Flow and Crash: The Philosophy of Bruce Lee

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This video discusses the philosophies and beliefs of Bruce Lee, looking for recurring themes among his many notes and quotes. I take a look at why Bruce felt it was important to remain adaptable and to go with the 'flow', as well as his views on the importance of will power and self development.
Bruce Lee was an amazing fighter and an incredibly charismatic presence on screen. Both these things I feel, stemmed from his philosophy and his utter conviction in everything he said and did.
Thanks for watching and let me know your thoughts in the comments!

[@TribalKatz]

Love how you used Bruce Lee’s wisdom to explain why you shouldn’t blindly follow his words. Doing so would completely go against his very ideas.

[@MindSmashReal]

great work

[@TheBioneer]

Thanks! Love your channel! :-D

[@GabeRealJuarez]

not suprised to find you here

[@aquiredskill]

MindSmash can you watch Some of my video s , i found the same ways as bruce lee. I mean Total formless

[@boxingshokeen]

MindSmash love ur philosophy

[@xyz098pwn]

Will you guys be friends

[@britreed8038]

Bruce Lee. Obviously a being who knew how to express himself. He is missed.

[@NangongReng1973]

Bruce was only in 30's ,but has a wide perspective of matters, like a wise old man.

[@user-wp5jd9nk3m]

Well wisdom knows no age. Its often just the arrogance of elder people to claim wisdom only for those of high age and lifelong study. But in reality, well a 10 year old can have more wisdom than a 85 year old who studied all his life. Wisdom comes from within our spirit/mind/soul. Not from the age of our body.

[@koiiyhonze9148]

It's a "mind" opening perspective than a smarts studying form.

[@ismaelbouach5457]

It’s not a matter of age

[@cheetoyeeto1232]

Do you guys know of his educational background? If not please look it up.

[@Joe11Blue]

So do 20 something college students.

[@daviddimalanta259]

I think Bruce Lee participate in the movie in order to use all of his dialogue to educate philosophy. This not just a mere entertainment. That's life.

[@russellwestbrook151]

100%. He wanted to express the Tao of Jeet Kune Do by doing such.

[@Badd3stF3mm33]

I love Bruce Lee and always have and always respected him for who he was he was very open-minded. He took it to the extreme where he put his family through a lot. My brother and I took up martial art we love it but we don't go to the extreme we're very open-minded we meditate I live alone so I have more time to meditate my brother has a family so he has more time 2 practice then meditating we get together on the weekends. We do a lot of stretching a lot of practicing but we do not take it to the extreme. I don't want no one here to think that I am downgrading Bruce Lee because I love him I just think he went above the martial arts and himself and his family please don't respond to me like if I'm a bad person.

[@delacroidnewgen4555]

@@Badd3stF3mm33 I agree with you, for people like you and me, balance is the key, but some people don't want balance, some want greatness.

[@oj818]

But my brother's , " as greatness gives you the authority to dictate others to the treasures you possess" Greatness is necessary if you love an art so much that you want to teach it the masses , as balance gives you the knowledge you need for yourself, and greatness for your brothers. Balance is good, but think if he didn't pursue greatness to inspire us , will even this " balance" be possible Someone has to do it.

[@daviddimalanta259]

@@russellwestbrook151 True

[@steadylee8899]

Bruce, so infectious to watch. I am forever learning from this dude

[@TheBioneer]

Yep, he's a legend and he just keeps on giving :-D

[@REASONvsRANDOM]

1:00 "It's also interesting to put Bruce Lee's philosophy into context considering his influences." *Each of the following quotes from this video were quotes from other thinkers...* 1:58 - From Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy 3:09 - From Kuan Yin, in works by Chuang Tzu (Zhuangzi) 3:19 is paraphrasing this as well 4:28 - J. Krishnamutri 5:20 - From Steele Mackaye's work on "The formative process" (The Law of Harmony) 8:55 - from Master Lu's Spring and Autumn Annuls (Lushi chunqiu) 11:57 - Herman Hesse's 1919 Essay, Self-Will. See book: "If the War Goes On" 13:11 - J. Krishnamurti answers, "what is intelligence?" 14:20 - Abraham Kaplan wrote this; I believe it's from his 1964 work, The Conduct of Inquiry 14:32 - Jean Paul (Richter) German Romantic-era novelist and writer penned this.

