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Case Kenny: Mindfulness for Entrepreneurs, How to Gain Clarity and Make Smarter Decisions | E311

Oct 7, 2024

In this enlightening conversation, Case Kenny, a mindfulness expert, author of "That's Bold of You," and host of "New Mindset, Who Dis?," shares his journey from corporate success to personal awakening. He discusses how mindfulness can reshape decision-making and cultivate optimism. Listen in as he breaks down the importance of self-reflection, the 'beautiful mess effect,' and the danger of comparisons. Case also explores the concept of luck in personal growth and emphasizes the value of embracing both past scars and embarrassment as pathways to success.

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Quick takeaways

Mindfulness is vital for men as it fosters positive internal dialogue, self-awareness, and confident self-empowerment without compromising masculinity.

Engaging in self-Q&A through guided journaling helps individuals process their thoughts, enhancing clarity and intentionality in decision-making.

Embracing vulnerability is essential for personal growth and building authentic relationships, allowing for open communication and mutual understanding.

Deep dives

The Power of Mindfulness for Men

Mindfulness is often misunderstood, especially among men, who may feel it is not masculine or relevant to them. However, it encourages positive internal dialogue and self-empowerment, ultimately fostering a healthier mindset. Through examples like leading mindfulness sessions for sports teams, it’s illustrated that men can embrace mindfulness practices without compromising their masculinity. Being mindful involves learning to engage in a constructive conversation with oneself, encouraging men to recognize that they too can benefit from such practices.

Intro

2min

Ego and Mindfulness: A Masculine Perspective

18min

Boosting Productivity and Personal Growth

9min

The Podcasting Journey: Passion Over Profit

20min

Navigating Hiring and Embracing Change Through New Opportunities

5min

Navigating Luck, Faith, and Growth

19min

Embracing Mindfulness and Growth Through Self-Reflection

5min

Case Kenny thrived in the corporate world as a sales leader. On the outside, he was the charismatic type-A personality, but something was missing inside. Having borrowed his definitions of happiness and success from external voices, he felt he didn’t know himself as a man. Pushed to fix this disconnect, he started a podcast to explore mindfulness and reconnect with himself. It quickly gained popularity and is now ranked in the top 100 for mental health. In this episode, Case breaks down mindfulness and shares actionable advice for being more intentional about your decisions and goals.

Case Kenny hosts the popular podcast, New Mindset, Who Dis? He’s also the author of That’s Bold of You and a handful of bestselling mindfulness journals. His work has been featured on Good Morning America and Forbes.

In this episode, Hala and Case will discuss:

- Why mindfulness is masculine

- The freedom of “no right way to live”

- How mindfulness improves decision-making

- The danger of comparing

- The “beautiful mess effect”

- Cultivating optimism for success

- Mindfulness as self Q&A

- The 4 categories of luck

- Doing the opposite to get unstuck

- How past scars help us raise our standards

- Embarrassment as a source of growth

- And other topics…

Case Kenny is a writer, entrepreneur, mindfulness expert, and the host of the top 25 Apple podcast New Mindset, Who Dis? He’s the author of That’s Bold of You and a handful of bestselling mindfulness journals. After thriving as a corporate sales leader, Case transitioned to podcasting in the personal growth and mindfulness space. The show quickly gained popularity and is now ranked in the top 100 for mental health. He also pioneered the unique blend of mindfulness and EDM, collaborating with DJs to create guided meditations set to dance music. His work has been featured on Good Morning America and in major media outlets like Forbes and Women's Health.

Connect with Case:

Case’s Website: https://newmindsetwhodis.com/

Case’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casekenny/

Case’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/case.kenny/

Case’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecasekenny

Case’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecasekenny/

Case’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CaseKenny

Resources Mentioned:

Case’s Podcast, New Mindset, Who Dis?: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-mindset-who-dis/id1383599078

Case’s Book, That's Bold of You: How To Thrive as Your Most Vibrant, Weird, and Real Self: https://www.amazon.com/Thats-Bold-You-Thrive-Vibrant/dp/B0BRDFLJNZ/

Chase, Chance, and Creativity: The Lucky Art of Novelty by James H. Austin: https://www.amazon.com/Chase-Chance-Creativity-Lucky-Novelty/dp/0262511355

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