This will become clearer over time, but take solace in the fact that you’re never expected to truly grasp it. It’s about using the wind to your advantage instead of fighting against it instead of climbing the mountain, walking around it. Think of Tao as a principle that coincides with balance.
Gia-Fu Feng’s and Jane English’s translation.Stephen Mitchell’s modern English version (also located here).I drew parallels between them to create a modern, plain-English version with my own notes and asides, which I’ve written below. Over the better part of a year, I decided to read five separate translations of the original work. Its wisdom provides a framework to help manage the uncertainties of the universe while living a happy and successful life. According to legend, it was written in 600 BC by the sage Lao Tzu. The Tao Te Ching is a terse puzzle that illuminates desire, society, success, failure, death, and nature. Rick Rubin and Josh Waitzkin both recommend it according to Tim’s post, “The unusual books that shaped 50 billionares, mega-bestselling authors, and other prodigies.” It helped Bruce Lee shape his identity and Alan Watts formulate his ideas. Apparently Tim Ferriss reads a chapter every morning. Years later, I learned about the central book of Taoism: the Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way. He discussed it by talking about yin and yang – balance – and how it could be extrapolated to many facets of the startup world, even hinting that it could help people live better lives.
I first heard of Taoism from an entrepreneurial mentor, Ron Morris, one of the purest and happiest human beings I’ve ever met. I find myself thinking about it almost every day. It's dense and esoteric, but if you take it slowly, the wisdom will last the rest of your life. Review One of the best things I've ever read.
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