[@lokcerikimaru638]

The depth of his understanding is impeccable.

[@siam9364]

Absolutely right He get thought and philosophy more than who holds PhD

[@armeetindergill]

I read this book called The Way of Zen by Alan Watts recently, and I have discovered this clarity like never before. The words of Bruce Lee, Krishnamurti, Lao Tzu, Musashi, Takuan Soho now make real sense to me. "When sitting, just sit. When walking, just walk." Putting this in practice has reduced the anxiety I felt when I had a lot of things to do in front of me. Although I can still be more in tune with the flow (Tao), I have realized the effectiveness of being in it. I am more determined to do things one after another without 'trying' to be determined. Like flow.

[@FrankmoonDusty]

Another fantastic breakdown. Bruce's philosophies have always helped me personally. One can't help but draw parallels to Jeet Kune Do, when thinking about eclectic fighting styles. The biggest takeaway when it comes to training in Martial Arts, especially traditional styles, is to absorb as much as you can, while remaining true to yourself and not losing sight of how you express yourself most naturally. Thank you.

[@AdamSinicki]

Thanks and thanks a lot for watching! Yeah, that's definitely something I take away from his ideas as well and generally good advice for living :-)

[@ireneomoralde9902]

Ireneo Bruce Lee is one of my fav motivator..in all aspect of life.thank u for d effort of sharing this video and thoghts..thumbs up!

[@rpg6612]

For those of us who keeps judging Bruce as being unoriginal, we have to keep in mind that he uses these traditional concepts because it compliments what he wanted to teach. But not a lot of us know that many of his own ideas are more obscured due to the fact that they are more private - which can be seen in his journaling and earlier research papers. For example, there is one where he took a shot at Descartes' 'reasoning'( I love it) *_"Cogito Ergo Sum"_*_ Descartes dictum, which, when translated from the French reads, "I think, therefore I am." This being of the "I am" is being deduced from "I think" is merely a knowing. This being knowledge, but not life. And the primary reality is not what I think, but that I live, for those also live who do not think. Although this living may not be a real living. God! What contradictions when we seek to join in wedlock life and reason! The truth is, *__"Sum, ergo, cogito"_*_ - "I am, therefore I think," although not everything that is, thinks. Is not conscious thinking above all consciousness of being? Is pure thought possible, without consciousness of self, without personality? Can there exist pure knowledge without feeling? Without that species of materiality which feeling lends to it? Do we perhaps not feel thought? And do we not feel ourselves in the act of knowing and willing?_ *_The defect of descartes_*_ discourse On Method lies in his resolution to begin by emptying himself of himself - of Descartes, of the real man, the man of flesh and bone, the man who does not want to die - in order that he might be a mere thinker - that is, an abstraction. But the real man returned and thrusted himself into his philosophy."_ - Bruce Lee None of this refutes the fact that he was influenced by some philosophers, but it shows that he had his own stance on philosophy, whether people see it as original or not, it stayed true to who he was and what he taught. Show less REPLY

[@graham8789]

This post is a year old now. Just read it and re-read it and il read it again. Thanks for taking the time to share it.

[@marywhite7142]

Thanks for taking time to Share. Happy New Year

[@marywhite7142]

@@graham8789 Me Too Ireland. Happy New Year.

[@snosten]

Thats really cool

[@Anika-Buster]

TLDR

[@kayaeki]

His philosophies have helped me a lot in my life, becoming a better person every single day is what I aim for rm

[@misspineapple1304]

His soul, spirit and mind are just as amazing as his physical abilities. There will never be another. I am so glad we can study his life and learn from this amazing individual. Glad he kept such great notes and expressed himself so well.

