Podcasts about unwavering focus

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MACHINE and get on your way to being your best self. How can one break free from fear and live a fearless life? Fear has a remarkable ability to hold us back, trapping us within the confines of our comfort zones. But what if we could break free from the shackles of fear and live a truly fearless life? Imagine the possibilities that would unfold if we could face challenges head-on, pursue our dreams with unwavering determination, and embrace uncertainty with open arms.  Drawing on the wisdom of Dandapani's The Power of Unwavering Focus, I will share some of the effects of fear and worry on one's personal growth.  In his book, Dandapani emphasizes that fear often arises from a scattered and undisciplined mind, and adds that fear is often rooted in the mind's projections about the future or past, rather than the present moment.  Today, I am flying solo to talk about living without limits and embracing a fearless life. Join me for another inspiring episode as I discuss the secrets to living a life free from the constraints of fear and discover the incredible rewards that await those who dare to step outside of their comfort zones.  Topics include: Identifying with certain traits or behaviors can limit personal growth How preoccupation with the future affects personal growth Grounding oneself in the present moment And other topics… Resource mentioned: The Power of Unwavering Focus: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Unwavering-Focus-Dandapani-ebook/dp/B09N6ZVT9M  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 This episode is sponsored by Porkbun. Go to https://porkbun.com/GreatnessMachine24 and get your .PRO domain for only $1 for the first year at Porkbun! Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entangled in distractions? Join us for another enlightening episode of our podcast “Unwavering Focus”, where we explore a biblical passage revealing the power of staying steadfast in our focus on Jesus. Throughout this journey, you will witness how unwavering focus on Jesus allows you to experience the glory of God, enabling you to behold the majesty of the Son of Man standing beside God.  Click the link now and share it to bring blessings to someone.

Flute 360 | Episode 292: "Unwavering Focus – Shutting Out Negativity and Embracing Your Calling" In Episode 292 of Flute 360, Dr. Heidi Kay Begay delves into the importance of maintaining unwavering focus, shutting out negativity, and embracing your calling as a flutist. She addresses the challenges of dealing with naysayers and negative influences, encouraging listeners to find their true calling and stay committed to their passion. Dr. Heidi shares personal anecdotes and practical advice to help flutists navigate the ups and downs of their musical journey, emphasizing the power of deep work and gratitude in overcoming obstacles. Main Points: Dealing with Naysayers and Negativity: Dr. Heidi discusses the impact of negative people and rejection on personal and professional growth. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and processing emotions healthily and constructively. Finding and Embracing Your Calling: Listeners are encouraged to focus on their unique passion and calling, which helps to shut out distractions and negativity. Dr. Heidi highlights the significance of being deeply involved in one's work to maintain clarity and purpose. Practical Advice for Handling Emotions: Dr. Heidi provides various methods for dealing with emotions, such as physical activities, meditation, prayer, and talking to supportive friends or family. She stresses the importance of not bottling up feelings but expressing them in a safe and healthy way. The Power of Gratitude: Returning to a place of gratitude is crucial in shifting focus from negative experiences to positive aspects of life. Dr. Heidi shares how gratitude can uplift the heart and provide a fresh perspective. Biblical Inspiration: Dr. Heidi concludes the episode with a scripture from Ephesians 4:1-6, inspiring listeners to live a life worthy of their calling, embracing humility, gentleness, and love.  Call to Action: Join Dr. Heidi Kay Begay at the National Flute Association (NFA) 2024 from August 1st to August 3rd at Booth 226. Explore personalized one-on-one support or the Flute 360 Accelerator program, offering a vibrant community for flutists to grow together. Don't miss the exciting CEO panel discussion on Sunday, August 4th at 9:45 AM with Nathalie Simper and Soo-Kyung Park, focusing on carving out your own path, being a trailblazer, and defeating imposter syndrome. Plus, enter the $1K raffle at Booth 226 hosted by Flute 360. Amazing swag and offerings await one lucky winner! Visit heidikaybegay.com for more details or contact Dr. Heidi at heidikaybegay@gmail.com. Let's make this NFA unforgettable! Follow Heidi! Follow Flute 360 via TikTok! Follow Flute 360 via Instagram! Follow Flute 360 via Twitter! Follow Flute 360 via LinkedIn! Follow Flute 360 via Facebook! Subscribe to the Flute 360's YouTube Channel! Join the Flute 360 Newsletter! Join the Flute 360 Family's Facebook Private Group! Join the Flute 360's Accelerator Program Here! TIER 1 for $37 TIER 2 for $67 TIER 3 for $97

In this episode, I discuss the beauty and challenges of being an entrepreneur. While we often have a keen eye for opportunity and ideas, this can lead to constant distractions. I emphasise the importance of focusing on key metrics like profit, free time, peace of mind, and customer success to measure true success. I caution against chasing every opportunity that comes along, as it may not contribute to growth in areas where you excel. I underscore the significance of investing in oneself first and staying focused on what you are truly skilled at in business.

Learn to become a big believer in forgiveness, letting things go, and tending to our own consciousness, and energy. Be the best version of yourself every day. An experienced businesswoman, Natalie Michael is the Co-founder of Waterfront Partners and the CEO of the Next Chapter Program. Natalie coaches CEOs who are moving up, into, and out of the CEO role; and partners with CEOs who are building their top team and preparing their leadership pipeline as a primary goal. Natalie has been a MacKay Certified Forum Chair for 10 years and chairs up to 5 CEO groups. Order Natalie's book today: 'Your CEO Succession Playbook: How to Pass the Torch So Everyone Wins' TODAY'S BOOK RECOMMENDATION: 'The Power of Unwavering Focus' by Dandapani. JOIN A MACKAY CEO FORUMS GROUP TODAY: ⁠MacKay CEO Forums⁠ brings results-oriented CEOs, Executives, and Business Leaders together to solve their toughest problems and maximize opportunity through peer learning and support. ⁠⁠Learn more.⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH MACKAY CEO FORUMS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X⁠⁠

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio del Podcast! En esta ocasión, exploraremos juntos las fascinantes enseñanzas del libro "El poder del enfoque inquebrantable" de Dandapani. Este libro es una guía valiosa para alcanzar una vida más centrada, enfocada en nuestras metas y enriquecida con significado. A lo largo de este episodio, desglosaré las principales lecciones que he extraído de las sabias palabras de Dandapani. Desde técnicas prácticas para mejorar la concentración hasta la importancia de la gestión de la energía, exploraremos cómo estas ideas pueden transformar nuestra perspectiva y conducirnos hacia una vida más plena. Acompáñenme mientras analizamos los conceptos clave, compartimos reflexiones personales y exploramos cómo podemos aplicar estos principios en nuestro día a día. Además, no olviden dejar sus comentarios con sus propias experiencias y preguntas sobre el enfoque inquebrantable. Si están buscando inspiración para mejorar su concentración, gestionar su energía de manera más efectiva y vivir una vida más enfocada, este episodio es para ustedes. ¡No se lo pierdan y prepárense para sumergirse en el fascinante mundo del poder del enfoque inquebrantable! !NO OLVIDES SERGUIRME! IG:sirferalan

