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Jeff Patterson Talks About Yielding and the Meditative Arts Episode 565

Jeff Patterson Talks About Yielding and the Meditative Arts

Jeff Patterson, author of The Yielding Warrior: Discovering the Secret Path to Unleashing Your True Potential, joins me for an insightful conversation about the power of yielding in all aspects of life. Jeff introduces the concept of yielding as a transformative strategy that goes beyond physicality to include mental and emotional realms. In our fast-paced world, learning to yield can help us create more intentional and harmonious relationships with ourselves and others. During this discussion, Jeff shares how the meditative arts serve as the foundation for yielding. He breaks down the practice into three pillars—physical, mental, and emotional yielding—each offering unique insights and benefits. Jeff also provides actionable advice for anyone curious about incorporating the meditative arts into their daily lives. Key Discussion Points The concept of yielding and how it differs from "giving up" or being weak. The three pillars of yielding: physical, mental, and emotional. How meditative practices improve sensitivity, awareness, and decision-making. The challenges of slowing down in a fast-paced world and integrating meditative practices. The role of consistency and having a "why" in building a sustainable meditative practice. The importance of finding a guide to personalize and deepen your meditation journey. Active practices like taking mindful breaths throughout the day to stay present. This conversation with Jeff Patterson reveals how the practice of yielding can enhance productivity, relationships, and overall well-being. By adopting meditative arts, we can cultivate awareness, regulate our responses, and lead more intentional lives. Be sure to check out Jeff's book, The Yielding Warrior, and explore how yielding can unlock your true potential. Links Worth Exploring Connect with Jeff: Website | Instagram | YouTube Buy Jeff's latest book: The Yielding Warrior: Discovering the Secret Path to Unleashing Your True Potential Become a TimeCrafting Trust Premium member: Click here to join Related Conversation: Episode 557: Yemado Talks About Relaxation, Meditation, and Self-Defense Through Boabom Related Blog Post: Pause and Affect Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page. Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe on Spotify and also on Apple Podcasts. Not using either of those to get your podcasts? Just click on this link and then paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice. Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jeff Patterson, author of The Yielding Warrior: Discovering the Secret Path to Unleashing Your True Potential, joins me for an insightful conversation about the power of yielding in all aspects of life. Jeff introduces the concept of yielding as a transformative strategy that goes beyond physicality to include mental and emotional realms. In our fast-paced world, learning to yield can help us create more intentional and harmonious relationships with ourselves and others.

During this discussion, Jeff shares how the meditative arts serve as the foundation for yielding. He breaks down the practice into three pillars—physical, mental, and emotional yielding—each offering unique insights and benefits. Jeff also provides actionable advice for anyone curious about incorporating the meditative arts into their daily lives.

Key Discussion Points

  • The concept of yielding and how it differs from "giving up" or being weak.
  • The three pillars of yielding: physical, mental, and emotional.
  • How meditative practices improve sensitivity, awareness, and decision-making.
  • The challenges of slowing down in a fast-paced world and integrating meditative practices.
  • The role of consistency and having a "why" in building a sustainable meditative practice.
  • The importance of finding a guide to personalize and deepen your meditation journey.
  • Active practices like taking mindful breaths throughout the day to stay present.


This conversation with Jeff Patterson reveals how the practice of yielding can enhance productivity, relationships, and overall well-being. By adopting meditative arts, we can cultivate awareness, regulate our responses, and lead more intentional lives. Be sure to check out Jeff's book, The Yielding Warrior, and explore how yielding can unlock your true potential.

Links Worth Exploring


Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.

Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe on Spotify and also on Apple Podcasts. Not using either of those to get your podcasts? Just click on this link and then paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.

Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


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