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The Value of Softness
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32:45 - 37:53 (05:08)

The concept of being a warrior includes not just physical aggression but also the wisdom of softness, as seen in the story of Plenty Koo. This story serves as a metaphor for aging and maintaining utility and dignity.

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The story of Plenty Koo is a perfect metaphor for getting older and maintaining utility and dignity.
32:45 - 34:02 (01:17)
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Metaphor
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The story of Plenty Koo is a perfect metaphor for getting older and maintaining utility and dignity. The book is short but incredible.

Chapter
The Value of Softness
Episode
#513: Sebastian Junger — Seeking Freedom, Near-Death Experiences, and Reordering Your Place in the World
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Plenty Koo realized that the ultimate warrior role of preserving the community in the new era meant not fighting with white society.
34:02 - 35:45 (01:42)
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Warrior
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Plenty Koo realized that the ultimate warrior role of preserving the community in the new era meant not fighting with white society. Instead, he believed learning to read and farm were the new callings of a warrior.

Chapter
The Value of Softness
Episode
#513: Sebastian Junger — Seeking Freedom, Near-Death Experiences, and Reordering Your Place in the World
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares their personal experience of how the book "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior" influenced them during a crucial stage of their life, and its interesting components of visions and fasting leading to decisions.
35:45 - 37:53 (02:08)
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Books
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The speaker shares their personal experience of how the book "The Way of the Peaceful Warrior" influenced them during a crucial stage of their life, and its interesting components of visions and fasting leading to decisions.

Chapter
The Value of Softness
Episode
#513: Sebastian Junger — Seeking Freedom, Near-Death Experiences, and Reordering Your Place in the World
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show