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"Most people fight the wave. The master rides it." Welcome to Scroll & Ink, the home of The Man Who Did Nothing. Scroll & Ink is where Western structure meets Eastern spirit. In a world obsessed with force, speed, and noise, we look for the wisdom hidden in the shadows. The Scroll: Represents history, logic, and the grounded reality of the West. The Ink: Represents flow, intuition, and the timeless wisdom of the East. We tell "Dark Zen" stories designed to help you stop fighting the world and start understanding it. Whether you are battling burnout, anxiety, or the feeling that you are stuck, you will find your answer here. Western Logic. Eastern Flow. Living Wisdom. Practice/Improve English listening skills with videos' subtitles. Subscribe to join the journey.

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Why You Always Regret | The Paradox of Perfection

Why You Always Regret | The Paradox of Perfection Scroll & Ink

418 views - 2 days ago

The Art of Winning Business Without Competing | Game Theory Explained

The Art of Winning Business Without Competing | Game Theory Explained Scroll & Ink

11.7K views - 5 days ago

Journey To The West: Hidden Philosophy and Psychology

Journey To The West: Hidden Philosophy and Psychology Scroll & Ink

672 views - 1 week ago

The VALUE of Time | The Man Who Threw Away A Fortune (A Zen Lesson on Procrastination)

The VALUE of Time | The Man Who Threw Away A Fortune (A Zen Lesson on Procrastination) Scroll & Ink

1.1K views - 1 week ago

Stop Solving The Wrong Problem (A Lesson on Root Cause Analysis)

Stop Solving The Wrong Problem (A Lesson on Root Cause Analysis) Scroll & Ink

1.9K views - 1 week ago

Why You Should Act Like a Fool | A Japanese Zen Story.

Why You Should Act Like a Fool | A Japanese Zen Story. Scroll & Ink

835 views - 2 weeks ago

How To Handle Burnout Without Quitting | The Strange Tea Cup That Taught a Zen Lesson

How To Handle Burnout Without Quitting | The Strange Tea Cup That Taught a Zen Lesson Scroll & Ink

760 views - 2 weeks ago

The "Grain of Rice" Rule: Why Small Habits Destroy You | The Power of Compounding

The "Grain of Rice" Rule: Why Small Habits Destroy You | The Power of Compounding Scroll & Ink

2.3K views - 2 weeks ago

The Man Who Weighed The Mountain (Lesson on Solving Impossible Problems) |The Rule of Deconstruction

The Man Who Weighed The Mountain (Lesson on Solving Impossible Problems) |The Rule of Deconstruction Scroll & Ink

1.4K views - 2 weeks ago

The Art of Not Reacting: How To Master Uncertainty | Zen Story

The Art of Not Reacting: How To Master Uncertainty | Zen Story Scroll & Ink

955 views - 3 weeks ago

The Walking Tea Cup and the Art of Observation | How to learn efficiently | Mindfulness Practices

The Walking Tea Cup and the Art of Observation | How to learn efficiently | Mindfulness Practices Scroll & Ink

1.6K views - 3 weeks ago

The Man Who Saved Himself Poor | Why Saving Money Makes You Poor (The Inflation Trap)

The Man Who Saved Himself Poor | Why Saving Money Makes You Poor (The Inflation Trap) Scroll & Ink

1.9K views - 3 weeks ago

The Applause Trap: Why Your Plans Die After You Speak Them | Life-Changing Story | Procrastination

The Applause Trap: Why Your Plans Die After You Speak Them | Life-Changing Story | Procrastination Scroll & Ink

751 views - 3 weeks ago

Why Success Makes You Miserable (And How To Be Free)

Why Success Makes You Miserable (And How To Be Free) Scroll & Ink

1.4K views - 3 weeks ago

The 5AM Secret | How To Escape The Rat Race When You Have No Time

The 5AM Secret | How To Escape The Rat Race When You Have No Time Scroll & Ink

185 views - 4 weeks ago

[3HOURS] Clear Your Mind: Healing Forest Sounds with Birds & Animals (Deep Focus, Study, Meditation)

[3HOURS] Clear Your Mind: Healing Forest Sounds with Birds & Animals (Deep Focus, Study, Meditation) Scroll & Ink

67 views - 4 weeks ago

Stop Letting the Wrong People Price You | Value Proposition ( A inspirational story )

Stop Letting the Wrong People Price You | Value Proposition ( A inspirational story ) Scroll & Ink

1.4K views - 4 weeks ago

Why You Should Lose On Purpose | Ancient Strategic Wisdom | The Art of Strategy (Game Theory)

