Personal Development Mastery Agi Keramidas

Returning from a 3-day silent meditation retreat, I found myself reflecting on how my previous 10-day Vipassana retreat had sparked a profound journey of personal and spiritual self-discovery. The 3-day retreat, however, proved to be more challenging than I'd anticipated, shattering my initial assumption that it would be easier than the 10-day one. The knowledge I gained from these experiences revamped my understanding of meditation and its role in personal development, compelling me to share these insights with you.
 
In this candid and introspective episode, I detail the moments of clarity and life-changing realisations I had during the retreat, including a surprising revelation about the future direction of Personal Development Mastery podcast. I also delve into the struggle of maintaining momentum with Vipassana meditation after the retreat and the lessons I learned from this. For those curious about Vipassana, I discuss the technique and its transformative potential. So, join me as we explore the profound impact of silent meditation retreats on personal development and spiritual evolution.
 
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𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦:
 
Listen to the episode about my 10-day silent meditation retreat experience (#267):
https://bit.ly/pdm_267
 
Vipassana website: 
https://www.dhamma.org/
 
Get your free copy of my first book:
https://agikeramidas.com/88
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Snippet of wisdom 23.
 
In this series I select my favourite, most insightful moments from previous episodes of the podcast.
 
Today’s snippet of wisdom comes from my conversation with Richard Flint, a keynote speaker, trainer, and mentor. He talks about the four primary questions to build your life on.
 
I hope it is as insightful for you as it was for me!
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𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦
Listen to my full conversation with in episode #226:
https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/episode/226-richard-flint-on-the-four-primary-questions-and-two-foundations-to-build-your-life-upon-and-are-you-living-inside-out-or-outside-in
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𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧
I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, mentor, and knowledge broker. My mission is simple - to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life.
Get your free copy of my first book:
https://agikeramidas.com/88
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Join me as I chat with professional presence expert, Katherine Lazaruk, as we explore the impact of accurately representing ourselves externally on our cognitive and interpersonal growth. We reflect on Katherine's upbringing, her transition from a 12-year career in opera and teaching to image consulting, and the pivotal moments that shaped her journey. Tune in to hear how Katherine's experience in the opera led to her understanding of the importance of harmony between our clothing and who we are. 
 
Katherine and I also discuss the fascinating science behind dressing for success, from experiments at the Kellogg Institute to the effects of clothing on testosterone levels. We explore how standards of dress have changed since the pandemic and how we can accurately represent ourselves externally through factors such as clothing. Katherine also provides practical advice and suggests free online resources to get you started on your journey of self-representation. 
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𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦
0:00:00 - Personal Development And Presence Power
0:04:07 - Transitioning Careers And Following Personal Passion
0:09:11 - Personal Presence And Authenticity Importance
0:10:49 - Understanding Emotions and Inner Awareness 
0:15:12 - How To Create Harmony With Your Appearance
0:20:00 - The Look Good Feel Good Principle
0:21:05 - Clothing's Influence On Performance And Perception
0:33:23 - Navigating Crossroads in Life
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𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘
“Stop listening outside for people to tell you who you are, you know who you are. Get in touch with your heart and get in touch with what you know to be true.”
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𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦
https://lzrkconsulting.com/
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𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧
I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, mentor, and knowledge broker. My mission is simple - to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life.
Get your free copy of my first book:
https://agikeramidas.com/88
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You know that feeling of standing on the precipice of something grand, exhilarating yet terrifying all at once? That's me, right now, as I reveal the culmination of my journey through self-discovery and personal development. My life, despite appearing successful, left me feeling adrift until I embarked on a quest for deeper meaning. This led me down paths lit by inspiring individuals, conversations with whom have become the foundation of my first book, "88 Actionable Insights for Life". 
 
