

4 Steps to Improve Your Self Awareness to Reach Your Goals & How to Change Your Perspective on Rejection
185 snips Mar 24, 2023
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.
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.
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.