Episode

#601: Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose
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1:54:51
Published: Wed Jun 22 2022
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Brought to you by LinkedIn Jobs recruitment platform with 770M+ users, Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement, and Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating. Jack Kornfield (@JackKornfield) trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. Over the years, Jack has taught worldwide, led international Buddhist teacher meetings, and worked with many of the great teachers of our time. He holds a PhD in clinical psychology and is a grandfather, husband, and activist. Some of his current projects include MMTCP, a worldwide mindfulness teacher training; Cloud Sangha, a site offering access to expert mindfulness teachers online; and a positive impact Wisdom Ventures fund.His books have been translated into 22 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. They include The Wise Heart: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology; A Path with Heart; After the Ecstasy, the Laundry; Teachings of the Buddha; The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace; Bringing Home the Dharma: Awakening Right Where You Are; and his most recent book, No Time Like the Present: Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy Right Where You Are.Please enjoy!This episode is brought to you by LinkedIn Jobs. Whether you are looking to hire now for a critical role or thinking about needs that you may have in the future, LinkedIn Jobs can help. 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I do my best with nutrient-dense meals, of course, but AG further covers my bases with vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced micronutrients that support gut health and the immune system. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering you their Vitamin D Liquid Formula free with your first subscription purchase—a vital nutrient for a strong immune system and strong bones. Visit AthleticGreens.com/Tim to claim this special offer today and receive the free Vitamin D Liquid Formula (and five free travel packs) with your first subscription purchase! That’s up to a one-year supply of Vitamin D as added value when you try their delicious and comprehensive all-in-one daily greens product.*[07:15] Apathy and polarization[08:44] Truth beneath anger[22:40] Ajahn Chah and contractor-ese[26:25] Retuning the tone of rage[33:24] Coping with trauma-induced hypervigilance[41:01] Making group therapeutic models work[47:15] In any effort to make the world better, put on your oxygen mask first[53:19] How can an aspiring Bodhisattva cut through widespread disengagement and apathy?[1:03:57] Thich Nhat Hanh and death[1:15:06] Out-of-body experiences[1:19:40] “A Brief for the Defense”[1:27:12] A guided meditation for recapturing the adventure and joy of childhood[1:38:47] The benefits of loving-kindness meditation[1:47:56] “Last year, foolish monk. This year, no change.”*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim’s email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this episode, Tim Ferriss invites Jack Kornfield, a renowned Buddhist teacher, to talk about the challenges of working with anger, the importance of self-forgiveness, and dealing with hostility in the world.
00:00 - 20:01 (20:01)
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Anger Management
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In this episode, Tim Ferriss invites Jack Kornfield, a renowned Buddhist teacher, to talk about the challenges of working with anger, the importance of self-forgiveness, and dealing with hostility in the world.

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#601: Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose
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The speaker suggests writing down little examples of situations and imagining a different scenario to manage anger.
20:01 - 40:38 (20:37)
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Anger Management
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The speaker suggests writing down little examples of situations and imagining a different scenario to manage anger. They also advise identifying the root cause of anger instead of resorting to contradictory language and developing communication skills to speak directly without being a "hammer looking for nails."

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#601: Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose
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This podcast discusses the importance of prioritizing mental health and new models for addressing it, as well as the need to listen to our children in a culture that can be too driven and outwardly focused.
40:39 - 55:05 (14:26)
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mental health
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This podcast discusses the importance of prioritizing mental health and new models for addressing it, as well as the need to listen to our children in a culture that can be too driven and outwardly focused.

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#601: Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose
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The speaker shares his personal experience of how the teachings of a mindfulness guru have helped him understand the importance of being present and focusing on the current state of mind instead of constantly looking for distractions or thinking about the future.
55:06 - 1:06:26 (11:20)
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Mindfulness
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The speaker shares his personal experience of how the teachings of a mindfulness guru have helped him understand the importance of being present and focusing on the current state of mind instead of constantly looking for distractions or thinking about the future.

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#601: Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose
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Dr. Eben Alexander shares his personal experience with meditation and a near-death experience that brought him a new perspective on consciousness and the afterlife.
1:06:26 - 1:16:25 (09:58)
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Meditation
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Dr. Eben Alexander shares his personal experience with meditation and a near-death experience that brought him a new perspective on consciousness and the afterlife. He emphasizes the importance of being present in the moment and exploring consciousness beyond the physical body.

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#601: Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose
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The speaker shares his thoughts on gratitude, how his life has changed since being in a wheelchair, and how he learned new things through taking psychedelics and practicing meditation.
1:16:25 - 1:30:05 (13:39)
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personal growth
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The speaker shares his thoughts on gratitude, how his life has changed since being in a wheelchair, and how he learned new things through taking psychedelics and practicing meditation.

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#601: Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose
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The episode talks about how important it is to reconnect with your inner child of the spirit and feel the joy and authenticity that comes with it.
1:30:05 - 1:38:21 (08:15)
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Spirituality
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The episode talks about how important it is to reconnect with your inner child of the spirit and feel the joy and authenticity that comes with it. The speaker invites the listeners to meditate and feel the presence of their inner child.

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#601: Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose
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Jack Cornfield's website offers a series of Loving Kindness Meditations to deliberately turn your attention towards joy and difficult emotions.
1:38:22 - 1:49:33 (11:11)
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Meditation
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Jack Cornfield's website offers a series of Loving Kindness Meditations to deliberately turn your attention towards joy and difficult emotions.

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#601: Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose
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The podcast features ads for two different products: Eight Sleep’s pod pro cover for better sleep temperature control, and Athletic Greens’ vitamin D supplement for better health and energy.
1:49:34 - 1:54:39 (05:05)
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Sleep, Health, Energy, Product Advertisement
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The podcast features ads for two different products: Eight Sleep’s pod pro cover for better sleep temperature control, and Athletic Greens’ vitamin D supplement for better health and energy.

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#601: Jack Kornfield — How to Overcome Apathy and Find Beautiful Purpose
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