On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Scott O'Neil sits down with Jay Shetty to talk about positive intent. It’s in assuming a positive intent in all that we do where we can calmly and level-headedly make important decisions, resolve conflicts, and engage in difficult conversations. And when we transition into another phase in our life, we all need to surround ourselves with people who can give us constructive, honest feedback. Scott is the Chief Executive Officer of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, an organization with the mission of building passionate, high-performing teams that inspire people to enhance the communities where its teams live, work, play and win. With more than 20 years of experience in the NBA, NHL and NFL, O’Neil has earned a reputation as a leader of leaders and is one of the most connected, dynamic and driven executives in the industry today.Get your copy of Think Like a Monk today by clicking this link!https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/What We Discuss:00:00 Intro02:34 Finding you “be where your feet are” moment06:23 Have the community control their destiny09:12 Common language: Assume Positive Intent (API)13:20 When no one is assuming positive intent19:54 Learning a lot more when you trip and fall22:47 A formula for your mental health27:12 We all just need to ask for help if we need it31:41 Find your true perspective37:42 Find your own morning routine to start your day44:38 Try to track your happy thoughts daily47:15 Seek authentic feedback from people who can help you grow56:15 Transitions are hard for a lot of people57:52 Hunt and Kill vs Seek and Grow01:04:26 Why it’s hard to say NO01:07:58 Three most important things: health, sadhana, savor01:13:19 Be present and create meaningful moments with your family01:15:59 It’s the positive things that you remember01:18:29 How not to get distracted and stay in the moment01:21:07 Scott on Final FiveLike this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!Episode Resources:Scott O'Neil | TwitterScott O'Neil | LinkedInBe Where Your Feet AreAchieve success in every area of your life with Jay Shetty’s Genius Community. Join over 10,000 members taking their holistic well-being to the next level today, at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius

The new year begins next week, now is the time to reflect on everything that has happened in your life in 2021. In this episode, Jay Shetty shares 9 questions that you can use to reflect on the past, to show up as your best self in the future. There’s no need to wait for New Years to become a new you.Get your copy of Think Like a Monk today by clicking this link!https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/00:23 Live from Jay's childhood home & what it feels like to be back home01:24 The importance of reflection around the holidays03:00 Question #1 - What made you feel most happy this year?06:54 Question #2 - What made you unhappy this year?09:54 Question #3 - What was the biggest lesson you learned this past year?11:58 Question #4 - What do you wish you would have done more of this year?13:46 Question #5 - What's something you want to do less of next year?14:50 Question #6 - What was your biggest success this year?18:27 Question #7 - When was a moment you failed this year?20:24 Question #8 - What is something you want to learn next year?Question #9 - What is your favorite way to refuel?Like this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!

Simi and Haze Khadra chat with Jay Shetty about using the influence they have built together over the years and the experiences they’ve had while living in different countries, they are very vocal about humanitarian oppression the world is not fully seeing, continuous learning through books and proper education, and creating a brand that aims to support inclusion and diversity.Simi & Haze, Khadra also known as the fashion duo called Simi & Haze, are of Palestinian descent, born in Saudi Arabia, raised in London, attended high school in Dubai, and majored in film production & fine art in which they both graduated in the top two-percent of their class. The celebrity DJ duo continues to perform at festivals and has a strong social media presence. They recently launched their very own beauty brand called SIMIHAZE Beauty.Get your copy of Think Like a Monk today by clicking this link!https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/Episode Resources:Simi and Haze Khadra | WebsiteSimi and Haze Khadra | InstagramSimi and Haze Khadra | TwitterSimi and Haze Khadra | PinterestLike this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!Achieve success in every area of your life with Jay Shetty’s Genius Community. Join over 10,000 members taking their holistic well-being to the next level today, at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius

Who doesn’t love the holidays? But we all know the most wonderful time of the year can be stressful. Whether it’s the stress of giving gifts, difficult family members reopening old wounds, heated debates with that stubborn aunt or uncle, it’s important to remain calm and stay present.In this episode, Jay Shetty shares 4 of the most common sources of Christmas stress, along with 6 simple, practical steps to reduce anxiety during the most wonderful time of the year (or family gatherings in general)Get your copy of Think Like a Monk today by clicking this link!https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/00:00 - Who doesn’t love the holiday season? But it can be stressful03:25 - Research from APA.org Holiday Stress & Resource Center06:18 - Stress #1, dealing with the pressure of gift giving09:26 - Stress #2, receiving unwanted gifts & how to handle disappointment12:32 - Stress #3, finances & overspending during the holidays14:52 - Stress #4, relationships & reopening old family wounds17:00 - Step #1, be cautious with your calendar & it’s okay to say “No”18:19 - Step #2, prioritize sleep & get enough rest20:22 - Step #3, allow for imperfection & be okay with not meeting expectations21:48 - Step #4, focus on what matters - connection & making new memories23:23 - Step #5, know that winning an argument with family doesn’t solve anything23:42 - Step #6, don’t wait until the New Year to take time to reflectLike this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan chats with Jay Shetty about her acting journey. Breaking through the film industry requires a lot of hard work and a lot of people don’t actually take into consideration the amount of work she has put in to continuously play the title role. Add in a good amount of luck and her will to stand for herself and never shy away from asking questions.Maitreyi is best known for portraying Devi Vishwakumar, a 15-year-old high school sophomore, in Netflix's hit series, Never Have I Ever. She created her audition tape at a local library, using her mother's camera, eventually being asked to send four more videos, before having a screen test in Los Angeles and being offered the role. Maitreyi is very vocal about diversity and standing up for yourself.   Get your copy of Think Like a Monk today by clicking this link!https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/What We Discuss:00:00 Intro02:45 Breaking through Hollywood with a South Asian heritage07:07 Raised to speak up your mind10:00 “I didn’t like myself.”14:51 Generational talk divides us16:53 Having a grandma as your best friend18:54 When you have family and friends that listen22:30 The strong passion for acting25:44 The day she filmed the audition tape29:48 Always give it your best shot30:43 The first day and the first scene shoot34:25 Dealing with impostor syndrome37:38 Everything happened in different ways for people41:05 “Respect existence, expect resistance.”43:42 Not enough representation of true diversity50:02 The story she stood up for someone53:14 Maitreyi on Final FiveLike this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!Episode Resources:Maitreyi Ramakrishnan | InstagramMaitreyi Ramakrishnan | TwitterMaitreyi Ramakrishnan | TikTokMaitreyi Ramakrishnan | FacebookAchieve success in every area of your life with Jay Shetty’s Genius Community. Join over 10,000 members taking their holistic well-being to the next level today, at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius

