundtrack of our professional lives, leading to a global burnout epidemic. But what if the path to peak performance lies not in relentless effort, but in radical adaptability and ruthless simplicity? In this essential four-part series from "The Applied Mind," host Maya Joshi and philosopher Leo Soro explore the profound and practical wisdom of Bruce Lee as the ultimate counter-argument to modern hustle culture.
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This series offers more than just inspiration; it provides a new operating system for your work and life—one that values effectiveness over activity, authenticity over performance, and resilience over rigidity.
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