August Turak
Entrepreneur and award-winning author who spent many years alongside Trappist monks at Mepkin Abbey and wrote Business Secrets of the Trappist Monks about applying monastic principles to business and life.
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Sep 3, 2013 • 1h 5min
197 – Business Secrets of The Trappist Monks, with August Turak
August Turak, an award-winning author and entrepreneur with deep ties to the Trappist monks of Mepkin Abbey, shares fascinating insights from his time there. He discusses the transformative impact of the Monastic Guest Program, emphasizing kindness and service. August reveals how monastic principles like authenticity and prayerful work shaped his business journey, culminating in a $150M exit. He also explores the relationship between trust, vocation, and happiness as a byproduct of meaningful duty, paving the way for a truly kick-ass life.
Dec 26, 2018 • 1h 24min
Ep. 22: August Turak — How to Transcend Selfishness and Live a Life of Purpose
Author August Turak shares insights on self-transcendence and living a purposeful life. He discusses transformative encounters, embracing love and devotion, personal growth through selflessness, making true commitments, and yearning for depth in a shallow society.
