This podcast series explores a game-changing understanding of the human mind that operates “Before Psychology” — the secret source that exponentially increases peace, performance, and potential for any individual or organisation.

🧭 Episode Summary

In this open and thought-provoking episode, Piers welcomes Adam Shuty to discuss his diverse journey from martial arts, to standup comedy, and his current enterprise, Everest Longevity. Having explored decades of personal development, performance psychology, and transformation work, Adam wanted to know: What exactly is this “Before Psychology” thing? His immediate resonance with the conversation signalled there was more to see.
What unfolds is a live exploration and inquiry looking fresh to see what sits beyond all methods and mindsets.

The Discussion Covers

The case of mistaken identity — why believing we are a separate “me” is the root illusion behind all striving.
The sky and the weather — a simple metaphor for understanding awareness and thought.
''Real but never true'' — how experience can feel vividly real yet not be fundamentally true or causal.
From trying to flow — why the intelligence of life does better work when we stop trying to manage our minds.
Direct experience inquiry — how to look freshly, without concepts, and glimpse what never comes or goes.
Practical implications — what happens to leadership, relationships, and even financial legacy when we see who we truly are.

0:00 Introduction to Quality of Mind
01:05 Adam's Journey, Philosophy and Career
07:00 Exploring the Concept of Quality of Mind
07:27 The Secret Sauce to Unlocking Potential
16:31 The Case of Mistaken Identity
18:37 The Nature of Human Experience
22:12 The Illusion of Separate Self
36:29 Understanding Time Perception
37:10 The Evolution of Life and Perception
38:27 The Case of Mistaken Identity
40:40 The Concept of the True Self
43:06 Realizing the True Self
44:57 Practical Applications and Realizations
48:52 The Path to Realization
51:01 Direct Experience and Awareness
66:06 Final Thoughts and Deciding We a Need Part 2!

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