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The web content reflects on the philosophy of Lao Tzu, humorously suggesting that if he were a writer on Medium, he would relax after earning a small amount, following his principle of contentment.
Abstract
The article titled "How To Earn Like Lao Tzu" presents a playful take on the ancient philosopher's wisdom by imagining him as a modern-day content creator on Medium. It narrates a limerick about Lao Tzu, who, after earning a mere five dollars, chooses to disregard further financial pursuits in favor of relaxation, embodying his teaching that knowing when one has enough leads to true wealth. The piece is accompanied by a photograph credited to Tuva Mathilde Løland and concludes with a direct quote from Lao Tzu, emphasizing the virtue of contentment. Additionally, the article teases another collection of poems titled "Some Nonsensical Poems," inviting readers to explore more whimsical writings.
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There once lived a man called Lao Tzu.
His writings were only read by one or two.
As soon as he made 5 dollars,
he ignored all his mind’s orders.
His philosophy was: “If you had made the 5 dollars for medium membership payment, relaxation is what you must do“.
He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough. — Lao Tzu
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