In this conversation, Ed Mylett, a serial entrepreneur and inspirational speaker, emphasizes the power of an intentional morning routine to set a positive tone for the day. He discusses the dual nature of ego, revealing that understanding both sides can lead to personal growth. Mylett highlights the importance of being of service to others as a pathway to truly finding oneself. The dialogue offers practical insights on managing external pressures and fostering inner calm, urging listeners to embrace joy through authenticity and mindfulness.
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insights INSIGHT
Creating Calm
Create peace and calm within yourself instead of seeking it externally.
External factors like the stock market or political climate shouldn't dictate your inner peace.
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Unconventional Path
Jay Shetty's career options were doctor, lawyer, or failure, but he chose the monk path.
After experimenting with both finance and monk life, he found the latter more fulfilling.
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Selfless Service
Practice selfless service by doing things for others without expecting anything in return.
True service is about giving to those who can't reciprocate, not for personal gain.
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Today, I am going to share with you a conversation I had with serial entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and inspirational speaker Ed Mylett. In this interview, I talk about why we should build and practice a morning routine to help incorporate positivity in our day, the two opposite sides of ego that we don’t know about, and how being in service of others is a reflection of inner self.
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
03:18 Jay explains how we can create calm instead of looking for it.
05:10 What am I going to learn from a monk?
09:04 Digest this: Plant trees under whose shade you do not plan to sit.
11:36 How to avoid becoming the person you think other people want you to be.
15:01 The two lies we’ve been told growing up.
20:19 The 3 core aspects to incorporate in your morning routine.
28:09 Jay talks about the two opposite sides of ego.
30:27 What it means to find yourself when you lose yourself in service of others.
34:02 How do you take control of something you can’t control?
37:51 The monk life teaches you how to be child-like.
41:18 Do this if you want to start living a better life.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty 