Experience the thrill of a packed journey through the world of Insane Insurance Lead Gen SALES Growth. Chase McAllister reveals the hidden truths of how he cranked his business from $3k to a mind-blowing $300k per month in just 18 months.  But hold onto your seat because this isn't your run-of-the-mill success story – it's a dynamic playbook that unveils the keys to dominating your niche, mastering the art of marketing, and unleashing the full potential of your sales. So, buckle up and seize this golden opportunity to level up your game.  Snatch these proven strategies, laser-focus like never before, and watch your business soar to unprecedented levels of Insane Insurance Lead Gen Sales Growth. Now is the time to make waves, redefine what's possible, and script your own success story in the thrilling world of business.  Don't just spectate – tune in and be part of the action, because the revolution in your business journey starts now Episode Highlights: Welcome to the Never Settle Radio Podcast [00:00] Rapid Ascension: $3k to $300k in Just 18 Months! [0:23] Cutthroat Lead Generation and Sales Tactics [1:02] A No-Nonsense Approach to Business Success [6:59] Survival of the Fittest In Business Growth [9:41] Crafting a Victorious Business with Marketing and Sales Prowess [15:31] Systems and Processes for Ruthless Business Scaling [18:05] Team Huddles and Delegation For Explosive Business Growth [22:45] Resolving Conflicts and Communicating with Impact in Business [25:31] Strategies to Conquer Markets and Dodge Conflicts [31:47] Scaling a Business from $100k to $200k and Beyond [34:42] Tactical Marketing Strategies and Unwavering Focus [40:28] Connect with Chris Morrison: Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ONjNzMT0gnWNYe4tOYFst  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.em.96  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechrisem/  Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisMorrisonShow Connect with Predictable Sales: FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/predictablesales/

Leadership, Communication, and Overcoming Self-Sabotage   In this week's episode of She Talks Business, I am being interviewed by my mentee of 5 years, Michelle Weger. She is an entrepreneur who is dedicated to her craft and has built a rapidly growing, multi-six-figure website development and business process automation company. In this conversation, you'll hear Michelle share the valuable lessons she's learned working with me along the way that I know will be relevant and valuable for you too.   The Essence of Leadership When you're in a leadership role, there's a critical lesson to learn, and that is tailoring your leadership approach to different individuals on your team and how they respond. Some may need a gentler hand while others need you to be more straightforward. Adjusting your approach is going to get the results much faster. If you are nurturing strong relationships that facilitate effective feedback, you'll find yourself working with honest, action-oriented individuals who exhibit gratitude and generosity.   Strategies for Unwavering Focus and Productivity One challenge of being an entrepreneur is maintaining your focus. This is why it's essential to create counter behaviors to combat distractions and increase your focus. Try techniques like disconnecting from devices, practicing mindfulness, and setting intentional routines. You'll find creating space for reflection and behavior assessment will enhance your productivity.   Conquering Fear and Self-Sabotage Once you learn how to face your fears and be brave, you'll find it's easier to achieve success. There are many self-sabotaging behaviors you hold that stem from fear, distractions, disorganization, and lack of discipline. In order for you to overcome your self-sabotage, seek advice from your advisers and learn from other successful individuals.   Cultivating Confidence and Mastering Communication When you are building your business you have to learn how to sell, tune up your communication, and your listening skills in order to see the results you want. Build your own self-assurance by initiating conversations with strangers, nurturing relationships, and engaging in networking events. Some practical tips for you to enhance your confidence could be through mentorship and other role models.   In the world of business, effective leadership, conquering self-sabotage, and nurturing confidence are key for you to succeed.     What's In This Episode Effective leadership and building relationships The importance of feedback and compliment acceptance Overcoming distractions and creating focus behaviors Trusting advisers and learning from others' success     What To Do Next Visit lisalarter.com/e130 for all resources from this episode.  

Your mentor today is Oisin Hanrahan and he's going to give us a rapid lesson on the power of focus. As founders, we can get distracted by the next shiny thing. However, Oisin has strict rules he enforces on himself and his team to ensure maximum focus and productivity. Oisin started Handy which raised over $100 million before being aquired by Angi. Oisin become the CEO of Angi which at the time of recording had a valuation of $5 billion and over 5,000 staff. You can go back to episode 136 to listen to the full conversation with Oisin.  --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq  --- Visit My Partners for Season 15 - Location Partner: Iconic Offices - Claim your exclusive pod offer: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  - Wealth Summit -  Use code fox150 to get special priced ticket: https://bit.ly/3r2yvfJ

Nach seinem abgeschlossenen Studium ließ Dandapani alles hinter sich und trat als Hindu-Mönch in ein Kloster auf Hawaii ein. Dort lebte er 10 Jahre unter der Leitung eines spirituellen Führers. Mit dem Auslaufen seines Gelübdes entschied sich Dandapani für einen neuen Weg: Er zog nach New York und wurde zu einem gefragten Berater, Keynote-Speaker und Autor. Der Hindu-Priester berichtet Sven Rittau im englischsprachigen How to Chef Interview von seinen Methoden und Grundsätzen als Berater und Speaker, von seinem Weg zum Entrepreneur und von den Techniken und Lehren aus seiner Zeit als Mönch, die er bis heute schätzt und nutzt. In How to Chef mit Dandapani und Sven Rittau lernst Du:

Traci and I digest the grief after the death of our dads. With her dad's death six months ago and mine ten years ago, we offer unique perspectives and insights at different stages of the healing process. Books Mentioned: The Power of Unwavering Focus by Dandapani The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynne Jackson Connect with Traci: ⁠Instagram⁠ Connect with Kristin:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inner Circle Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Sex, Drugs, & Soul: Finding Grace in the Shadow" on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify Audiobook Link⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Pod: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠

