Chapter
The Intersection of Mental Discipline and Spiritual Practice with George Simon and Sri Aurobindo
36:09 - 42:22 (06:13)
The podcast discusses how mental discipline and spiritual practice intersect in the model developed by Indian sage Sri Aurobindo, which emphasizes listening and openness to the unknown. This approach was taught by George Simon and can be seen as rooted in a model of consciousness.
Clips
Adam Grant talks about the moment he decided to have children, and how it triggered a sense of responsibility in him towards being the breadwinner and provider for his family.
36:09 - 37:34 (01:25)
Summary
Adam Grant talks about the moment he decided to have children, and how it triggered a sense of responsibility in him towards being the breadwinner and provider for his family.
ChapterThe Intersection of Mental Discipline and Spiritual Practice with George Simon and Sri Aurobindo
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker recounts the experiences that led to his decision to become a writer, including being asked to provide a quote for a speech, being approached to write a book, and offering to assist a friend with a manual.
37:34 - 38:44 (01:10)
Summary
The speaker recounts the experiences that led to his decision to become a writer, including being asked to provide a quote for a speech, being approached to write a book, and offering to assist a friend with a manual.
ChapterThe Intersection of Mental Discipline and Spiritual Practice with George Simon and Sri Aurobindo
Episode#278: Tim O'Reilly - The Trend Spotter
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
George Simon's mental discipline was rooted in a model of how consciousness happens and represented in the process of abstraction.
38:44 - 42:22 (03:38)
Summary
George Simon's mental discipline was rooted in a model of how consciousness happens and represented in the process of abstraction. Sri Aurobindo's spiritual philosophy involved listening and being open to the unknown, and both models can be integrated into a spiritual practice.