#187 Former Monk Reveals How Mindset Matters | Jay Shetty on Impact Theory
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09/08/20
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In this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Jay Shetty answers these questions and many more as he takes us on a journey of discovering one’s own passion, strengths, and purpose. He shares his story of becoming a monk, the lessons he learned on dharma and zen, his equation for discovering purpose with passion, how to recognize and develop your true strengths, and how leaning into service leads to a life of peace and gratitude.
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SHOW NOTES:
Jay answers the question, “How close to encapsulating the notion of thinking like a monk can one get?” [1:04]
Jay defines the meaning of dharma and discusses his equation for discovering purpose with passion [2:24]
Passion through compassion; Jay discusses how pain can drive our passions [5:00]
Jay discusses job crafting and the notion, “It’s not part of my job, it’s how I see my job.” [7:59]
Seeking beauty; how to escape the “woe is me” mentality [10:25]
Jay shares how to recognize and develop your strengths; overcoming the ‘monkey mind’ [13:32]
Hard skills and soft skills; Jay discusses the difference and how to approach each one [18:15]
Peace and purpose; Jay discusses what it’s all for [19:28]
Connecting purpose and meaning to strength; Jay shares how monks tap into service [23:08]
The “Mother of Orphans;” Jay shares the inspiring story of Sindhutai Sapkal [25:50]
No longer a monk; Jay shares his story of seeking council and leaving the ashram [28:09]
Re-contextualizing reciprocity; Jay shares his story of service and giving to others [33:48]
Emptying oneself to seek zen; Jay shares the story of the ‘Overflowing Teacup’ [38:22]
Escaping the victim mentality; Jay discusses the pitfalls of not having a positive mindset [41:20]
Sight, scent, and sound; Jay defines the ‘3 S model’ and its importance [46:46]
Training your mind for presence; Building the ‘search for joy’ into your daily routine [54:35]
The power and practicality within Jay’s book, ‘Think Like a Monk’ [57:21]
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OOK: thinklikeamonkbook.com
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/JayShettyIW
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/jayshetty/
TWITTER: twitter.com/JayShettyIW
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