This is my wrap up from what I'm working to learn from this series on focus and our expert, Dandapani, world renowned, leading expert on leveraging the human mind and the power of focus, and author of, The Power of Unwavering Focus. I was fortunate to have two, long conversations with Dandapani from his Siva Ashram in Costa Rica, with the second discussion being a deep dive into a controversial view on spirituality that was profound for me. I think we'll have some follow up discussions that I'll be eager to share with you. As I reviewed my notes from the series on focus, I found six key lessons bubble to the surface, and I'll talk through the concepts with you now.  You can now watch full episodes on YouTube! Just search for “Self helpful with Kevin Miller” The Self Helpful podcast is brought to you by Ziglar, your premier source for equipping coaches. Visit Ziglar.com and let them inspire your true coaching performance. *This podcast is rated clean but the subject matter is adult themed and may not be suitable or relevant for children or those with fragile belief systems.  Sign up for a 2 Day LinkedIn Master Class with Hala Taha yapmedia.io/course Use Promo code KEVIN for 30% off Go to Zocdoc.com/KEVIN and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. InsideTracker is your personal health analysis and data-driven wellness guide, designed to help you live healthier and longer. For a limited time, Self Helpful listeners can get 20% off InsideTracker's new Ultimate Plan. Visit InsideTracker.com/helpful. Noom's changing how the world thinks about weight loss. Go to noom.com to sign up for your trial today! Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/SELFHELPFUL. Download Dave today at Dave.com/selfhelpful! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue this series on Focus, highlighting that it's not about gritting your teeth, but in changing your paradigm on what focus is and how to harness the focus that you do have within you. Our expert is Dandapani, a world renowned, leading expert on leveraging the human mind and the power of focus, and author of, The Power of Unwavering Focus. Listen to my previous talk with him in part one, or just type “dandapani focus” in your search engine and you'll see his TED talk with 6.7 million views. Today I bring in a long time devotee of Dandapani's who has been studying his work and teaching on focus for many years. My brother, Jared Angaza. We kick off discussing Dandapani's statement that “most people surrender their decision-making process to their environment. And it takes discipline to take ownership. This led into an organic discussion on discipline and how we as a culture misperceive what discipline really is. If you feel you are undisciplined, overall or in certain areas, I invite you to listen in, as the conversation brought some revelations to me. We continues on then, digging further into how to have more focus in our lives, and for disclosure, Jared and I both struggle with ADHD, so this is an acutely relevant topic to us. You can now watch full episodes on YouTube! Just search for “Self helpful with Kevin Miller” The Self Helpful podcast is brought to you by Ziglar, your premier source for equipping coaches. Visit Ziglar.com and let them inspire your true coaching performance. *This podcast is rated clean but the subject matter is adult themed and may not be suitable or relevant for children or those with fragile belief systems. Sign up for a 2 Day LinkedIn Master Class with Hala Taha yapmedia.io/course Use Promo code KEVIN for 30% off Go to Zocdoc.com/KEVIN and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. InsideTracker is your personal health analysis and data-driven wellness guide, designed to help you live healthier and longer. For a limited time, Self Helpful listeners can get 20% off InsideTracker's new Ultimate Plan. Visit InsideTracker.com/helpful. Noom's changing how the world thinks about weight loss. Go to noom.com to sign up for your trial today! Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/SELFHELPFUL. Download Dave today at Dave.com/selfhelpful! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is part 2 in my series on focus with Dandapani, a sought-after international speaker and leading expert on leveraging the human mind and the power of focus, and author of, The Power of Unwavering Focus. Search for him and find his TED talk that went viral. Normally this would be my “What Drives You” episode where I walk through the key areas of life and ask, what drives my guests. However, the first category is spirituality, and as Dandapani is a former monk and current Hindu priest, I pressed in on a controversial statement he had written in his book. This is the quote, “In taking charge of your life, you should not leave it up to the environment or, God forbid, the Universe, such as claiming, “The Universe is going to guide me.” I can assure you Jupiter, Pluto and Uranus are not sitting around figuring out how to solve the complexities of your life." I asked Dandapani to unpack this, and what followed was a fairly blunt and irreverent discussion on spirituality in our current culture. It was unique enough that Dandapani and I spoke afterwards about more candid talks on spirituality and possibly even an event in America. Dandapani is a coach to high performing entrepreneurs and athletes, because, as he said, “They actually follow through on what I coach them to do.” And a crux of what you'll hear is Dandapani stating that to achieve success in any area of life we need a clear strategy that we adopt and adhere to, depending on our specific goals. And most high performers do this, except in the area of spirituality, where we pick and choose from a menu of spiritual concepts. And it doesn't work. So in this episode, he really takes it to task. You can now watch full episodes on YouTube! Just search for “Self helpful with Kevin Miller” The Self Helpful podcast is brought to you by Ziglar, your premier source for equipping coaches. Visit Ziglar.com and let them inspire your true coaching performance. *This podcast is rated clean but the subject matter is adult themed and may not be suitable or relevant for children or those with fragile belief systems. Sign up for a 2 Day LinkedIn Master Class with Hala Taha yapmedia.io/course Use Promo code KEVIN for 30% off Go to Zocdoc.com/KEVIN and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. InsideTracker is your personal health analysis and data-driven wellness guide, designed to help you live healthier and longer. For a limited time, Self Helpful listeners can get 20% off InsideTracker's new Ultimate Plan. Visit InsideTracker.com/helpful. Noom's changing how the world thinks about weight loss. Go to noom.com to sign up for your trial today! Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/SELFHELPFUL. Download Dave today at Dave.com/selfhelpful! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know we're in an age of distraction. It feels like we all have ADHD. We are all consumed with multi-tasking and dealing with what is urgent and can't ever get any of the big, important things done. Meanwhile we all follow and applaud the people who can manage to focus and achieve great things. We think focus comes from gritting our teeth and making ourselves, and we are missing the concept. My guest today and expert on this topic is Dandapani. Dandapani grew up in his family home, went to school and actually graduated from university with a degree in electrical engineering. He left it all behind to become an ordained Hindu monk under the guidance of one of Hinduism's foremost spiritual leaders of our time. For 10 years he lived a life of serious personal discipline and training at his guru's cloistered monastery in Hawaii. Here he learned to control his mind. He learned to focus. And he believes this is the key to finding one's purpose. As you may think, “Yeah, it's not so hard to focus when you live in a monastery in Hawaii,” Dandapani agrees. Yet he believed the teachings would work in the outside world as well, and now he's proved it. He left the monastery and moved to New York where he started a business, got married, and became a father. Today he is a highly sought-after international speaker and leading expert on leveraging the human mind and the power of focus to create a life of purpose and joy. His TEDx talk has over 6.2 million views and he has other videos with tens of millions of views. He sat down with me from his thirty-three-acre spiritual sanctuary and garden in Costa Rica to discuss the message in his book, The Power of Unwavering Focus. One concept from his message has changed my life. That of the mind being a vast space with many different areas and our awareness is a glowing orb of our focus that can only light up one room at a time. You're about to hear of this, and more. You can now watch full episodes on YouTube! Just search for “Self helpful with Kevin Miller” The Self Helpful podcast is brought to you by Ziglar, your premier source for equipping coaches. Visit Ziglar.com and let them inspire your true coaching performance. *This podcast is rated clean but the subject matter is adult themed and may not be suitable or relevant for children or those with fragile belief systems. Sign up for a 2 Day LinkedIn Master Class with Hala Taha yapmedia.io/course Use Promo code KEVIN for 30% off Go to Zocdoc.com/KEVIN and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. InsideTracker is your personal health analysis and data-driven wellness guide, designed to help you live healthier and longer. For a limited time, Self Helpful listeners can get 20% off InsideTracker's new Ultimate Plan. Visit InsideTracker.com/helpful. Noom's changing how the world thinks about weight loss. Go to noom.com to sign up for your trial today! Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/SELFHELPFUL. Download Dave today at Dave.com/selfhelpful! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can one break free from fear and live a fearless life? Fear has a remarkable ability to hold us back, trapping us within the confines of our comfort zones. But what if we could break free from the shackles of fear and live a truly fearless life? Imagine the possibilities that would unfold if we could face challenges head-on, pursue our dreams with unwavering determination, and embrace uncertainty with open arms.  Drawing on the wisdom of Dandapani's The Power of Unwavering Focus, I will share some of the effects of fear and worry on one's personal growth.  In his book, Dandapani emphasizes that fear often arises from a scattered and undisciplined mind, and adds that fear is often rooted in the mind's projections about the future or past, rather than the present moment.  Today, I am flying solo to talk about living without limits and embracing a fearless life. Join me for another inspiring episode as I discuss the secrets to living a life free from the constraints of fear and discover the incredible rewards that await those who dare to step outside of their comfort zones.  Topics include: Identifying with certain traits or behaviors can limit personal growth How preoccupation with the future affects personal growth Grounding oneself in the present moment And other topics… Resource mentioned: The Power of Unwavering Focus: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Unwavering-Focus-Dandapani-ebook/dp/B09N6ZVT9M  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dandapani has lived a unique and purpose-driven life. He is a Hindu priest and entrepreneur who spent his first 10 years after university studying as a monk at a monastery in Hawaii. He concluded his study and took his well-honed knowledge of discipline, focus and energy management to help others harness their energy and build a life of purpose and joy. Dandapani has also delivered a TEDx Talk, “Unwavering Focus,” which has been viewed over six million times. In this episode, Dandapani joins host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his time as a monk, the value of practicing how to focus, the importance of building high quality relationships, and how you can take control of your consciousness to live a more purposeful life.

