Episode
953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
1:35:02
Published: Wed May 13 2020
Description
“I am what I think you think I am.”QUESTIONSWhy is identity something you focus on? (2:15)How do we listen to that inner voice? (7:20)How do we manage comparison in life that requires competition? (10:34)Why do we live in fear and desire motivation if it only causes us pain? (15:51)How do we let go of the fear of fear? (23:05)How do we balance ego and self-confidence? (27:41)How does someone find purpose in chaos? (36:51)What’s been the most painful thing since leaving monkhood? (40:31)What’s been the biggest lesson for you in the last year? (50:32)What is your purpose and when did you discover it? (52:43)Why is it so hard to be in an intimate relationship? (1:08:04)How do we balance giving and receiving? (1:14:27)YOU WILL LEARNThe importance of starting at the root (3:47)How to unlearn what we think we know about ourselves (5:21)How to fill your life with a deep sense of love (16:53)How we fear the wrong things (10:02)Where the ego likes to live (28:31)The impact of serving others on self worth (30:41)The difference between the monkey mind and monk mind (35:28)Why celebrating the moment is an important part of the journey (49:12)How to have a conversation with yourself (57:12)When Jay’s mind has fooled him and how to overcome this (1:01:21)How to have tough conversations with other people (1:06:31)The five types of attraction (1:09:42)LINKS MENTIONEDPre-order Think Like a MonkOn Purpose podcast with JayIf you enjoyed this episode, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/953 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes
Chapters
In this episode, entrepreneur Jay Shetty speaks about how to take command of your identity by controlling your thoughts.
00:00 - 02:01 (02:01)
Summary
In this episode, entrepreneur Jay Shetty speaks about how to take command of your identity by controlling your thoughts. He explains how meditation can help to quiet our minds and the importance of reflecting on our values and beliefs.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In his new book "Think Like a Monk", Jay Shetty draws on his experiences as a Hindu monk to teach readers how to overcome negative thoughts and habits, and access the calm and purpose within themselves.
02:01 - 06:25 (04:24)
Summary
In his new book "Think Like a Monk", Jay Shetty draws on his experiences as a Hindu monk to teach readers how to overcome negative thoughts and habits, and access the calm and purpose within themselves.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Jay Shetty discusses the challenges of identity and its impact on stress.
06:25 - 10:27 (04:02)
Summary
Jay Shetty discusses the challenges of identity and its impact on stress. He also mentions his new book, Think Like a Monk.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares the importance of exposing oneself to at least 8 different things each month, and how competition plays a role in this.
10:28 - 14:52 (04:23)
Summary
The speaker shares the importance of exposing oneself to at least 8 different things each month, and how competition plays a role in this. Many people only focus on whether they like something or not, rather than expanding their horizons.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This episode discusses the challenges of managing competitiveness in a world that celebrates winning, and emphasizes the need to move beyond competition and support each other.
14:52 - 18:12 (03:20)
Summary
This episode discusses the challenges of managing competitiveness in a world that celebrates winning, and emphasizes the need to move beyond competition and support each other.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The need for love and recognition is a common thread found in ancient texts and modern media, often leading to a pursuit of money and recognition.
18:12 - 22:33 (04:21)
Summary
The need for love and recognition is a common thread found in ancient texts and modern media, often leading to a pursuit of money and recognition. However, true love should come from a place of duty rather than selfishness.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast discusses how people tend to focus on unnecessary fears, leading to more stress in their lives.
22:33 - 26:56 (04:23)
Summary
The podcast discusses how people tend to focus on unnecessary fears, leading to more stress in their lives. They talk about how important it is to let go of the fear of fear, especially during times of crisis.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast episode, the speaker recognizes the impact of anxiety, worry, stress, and fear on one's mental health.
26:56 - 29:17 (02:21)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker recognizes the impact of anxiety, worry, stress, and fear on one's mental health. The speaker suggests using breathing and meditation techniques to shift from a fear energy to a preparation energy and encourages individuals to let go of their fear of fear.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A discussion around the fear of failure and taking risks, featuring a personal story of a young athlete working to overcome his concerns.
29:17 - 32:06 (02:49)
Summary
A discussion around the fear of failure and taking risks, featuring a personal story of a young athlete working to overcome his concerns.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The podcast discusses the challenge of building self-belief and self-confidence without allowing ego to override them, and how to strike a balance between the two.
32:06 - 35:43 (03:36)
Summary
The podcast discusses the challenge of building self-belief and self-confidence without allowing ego to override them, and how to strike a balance between the two. The conversation examines ways to build self-esteem while not allowing the ego to become too large and create division.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker thinks that instead of printing a list of the wealthiest people in the world, Forbes should print a list of the most serving people or the happiest people.
35:43 - 38:34 (02:51)
Summary
The speaker thinks that instead of printing a list of the wealthiest people in the world, Forbes should print a list of the most serving people or the happiest people. He emphasizes the importance of serving others and giving back to the community.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The book explores the difference between the monkey mind and the monk mind, stressing the importance of finding meaning in life by pressing pause and asking yourself, "what am I living for?"
