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Be Water
While trying to diffuse his anger, Bruce Lee once started punching in the sea and had a profound realization.
Water, he understood, is of a neutral nature, having no form or shape of its own. He realized that to be invincible, he had to be as formless as water.
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These quotes from Bruce Lee can definitely motivate us.
Martial arts was not merely a competitive sport for Bruce Lee, but in essence a means of self-discovery and self-expression.
By learning to fight, he was able to better understand who he was — he could force himself out of his comfort zone, test his limits, and confront his fears.
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