Podcasts about max's discontent

Karan Bajaj is a bestselling author and yogi who travelled half way around the world to find more meaning in his life. He left it all behind after his mother died. The twist in this episode is that he grew up in India and people from his village used to make fun of the kind of people he was becoming. Did he find that meaning he was hoping for? He did, but not in the ways he thought he would. I spoke with him from NYC a few months ago, while he was getting ready to leave everything behind for a second time...only this time he wasn’t headed for an ashram or spiritual journey the likes of which he will talk with us about in this episode. However, I warn you... he may tug at our wanderlust in an effort to find more meaning.  

New York Times best selling author Karan Bajaj talks about his new novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent.  Karan takes the reader on a vivid journey to India to unlock many of the ancient mysteries hidden in plain sight. Resources Purchase The Yoga of Max's Discontent Karan's website  

Dawna Jones talks to best-selling author, Karan Bajaj, about his new book, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, and what it tells us about the leadership challenges executives face today.

On this week’s podcast, New York Times Best-selling author and striving Yogi, Karan Bajaj, shares how sabbaticals, vipassana meditation, and living in his dharma has helped him create more power, clarity, and purpose in his life and for millions of readers. The Purpose Driven Life The sad reality is that only one out of every three Americans are now reported to be very happy. It's no surprise that on the wrong road, we can find ourselves feeling disconnected from our passion, discontent with where we are, and craving a shift towards a more purpose driven life. In our journey, we may do many things to find purpose again including changing jobs or in finding temporary satisfactions through "weapons of mass distractions," like alcohol, food, and even the wrong relationships. To find a purpose driven life however, Karan plants the seed of thought that what we may need to do is simply create the time to focus on what we truly desire through yoga, meditation, and sabbaticals. To be able to feel more content with yourself and where you are in life, Karan guides us to the focus of stripping away your emotional materialism. How to Strip Yourself of Emotional Materialism Emotional materialism is defined by Karan as “constantly wanting to become something or someone better.” A person who focuses on emotional materialism is someone who is incessantly looking for growth within jobs, social circles, and experiences in order to become “someone better,” all without ever feeling good about where they are. They believe that once they have become that "better person" or achieved something bigger, only then will they be truly happy.  This however is the exact opposite of how to become content with who we truly are. After we strip ourselves of emotional materialism, we become more selfless. After we become more selfless, we can see ourselves as the best medium for carrying out our work; the magic of contentment is that it doesn’t even matter if that work fails. To a Yogi, the most important thing is that they are a vessel that carries out their work. But how do we begin this process of changing our mindset and not focus on becoming something else, but on who we are right now? How can we truly strip ourselves of emotional materialism and become selfless? Karan suggests three powerful steps: Learn, Reflect, and Meditate. To be content, you must do all three consistently over time. In order to allow ourselves to simply just “be,” we get to learn through secondary resources such as books and people, reflect on those learnings, and finally experience what we have learned through meditation. Finding Contentment in Your Life It is obvious that if you are consumed with negative thoughts about where you are, then you won't be able to lead a life of happiness. Many people believe that true contentment is found in reaching the "moment" from when they get from Point A to Point B. Ironically, their current purpose might just be where they currently are right now; between Point A and Point B. "Instead of focusing on how to get from Point A to Point B, you must pause for a moment to give yourself the space to help you feel content with yourself, which will lead you to find your purpose." - Karan Bajaj If you rush yourself and forget to learn, reflect, and meditate, you won’t be able to take the powerful moment to pause for thoughts such as, “I am what I am. I’m where I’m currently at in life, and I’m going to be the best me that I can be.” Karan teaches to not rush life, and rather take it one day at a time to see where it can lead you. How To Prepare For A Sabbatical or Meditation Retreat In the process of Karan living out his dharma, he realized that he didn’t need to spend time following radical goals, but rather to enjoy "being" and discovering his true path through meditation. To help do this, Karan has taken two, one year long sabbaticals. He calls this the 4-1-4 rule.  