Quante volte abbiamo sentito dire o ci siamo detti che meditiamo mentre facciamo una passeggiata nella natura, mentre ci sfoghiamo facendo una corsa; c'è chi medita suonando, leggendo e chi cucinando.Bene oggi vi voglio svelare che molto probabilmente state (stiamo) facendo proprio tutt'altro che meditare.Ho detto “stiamo” perché anche io a volte la vivo così. Per me la lettura è un momento meditativo, ma al di là dei modi di dire e del benessere che questi momenti che ci ritagliamo ci creano, anni di esperienza fatti di pratica e studi, mi sono serviti per sapere che quella non è meditazione.Attenzione: dire che non è meditazione non significa che non faccia bene e che non possa essere una pratica introspettiva.Ci sono alcuni motivi per i quali  ognuno di noi reclama il diritto di avere i propri momenti meditativi e di chiamarli meditazione.Ve ne elenco alcuni:la meditazione viene confusa con una pratica di benessere. Ne ho già parlato in passato ed è un tema poco commerciale e quindi non lo sentite dire tanto in giro. Il punto è che la meditazione è una pratica spirituale che ha obiettivi ben precisi, tecniche e schemi ben precisi. Richiede impegno e presenza e non ha secondi fini al di là della ricerca spirituale. E qui è bene fare alcune precisazioni. Quando dico pratica spirituale non intendo per forza che ci debba essere una fede o una religione; la maggior parte delle volte è così, ma non è un requisito di partenza, anzi la costante di tutte le meditazione è acquisire consapevolezza di chi siamo e quindi fare l'esperienza di sé stessi come della coscienza…che non è quello che tutti noi facciamo di solito; noi di solito facciamo l'esperienza di noi stessi come della mente. Quando sentite parlare di mindfulness, della vera mindfulness, non c'è mai riferimento ad un credo, eppure quella è una pratica spirituale a tutti gli effetti.Se vi state chiedendo “ma questo cosa dice? cosa vuol dire?...bhè ecco il motivo per il quale non la si dice mai tutta sulla meditazione. Per molti di voi sarà già astruso questo perché è una cosa nella quale vi buttate senza sapere cosa fate…nessuno di noi comincia a meditare avendo sperimentato la coscienza.E questo sì è l'unico credo di partenza, ma ci sono abbastanza prove scientifiche e della tradizione spirituale che supportano questa possibilità…se non credete neanche alla coscienza allora forse vi conviene continuare a correre e cucinare.Adesso mi direte: “si ma gli effetti sullo stress, sulla fisiologia, sul benessere psicologico? Confermo, certo che ci sono. Possiamo semplificare così: il benessere psico-fisico che crea la meditazione è un effetto della nostra abilità nel diventare consapevoli e allo stesso tempo è una causa della consapevolezza. Mi spiego. E' una causa perché grazie alle tecniche di meditazione imparo a sentire, capire e governare la fisiologia proprio per entrare in stati meditativi e cercare di tenerli in ogni momento della giornata. L'esempio è il respiro che, se prima osservato e poi gestito, può cambiare il vostro stato di coscienza e questa è fisiologia, quindi benessere, relax, ma questo relax è un prerequisito per osservare ed essere coscienza che fa esperienza di sé stessa.E' una conseguenza, un effetto, perchè la meditazione ci rende più resilienti ovvero ci permette di rispondere in modo più costruttivo a momenti di stress, ad esempio…Quindi gli effetti sulla nostra quotidianità ci sono e non sono secondari perché la spiritualità è proprio comprensione della vita e quindi della quotidianità.Un altro aspetto è che chiamiamo tutto meditazione, ma la maggior parte di noi non sa cosa sia la meditazione, me compreso. Non c'è nulla di male nel semplificare e chiamare tutto meditazione, è molto funzionale, ma a volte ci porta fuori strada. Anche qui provo a semplificare. Quando entriamo in meditazione siamo uno con la coscienza e abbiamo chiarezza dell'esperienza di noi stessi e del mondo…non dico che diventiamo degli illuminati, ma ci arriviamo vicini..mettiamola così… la maggior parte di noi è invece a livelli precedenti, livelli che ci servono per riuscire ad arrivare alla meditazione. E' un pò come se chiamassimo la farina pane, ma non è così. Senza farina non c'è pane, ma quando è ancora solo farina non possiamo definirla già pane…ecco noi siamo quasi tutti nella farina…il che va bene, il che ci serve, il che per molti di noi sarà già sufficiente.Sto veramente semplificando e mi rendo conto che può essere già complicato così.Se c'è all'ascolto qualche esperto saprà di cosa sto parlando e noterà come sto tralasciando dettagli importanti (come l'ego, l'identità) ma la sostanza è comunque tutta in quello che dico.Ora, perché è importante sapere tutto questo? Perchè correre, suonare e leggere non è meditazione? Forse è obbligatorio sedersi a gambe incrociate ed occhi chiusi? Certo che non è obbligatorio, ma c'è una grande MA. Ora lo vediamo. Chiudiamo e riassumiamo questo primo pezzo dicendo, in modo forte, che la meditazione è il punto di arrivo che ci fa realizzare di essere quello che siamo, coscienza, osservato e osservatore nello stesso momento.Appena si comincia a meditare, anzi a “farinare” ah ah, la nostra mente si distrae. Quello che impariamo a fare e che spesso dura anni o anche una vita, è quindi concentrarsi, ascoltare, fare delle esperienze profonde ed a volte anche controllare, non nel senso di “potere”, ma nel senso di poter direzionare l'attenzione con volontà e intento. Più diventiamo bravi in questo e più ci avviciniamo all'obiettivo della meditazione e soprattutto abbiamo più possibilità di avere quei benefici di benessere, sociali e anche di focus, nella nostra quotidianità.Stiamo imparando a fare una cosa ben precisa ovvero provare a renderci conto che possiamo spostare la nostra coscienza, quindi la nostra consapevolezza, negli oggetti della mente che possono essere pensieri, voglie, rumori, sensazioni fisiche ecc ecc..oggetti prodotti dal cervello, dal corpo e dal mondo intorno a noi…e sempre per gli esperti tralascio aspetti metafisici e filosofici…qui non ci servono a nulla, va benissimo fermarci qua.Per semplificare possiamo usare questa metafora, presa dal bellissimo libro “Unwavering Focus di Dandapani”: se prendiamo un aereo e andiamo a New York e poi ne prendiamo un altro e andiamo a Roma siamo noi che ci spostiamo tra le città giusto? Bene la consapevolezza e scoprire, un pò alla volta, chi è questo noi che si sposta tra gli oggetti del mondo e della mente.Com'è invece il nostro vivere quotidiano? Nella quotidianità siamo tutti incastrati nel pensare di essere gli oggetti della mente…questo è il significato di quando sentite dire che “non siamo il corpo e i pensieri”. Sarebbe come pensare di essere Roma invece che colui che la visita. Ecco cosa succede quando facciamo le corsette, leggiamo ecc ecc…siamo identificati (altra parola di uso ormai comune) con l'oggetto della mente. Quando corriamo è per sfogare il fatto che la mente si identifichi con tutto quello che ci stressa, ma questo sfogo è fatto mettendo la mente su altro, quindi sempre la mente.Lo stesso vale per suonare, la lettura ecc ecc.E' il principio della TV o dei videogiochi. Quando siamo stressati guardiamo la TV per spostare la mente dallo stress a qualcosa che non richiede sforzo, che non richiede pensiero. La tv è un sedativo per la mente, ma di nuovo siamo sempre li, identificati con i nostri pensieri e tutta la nostra identità.Credo che pochi di voi si mettano a suonare, leggere o cucinare con l'obiettivo di osservare la mente e realizzare di non essere “Alessandro che cucina la torta, ma di essere quella coscienza che crea l'esperienza di Alessandro e della torta”.Ricordate? Andare a Roma pensando di essere tutti gli oggetti, opere e cose che ci sono a Roma? Questo non vuol dire che sia impossibile leggere meditando, ma per farlo bisogna prima essere passati per una pratica strutturata.Ho detto più volte che di solito non sono meditazione, facendo quindi capire che potrebbero esserlo perché l'obiettivo sarebbe metterci in questo stato cosciente e ricettivo in tutto quello che facciamo e questo è spiegato benissimo nel libro “Il miracolo della presenza mentale” di Tich Nath Han dove il maestro ci insegna a meditare lavando i piatti… noi di solito laviamo i piatti pensando a quanto sarebbe bello avere la lavastoviglie, al fatto che vogliamo finire velocemente per leggere o guardare la tv e sempre con l'idea di essere effettivamente “quell' Alessandro con la sua identità, ruoli, pregi e difetti, che fanno si che lavare i piatti sia tempo perso”In questa puntata abbiamo quindi citato due libri che vi consiglio e vi linko anche una puntata di Andrea Huberman con Sam Harris che in 4 ore vi spiega quello che ho riassunto in poco:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wIt_WsJGfw