This is not just a book; it's your toolkit for life. Inside, you'll find distilled insights from over 50 exceptional individuals, grouped into 10 categories like emotions, mindset, health, and more. As a token of my gratitude for your loyalty, I'm giving you exclusive access to download my book, for free, pre-launch. Get ready to uncover insights that could be the catalyst for your transformation. Grab your free copy and discover new ideas to implement in your life today.
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Get your free copy of my book:
https://agikeramidas.com/88
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My mission as your podcast host is simple - to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life.
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"May you find in this book the actionable wisdom that will take your personal development journey to the next level.”
Agi Keramidas
 

Join me in this episode as I unveil a passion project that's been in the works for over a year. Listen in as I candidly share the journey of writing my first book, '88 Actionable Insights for Life,' an anthology of wisdom gained from the inspiring individuals I've had the pleasure to converse with on this podcast. The creative process was not without its hurdles, from battling perfectionism to navigating self-doubt. However, I am thrilled to announce that the book is now complete and I'm eager for you to uncover the actionable wisdom that has the potential to elevate your personal development journey to new heights.
 
This book isn't just a compilation of my insights, but a collection of strategies and tools from 50 exceptional guests, successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, authors, spiritual teachers, and visionaries, each with diverse expertise and backgrounds. You'll find 88 short chapters, categorised into ten different areas, like finding your purpose, setting goals, or mastering your emotional state, making it easy to dip in and out based on your interests.
 
The most exciting part? I'M OFFERING THIS BOOK EXCLUSIVELY TO YOU, MY LOYAL LISTENERS FOR FREE BEFORE ITS PUBLIC RELEASE!
 
So, go ahead, download your copy, implement even just one new idea from the book, and accelerate your personal growth!
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Get your free copy of my first book:
https://agikeramidas.com/88
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My mission as your podcast host is simple - to inspire you to take action towards a purposeful and fulfilling life.
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"May you find in this book the actionable wisdom that will take your personal development journey to the next level.”
Agi Keramidas

This is the second out of two episodes that I revisit interviews I did in the previous years of the podcast. These are some of the most important podcast conversations I had, and I believe they have deep, useful, and pertinent messages inside.
 
Imagine having the power to truly unlock abundance in your life. What if the keys were already in your hands, and all you needed was to be shown how to use them? This is the transformative journey we embark on with guest Victoria Raider, acclaimed author and speaker, in our captivating conversation. We delve into her 'mE philosophy' and explore the three stages of empowerment. Victoria enlightens us on the significance of recognizing and embracing our current state as a gateway to growth and prosperity.
 
Have you ever considered the potential impact of gratitude on your life? Victoria makes a compelling case for gratitude as the essential tool for unlocking abundance. She paints a clear distinction between being grateful in all things, versus for all things, a subtle yet profound difference that can change the way we approach life. We also discuss the Law of Service, and the importance of aligning our service with our natural gifts and passions. Victoria generously shares insights on how to serve from a place of genuine appreciation without resentment, and to set goals that cultivate personal growth rather than focusing solely on results.
 
As we wrap up, Victoria illuminates the transformative power of love and gratitude in opening ourselves up to abundance. She sheds light on the Law of Service, and how aligning our service with our natural gifts and passions can lead to prosperity. You won't want to miss Victoria's energy activation and parting blessing. Tune in to tap into these universal laws and create a prosperous life.
 
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𝗞𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦
0:00:02 - Revisiting Prosper mE
0:04:30 - The secret key of gratitude that unlocks the door to abundance
0:07:00 - Being grateful in all things rather than for all things
0:10:00 - Serve with a heart full of genuine appreciation and free from resentment
0:16:54 - Law of Gratitude and Practical Implementation
0:23:00 - The power of authenticity and understanding that we can be grateful through difficult experiences
0:30:33 - Laws of Abundance and Service
0:36:14 - The Power of Service and Celebration
0:40:00 - The transformative power of love and gratitude
0:49:18 - Parting Blessing and Energy Activation
 
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𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗤𝗨𝗢𝗧𝗘𝗦
"When we are aware of how we perceive the world around us, we start to understand whether we are bringing abundance and appreciation into our world, or whether we are depreciating it and robbing ourselves of the birthright of prosperity."
"Life no longer happens to you, it no longer happens for you, it happens through you. You become the vehicle of creation that you have come to be."
 
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Dive into Quantum Freedom with Dr. Victoria Rader:⁣
https://bit.ly/4599NZm