[@canyildiz5966]

His philosophy was brilliant. Though it was nothing new, and at times flawed, its amaz8ng to see him flesh out these deeply philosophical notions with ease and comfort

[@himalayanprinces9022]

“Mind without mind” Bruce Lee

[@misspineapple1304]

Amazing.

[@philgwellington6036]

@@misspineapple1304 This is zen lol

[@TheInfantry98]

I fully experienced flow state during firefights in OEF while participating in combat operations . It’s a very powerful experience

[@mountainking1166]

Wow, it's like a light bulb just turned on. I never really knew the depth of his philosophy and how relevant it is today. I'm definently going to look more into this. Great job on the video! Thanks for opening up this new avenue of thought.

[@TheBioneer]

Thanks! Really glad you found it interesting. Bruce continues to inspire :-)

[@BackpackMMA]

Watch his lost interview it's very interesting and it goes pretty deep into his philosophy it's a great video about 25 minutes long

[@BackpackMMA]

Also another subject to look into if you haven't already looked into it is his philosophy on Jeet kune do and what made him think of combining all these martial arts and how he was the first ever to stem the the idea of mixed martial arts, although I think his philosophy on Jeet kune do goes far deeper than MMA you can still bring that philosophy to MMA and you see alot of the best fighters in the world using that flow philosophy, it's a great philosophy to use for almost anything but he made a huge impact on martial arts with his philosophy and ideas, it was looked down on to train in multiple martial arts in his era because they thought you weren't being loyal, everyone thought their martial art was better than the other but what Bruce lee was doing was taking in all these different martial arts and using what he found really worked for him from each martial art and turning it into one artform or idea which was Jeet kune do, I have his original book "tao of Jeet kune do" it's very interesting he wrote it while in the hospital, it's got plenty of little nuggets of his philosophy that you'll never see in the KZbin videos, if you're interested in Bruce Lee's philosophy I really recommend looking into Jeet kune do and maybe getting that book

[@roel.vinckens]

We can always come back to his thinking because it feels so alive. It never bores. Thanks for sharing your view on it.

[@Lickerdrink0594]

The essence of this video should be known to all. The teachings strike deep meaning to the listener. Thank you

[@markm4642]

Appreciate you taking the time to make this:

[@ditinct8894]

Thank you for this video! Many have misunderstood his character and only appreciates his ego and identity. They have rather miss the point of his true being, his philosophy, and wisdom.

[@purpleroyalty6260]

I enjoyed this - thank you for giving me insight to Bruce Lee's mind. While I enjoyed his movies, I am more interested in his mind!

[@TheBioneer]

Ditto, fascinating, awesome guy :-D

[@thekhantv_5481]

bruh this video is so sick and informative, and ive been studying bruce for a minute. great work

[@normalguy1272]

Your explanation in this video is awesome. I always watch this before I begin my day. I Thank u so much.

[@AdamSinicki]

+Pemba Tamang Wow I'm honoured my vid has made it into your morning routine :-) Thank you for watching!

[@normalguy1272]

Keep it up !!!!! : )

[@sidlopes4429]

Pemba Tamang , damn, that's deep,

[@sidkm4492]

What an amazing and informative video Super insightful!

[@richardslater8980]

Bruce lee was my childhood hero (still is) and the reason I've been a practicing martial artist for 24 years. Thankyou for your bruce lee content it is really enjoyable, and also for your overcoming isometrics cover, been having fun doing different exercises because of it. Great work! 👍

[@jasonbean7296]

it's good to be reminded of such an inspiration. thanks.

[@AdamSinicki]

+Jason Bean Yeah he was a very inspiring guy :-) Thanks for watching!

[@xsanchez9385]

What an excellent video! Thank you so much 🙌🏼

[@mmafan3]

I do my best to apply his principles to my everyday life, to my existence, albeit not in a physical or combative sense. Very excellent video.

[@visor360]

Well Done and thank you. Your video gave me a deeper appreciation of this great man.

