Bret McKay here and welcome to another edition of the Art of Manliness podcast.

Many people know Bruce Lee as a martial artist and film star, but he's also a philosopher

who articulated principles that apply beyond engaging in artful combat to grappling with

life itself.

Shannon Lee, daughter of Bruce Lee, caretaker of his legacy and the author of Be Water My

Friend, the teachings of Bruce Lee, unpacks those principles on today's show.

We begin our conversation with what Shannon remembers of her late father and how she discovered

the power of his philosophy after sinking into depression following the death of her brother

Brandon Lee.

We then dive into some of the sources of Bruce Lee's philosophy, his reading habits and

what books he kept in his extensive library.

Shannon shares the story behind how her father first started formulating his ideas around

becoming like water, how he engaged in forms of moving meditation, and what you can learn

from his journaling practice.

We inter-conversation with the resilient, proactive way Bruce Lee responded to a potentially

crippling back injury.

It's a lot of great inspiration to show on what should be every man's ideal, the combination

of contemplation and action.

After this, check out our show notes at aawim.iaslash.lyphilosophy.

Shannon joins you now via clearcast.io.

Alright, Shannon Lee, welcome to the show.

Thank you.

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