Work for 4 years diligently, take one year off, then return for 4 more years. However, not everyone can take an entire year away from their work, family, and life to spend on reflecting and meditating. Some people follow a 7 -1-7 rule by working 7 weeks and then taking a week off. Karan also suggests taking short, meaningful vacations by spending time in new environment or doing a 10-day meditation retreat. By letting everything familiar go on a sabbatical, you get to dissolve your habits and cyclical thinking so that you can start anew again on your return. The only true prerequisite for a meditation retreat is that you welcome it with an open mind and have an acceptance for you and those around you. You may be thinking that doing a sabbatical or meditation retreat such as Vipassana can be a scary experience. You may even question whether or not it will be easy for you to let go of society's conditioning and commit yourself to focusing on meditation for so many days. These worries are very common for people who are new to meditation retreats, but embracing this fear and going through the threshold can be a life-changing experience. About Karan Bajaj Karan Bajaj is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist with more than 200,000 copies of his novels in print, both optioned into major films. Karan's first worldwide novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, will be published by Random House on May 3rd' 2016. The book, called "The greatest adventure of our Generation" by The Daily Telegraph was inspired by Karan's one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. For the 1st week of launch, you can get a free meditation course, a Quit Sugar in 7 days nutrition guide, a yoga flow video course and other transformational gifts worth $299 when you order your book (150 Spots Only)! Details at http://www.karanbajaj.com/yogamax Karan has also worked in senior executive roles at companies like Procter & Gamble and the Boston Consulting Group and was named among Ad Age's "Top 40 Under 40 executives" in the US. Pre-Order Offer: http://www.karanbajaj.com/yogamax   More About "The Yoga of Max's Discontent" The book is about a Wall Street investment banker who becomes a yogi in the Himalayas and is both a page turning adventure through the hidden underbelly of India and a contemporary take on man’s classic quest for transcendence. The book is receiving excellent advance reviews with The Daily Telegraph calling it “The greatest adventure of our generation” and Sharon Gannon saying it’s “A superb meditation on effort and grace, on the level of Herman Hesse and Victor Frankl,” Resources Mentioned In The Show The Yoga of Max’s Discontent by Karan Bajaj Johnny Gone Down by Karan Bajaj The Seeker by Karan Bajaj Karan Bajaj website-Learn How to Meditate Keep Off the Grass by Karan Bajaj Vipassana Meditation: why you should spend ten days in silence NY Times article with Karan-A Hard-Driving Executive’s Year of Learning to Let Go NY Times article with Karan-Looking for Enlightenment in the Himalayas Self-Realization Fellowship in San Francisco Karan Bajaj on Facebook Karan Bajaj on Twitter Karan Bajaj on Instagram Listen To Karan Share What it takes and what it means to become a modern yogi. How can you do a sabbatical with a family? The story behind writing his book, the Yoga of Max’s Discontent The definition of emotional materialism and how to strip it from your life. The difference between Americans and Indians with finding a passion in their careers. How can we allow ourselves to just “be” instead of trying to become something. How does the degree of inner work we do help grow our financial wealth? What is the 4-1-4 year model and how can people use it in their life? How can we constructively take time off from work to begin anew? How can we improve our own intuition? How to know if you’re ready for a 10-day meditation retreat or Vipassana meditation. His experience working for American corporations such as Procter & Gamble and Kraft Foods. What inspired him to take a third sabbatical after the untimely death of his mother. What life was like growing up and seeing people come to his village to practice yoga in ashrams and caves. 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This week, my special guest is Karan Bajaj. Karan is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist with a full-time corporate job and a rather unique approach to life, fulfillment, and personal happiness. His novels have sold more than 200,000 copies worldwide and both are being turned into major films.One thing that really jumped out at me about Karan and got me excited about having him on the show is his ability to write captivating novels with an underlying lesson while working a full-time job AND taking an entire year off every four years.Join us on this episode to hear about Karan’s childhood, growing up in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains in northern India, how his Indian upbringing and culture have influenced his decisions along the way, and the incredible story of his journey from small mountain town boy to bestselling author.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How the official divorce rate for arranged marriages is 1%, and why Karan says this can be misleading.What it’s like to be a child in India trying to become a doctor or an engineer (and the insane levels of competition to make a life for yourself).Karan’s 4-1-4 method of taking a year off for every four years of work, and what he’s learned in the processHow Karan builds his “intuitive” muscle and develops his ability to switch from intense working and focus to his “off” years.How you can actually make more progress (and money) in a year off as a byproduct than in a year of intensely focused workThe difference between gradual uncovering to drive change and dramatic movementsThe combination great pieces of art are able to master and how it will make you a better artistMentioned in This Episode:Karan's Website: KaranBajaj.comKaran's Books: The Yoga of Max's Discontent, The Seeker, Johnny Gone Down, Keep Off The GrassStefan Sagmeister