Why You Should Lose On Purpose | Ancient Strategic Wisdom | The Art of Strategy (Game Theory) Scroll & Ink

2.2K views - 4 weeks ago

How To Win Without Fighting | The "Empty Fort" Strategy (Wu Wei)

How To Win Without Fighting | The "Empty Fort" Strategy (Wu Wei) Scroll & Ink

1.6K views - 4 weeks ago

The Power of Playing "Stupid" | Strategic Intelligence (Wu Wei)

The Power of Playing "Stupid" | Strategic Intelligence (Wu Wei) Scroll & Ink

1.5K views - 1 month ago

How To Never Get Angry Or Bothered By Anyone (Confucius Story)

How To Never Get Angry Or Bothered By Anyone (Confucius Story) Scroll & Ink

952 views - 1 month ago

Why It Is Good To Be Rejected (Zhuangzi) |Why Being "Useful" Is A Trap (The Art of Being Overlooked)

Why It Is Good To Be Rejected (Zhuangzi) |Why Being "Useful" Is A Trap (The Art of Being Overlooked) Scroll & Ink

5.8K views - 1 month ago

Why Trying Harder Makes You Fail (The Law of Reversed Effort) How You Can ACHIEVE ANYTHING

Why Trying Harder Makes You Fail (The Law of Reversed Effort) How You Can ACHIEVE ANYTHING Scroll & Ink

715 views - 1 month ago

Control Your Anger Instantly | The Art of Non-Reaction (Zen Story)

Control Your Anger Instantly | The Art of Non-Reaction (Zen Story) Scroll & Ink

1.2K views - 1 month ago

Sit With The Man Who Did Nothing (1 Hour River & Bird Ambience) 🌿 (NO MID-ROLL ADS)

Sit With The Man Who Did Nothing (1 Hour River & Bird Ambience) 🌿 (NO MID-ROLL ADS) Scroll & Ink

87 views - 1 month ago

Don't Fight The Fire, Starve It (Wu Wei) | Strategic Wisdom

Don't Fight The Fire, Starve It (Wu Wei) | Strategic Wisdom Scroll & Ink

4K views - 1 month ago

Why He Cut Off His Arm For Peace (The First Zen Master)

Why He Cut Off His Arm For Peace (The First Zen Master) Scroll & Ink

119 views - 1 month ago

Why People Hate The Truth | A Lesson on Social Conformity

Why People Hate The Truth | A Lesson on Social Conformity Scroll & Ink

164 views - 1 month ago

Stop Judging Your Life: The Taoist Trap of "Good" vs "Bad"

Stop Judging Your Life: The Taoist Trap of "Good" vs "Bad" Scroll & Ink

399 views - 1 month ago

Why You Are Always Tired (It’s Not Physical) | Miyamoto Musashi

Why You Are Always Tired (It’s Not Physical) | Miyamoto Musashi Scroll & Ink

1.4K views - 1 month ago

The Dark Side of Human Nature (Why Power Corrupts) | Plato's Ring of Gyges

The Dark Side of Human Nature (Why Power Corrupts) | Plato's Ring of Gyges Scroll & Ink

233 views - 1 month ago

Why You Feel "Less Than" Others (A Zen Lesson on Envy)

Why You Feel "Less Than" Others (A Zen Lesson on Envy) Scroll & Ink

372 views - 1 month ago

The Empty Boat, A Crowded Mind (Zen Story) | The Psychology of Ego)

The Empty Boat, A Crowded Mind (Zen Story) | The Psychology of Ego) Scroll & Ink

699 views - 1 month ago

Stop Replaying The Past | A Japanese Zen Lesson on Letting Go

Stop Replaying The Past | A Japanese Zen Lesson on Letting Go Scroll & Ink

463 views - 1 month ago

The Cure For A Heavy Heart: How To Laugh At Suffering | This Story Will Make You SMILE

The Cure For A Heavy Heart: How To Laugh At Suffering | This Story Will Make You SMILE Scroll & Ink

171 views - 1 month ago

Why "Learning More" Is Making You Stupid | A Japanese Zen Lesson

Why "Learning More" Is Making You Stupid | A Japanese Zen Lesson Scroll & Ink

130 views - 1 month ago

Why You Are Never Satisfied (The Trap of Perfectionism) | A Japanese Zen Lesson

Why You Are Never Satisfied (The Trap of Perfectionism) | A Japanese Zen Lesson Scroll & Ink

165 views - 1 month ago

The 4 Monsters Living Inside Your Head (And How To Tame Them) Dark Truth About "Journey To The West"

