

The Importance of Self-Management - Taking Control of Your Success - Sadhguru
8 snips Feb 3, 2025
Sadhguru, founder of the Isha Foundation and renowned yoga teacher, discusses the critical role of self-management in achieving personal success. He shares insights on how effective self-management can alleviate the unforeseen suffering that often accompanies success. Through his personal anecdotes, Sadhguru emphasizes the importance of inner fulfillment over external rewards. He highlights that true freedom stems from mastering one's inner world, and illustrates how passion-driven leadership can inspire impactful management. His approach turns challenges into opportunities for connection.
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Life as Management
- Life is fundamentally about management, encompassing our internal and external worlds.
- Economics should not be the dominant force; it often leads to unhappiness despite success.
Suffering Success
- Sadhguru observes that both those who fail and those who succeed in life often suffer.
- He highlights the tragedy of suffering success, something earned through hard work and longing.
Declining Happiness
- Many people experience declining happiness over time, indicating poor self-management.
- All actions are ultimately driven by the pursuit of happiness, so declining happiness equals bad management.