How You Are Hustling Is All Wrong: The Secrets to Your Fulfilment (with Sahil Bloom)
Dec 22, 2024
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Join Sahil Bloom, entrepreneur and author known for 'The Curiosity Chronicle,' as he redefines wealth and fulfillment. He discusses how traditional measures of success can lead to discontent, advocating for genuine connections and time spent on meaningful activities. Sahil emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, vulnerability, and building relationships over mere financial gain. His insights inspire listeners to reflect on their lives and prioritize what truly matters for lasting happiness.
Redefining wealth involves recognizing its multifaceted nature, including time, social, mental, physical, and financial aspects for holistic fulfillment.
Cultivating deeper relationships is essential for overall happiness, combating the modern friendship recession, and enhancing personal well-being through genuine connections.
Creating intentional space in daily life, such as through walking, promotes mental clarity and informed decision-making, fostering productivity and personal growth.
Deep dives
The Importance of Casual Magic
Finding beauty in everyday moments can greatly enhance one's perspective on life. This concept, referred to as 'casual magic', emphasizes the significance of recognizing joy in the mundane, urging individuals not to limit their appreciation to extraordinary events. The speaker notes that if we only celebrate the special occasions, we risk missing out on the happiness that can be found in daily experiences. By cultivating a habit of seeking out and appreciating these small moments, one can develop a more fulfilling and joyful existence.
Redefining Wealth
Wealth is often misdefined, focusing excessively on monetary success while neglecting other essential aspects of life. The discussion introduces five categories of wealth: time wealth, social wealth, mental wealth, physical wealth, and financial wealth. Time wealth emphasizes the importance of how one uses their time, encouraging people to prioritize meaningful activities. The conversation invites listeners to reflect on the nuanced nature of wealth and how it can manifest beyond just financial gain.
The Impact of Relationships
The quality of relationships plays a pivotal role in one's overall happiness and well-being. Research demonstrates that the single greatest predictor of long-term physical health is the quality of relationships at mid-life. In contrast, modern society is experiencing a 'friendship recession', resulting in decreased face-to-face interactions despite increased connectivity through technology. The dialogue stresses the necessity of nurturing and investing in relationships to combat this trend and foster deeper connections.
Creating Space for Reflection
Creating space in daily life is essential for mental clarity and decision-making. The speaker highlights walking as a transformative practice that encourages introspection and calmness. By disengaging from constant demands and obligations, individuals can gain perspective on their lives and actions, making informed choices. This ability to slow down is not just beneficial for personal well-being but can enhance productivity and effectiveness in various life domains.
Defining Enough
The concept of defining 'enough' is crucial for personal fulfillment and preventing the relentless chase for more. A discussion surrounding the experiences of a fisherman and a banker illustrates how different perceptions of success can lead to contentment or dissatisfaction. The key takeaway is to know one's own values and to avoid defaulting to societal expectations. This personalized definition of success can help individuals prioritize their goals and maintain a balanced lifestyle.
Life Razor: Identity-Defining Principles
Establishing identity-defining principles, or 'life razors', can simplify decision-making and guide individuals toward their true aspirations. By identifying what truly matters and committing to a personal purpose, one can navigate life's complexities with clarity. For example, prioritizing family time or meaningful relationships becomes a core tenet that influences all other life choices. This practice encourages individuals to consciously choose paths that align with their values, fostering a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Eeeeeep hi friends, welcome back to the 10th (!) episode of ✨ Finding your Casual Magic ✨
This week we're redefining wealth. What does it mean to be rich? How can society's definition of wealth actually lead us to feeling unfulfilled?
To help me answer this I am joined by Sahil Bloom. Renowned entrepreneur, investor, writer of the newsletter ‘The Curiosity Chronicle’, and most excitingly, debut author of an upcoming book called ‘The 5 Types of Wealth’.
Sahil has interviewed thousands of people around the world to redefine wealth in 5 compelling ways.
I open the episode with a guided meditation to help you feel grounded before launching into the episode. From prioritising energy-creating tasks to unlocking more time in your day, creating deeper bonds, and building a powerful network to achieving financial independence, this conversation will remind you of what is most important in life.
The episode closes with my ‘Casual Magic of the Week’ and we hear from Mar (@marumithreads on Instagram) who shares their Casual Magic, followed by intention setting for the week ahead.
Grab a journal or open your notes app and join me as we ask ourselves:
What went well this week?
What am I proud of?
What is something that challenged me this week?
Based on these reflections, choose a one-word intention for your coming week.
I just want to send you this reminder that no matter where you are in your self-confidence journey, no matter how you might feel today, you are always enough. 💛
Find Sahil on Instagram and YouTube: https://linktr.ee/sahilbloom
Get Sahil's book 'The 5 Types of Wealth': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Types-Wealth-Transformative-Guide-Design/dp/0008623201
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Timestamps:
01:26 Redefining wealth in this episode
01:38 Welcoming Sahil
05:06 Guided Meditation
09:56 Sahil's early career and initial definitions of wealth
12:11 Sahil's upbringing and original story
14:15 Questioning society's definition of wealth
17:14 Sahil's personal and professional journey towards realisation
20:24 Realising the need for a new definition of success
22:26 Discussing the turning point and redefining life
25:06 The importance of genuine vulnerability in men
29:00 Impact of family and distancing
32:27 Discovering life's alignment and blessings
34:03 The significance of time wealth
37:02 The relationship between money and happiness
39:41 The impact of trade-offs on personal life
41:07 Taking unconventional career decisions
47:08 Understanding social wealth
49:12 The loneliness pandemic and friendship recession
51:54 Developing vulnerability in relationships
56:22 The concept of a life dinner
57:49 Addressing issues in relationships
59:35 Understanding the role of a fixer in relationships
01:01:31 Journaling and the concept of Morning Pages
01:03:33 Casual magic and finding beauty in everyday life
01:13:29 Defining what is enough in life
01:14:35 A serene morning moment
01:15:02 The concept of 'enough'
01:16:00 The fisherman and the banker parable
01:17:22 Defining personal success
01:18:24 Mark Randolph's 5pm rule
01:20:01 Creating a Life Raiser
01:23:09 Investing in relationships
01:24:06 The importance of daily investment
01:25:27 Parting words: Defining what matters
01:26:46 End-of-episode rituals
01:27:12 Casual Magic of the Week
01:31:40 Weekly reflection and setting intentions
01:33:17 Reflecting on Work Priorities During the Festive Period
01:34:19 Affirmation and Encouragement for Listeners
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We’ll pick one a week to share in the podcast and on here so we can all participate in your joy!!
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This is Finding Your Casual Magic with UnJaded Jade.
Produced by The Podcast Guys.
Theme Music by Francesca Lu.
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