Creator Lab - interviews with entrepreneurs and startup founders Suneel Gupta // Finding Purpose, Dealing With Burnout, 85% Rule & The Music Mindset
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Aug 24, 2023 Suneel Gupta, a writer and entrepreneur, shares insights on finding purpose, dealing with burnout, the 85% rule, and the music mindset. They discuss the concept of Dharma, the importance of recovery, and tools for finding purpose. They also explore the music mindset and staying connected to your essence.
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Dharma: Essence Plus Expression
- Dharma equals essence plus expression, meaning your core self plus how you express it.
- Expressing your essence benefits not only yourself but others and leads to inner and outer success.
Struggle with Identity and Success
- Suneel struggled with fitting in as a kid, trying to look "as white as possible" and distancing from his Indian roots.
- Despite career success, he felt a void and realized this path didn't bring joy or fulfillment.
The Arrival Fallacy of Success
- Achieving success felt euphoric but the feeling was fleeting, lasting only weeks.
- External success alone didn't fill an inner void of fulfillment and happiness.