Rich Roll, an ultra-endurance athlete and author, dives deep into self-awareness and personal growth. He shares insights on the double-edged nature of social media, emphasizing its potential for positive change. The conversation highlights methods to transform rejection into opportunities and the importance of reflecting on passions to create a nurturing environment for growth. Roll discusses the balance between ambition and emotional support in relationships, urging listeners to prioritize meaningful connections.
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Childhood Bullying and Rebellion
Jay Shetty was bullied for his weight and ethnicity as a child.
At 14, he rebelled, feeling that being "good" hadn't brought him happiness or success.
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Choosing Finance for Stability
Jay Shetty chose finance not out of passion, but for perceived security and stability.
He felt limited by the belief that only medicine, law, and finance were viable career options.
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The Monk Who Changed Everything
Jay Shetty's initial resistance to hearing a monk speak stemmed from his skepticism about anything beyond material success.
He was drawn in by the monk's joy and contentment, a stark contrast to the unhappy successful people he'd met.
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Today, I am going to share with you the conversation I had with Rich Roll in his podcast. I talk about my experiences as a monk and share insights on meditation, mindfulness, and conscious capitalism. I also talk about the double-edged sword of social media and how it can be used for good. Our conversation also touches on the topic of happiness, and I provide tips on how to reframe one's perspective on life. We should reflect on one's passions and expertise, find patterns in one's life, and create an environment for opportunities to come later.
You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Intro
02:30 Finding a life-long partner takes a lot of work, dedication, and time
08:55 "If you can't explain something simply, you don't understand it well enough."
11:47 Growing up in London bullied for being overweight and dealing with a rebellious phase
15:42 Discovering your passion and finding a different path for yourself
19:48 Finding inspiration in someone you least expect and pivoting from your current journey
30:50 Getting the chance to live both options of life: monkhood and real life
38:11 What is it like to live a life in service to others?
46:40 Here is a glimpse of how a monk lives day to day
50:43 This is how monks train themselves to avoid the follower mentality
55:18 There are an infinite of seats in the theater of happiness, you just need to find your own seat
57:26 How do you find your passion and what you can do to genuinely identify them.
1:05:32 Asking the right questions to help develop self-awareness and positive intuition
1:09:44 “When you protect your purpose, your purpose protects you.”
1:19:29 Venturing into the social media space and finding a career opportunity
1:22:34 The truth about detachment and you can use it to your advantage
1:25:56 Jay explains the process of purification
1:29:39 Maintaining a routine can be hard but it is a beneficial practice
1:36:24 Disengagement is the beginning step of re-engagement
1:42:55 The three things we aren’t aware of - Element, Environment, and Energy
1:49:23 Jay explains the different relationship tools for a healthy partnership
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