[@teddypantelas]

Great video! Bruce Lee was a philosopher and what he says applies to all aspects of life not only martial arts. Thanks for posting.

[@HM-ho4fz]

Wonderful interpretation of his thoughts and philosophy

[@keiranbowes1979]

I enjoyed this very much, Bruce Lee has always been one of my heroes.

[@AdamSinicki]

+keiran bowes Awesome thanks, glad you found it interesting!

[@benba9724]

Thank you, awesome.. I love the ''be like water'' explanation.

[@takmoviesent6575]

nice presentation on his philosophy..

[@AdamSinicki]

Thanks :-D

[@djw6372]

Absolutely Fantastic! A great insight into the expression of a Legend. Thank you.

[@functionalaestheticse.c.8953]

Great stuff here. Thank you for sharing.

[@dentninja7707]

That was truly a great presentation. I'm glad I watched it. Great job!!! Subscribed!!

[@Rahul-jm2wq]

One of the best video on Bruce Lee Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@saumitragautam8333]

Loved it. You are great.

[@powerplay4real174]

Keep up the work ,your channel is informative and enjoyable to me and I'm sure many other fitness and martial art enthusiasts. Bruce Lee and Mas Oyama are two of Asian Martial Arts great innovators.

[@jungkookievbts]

Thanks for making this my friend.

[@ShawnaStrong]

Well done with this video. You present many interesting and useful topics on many of your videos. Thank you and keep em coming! 👍

[@richmacinnes4173]

Awesome analogy thanks and I can't wait to watch more..definitely subscribing

[@dibyendraadhikari]

All your videos are insightful. Appreciate it

[@carminica2846]

Absolutely well and thoughtfully strung together👍 Great video.

[@anthonyn1234]

High quality work very inspiring and actually captivating while still gaining knowledge to walk away with

[@rpg6612]

Amazing video. I agree with the points you pointed out. I later learned that he even incorporated concepts like Gestalt therapy and somehow added that to his philosophy AND martial arts. He is amazing. Some of my favorite quotes from him: “As long as I can remember I feel I have had this great creative and spiritual force within me that is greater than faith, greater than ambition, greater than confidence, greater than determination, greater than vision. It is all these combined. My brain becomes magnetized with this dominating force which I hold in my hand.” "Ever since I was a child I have had this instinctive urge for expansion and growth. To me, the function and duty of a quality human being is the sincere and honest development of one's potential." These 2 quotes my not necessarily reflect his philsophy, but rather his attitude towards life - which is very inspiring.

[@alexfrancisco2924]

Great video. thank you for putting this together. thank you for sharring.

[@willcutu]

beautiful video man. Just got done reading: "Striking thoughts: Wisdom of Daily Living." Really enjoyed anothers point of view.

[@TeamRedProductions]

FUCKIN SUBSCRIBED!!!!!!!! there are so many bruce lee philosophy videos out there, and idk what it is about this particular video, but you really extended upon what he said, instead of just simply summarizing THANK U!

[@Danielfaust0]

Amazing! Keep this line of videos

[@dianegiovanniello3024]

Bruce was of his own ❤️⭐️👍

[@davvyki4178]

beautiful video

[@nathanielratcliff1105]

This Was Truly An Epic Video. Thank You.

[@AdamSinicki]

+Nathaniel ratcliff Thanks :-D

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[@JoshPeterson]

This was really great. Thank you.

[@travisfreeman6508]

Very insightful. I appreciate your content. Keep it up brother.

[@JaredAsherSounds]

Great video and interpretations of the one and only Bruce Lee. Loved it!

[@nakim55]

I enjoyed this well done video. Thank you.

[@siam9364]

OH man, you make me to take steps back on my life and living again.. Really interesting and useful video Thanks toooo much 🙏🏼🌹

[@kariahlukemacchan2230]

Great info on my one hero, many don't know he's 1/4 German and American born, Bruce is one and only, so talented and original, can't ever be imitated.

