“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
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Jay Shetty discusses the challenges of identity and its impact on stress. He also mentions his new book, Think Like a Monk.
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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.
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.
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.