{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5c8856587c19a24a0e2b4ec1/5c885676dbec6c7c425c92e4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"3. Coffee Break with Raj Jana - What Will You Gladly Struggle For?","description":"<p><em>“If you find a path with no obstacles,</em> <em>it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.”</em> - Frank A. Clark</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the search for happiness, you <em>will</em> encounter struggle and challenge. It’s an inevitable, unavoidable fact of life.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Struggle and fear is something we inherently want to avoid, because it doesn’t feel good, but by avoiding a core human emotion, we can lose out on the fullness life has to offer.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It’s why I loved chatting with Akshay Nanavati - bestselling author of Fearvana.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Akshay’s approach to fear is an absolute game-changer. Instead of avoiding fear, Akshay’s created a revolutionary method that proactively embraces the struggle and uses fear as a tool for happiness and success.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Akshay convinced me that the narrative around struggle needs to change. Rather than being an experience to avoid, struggle can become a North Star for personal growth.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Akshay’s insights have had a profound impact on my life and in this Coffee Break episode I share my personal reflections from this powerful interview.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode I talk about:</p><ul><li>Why I’ve decided to define what I’ll gladly struggle for. (2:40)</li><li>The reason struggle is a requirement for happiness, fulfilment, and personal growth. (3:37)</li><li>The importance of learning from people 10 steps ahead of you. (5:06)</li><li>My thoughts on what it means to <em>‘earn your life’</em>. (7:30)</li><li>How I’m using Akshay’s music hack to use emotions and moods intentionally. (8:27)</li><li>How a deeper awareness of our emotions can help us become a better person. (9:01)</li><li>What becomes possible when you can intentionally reframe your emotions. (10:40)</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>“You can’t change what’s happening to you,</em> <em>but you can change the way you react to it.”</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Enjoyed this reflection?</p><p>Make sure you listen to the full interview with Akshay Nanavati:</p><p>[Ep. 2] The Fear-Fueled Route To Happiness</p>","author_name":"Stay Grounded Media"}