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On Purpose with Jay Shetty

4 Steps to Improve Your Self Awareness to Reach Your Goals & How to Change Your Perspective on Rejection

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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Quick takeaways

  • Finding a life-long partner requires dedication, work, and time.
  • Simplifying complex ideas indicates true understanding.

Deep dives

Discovering the Power of Service and Selflessness

The speaker recounts their transformative experience of meeting a monk who introduced them to the power of selfless service. Initially skeptical, the speaker was struck by the monk's message of placing the talents and skills for the benefit of others. This encounter sparked a deep curiosity to learn and share this philosophy, leading the speaker to organize weekly sessions at university, where they dissected movies and delved into philosophy, science, and psychology. This experience laid the foundation for the speaker's current role in teaching, sharing, and living a life focused on service.

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