What are your expectations in your current relationship? Do you wish for your partner to like the things that you like, enjoy the things that you enjoy doing, and share the same passion with you? Or do you want your partner to carve their own path along with you?In many relationships, this idealism that your partner needs to like what you like, love what you love, and hate what you hate in the pretext that it should be how they show their love for you can be toxic. It can strip away your partner's identity and freedom. It can be suffocating.In this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty tells us the common mistakes we make that don't help our relationships grow and what you can do now to strengthen it.Get your copy of Think Like a Monk today by clicking this link!https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/Key Takeaways:00:00 Intro01:41 The mistakes we make in a relationship02:58 Mistake #1: We make someone our everything07:28 Mistake #2: You’re with someone for they could be, not for who they are12:33 Mistake #3: You stay too long because you’re scared to be seen as the bad person15:04 Mistake #4: We trade time with our partners instead of creating new experiences16:39 Mistake #5: You want them to like what you like18:12 Mistake #6: You don’t take the time to understand why they are the way they are20:06 Mistake #7: You talk to too many people but not to the person you’re in a relationship with21:31 Mistake #8: You’re mad at them for the sacrifices you made that they didn’t ask for23:47 Mistake #9: Know the difference between ownership, partnership, and relationshipLike this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!

Liz Plosser chats with Jay Shetty to talk about the beauty of setting your morning right. The things that happen throughout the day are often beyond our control that leaves us frustrated and disappointed. This is why setting the right energy in your morning, after waking up, can help you become better prepared for what may happen within the day and still maintain a positive composure. Liz is the Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Health, overseeing the brand across its print and digital platforms and various brand extensions, reaching an audience of 47+ million women monthly. She is a marathoner, triathlete and boutique fitness–lover, and believes that sweat changes everything… positively impacting your mental, emotional, and mental health. Get your copy of Think Like a Monk today by clicking this link!https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/What We Discuss:00:00 Intro02:09 Doing something you love and get paid for doing it06:03 Useful skills that are integral to your purpose10:08 Having a partner who supports you all the way15:05 Leaders must remember the nuts and bolts on the ground level18:59 Most of the time, we can control what happenings in the morning22:21 Signs you’re a morning person25:03 How to become a morning person29:20 Have clear values and take little micro actions32:50 Mornings can just be chaotic35:56 Journaling can help lessen your morning mess38:28 You don’t have to wait to start making changes46:28 How to start a journaling practice51:07 How do you win your weekend and how does that transform the week?54:29 It’s better to say NO quickly55:16 Liz on Final FiveLike this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!Episode Resources:Liz Plosser | InstagramLiz Plosser | LinkedInLiz Plosser | TwitterLiz Plosser | BookAchieve success in every area of your life with Jay Shetty’s Genius Community. Join over 10,000 members taking their holistic well-being to the next level today, at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius

The career path that we choose is influenced by a lot of factors - our mindset, goals, passion, and most especially the circumstances that surround us. We have a vision of where we want to be, but sometimes, we take a different route, we take a detour.And that’s completely okay. You can have stopovers, fill up your gas, grab a bite and quench your thirst. You can have those moments where you go astray. And you can always return to that path that will lead you to success. In this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty shares several mistakes we unconsciously make that hinder our character growth and what we can do to correct them. Get your copy of Think Like a Monk today by clicking this link!https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/Key Takeaways:00:00 Intro00:43 Let’s focus on what we do to make money02:20 Three classes of intelligence04:40 Mistake #1: We build our careers around one revenue stream08:21 Mistake #2: Being an out and out generalist12:59 Mistake #3: Disregarding social media16:43 Mistake #4: Complacency19:34 Mistake #5: We celebrate for too long or we don’t celebrate at all22:02 Mistake #6: Over reliance on one person23:46 Mistake #7: Just watching the competition and getting disheartened24:28 Mistake #8: Listening to what your company tells you24:53 Mistake #9: Don’t ignore statistics but be led by your intuitionLike this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!