

A Life Transformed: Rich Roll on Breaking Free from Victimhood, Radical Gratitude & Life-Changing Lessons | Part 1
9 snips Jan 1, 2025
Rich Roll, a bestselling author and plant-based ultra-endurance athlete, shares his life-altering journey through sobriety and wellness. He recounts an eye-opening experience with the Dalai Lama, imparting profound lessons on love and compassion. Rich emphasizes that true happiness stems from meaningful relationships and community rather than fleeting emotions. He discusses rebuilding one's life post-addiction, embracing resilience, and the transformative power of pain in personal growth, offering invaluable insights for anyone seeking change.
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Meeting the Dalai Lama
- Rich Roll recounts his visit with the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, India.
- He describes the experience as surreal, humbling, and deeply personal.
Unexpected Revelations
- Michael Chernow reflects on how unexpected experiences can reveal hidden emotional roadblocks.
- He connects this to Rich Roll's Dalai Lama story and his own experiences with his mother.
Happiness as a Verb
- Happiness is not a feeling but an action, a consequence of doing things that engender it.
- It's a byproduct of prioritizing community, service, and a fulfilling mission.