[@user-px2ov7gi7l]

So what!

[@thomashenderson7481]

What I consider as a good teacher( especially in the martial arts) is what my martial arts teacher once said 2 me! " I'M not just your teacher, I should be regared as a window to the world of Martial Arts." Those R words I live by in regards to any learning discipling ever since I was 17 & I'M now 54.

[@michellebuja2999]

Nice job. Great video! Thank you.

[@RoninSerradaEscrimadore]

As always, your video is excellent.

[@strengthandlove_]

More on this! The psychology, philosophy, art and knowledge of Bruce Lee, including his history!

[@esrdesignandanalysis4513]

Yess. I love this channel

[@michaelmawhinney5690]

Just found this channel, love it. Interesting and informative. Keep up the good work. Maybe do some videos on modern day martial artists as in ufc fighters. Their training etc. (just an idea)

[@AdamSinicki]

Thanks a lot! Glad you're finding it useful. And yeah, MMA training would be a great topic for a vid, thanks! Added to the list :-)

[@JTgaines101]

I love your videos and your so intelligent when I was younger I thought all there was to getting stronger was training but now it’s much deeper then that keep up the good work

[@erichibler2112]

Thank you for organizing such an informative and insightful look into some of Bruce's philosophies. Sometimes the way we are fed information makes it more or less digestible. This then in turn helps or hinders our understanding & application. You are a definite ace when it comes to researching a topic, connecting it's values and presenting it in an entertaining and timely fashion. Great Job Adam!

[@DPJC11]

You are the man!!! Thanks alot for sharing this video it inspired me to make my own youtube channel! Honestly expressing myself is the key! Keep it up! And keep living guys! 👊🏻☯️💯

[@juliusfranklin2748]

Great video! One who grew up without a father I looked at different men to learn how to be a man. Bruce Lee was one of them who I saw raw power yet also saw a THINK before act person. I didn't try to Be him I learned self control by his actions and words.

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Another moving video from Bioneer!

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Great video!

[@TheBioneer]

Thanks :-D

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Good video and dialog. Thanks

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Truly a great video

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Amazing information

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Great vid. Thanks buddy.

[@saadchokhman5923]

thank you for this great video

[@britanyjadeknight8166]

It is very useful his philosophy of life.

[@daltondammthebabe]

I loved the video. Pretty sure there were 26 not 24 comments when I started watching it. But it really calmed me down and it almost made me fall asleep. Great video mr dude!!!

[@AdamSinicki]

Why thank you! Glad it was calming lol :-)

[@gerjaison]

Bruce had a really good dictionary back in his days. His vocabulary is very rich.

[@sensiblynumb]

Excellent watch, well done mate

[@TheBioneer]

Thanks!

[@wacens1]

It looks like a very well thought through and researched video that must have taken a lot of effort to be made. It's very interesting, informative and inspiring at the same time. Well done!

[@AdamSinicki]

+wacens1 Thank you very much! Yep this one took quite a bit of research and editing, so v appreciated :-)

[@Hiatusblack]

Great video

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Great video good sir!

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Lovely video!

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Man you are so impressive bruce would be proud bioneer

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Brilliant!

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The content of this video is amazing!

[@TheBioneer]

Thank you :-D

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Great work 👍

[@Kakarod]

Great Video!

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Another amazing video

[@AdamSinicki]

+Thesavagecabage Of mayhem Thank you! :-D

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Epic content. Appreciate it :)

[@IfIOnlyKnew2]

Great Job!

[@AdamSinicki]

Thanks!

[@aurelienyonrac]

Thank you. I find it inspiering that so many people are interested in samadhi, no mind, the blank teaching. That is the source of intuition and reading people, animals, any thing that is. Then channeling comes. To embodie one's wisdom, to incarnate in our body, mind and heart. That is the reward. We won't have to fight. Because we can feel the fight coming 15 before the event. We can feel it the moment we are registered in the other person's consciousness. Just like you know someone is ear drop-in on your conversation. How does that sound? :-)