38:34 - 42:58 (04:24)
Summary
The book explores the difference between the monkey mind and the monk mind, stressing the importance of finding meaning in life by pressing pause and asking yourself, "what am I living for?"
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the harmful habit of rushing through pain rather than reflecting on it and finding meaning in the experience.
42:58 - 46:02 (03:04)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the harmful habit of rushing through pain rather than reflecting on it and finding meaning in the experience. They encourage listeners to avoid the urge to quickly get out of discomfort or frustration and instead commit to using the pain as a source of personal growth.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker describes their struggles of getting married, changing jobs and careers, moving into an apartment, finances, and the stress of living in New York City.
46:02 - 49:26 (03:24)
Summary
The speaker describes their struggles of getting married, changing jobs and careers, moving into an apartment, finances, and the stress of living in New York City.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast, the host shares a monk statement that encourages avoiding labeling moments as "good" or "bad".
49:26 - 51:48 (02:22)
Summary
In this podcast, the host shares a monk statement that encourages avoiding labeling moments as "good" or "bad". By doing so, we allow each moment to have the chance to become good.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker advises to celebrate achievements, but avoid getting carried away with them.
51:48 - 54:13 (02:25)
Summary
The speaker advises to celebrate achievements, but avoid getting carried away with them. He suggests to keep a balanced perspective and avoid overreacting to either success or failure.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares how protecting your purpose can benefit you, likening it to a rare gemstone that you carry close to your chest like a baby.
54:13 - 58:04 (03:51)
Summary
The speaker shares how protecting your purpose can benefit you, likening it to a rare gemstone that you carry close to your chest like a baby.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The pressure of finding your purpose can often prevent you from actually finding it.
58:04 - 1:01:21 (03:17)
Summary
The pressure of finding your purpose can often prevent you from actually finding it. It's okay to not know your purpose and to work towards finding it over time.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares a study from the book to encourage people to follow their intuition and not to postpone their purpose by setting deadlines or following bad advice.
1:01:21 - 1:04:43 (03:22)
Summary
The speaker shares a study from the book to encourage people to follow their intuition and not to postpone their purpose by setting deadlines or following bad advice.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The ego creates a false sense of invincibility and expectation of respect, influencing our decisions and perceptions of experiences such as meals at a restaurant.
1:04:43 - 1:08:50 (04:07)
Summary
The ego creates a false sense of invincibility and expectation of respect, influencing our decisions and perceptions of experiences such as meals at a restaurant.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Having tough conversations is important to deepen relationships and ensure honesty with the other person.
1:08:50 - 1:12:21 (03:31)
Summary
Having tough conversations is important to deepen relationships and ensure honesty with the other person. Without them, relationships may remain superficial and lack true connection.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The importance of loving and being loved is discussed, with examples of people expressing admiration for others on social media.
1:12:21 - 1:17:22 (05:01)
Summary
The importance of loving and being loved is discussed, with examples of people expressing admiration for others on social media.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
It's important to come from a place of giving and service when helping others, rather than from a place of toxicity or expecting something in return.
1:17:22 - 1:21:50 (04:28)
Summary
It's important to come from a place of giving and service when helping others, rather than from a place of toxicity or expecting something in return. By introducing those in need to someone else who can help when we can't, we can still make a positive impact on their lives.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Purchase a pre-order and gain access to an exclusive workshop on four steps to train your mind for peace and purpose every day.
1:21:50 - 1:24:17 (02:27)
Summary
Purchase a pre-order and gain access to an exclusive workshop on four steps to train your mind for peace and purpose every day. It includes life-changing tools to help support and improve your daily life.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The host encourages listeners to support his book if his videos and podcasts have been helpful.
1:24:17 - 1:28:46 (04:29)
Summary
The host encourages listeners to support his book if his videos and podcasts have been helpful. He also emphasizes the importance of not letting negativity take over and constantly expressing kindness to close ones.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The importance of consistency in showing up for people, good or bad, and not settling for mediocre service.
1:28:46 - 1:31:51 (03:05)
Summary
The importance of consistency in showing up for people, good or bad, and not settling for mediocre service. Positive friendship traits include continuing to love, show up, and be kind to others no matter what they are going through.
Episode953 Jay Shetty: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Everyday
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Lewis Howes discusses the importance of changing negative thoughts and behaviors to positive ones, and encourages listeners to send a text message with a link to his podcast to someone who could benefit from his teachings.
1:31:51 - 1:34:47 (02:56)
Summary
Lewis Howes discusses the importance of changing negative thoughts and behaviors to positive ones, and encourages listeners to send a text message with a link to his podcast to someone who could benefit from his teachings. He also emphasizes the School of Greatness podcast's mission to help listeners achieve success in all areas of their lives.