Be humble -- and other lessons from the philosophy of water

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March 3, 2018 NEW ON TED.COM Be humble -- and other lessons from the philosophy of water 09:42 minutes · TED@Westpac How do we find fulfillment in a world that's constantly changing? Raymond Tang struggled with this question until he came across the ancient Chinese philosophy of the Tao Te Ching. In it, he found a passage comparing goodness to water, an idea he's now applying to his everyday life. In this charming talk, he shares three lessons he's learned so far from the "philosophy of water." "What would water do?" Tang asks. "This simple and powerful question ... has changed my life for the better." Watch now »   Playlist of the Day What would it be like to live on another planet? Forget the rest of solar system -- Mars is humanity's next destination. We keep talking about it, but what would it really be like to live there? Watch » 7 talks · Total run time 1:29:14 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM 56 books you won't be able to put down Since we know TED speakers love to read, we asked them: What book could you not stop reading? Here are their eclectic picks, ready for sticking in your carry-on or for gifting. Read more » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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