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Work and Tao: Harmony at an Unlikely Intersection

How Taoism Can Help You Succeed in Business

Jane Grismer
2 min readOct 7, 2022
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Many people are familiar with the concepts of Taoism but don’t realize that these same ideas can be applied to business.

At its core, Taoism is about living in harmony with the way things are. It’s about taking a step back and seeing the big picture. It’s about being patient and calm in the face of adversity.

Sound like anything you might need in business? Keep reading to find out how you can use Taoism to achieve success.

The Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese text that contains the teachings of Laozi, the founder of Taoism.

The book has been translated into many languages and continues to be studied by people all over the world.

Why? Because its lessons are just as relevant today as they were 2,000 years ago.

In fact, many businesspeople have found that applying the principles of Taoism to their work life helps them to be more successful.

Here are three key principles from the Tao Te Ching that you can use in your own business:

1. Accept change.

Business and life are always changing. In whatever situation you find yourself in, the sooner you accept…

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Jane Grismer
Jane Grismer

Written by Jane Grismer

Writer | Designer | Productivity + Empowerment Coach✨ Helping You Master Focus + Skill Stacking | ADHD 🦋

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