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“Zen teacher Jakusho Kwong suggests becoming “an active participant in loss.” We’re conditioned to seek only gain, to be happy, and to try to satisfy all our desires, he explains. But even though we may understand on some level that loss is a catalyst for growth, most people still believe it to be the opposite of gain and to be avoided at all costs. If I’ve learned anything in my years of practicing Zen and coaching basketball, it’s that what we resist persists.”

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Phil Jackson
Phil Jackson

Phil Jackson, born on September 17, 1945, is a renowned basketball coach. He achieved remarkable success in his NBA coaching career, leading the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers to multiple NBA championships. more

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