Book · 2010 · Body, Mind & Spirit
Joyful Wisdom
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And the way I visualize it and this comes from a book that probably influenced me more than any other on many of these aspects and I'll tell you what that it's called joyful wisdom and I've probably given that book to more people than I can count.
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Joyful Wisdom by Rinpoche Yongey Mingyur and Eric Swanson is a profound guide that combines ancient Tibetan Buddhist philosophy with modern scientific insights to help readers navigate emotional turbulence and find inner peace. On an episode of The Tim Ferriss Show titled #382: Safi Bahcall — On Hypnosis, Conquering Insomnia, Incentives, and More, released on August 16, 2019, guest Safi Bahcall discussed the foundational influences on his worldview. During the interview, Bahcall explained how he conceptualizes and visualizes complex mental processes, attributing a significant portion of his perspective to a specific literary work. He revealed that Joyful Wisdom was a book that likely shaped his thinking more profoundly than almost any other text he had encountered across various aspects of his life. Emphasizing its deep personal impact, Bahcall shared that he had gifted copies of the book to a countless number of people over the years. Through this heartfelt endorsement, he highlighted the book's exceptional ability to teach readers how to befriend their own thoughts, manage stress, and cultivate lasting emotional resilience, making it a transformative resource that he felt compelled to share widely with friends, colleagues, and anyone seeking greater mindfulness and tranquility.
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Safi Bahcall and the way I visualize it and this comes from a book that probably influenced me more than any other on ma… 1
“and the way I visualize it and this comes from a book that probably influenced me more than any other on many of these aspects and I'll tell you what that it's called joyful wisdom and I've probably given that book to more people than I can count”