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Let this be your year!  Unwavering FOCUS.  Time for working on what matters to you in becoming the person you deserve to be. In this episode Diane shares a thoughtful meditation from Marcus Aurelius which provides you with inspiration on being focused and deliberate in your actions. No more external distractions equals a more Inspired Life! "Do what is in front of you with precise and genuine seriousness."   Marcus Aurelius Live an Inspired Life and take aim at your Future. #stoicism   #confidence   #flourish   @flourishmom   Find out more about Flourish at the links below: ➡️ https://www.Flourish.Mom ➡️ Facebook https://www.Facebook.Com/Flourish.Mom ➡️ Twitter: https://www.Twitter.Com/FlourishMom ➡️ Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/FlourishMom ➡️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/L7M_lfnlSNU  

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Dandapani visits Google to discuss his book "The Power of Unwavering Focus." Anxiety, stress, worry, and fear—these mental maladies are making us increasingly unhappy and unhealthy. Dandapani—argues that learning how to concentrate is the cure. "The Power of Unwavering Focus" distills his wisdom and learnings into a step-by-step guide to taking charge of your life by understanding the mind, harnessing awareness, and cultivating a concentration practice. Dandapani is a Hindu priest, entrepreneur, and former monk of ten years. After graduating university with a degree in Electrical Engineering, he left it all behind to become a Hindu monk under the guidance of one of Hinduism's foremost spiritual leaders of our time, Sivaya Subramuniyaswami. For 10 years he lived a life of serious personal discipline and training at his guru's cloistered monastery in Hawaii. When his vows expired, he chose to venture out into the world making New York City his home. He now works with entrepreneurs and some of the top athletes in the world in helping them understand and leverage their mind so that they can be the best at what they do. He does this by empowering them with tools and teachings that have been used by Hindu monks of his tradition for thousands of years. An internationally renowned speaker and world-leading expert on leveraging the human mind to create a life of purpose and joy, Dandapani has shared the stage with world-renowned leaders, companies and many individuals. Visit http://g.co/TalksAtGoogle/Dandapani to watch the video.

