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

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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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ADVICE

Prioritize Growth

Prioritize your rate of self-evolution (ROSE) above all else.
Focus on personal growth, as it fuels every other aspect of your life, including business and relationships.

INSIGHT

Intuition's Origin

Vishen Lakhiani believes intuition, similar to Tom Bilyeu's "thinkitation," comes from outside the brain.
He suggests quantum biology may hold the answers to the origin of intuitive ideas.

ANECDOTE

Unexplained Animal Abilities

Monkeys on separate islands spontaneously develop the same shellfish-opening method.
Certain migrating birds navigate with accuracy despite lacking sufficient brain mechanisms, suggesting quantum-level phenomena.

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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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