Can you have a Zen mentality, but also value productivity? Let’s discuss our current world, how the ancient Chinese philosophy of “Zen” fits into it, and how the lost art of play can help guide you into being both present to the moment AND productive.

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Sources:
- Can we be both mindful AND productive? By Alex Mathers
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- Zen & The Art of Work
   • Zen & The Art of Work - Module  01 - ...  
- Alan Watts: Work as Play (1:59-2:18)
   • Work As Play - Alan Watts  

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Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Our Current World
2:47 - Why Zen?
4:01 - Play
6:20 - Being Present and Productive
7:35 - Alan Watts - Work as Play (Outro)

Zen Chinese philosophy with Alan Watts and a helpful productivity guide that establishes good habits for being productive and patient meditation
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