I'm excited to welcome Dandapani to the podcast. Dandapani is a former monk, Hindu priest, and entrepreneur. After spending 10 years at a monastery in Hawaii, he now works with top world athletes, entrepreneurs, and companies, including Nike, McKinsey, and Bloomberg, helping them understand and leverage their minds. His TEDx talk on the power of focus has over 6.4 million views and his book The Power Of Unwavering Focus was released in early 2022. On this episode, we talk about: the benefits of living a focused life, from a former monk's perspective  the real cost of distraction on our relationships (that you might not be realizing)  what everyone gets wrong about pursuing happiness the one thing you need to figure out to know what your purpose in life is pragmatic action steps for uncovering your life's purpose an exact script for getting to know yourself better how to concentrate on whatever you WANT, and let go of things you don't want to focus on  a genius tip for building your ability to concentrate without adding any new tasks to your life the specific way to use social media to limit its negative impact on your brain three ways to develop more willpower the number one lesson he's learned about living a meaningful life in years of being a monk & Hindu priest and so much more!  We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you're listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody and Dandapani @dandapanillc on Instagram.  To enter the giveaway to be one of the 10 winners of Dandapani's new book, The Power of Unwavering Focus, comment on my most recent post mentioning something you loved or learned from the episode, and follow me @lizmoody and Dandapani @dandapanillc on Instagram.  To join the Healthier Together Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthiertogetherpodcast. This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic by going to https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY.  This episode is sponsored by AG1 by Athletic Greens. Visit athleticgreens.com/healthiertogether and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.  This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley. Head over to paleovalley.com and use the code LIZM for 15% off. This episode is sponsored by Ritual. Get 10% off your first three months of Ritual when you visit ritual.com/healthier and add the Essential Protein to your order.  Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by Alex Ruimy.

Kelly connects with Dandapani, a Hindu priest, entrepreneur, and a former monk of 10 years, to discuss his new book, “The Power of Unwavering Focus.” “We cannot leave it up to our environment to determine what we focus on. The outcome would be disastrous.”  “The world is an amusement park for awareness, though not all rides […]

In this episode, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants discuss the topic of paying attention. The ability to pay attention is a critical life skill, but not unlike prayer it is one of those things we tell people (especially students) to do, without really explaining how they go about doing it. We share some thoughts on the subject and suggests listeners also download these podcasts on the subject as well: The Heights Forum podcast with Kevin Majeres:        The Freedom to Form Bonds: Kevin Majeres on Mindfulness and Attention                   The Art of Manliness podcast on focus and paying attention:  Podcast #832 The Power of Unwavering Focus 

The ability to focus is key to improving our productivity and achieving our goals, but it's a skill that most people are never taught! Dandapani is a Hindu priest, entrepreneur, and former monk of 10 years. He has helped millions overcome distraction through his popular TED Talk, workshops and courses. In his new book, The Power of Unwavering Focus, Dandapani distills his wisdom into a step-by-step guide to cultivating concentration. On this episode, he shares tools to help you overcome distraction and sharpen your focus so that you can achieve your goals. 

Dandpani returns to EO360 this week to discuss his new book, The Power of Unwavering Focus. In the age of social media and shrinking attention spans, focus is essential. Listen in as Dandapani talks about how you can practice focus and how to remain unwavering in the face of distractions. Links The Power of Unwavering Focus: https://dandapani.org/unwavering-focus-book/ Dandapani's Website: https://dandapani.org/

Doing what is not working and expecting results is just filling a basket with water. Listen and download this audio from Daniel Patrick as he speaks on FOCUS and how to sustain it to be productive and successful in life. WHY FOLLOW AND DOWNLOAD?Every single week I provide inspired teachings with clear examples on how to discover and maximize your purpose and attain success in life, so go ahead and browse the teachings and guide I already have up and, after you follow, hit that download button and so you don't miss any future audio from me.► If you need help or counselling concerning on relationship or how to know your purpose or feel confused about who you are and even if you know then how to develop it, just feel free to reach me through my email @ makingimpactint1@gmail.com.Don't forget to share  with a friend, and be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel DANIEL PATRICK TV for ongoing inspiration and encouragement.Join this wonderful community by subscribing to: https://youtube.com/channel/UCClzts21sV8TJyVZggsPJgAAlso you can get my books directly to your email by just using your card in whatever country you are in, here : https://paystack.shop/impactexpressionintl►Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedanielpatrick►On Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedanielpatrick►On Twitter: https://twitter.com/d_danielpatrick►On Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@thedanielpatrick Support the show

Dandapani joins me on Passion Struck with John R. Miles to discuss his new book, The Power of Wavering Focus. We discuss how to harness the power of the mind and focus to overcome worry, anxiety, and fear to unlock a rewarding life. Dandapani is a Hindu priest, entrepreneur, and former monk of 10 years. A highly sought-after international speaker and leading expert on leveraging the human mind and the power of focus to create a life of purpose and joy. His TEDx talk has over 6.2 million views, and his GoalCast videos garnered over 75 million views in just five months. He is the author of the new book The Power of Unwavering Focus. -►Purchase The Power of Unwavering Focus: https://amzn.to/3xnLWai  (Amazon Link) -► Get the full show notes for all resources from today's episode:  --► Prefer to watch this interview: https://youtu.be/a1yP2Vq7cJw  --► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the Passion Struck Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283  Thank you, Dry Farm Wines and Indeed, For Your Support Dry Farm Wines have No Chemical Additives for Aroma, Color, Flavor, or Texture Enhancement. Dry Farm Wines - The Only Natural Wine Club That Goes Above and Beyond Industry Standards. For Passion Struck listeners: Dry Farm Wines offers an extra bottle in your first box for a penny (because it's alcohol, it can't be free). See all the details and collect your wine at https://www.dryfarmwines.com/passionstruck/. With Indeed, you can search for millions of jobs online to find the next step in your career. With tools for job search, resumes, company reviews, and more. Head to https://www.indeed.com/passionstruck, where you can receive a $75 credit to attract, interview, and hire in one place. In this episode, Dandapani Discusses His New Book, The Power of Unwavering Focus: Hindu priest and spiritual leader Dandapani understands what's preventing so many people from living a rewarding life. Through inner reflection, awareness, and the power of unwavering focus, he's connected the dots between creating healthy habits and living a purpose-focused life.  On this episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles, Danapani explains why learning to harness the power of the mind is the only way to achieve the potential of fulfillment, joy, and self-actualization. Where to Find Dandapani Website: https://dandapani.org/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dandapanillc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DandapaniLLC  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dandapanillc   -- John R. Miles is the CEO, and Founder of PASSION STRUCK®, the first of its kind company, focused on impacting real change by teaching people how to live Intentionally. He is on a mission to help people live a no-regrets life that exalts their victories and lets them know they matter in the world. For over two decades, he built his own career applying his research of passion-struck leadership, first becoming a Fortune 50 CIO and then a multi-industry CEO. He is the executive producer and host of the top-ranked Passion Struck Podcast, selected as one of the Top 50 most inspirational podcasts in 2022. Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/  ===== FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_sruck_podcast