The 4 Monsters Living Inside Your Head (And How To Tame Them) Dark Truth About "Journey To The West" Scroll & Ink

231 views - 1 month ago

Why You Cannot Let Go (The Spider and The Buddha) | 3000 Years of Waiting

Why You Cannot Let Go (The Spider and The Buddha) | 3000 Years of Waiting Scroll & Ink

189 views - 1 month ago

Why Hard Work Is Keeping You Stuck (The Law of Friction) | A Lesson on Wu Wei

Why Hard Work Is Keeping You Stuck (The Law of Friction) | A Lesson on Wu Wei Scroll & Ink

393 views - 1 month ago

How to Deal with Angry People (Buddha Story)

How to Deal with Angry People (Buddha Story) Scroll & Ink

512 views - 1 month ago

How To Handle Toxic People (Without Losing Yourself) | Japanese Zen Story

How To Handle Toxic People (Without Losing Yourself) | Japanese Zen Story Scroll & Ink

1.1K views - 1 month ago

Why You Feel Worthless (And How To Fix It) | The 7 Gifts You Already Own | Buddha's Lesson

Why You Feel Worthless (And How To Fix It) | The 7 Gifts You Already Own | Buddha's Lesson Scroll & Ink

607 views - 1 month ago

Why You Feel Stuck In Life (And How To Escape The Loop)

Why You Feel Stuck In Life (And How To Escape The Loop) Scroll & Ink

302 views - 1 month ago

The Man Who Did Nothing (A Lesson on Wu Wei) | The Art of Stopping the Unnecessary War

The Man Who Did Nothing (A Lesson on Wu Wei) | The Art of Stopping the Unnecessary War Scroll & Ink

101K views - 1 month ago

Why Hard Work Is A Trap | The Japanese Rule of 1% (Kaizen)

Why Hard Work Is A Trap | The Japanese Rule of 1% (Kaizen) Scroll & Ink

798 views - 1 month ago

The "Stupid" Habit That Beats Talent | A Lesson on Consistency

The "Stupid" Habit That Beats Talent | A Lesson on Consistency Scroll & Ink

1.2K views - 1 month ago

Why Your Identity Is A Prison (And How To Escape) | Zhuangzi

Why Your Identity Is A Prison (And How To Escape) | Zhuangzi Scroll & Ink

1.5K views - 1 month ago

Why You Feel Broken (And How To Fix It) | The Art of Kintsugi | a Japanese Philosophy Story

Why You Feel Broken (And How To Fix It) | The Art of Kintsugi | a Japanese Philosophy Story Scroll & Ink

143 views - 1 month ago

Why You Should Stop Trying To Be Perfect (Wabi-Sabi)

Why You Should Stop Trying To Be Perfect (Wabi-Sabi) Scroll & Ink

195 views - 1 month ago

Why You Feel Overwhelmed (And How To Fix It) | The Art of Flow

Why You Feel Overwhelmed (And How To Fix It) | The Art of Flow Scroll & Ink

617 views - 1 month ago

Stop Asking "Am I Good Enough?" | The Mindset to Win Any Interview

Stop Asking "Am I Good Enough?" | The Mindset to Win Any Interview Scroll & Ink

72 views - 1 month ago

Why People Post Everything (It’s Not What You Think)

Why People Post Everything (It’s Not What You Think) Scroll & Ink

46 views - 1 month ago

The Psychology of People Who Don’t Post (On Social Media)

The Psychology of People Who Don’t Post (On Social Media) Scroll & Ink

53 views - 1 month ago

The Curse of “If Only” (Why You’ll Never Feel Enough)

The Curse of “If Only” (Why You’ll Never Feel Enough) Scroll & Ink

40 views - 1 month ago

He Was "Irreplaceable"... So They Fired Him (A Lesson on Reliability)

He Was "Irreplaceable"... So They Fired Him (A Lesson on Reliability) Scroll & Ink

49 views - 1 month ago

Why You See Enemies Everywhere (The Mirror Principle)

Why You See Enemies Everywhere (The Mirror Principle) Scroll & Ink

35 views - 1 month ago

Why Boring People Are More Successful Than Talented People | Japanese Zen Story

Why Boring People Are More Successful Than Talented People | Japanese Zen Story Scroll & Ink

39 views - 1 month ago

The Law of Exchange: From Beggar to Businessman

The Law of Exchange: From Beggar to Businessman Scroll & Ink

75 views - 1 month ago

Why You Are Destroying Yourself (A Zen Lesson on Resilience)

Why You Are Destroying Yourself (A Zen Lesson on Resilience) Scroll & Ink

60 views - 1 month ago