Section 1.1: The Importance of a Selfless Approach

The success of our projects was largely due to the selfless attitudes of my mentors. Their methods for empowering the team allowed us to operate from a place of calm and high performance. Here are the seven key lessons I learned from these exceptional coaches.

Lesson #1: Meditate Like an Engineer

Vishen Lakhiani, the founder of Mindvalley and a multiple NYT bestselling author, taught me that meditation can be approached systematically. He encouraged me to live in Malaysia for two years as part of my mentorship. During this time, I joined his writing team and helped develop his membership program, originally called Consciousness Engineering.

Vishen's engineering background influenced his approach to meditation. He developed a 6-phase meditation technique designed to maximize benefits in a minimal amount of time.

In this video, Vishen shares lessons from his decade-long meditation practice, highlighting the transformative power of daily meditation.

Lesson #2: Create Your Own Space

Steven Kotler, another prominent author, introduced me to the power of focus. His advice to "just shut the door" resonated with me, emphasizing the need to eliminate distractions for optimal productivity.

While working on his book, "Stealing Fire," we launched a campaign that not only achieved commercial success but also redefined peak performance in my life.

Section 1.2: The Simplicity of Meditation

Lesson #3: A Small Time Commitment Can Yield Big Results

Tom Cronin, a meditation coach and author, taught me that dedicating just 20 minutes a day to meditation can significantly impact your life. He emphasized that there are 72 opportunities each day to fit in this practice.

This simple yet powerful insight helped me realize that time constraints are often self-imposed.

Lesson #4: Cultivating Belief

Joel Brown, founder of Addicted2Success.com, demonstrated the importance of believing in oneself. His mantra, “Imagine what you could achieve if you believed in your dreams as much as you doubt them,” became a guiding principle.

His unwavering belief in our potential helped us overcome challenges together.

Lesson #5: Generosity as a Path to Fulfillment

Carl Harvey, a generous spirit I met through Mindvalley, taught me that giving enriches both the giver and the receiver. His philosophy, “You can’t out-give the universe,” encapsulates the essence of his approach to life and meditation.

This lesson highlighted the profound impact of kindness on our state of being.

Lesson #6: Crafting a Meaningful Life

Brian Johnson, the founder of Heroic, inspired me to view each day as an opportunity to create a masterpiece. Instead of confining our efforts to isolated moments of meditation, we can infuse our daily lives with practices that elevate our spirits.

This mindset transforms the mundane into something extraordinary.

Lesson #7: Flexibility in Practice

Dr. Jeffery Martin, my mentor for over six years, revealed that meditation doesn’t have to be a lifelong commitment. Different methods resonate with different individuals, and finding the right approach can lead to lasting happiness without the need for constant meditation.

His research suggests that everyone has unique needs when it comes to achieving altered states of consciousness.