{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67792674d83630b6e3270e16/69cf2afad2e95f51319632f0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Your Desk Is a Mirror The Truth About Real Resilience","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67792674d83630b6e3270e16/1775184607273-9d82cbcc-cc28-4a9b-9300-df84d1f0eb2c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Most people think resilience means pushing harder. This episode shows why that’s wrong.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, <strong>Shoukei Matsumoto</strong> shares a different approach, one built on clarity, space, and letting go. As a Buddhist monk and bestselling author, he explains how simple habits like cleaning and slowing down can transform how you think and lead.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Here’s what you’ll learn:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why a <strong>messy desk reflects a cluttered mind</strong></li><li>The real meaning of <strong>resilience </strong>(it’s not about force)</li><li>Why <strong>multitasking is an illusion</strong></li><li>How our <strong>addiction to noise</strong> is hurting focus</li><li>A simple daily habit to <strong>reset your mind</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, busy, or mentally drained, this might be the shift you need.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Watch now and see what happens when you stop pushing and start clearing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:57 Clean mind and tidy desk</p><p>02:33 Cleaning as spiritual practice</p><p>03:55 True meaning of resilience</p><p>04:47 Endurance vs flexibility</p><p>06:06 Goals vs North Star</p><p>07:44 Daily cleaning ritual</p><p>09:37 Leadership and vulnerability</p><p>11:16 Time pressure and focus</p><p>12:51 Control vs uncertainty</p><p>14:13 Addiction to noise</p><p>15:13 AI as ancestral intelligence</p><p>19:27 Difficult people at work</p><p>20:40 Becoming a monk</p><p>21:49 Success as subtraction</p><p>24:02 Morning routine</p><p>24:53 Key future practice</p><p>26:04 Optimism for the future</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoukeim/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoukeim/</a></p><p><br></p><p>What’s Next is a podcast exploring how technology, innovation, and global systems are shaping the future.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Philip Meissner, each episode features conversations with global leaders, builders, and thinkers working at the forefront of change.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔗 Connect with Philip Meissner:</strong></p><p>https://www.philipmeissner.com/</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmeissner/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🎧 Listen on:</strong></p><p><strong>Spotify:</strong> https://open.spotify.com/show/1KFVD3ozuUQiQozO381J5C?si=e2eb5967f84648e8</p><p><strong>Apple Podcasts:</strong> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-next-with-philip-meissner/id1793306908</p><p><br></p><p><strong>\"What’s Next with Philip Meissner“</strong></p><p>A journey through our future life and work, and the place to discover your next favorite strategy and innovation. With global perspectives and fresh thinking, brought to you by some of the most exciting thinkers, builders, and leaders across the globe. Philip Meissner hosts fantastic guests and speakers, who share their journeys and knowledge in the most authentic and deep-dive style – to guide you through our world of tomorrow. From economy to science, from tech policy to AI in a fast-changing world. Subscribe right now wherever you get your podcast!</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for more conversations on AI, emerging technologies, and global leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>#MentalClarity #Resilience #MindsetShift #Focus #Productivity #Mindfulness #Leadership #SelfImprovement #Overthinking #StressRelief #Minimalism #DeepWork #Habits #BuddhistMonk #PersonalGrowth</p>","author_name":"Philip Meissner"}