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Science vs. Spirituality: What You’ve Gotten Wrong About Intuition & Success | Vishen Lakhiani (Fan Fav)

Mar 8, 2025

Vishen Lakhiani, CEO of Mindvalley Academy and best-selling author, dives into the fascinating intersection of science and spirituality. He challenges traditional goal setting, emphasizing that true success springs from personal growth and intuition. Lakhiani shares his insights on parenting, the significance of nurturing positivity in children, and how meditation can enhance decision-making. He also explores the relevance of the current educational model, advocating for a shift towards life skills instead of conventional schooling.

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Vishen Lakhiani emphasizes the significance of breaking 'brules' to align one's life with their true self-identity and aspirations.

He critiques traditional goal-setting approaches, urging individuals to focus on personal growth and self-evolution instead of material accomplishments.

Lakhiani advocates for integrating principles of consciousness into education, highlighting the shortcomings of conventional business curricula in fostering genuine success.

The discussion highlights intuition's role in decision-making, suggesting it can be harnessed effectively during relaxed mental states for creative insights.

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Transformative Practices for Personal Growth

02:09

Intro

2min

The Pursuit of Personal Growth

9min

Exploring Intelligence and the Pursuit of Excellence

4min

The Fusion of Culture, Intuition, and Spirituality

13min

Exploring Intuition and the Science Behind Meditation's Insights

5min

The Power of Relaxation and Intuition

13min

The Transformative Power of Meditation and Visualization

2min

Harnessing Inner Power: Meditation, Gratitude, and Visualization

21min

Visualizing Success: A Journey of Growth

11min

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Exploring the Twelve Pillars of Personal Success and Fulfillment

2min

11.

The Shift from Traditional Education to Life Skills Learning

2min

12.

The Complexities of Parenting and Population

6min

13.

Transformative Practices for Personal Growth

2min

14.

Transforming Fitness and Nutrition

7min

15.

Nutritional Transformation and Targeted Marketing Strategies

2min

Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on April 11, 2017. Vishen Lakhiani discovered that if he was going to stay true to his inner identity he was going to have to break some “brules.” The CEO and Founder of the revolutionary global empire Mindvalley Academy, best-selling author, and philosopher discusses changing your culturescape and moving toward your end goals in this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu.

SHOW NOTES

Vishen defines the culturescape and “brules.” [2:58]

Vishen talks about why goal setting is rubbish. [7:31]

Vishen shares the three most important questions to identify your end goal. [11:18]

Tom and Vishen discuss parenting and creating positive meaning making machines. [15:42]

Vishen shares his philosophy on parental discipline and fundamental beliefs. [20:40]

Vishen describes the diffusion of sympathy and natural evolution. [22:46]

Vishen describes how he defines himself and his true self-identity. [25:35]

Tom and Vishen discuss the difference between business and true entrepreneurs. [29:02]

Vishen talks about the expectancy effect and the power of the mind. [33:47]

Vishen shares the powerful mission purpose of the Mindvalley Academy [36:41]

Tom and Vishen discuss why 4-year colleges are no longer relevant. [39:52]

Vishen defines the impact that he wants to have on the world. [44:08]

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