Text Hawk to 66866 to become part of Mindful Monday. Receive a carefully curated email from me each Monday morning to help you start your week off right... Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com Twitter/IG: @RyanHawk12      https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12 Dandapani is a Hindu priest and a former monk of 10 years. He originally got a degree in Electrical Engineering, then left it all behind and spent a decade studying under the guidance of one of Hinduism's foremost spiritual leaders. He gave a TEDx talk that has been viewed over 5.6 million times and his GoalCast videos have been watched more than 75 million times. He's also written a book called, The Power of Unwavering Focus Notes: We need a core purpose in life. Your purpose defines your priorities. It's worth it to do the work to understand this. Self-reflection needs to become part of your routine. Excellence = Clarity of purpose, a burning desire, and understanding WHO is aligned with your purpose and developing those relationships fully. Remember, life is finite. It will end. Let's make the most of it. You'll often hear parents say to their kids, “we just want you to be happy.” Happiness should never be pursued. Rather, one should pursue a lifestyle where the byproduct of living that lifestyle is happiness. We generally think of concentration as a skill we're born with, rather than a skill we need to be taught and then cultivate by practicing over time. Would you expect to be an expert piano player naturally? Of course not - you would seek instruction, and then practice for years in order to grow your skill. Concentration, in short, is the ability to keep awareness on one thing until you consciously choose to move it to something else. Distraction, on the other hand, is awareness being controlled by your environment (the people and things around you) without conscious choice. We are what we practice. The reality is that most people are not conscious of the fact that they are practicing distraction all day every day and hence why they are masters at distraction.  The idea is to build concentration, willpower, and mastery of awareness into your days little by little, growing your skill over weeks, months, and years. Dandapani's guru has the biggest influence on his life. The role of a mentor is to empower people with tools and help them gain perspective. Book: Think and Grow Rich. Once you experience something, you can't un-experience it. A guru takes deep responsibility for someone's life. "You can only say no if you know what to say yes to." Learn to focus: Dedicate time in the morning. Find a quiet space. With self-reflection, there can be no mask. Excellence = Clarity of purpose Who are you aligned with?

We've never been taught how to focus.Since we don't know how to focus, we spend our days entertaining distractions. What if we used our awareness to fulfill a purpose, instead?Dandapani, Hindu priest and former monk of 10-years, shares methods of leveraging the mind's awareness to live a life of joy and conviction. This episode is a highlight reel of this week's full episode. To hear the full conversation with Dandapani, check out yesterday's episode or download it directly using this link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/51234904/download.mp3KEY TOPICS- Developing a purposeful focus - Shifting your awareness- Creating a ritualistic lifestyle- Managing distractionsCONNECT WITH USDecidedlypodcast.comInstagram: @decidedlypodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcastShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: @sangersmith MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/decidedlywealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DecidedlyWealth/Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly decision-making tips: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZRJoin us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making - one episode at a time!CONNECT WITH DANDAPANIInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dandapanillc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DandapaniLLCTwitter: https://twitter.com/DandapaniLLCYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DandapaniLLCTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dandapanillc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandapani/Website: www.dandapani.orgDownload the Dandapani app - For iPhones, App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dandapani-learn-to-focus/id1445704770- For Android, Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dandapani.appDandapani is a Hindu priest, entrepreneur, and former monk of 10-years. A highly sought-after international speaker and leading expert on leveraging the human mind and the power of focus to create a life of purpose and joy, Dandapani has shared the stage with world-renowned leaders such as Hillary Clinton, former secretary-general of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon, and former French president François Hollande. He works with some of the top athletes in the world and companies such as Fortress Investment Group, ICONIQ, McKinsey, Nike, AMEX, Bloomberg LP, and more. His TEDx talk has over 6.2 million views. He and his wife are currently creating a thirty-three-acre spiritual sanctuary and garden in Costa Rica to further their mission of inspiring self-transformation and positively shifting humanity's relationship with nature.

We've never been taught how to focus.Since we don't know how to focus, we spend our days entertaining distractions. What if we used our awareness to fulfill a purpose, instead?Dandapani, Hindu priest and former monk of 10-years, shares methods of leveraging the mind's awareness to live a life of joy and conviction. KEY TOPICS- Developing a purposeful focus - Shifting your awareness- Creating a ritualistic lifestyle- Managing distractionsDon't have time for the full episode? Check out the 15-minute highlight reel from our conversation with Dandapani. You can download it directly using this link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/51250601/download.mp3CONNECT WITH USDecidedlypodcast.comInstagram: @decidedlypodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcastShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's Instagram: @sangersmith MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At Decidedly Wealth Management, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.LEARN MORE: www.decidedlywealth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/decidedlywealth/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DecidedlyWealth/Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly decision-making tips: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZRJoin us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making - one episode at a time!CONNECT WITH DANDAPANIInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dandapanillc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DandapaniLLCTwitter: https://twitter.com/DandapaniLLCYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DandapaniLLCTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dandapanillc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandapani/Website: www.dandapani.orgDownload the Dandapani app - For iPhones, App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dandapani-learn-to-focus/id1445704770- For Android, Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dandapani.appDandapani is a Hindu priest, entrepreneur, and former monk of 10-years. A highly sought-after international speaker and leading expert on leveraging the human mind and the power of focus to create a life of purpose and joy, Dandapani has shared the stage with world-renowned leaders such as Hillary Clinton, former secretary-general of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon, and former French president François Hollande. He works with some of the top athletes in the world and companies such as Fortress Investment Group, ICONIQ, McKinsey, Nike, AMEX, Bloomberg LP, and more. His TEDx talk has over 6.2 million views. He and his wife are currently creating a thirty-three-acre spiritual sanctuary and garden in Costa Rica to further their mission of inspiring self-transformation and positively shifting humanity's relationship with nature.

Success without focus is only a loud sounding cymbal, it is just an empty noise. Listen and download this audio from Daniel Patrick as he speaks on FOCUS and the power that helps you to be productive and successful in life. WHY FOLLOW AND DOWNLOAD?Every single week I provide inspired teachings with clear examples on how to discover and maximize your purpose and attain success in life, so go ahead and browse the teachings and guide I already have up and, after you follow, hit that download button and so you don't miss any future audio from me.► If you need help or counselling concerning on relationship or how to know your purpose or feel confused about who you are and even if you know then how to develop it, just feel free to reach me through my email @ makingimpactint1@gmail.com.Don't forget to share  with a friend, and be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel DANIEL PATRICK TV for ongoing inspiration and encouragement.Join this wonderful community by subscribing to: https://youtube.com/channel/UCClzts21sV8TJyVZggsPJgAAlso you can get my books directly to your email by just using your card in whatever country you are in, here : https://paystack.shop/impactexpressionintl►Find me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedanielpatrick►On Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedanielpatrick►On Twitter: https://twitter.com/d_danielpatrick►On Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@thedanielpatrick Support the show

