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Giovanni Dienstmann: The Path To Wise Confidence | Small Steps Big Wins with Sue Saller E 122

May 1, 2024
01:06:31

Unleashing Your Potential: A Deep Dive into Mindfulness, Self-Discipline, and Self-Transformation


This comprehensive dialogue navigates the intricate realms of mindfulness, self-acceptance, meditation, and personal growth, featuring insights from a seasoned author, meditation teacher, and self-discipline coach, Giovanni. From his initiation into meditation at the tender age of 14, Giovanni shares his journey and the lessons learned from more than 300 books on personal growth, spirituality, and psychology. This conversation also delves into the concept of aspirational identity, the power of manifesting your future self, and striking a balance between self-doubt and overconfidence to cultivate 'wise confidence.' The interview explores how self-discipline should not be seen as self-punishment but as living in harmony with one's values. Additionally, it touches upon themes like living 'inside out' versus 'outside in,' and the significance of focusing energy to manifest desires and transformations effectively. The dialogue concludes with actionable advice on taking small steps towards personal transformation and the importance of choosing one's focus areas wisely.


00:00 Unlocking the Power of Self-Acceptance and Personal Growth

00:34 A Deep Dive into Meditation with Giovanni

03:10 Exploring the Multifaceted World of Meditation Practices

04:52 Introducing 'Wise Confidence': A Guide to Balanced Self-Transformation

05:27 Navigating Between Self-Doubt and Overconfidence

11:17 The Journey from Conditioned to Aspirational Identity

16:37 Manifestation and Visualization: Tools for Transformation

22:10 Understanding Energy and Its Role in Manifestation

26:04 Faith, Energy, and the Power of Manifestation

29:51 Living Inside Out vs. Outside In: Shaping Your Reality

33:44 Empowerment Through Self-Awareness

35:06 Navigating Life's Challenges with Choice and Awareness

37:00 The Power of Personal Narratives

41:47 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Fear of Failure

43:37 The Art of Aspirational Identity

46:02 Harnessing the Brain's Potential for Change

47:56 Redefining Self-Improvement and Potential

54:33 Focusing on What Truly Matters


Giovanni Dienstmann is a self-discipline coach, meditation teacher, and author who focuses on the intersection between wisdom, peace, and power. Giovanni has helped executives, entrepreneurs, artists, and pro athletes to live a more focused and purposeful life. Since 2014, he has been helping people to overcome distractions, procrastination, fear, anxiety, and self- doubt. As a meditation teacher, Giovanni runs one of the top most visited meditation blogs on the web. Learn more at mindfulselfdiscipline.com

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And remember, life doesn’t get better by chance, it gets better by choice! 

Have an awesome day, friends!


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