I absolutely loved interviewing bestselling Indian author (& striving yogi!) Karan Bajaj, whose new book, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, hit bookstores earier this month. Join us as we talk about the burden and freedom of a creative habit, the power of a journey, and so much more.

All of us talk about it. There's something else we feel like we should be doing—if only we knew what. Or how. Or where. Karan Bajaj was born and raised in the Indian Himalayas, but it was only when he became a successful marketer—earning the title of "top 40 under 40" by Advertising Age in 2007—that he started to feel the call toward a more spiritual path. But that didn't mean abandoning his life and accomplishments completely. Instead, Bajaj embarked on a rather inventive system of working 4 years on and 1 year off. In the "unscripted" periods, he travels the world, writes, and deepens his exploration of Eastern mysticism. Bajaj's books include Johnny Gone Down (a #1 bestseller in India) and his latest novel,The Yoga of Max's Discontent. A beloved blogger who offers regular tips on writing andmeditation, Bajaj has been published in the New York Times, Washington Post, and more. Hear his highly accessible perspectives on living mindfully in a fairly mindless world, the many questions raised when discussing the afterlife, and the art of honoring your inclinations while making your sure always leave that window open for the next adventure. Please... Visit our website:  www.MeditateThisPodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: @MeditateThis Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MeditateThis

Karan and Kerry Bajaj were a newly married couple in their mid-thirties with great jobs and a happy New York City life when they decided to chuck it all. What ensued was a year of sleeping in train stations, attending meditation retreats, practicing yoga, living without technology, and learning how to be better partners to each other.  Kerry is a certified health coach and graduate of Georgetown University. Karan is the bestselling author of "The Yoga of Max's Discontent" and was once named among Ad Age's "Top 40 Under 40 Executives in the US." 

Today's interview is with the incredibly talented Karan Bajaj. Karan is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist with more than 200,000 copies of his novels in print, both optioned into major films. Karan's first worldwide novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, came out earlier this week. The book, called "The greatest adventure of our Generation" by The Daily Telegraph was inspired by Karan's one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. It is about a Wall Street investment banker who becomes a yogi in the Himalayas and is both a page turning adventure through the hidden underbelly of India and a contemporary take on man’s classic quest for transcendence. Karan has also worked in senior executive roles at companies like Procter & Gamble and the Boston Consulting Group and was named among Ad Age's "Top 40 Under 40 executives" in the US. Website: www.karanbajaj.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/realkaranbajaj Instagram:... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For Life on Purpose Episode #51, my guest is bestselling novelist and "striving yogi" Karan Bajaj. Born and raised in the Indian Himalayas, Karan now lives in Brooklyn, New York. Via his website and thriving online community, he shares his attempts to live a Yogic life in the heart of the material world. Karan joined me for a great conversation about his new book The Yoga of Max's Discontent, which was published by Random House on May 3rd 2016. The book, called "The greatest adventure of our Generation" by The Daily Telegraph was inspired by his one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. "Growing up in the Indian Himalayas, I saw a steady stream of professionals — doctors, engineers, lawyers — leave their careers and live in ashrams and caves near my village. I never fully understood their motives. But 20 years later, I had the same strong urge to spend an extended time in silence and find a deep center of stillness within me after my mother’s untimely death from cancer." About: Karan Bajaj is a bestselling novelist and striving yogi. Born and raised in India, he has trained as a Hatha Yoga teacher in the Sivananda ashram in South India and learned meditation in the Himalayas. He is the author of the novels Johnny Gone Down and Keep off the Grass, both of which were No. 1 bestsellers in India. His first worldwide novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, was published by Random House on May 3rd 2016. The book, called "The greatest adventure of our Generation" by The Daily Telegraph was inspired by his one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. He's has also worked in senior executive roles at companies like Procter & Gamble and the Boston Consulting Group and was named among Ad Age's "Top 40 Under 40 executives" in the US. About The Yoga of Max's Discontent: A violent encounter on the streets of Manhattan forces Wall Street banker Maximus Pzoras to confront questions about suffering and mortality that have dogged him since his mother’s death. His search for a mentor takes him to the farthest reaches of India, where he encounters a mysterious night market, almost freezes to death on a hike up the Himalayas and finally, finds himself in an ashram in a small drought stricken village in South India where strange things begin to happen to him. But are Yogis who walk on water, do impossible poses, and live agelessly for 200 years the stuff of fiction or fact? Can a flesh and blood man ever truly achieve nirvana? Max struggles to overcome his rational skepticism and the pull of family tugging him back home. In a final bid for answers, he embarks on dangerous solitary meditation in a freezing Himalayan cave. Will Max penetrate the truth of human suffering, or is enlightenment just a new age illusion? To learn more about Karan and his work, visit: http://www.karanbajaj.com/.

