Within the thirty fourth episode of The One % Present, I talked with Leander Paes, the Indian tennis legend extensively thought to be one of many best doubles gamers in tennis historical past. We explored Leander’s exceptional journey over 4 a long time to turn out to be a tennis legend, his philosophy on onerous work, persistence, and coping with losses and failures, and his recommendation to the younger era on taking part in the lengthy recreation, in tennis and life.
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At one occasion throughout our dialog, Leander stated one thing actually lovely –
It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to really feel lonely. It’s okay to be unhappy. It’s okay to really feel that you’re dissatisfied in your self or in another person. It’s okay. However what’s vital is the fast restoration time. You possibly can’t dwell on that. Cry your tears, really feel dissatisfied, really feel your highs and your lows, and transfer on fast.
That restoration time between the precise act of dropping and the precise act of successful, and transferring to what the subsequent activity is, the shorter that interval, the extra profitable you’ll be.
That is such highly effective recommendation from Leander – that of a “fast restoration time.” It’s like emotional elasticity, the flexibility to stretch with life’s challenges after which snap again into form.
Additionally, he doesn’t advise us to suppress our emotions however to expertise them absolutely after which transfer ahead with intention.
Leander echoed Charlie Munger’s philosophy, who as soon as stated –
Typically talking, envy, resentment, revenge, and self-pity are disastrous modes of thought…Life may have horrible blows, horrible blows, unfair blows, it doesn’t matter. Some individuals get better and others don’t. There I feel the angle of Epictetus is the very best. He thought that each mischance in life was a possibility to behave properly. Each mischance in life was a possibility to study one thing and that your obligation was to not be immersed in self-pity, however to make the most of the horrible blow in a constructive trend. That could be a superb thought.
Give it some thought for a second – how typically will we get caught in a loop of damaging feelings, replaying disappointments or failures? Leander suggests a special method. Really feel it, embrace it, then let it go.
Now, this isn’t as straightforward because it sounds as a result of it requires observe, persistence, and self-compassion. But when we are able to grasp this steadiness between honouring our feelings and dealing on our resilience to have the ability to bounce again from our setbacks with renewed focus, we are able to transfer via life with grace and power.
Because the American professor and mindfulness instructor John Kabat-Zinn stated –
You possibly can’t cease the waves, however you’ll be able to study to surf.
The subsequent time you’re hit by a wave of emotion, keep in mind Leander’s and Charlie’s recommendation – don’t keep away from the wave, however surf it. You can be superb.
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Classes From a Thinker President
The New York Occasions carries an interview with José Mujica, the previous President of Uruguay (2010-2015). Within the interview, Mujica shared just a few unimaginable classes on life and residing, together with this –
You’re free if you escape the legislation of necessity — if you spend the time of your life on what you want. In case your wants multiply, you spend your life protecting these wants.
People can create infinite wants. The market dominates us, and it robs us of our lives.
Humanity must work much less, have extra free time and be extra grounded. Why a lot rubbish? Why do you must change your automotive? Change the fridge?
There is just one life and it ends. It’s important to give that means to it. Struggle for happiness, not only for wealth.
And this –
…life is gorgeous. With all its ups and downs, I really like life. And I’m dropping it as a result of it’s my time to depart. What that means can we give to life? Man, in comparison with different animals, has the flexibility to discover a objective.
Or not. If you happen to don’t discover it, the market may have you paying payments the remainder of your life.
If you happen to discover it, you should have one thing to dwell for. Those that examine, those that play music, those that love sports activities, something. One thing that fills your life.
I’ve by no means heard of Mujica, however now I lengthy to discover him.
Notes to Myself
What does success actually imply to me? I ought to take into consideration this. Perhaps it’s completely different from what I’ve been chasing. Price exploring. It may very well be about private progress, relationships, or making a distinction. I have to outline it for myself, not let others or society dictate it. That may change how I spend my time and power.
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Subsequent time one thing feels onerous or uncomfortable, I’ll attempt to not keep away from it. It may very well be an opportunity to develop. I would shock myself. Discomfort typically alerts that I’m pushing my boundaries. However that’s the place actual progress occurs. Even when I fail, I’ll study one thing precious. And the longer term me could thank the current me for that.
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I have to focus extra on my relationships. Spend actual time with individuals, and have significant talks. These moments stick to me greater than stuff I purchase. High quality over amount at all times wins in friendships. I must be there for others, and allow them to be there for me. I have to share my fears, desires, and laughter. These connections give life richness and help throughout robust instances. I have to put money into them like I’d in some other vital a part of life.
E-book Advice
Like all of his books, I really like Ruskin Bond’s A E-book of Easy Residing for the essence it captures of quiet moments, the allure of nature, and the enjoyment discovered within the mundane.
What evokes me most about this e-book is its potential to distil knowledge from on a regular basis experiences, with a name to decelerate and recognize the little issues that usually go unnoticed.
Bond’s writing displays a deep reference to nature and a life lived in concord with it. His observations are easy but deep, and supply solace and a way of peace within the chaos of the world.
One of many passages that resonates deeply with me is –
I feel Tolstoy summed all of it up when he stated: “One ought solely to write down when one leaves a bit of 1’s flesh within the ink-pot every time one dips one’s pen.”
To which I would humbly add: There’s something to be stated for ink-pots. And the hand that holds the pen. It should be far harder to share one’s physique and soul with a typewriter or laptop. I deserted the typewriter way back. There’s something sensual, bodily, intimate about writing by hand. It takes me again to my childhood, once I was first studying to write down letters and be a part of them collectively. Once I had any issue, my father would put his hand on mine and information it alongside the web page.
His hand remains to be there. I really feel it now, at the same time as I write.
And should loving, long-gone palms contact yours, pricey reader.
We’re not alone.
In case you have not learn it but, give A E-book of Easy Residing a attempt.
Quotes I’m Reflecting On
The aim of life is to not be completely happy. It’s to be helpful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some distinction that you’ve got lived and lived properly.
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
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To dwell is the rarest factor on the planet. Most individuals exist, that’s all.
– Oscar Wilde
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The best glory in residing lies not in by no means falling, however in rising each time we fall.
– Nelson Mandela
That’s all from me for in the present day.
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