Bob Gardner

Alive and Free

Bob Gardner

  • Crappy Teachers and The One-Armed Man

Crappy Teachers and The One-Armed Man

Thursday 31st October 2019

Discover what makes a teacher exceptional with Bob Gardner's insights on joy, freedom, and personal growth in this engaging episode.
23 minutes
Thought-provoking
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Transformative

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Finding the Right Teacher: Insights on Joy and Freedom

Episode Overview

  • The episode explores the traits of exceptional teachers through historical and modern-day anecdotes.
  • Listeners are prompted to assess the type of teacher they seek and the commitment they're willing to make for personal growth.
  • The discussion challenges conventional views on the pursuit of enlightenment and offers a fresh perspective on the path to freedom and joy.
How are you going to know what's going to be best for you? How are you going to know a crappy teacher from a good one? Go listen to them. Go hang out outside their cave. Go sit there in the snow and the rain until you feel this person, yes, this person has what I'm looking for. And then do everything you can to get in their path and say, look, I need help. I want this. What do I need to do?
Ever wondered what makes a teacher truly exceptional? In this episode of 'Alive and Free', Bob Gardner dives into the essential qualities that separate great teachers from mediocre ones. With a mix of humor and deep insights, Bob begins with a captivating historical story, drawing parallels to today's world to help you understand what to look for in a transformative teacher.
He discusses how Zen Buddhism can enhance happiness and shares tips on avoiding the pitfalls of addiction, depression, and procrastination. Bob challenges listeners to reflect on their personal growth journey and the type of guidance they seek. If you're curious about finding joy and freedom through the right mentorship, this episode is a must-listen.
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