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> Jiddu Krishnamurthi, whose writings deeply influenced Bruce Lee

JK's "Total Freedom" is a book I've kept, in various formats, for over two decades. One of those rare works where you can dip in randomly and be confronted with the need to consider. Also loved "The Tao of Jeet Kune Do". Never knew about a connection between Bruce and Jiddu's philosophies. Thanks.

Had no idea that he was influenced by JK.

JK's writings deeply influenced me - you have to spend a lot of time in your head to digest it though.

How is he like Goggins? I can’t think of two human beings farther apart.

Both faced racism and turned to physical training as a way of overcoming it. Both had a belief and practice around "mind over matter". Both consider themselves philosophers to an extent.