Be formless, shapeless, like water.You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup.You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle.You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot.Now, water can flow, or it can crash.Be water, my friend.

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Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water. You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend."We discuss Bruce Lee’s most famous philosophical quote. What does it mean and what inspired him to come up with it? Shannon shares personal stories about her dad and unpacks the quote to help us understand its depth and meaning. We give our first #AAHA (Awesome Asians Hapa) shoutout to film maker and director <a href="https://twitter.com/justinlin" dir="ltr">Justin Lin</a> and we hear a #BruceLeeMoment from one of our team members who used Bruce’s teachings to get through a harrowing personal challenge.<h2>Subscribe:</h2><img alt="BL_Podcast_logos_stitcher_v1.png" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/574dd66227d4bdb54a2f65e3/1469149236056-I2G1R4MBLJ6SBNALCPE1/BL_Podcast_logos_stitcher_v1.png">

On water’s unrivalled and unmatched adaptability. Inspired by a fellow stasher’s comment on my last stash. 

We discuss Bruce Lee’s most famous philosophical quote. What does it mean 
and what inspired him to come up with it? Shannon shares personal stories 
about her dad and unpacks the quote to help us understand its depth and 
meaning.

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Productivity

personaldevelopment

Personal Development

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Motivation & Inspiration

problemsolving

Problem Solving

timemanagement

Time Management

"Be Water, My Friend. Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water. You put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle. You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend."

We discuss Bruce Lee’s most famous philosophical quote. What does it mean and what inspired him to come up with it? Shannon shares personal stories about her dad and unpacks the quote to help us understand its depth and meaning.

We give our first #AAHA (Awesome Asians Hapa) shoutout to film maker and director <a href="https://twitter.com/justinlin">Justin Lin </a>and we hear a #BruceLeeMoment from one of our team members who used Bruce’s teachings to get through a harrowing personal challenge.

“Be water, my friend.” — Bruce Lee

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