In today's microcast, Indian author Karan Bajaj reads an excerpt from his latest novel The Yoga of Max's Discontent, out this week from Riverhead Books. Bajaj is the author of a pair of bestsellers in India: Johnny Gone Down and Keep off the Grass.

This is part I of the interview with Karan Bajaj, who is a bestselling author, a marketing professional and as he puts it- an aspiring Yogi. We discuss Karan's bookwriting journey, his experiences with traditional publishing in India and his approach to work-life balance. Shownotes are available at www.mykitaab.in/karan Karan Bajaj is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist with more than 200,000 copies of his novels in print, both optioned into major films. Karan's first worldwide novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, will be be published by Random House on May 3rd 2016. The book, called "The greatest adventure of our Generation" by The Daily Telegraph was inspired by Karan's one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. #book #author #Publishing #bestseller #India #Penguin #harpercollins

hi beauties,so happy to be here together again.in today's episode, i'm talking with author Karan Bajaj.karan's debut novel The Yoga of Max's Discontent will be be published by Random House on May 3rd' 2016. The book, called "The greatest adventure of our Generation" by The Daily Telegraph was inspired by Karan's one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. Karan has also worked in senior executive roles at companies like Procter & Gamble and the Boston Consulting Group and was named among Ad Age's "Top 40 Under 40 executives" in the US. karan and i had a potent conversation about the evolution of his practice and DHARMA!!so happy you could listen.karan is offering a sweet pre-sale package on his book. check it out in the show-notes. Learn more about Karan at  www.karanbajaj.com/yogamax in other news:join us for meditation foundations! We begin May 3. ONLINE//globalMeditation Foundations is for people who want to meditate, but do not know how to begin, people who do meditate....but not regularly, people who have a daily practice who want to connect with your inner awareness more deeply.Meditation Foundations is a process for nourishing the habit of daily practice through the lens of a seated meditation practice. We focus our efforts on techniques for settling down, waking up and dropping in to a state of integrated awareness that I have gathered over the past 19 years of practice. JOIN US. save the date for october 13-16// yoga, meditation, hiking, creativity LOVE you!! kelly sunroseyoga@gmail.com samadhirush.com/ sunroseyogashop.com/

Karan Bajaj is a #1 bestselling Indian novelist with more than 200,000 copies of his novels in print, both optioned into major films. Karan's first worldwide novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent, will be be published by Random House on May 3rd. The book, "The Siddhartha of our Generation" by The Daily Telegraph was inspired by Karan's one year sabbatical traveling from Europe to India by road and learning yoga and meditation in the Himalayas. Grab a copy of his free meditation video course on www.karanbajaj.com/about and read more about The Yoga of Max's Discontent on http://karanbajaj.com/yogamax/. Join us as Karan discloses the secrets to putting the spark back into your relationship!

In this episode, our guest is Karan Bajaj. He is the author of The Yoga of Max's Discontent and a New York bestselling Indian novelist who has sold 2 million books to date. He shares the benefits of taking sabbaticals and the results that it has produced for his career. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reachingthefinishline/support