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When you were a kid, teachers and parents probably told you to concentrate. And as an adult, you likely often think about how much more productive, present, and happy you'd be if only you had better focus. But despite how much we think about our desire to improve our focus, no one ever gets any training in how to do it and even explains what focus is, exactly.My guest today is an exception to that rule. He was taught the secrets to concentration when he spent ten years as a Hindu monk, and today he's on a mission to share them with others. His name is Dandapani, and he continues to live as a Hindu priest, though he's now also an entrepreneur and author, with a book just published called The Power of Unwavering Focus. Today on the show, Dandapani defines focus and shares the existential reasons why developing yours is so vital. He explains how that development begins with understanding how the mind is different from awareness, that where awareness goes, energy flows, and the need to bring awareness to attention. We walk through how to stop practicing distraction and start practicing concentration by making each of your daily activities a focused practice, and ultimately, making your whole day a practice. We also discuss how daily sessions of meditation are inadequate for developing focus, how mindfulness is different than concentration, and how the ability to control and direct your awareness is one of the greatest powers you can possess.Resources Related to the PodcastAoM Podcast #168: The Value of Deep Work in the Age of DistractionAoM Article: What Every Man Ought to Know About FocusAoM Article: How to Effectively Manage Your AttentionAoM Article: 11 Exercises That Will Strengthen Your AttentionAoM Article: 12 Concentration Exercises from 1918AoM Podcast #768: Become a Focused MonotaskerConnect With DandapaniDandapani's Website

Dandapani is a renowned speaker, entrepreneur, and former monk of 10 years. He is an expert on leveraging the human mind and the power of focus to create a life full of purpose and joy. Dandapani has spoken for Nike, Amex, and TEDx; he has also shared the stage with the likes of Hillary Clinton and other leaders. Listen in as Dandapani shares his incredible experience. Timestamped show notes 03:22 - Focusing on better understanding ourselves 05:04 - Practicing mindfulness  07:03 - Harnessing technology 09:03 - Focus vs concentration 10:10 - Tips on how to focus 12:29 - Learning how to focus 15:36 - Starting small 21:04 - Leading a focused life 23:03 - Legacy 28:02 - Asking for help 30:57 - Placing burdens 37:11 - Journey of evolution 40:35 - Reflecting on your journey of evolution 41:45 - Read Dandapani's Book! 45:57 - Final thoughts for entrepreneurs Links Danapani's Website: https://dandapani.org/ The Power of Unwavering Focus: https://dandapani.org/unwavering-focus-book/

Dandapani spent 10 years living as a Hindu Monk in a secluded monastery. It was there that he learned the invaluable skills needed to harness the power of focus. Worry, stress, anxiety and fear are just a few of the mental downfalls that lead to our unhappiness. Dandapani has learned that it's only through the mastery of concentration that we can begin to experience sustainable change. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.

Dandapani has lived a unique and purpose-driven life. He is a Hindu priest and entrepreneur who spent his first 10 years after university studying as a monk at a monastery in Hawaii. He concluded his study and took his well-honed knowledge of discipline, focus and energy management to help others harness their energy and build a life of purpose and joy. Dandapani has also delivered a TEDx Talk, “Unwavering Focus,” which has been viewed over six million times. Dandapani joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his time as a monk, the value of practicing how to focus, the importance of building high quality relationships, and how you can take control of your consciousness to live a more purposeful life.

Dandapani is a Hindu priest and entrepreneur who spent his first 10 years after university studying as a monk at a monastery in Hawaii. He concluded his study and took his well-honed knowledge of discipline, focus and energy management to help others harness their energy and build a life of purpose and joy. Dandapani has also delivered a TEDx Talk, “Unwavering Focus,” which has been viewed three million times. Dandapani joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his time as a monk, the value of practicing how to focus, the importance of building high quality relationships, and how you can take control of your consciousness to live a more purposeful life. Three Key Things You'll Learn 1. How to avoid what Dandapani calls "practicing distraction." 2. How to improve your ability to focus, find balance and create more joy. 3. How to avoid energy vampires in your personal and professional life.

Grandson of former Arsenal footballer and England cricket legend, Denis, Nick Compton has huge sporting pedigree and in many ways it was written in the stars that he would become a professional athlete. However, it wasn't just good genes that enabled Nick to reach the highest level - it was his unwavering focus and relentless dedication that allowed him to flourish on the international stage. In an honest reflection of his career, Nick admits that sometimes his intense focus and desire to succeed was unhealthy and contributed to feelings of anxiety and doubt. During the interview, Nick also gives a fascinating insight into the English dressing room at that time, when the side was one of the greatest in the world. A prolific opening batsman, Nick scored two centuries for England in his 16 Test matches, and impressed players, fans and media with his grit and resilience. Many in the game felt Nick deserved more than just 16 Test matches, and his record as one of Alistair Cook's most successful opening partners would corroborate that. While Nick reflects on his career with a slight disappointment that he didn't play more often, he can be proud of his performances when he was selected. Since retiring in 2016, Nick has found a new passion as a photographer. He's working hard to shine a light on communities that often don't receive the attention they should do. Check out Nick's work on his Instagram @nick.compton or website www.nickcompton.com

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/266/29 Our culture tells us to put our own needs and desires first… to look out for “number one.” But the biblical mindset is radically different! Pastor Mike Fabarez urges us to shift our mindset and to consider others as more important than ourselves.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/266/29 As Pastor Mike returns to our study in First Corinthians, we’re talking about issues of conscience. How do we think through gray areas where there are no clear commands in scripture? We’ll find some helpful guidelines from the Apostle Paul.

The sermon Paul’s unwavering focus Acts 21 : 1-16 is from Christchurch Baldock.

The sermon Paul’s unwavering focus Acts 21 : 1-16 is from Christchurch Baldock.

Fellow Pathhunters! Have you ever had so many ideas that you wanted to do so many things are once that you actually don't get anything done at all? It's all in the focus, the UNWAVERING FOCUS, focusing on that vision of yours, and then once you complete this one project only then when you can move on to the next one and so on and so on,  Check out this solo episode with me Paul Lam  and check out the other interviews and episodes at pathhunters.com    love you all,    take care!

It would have been tempting for Scott Satterfield and the Mountaineers to overlook the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks (ULM) on Saturday. After all, they have a poor record and Georgia Southern will be knocking on our front door a mere 5 days afterwards for a Thursday night showdown on national TV that will help shape the Sun Belt championship race.Luckily for us, the Mountaineer faithful, App State fought off a shaky start and delivered a crushing blow to the Warhawks. And "crushing" is putting it nicely.After a 24-14 halftime score, the Mountaineers went on to completely shut down the ULM attack and rack up 59 points and 650+ yards when it was all said and done. But those numbers don't tell the whole story.To find out why the numbers tell us even more good news than you might think, listen to our postgame breakdown of the ULM game. Also, find out why we think ESPN3 sent in their JV broadcast and production crew.