The Mindvalley Show with Vishen Mindvalley

Today’s guest is Sara Al Madani, a single mother, TV personality, and serial entrepreneur. Sara has overcome great obstacles of abuse and betrayal, while never losing her connection to kindness. Her story sets a new standard of what is possible for single mothers and entrepreneurs. She is proof that your circumstances do not determine your outcome. 
Sara shares how she has crafted an intentional life that supports her child, her business, and her mental health. You do not need to limit yourself to cultural norms. Society's playbook is simply the expectations of the dead, and Sara leads by example, living on her own terms without needing anyone's approval. 
In this episode, we explore how to heal from trauma through radical responsibility. Sara conquered her own trauma by accepting responsibility for the standard of treatment she set for herself. She shares her philosophy that the mind is like tofu; it becomes whatever you marinate it in. Through honest evaluation of your actions, an inventory of your influences, and a commitment to kindness, you can craft a life that envelopes you in positivity and love. Join us as we explore the possibilities of a mindful entrepreneur.
 
Key Takeaways:
[2:00] Chief life officer program
[4:00] Living instead of existing 
[8:45] Letting go of micromanaging 
[11:40] Entrepreneurship as a single mother 
[19:30] Sara’s son's stand-up routine 
[20:00] Thriving after abusive relationships 
[24:35] The brain is like tofu 
[29:27] Tattoos and reprogramming 
[33:45] Healing by taking responsibility 
[37:50] We are all vessels 
[40:00] What makes an icon
[42:00] Prioritizing mental health 
 
Where to Find Our Guest:
Instagram: @sara_almadani_
Website: HalaHi.com
 
Memorable Quotes:
“I realized by doing that, I am not allowing them to be creative. I am not allowing them to give their highest potential, because they know the boss is going to come in any second and fix it all up. It really takes a toll on you as a person, mentally and physically. So I started to let go slowly, and it was so hard in the beginning but then I learned, and now I don’t micromanage.”    [10:05] -Sara Al Madani
“What is culture? It’s us satisfying people in the grave.” [28:40] -Sara Al Madani 
“This is when you meet yourself halfway through, it’s when you look at where you went wrong. Who cares about them?! It’s not like it’s going to change them. It’s not going to make them better people. Screw them! Let’s focus on me, how did you go wrong?”     [36:25] -Sara Al Madani



To stay connected and to learn more about Vishen and Mindvalley, click on the links below: 
Website: Mindvalley.com
Instagram: @mindvalley
Instagram: @vishen
Facebook: @mindvalley
 
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Welcome to the very first episode of the NEW Mindvalley Show! I am Vishen Lakhiani, the founder and CEO of Mindvalley. Expect to level up with each episode as I interview some of the most influential and groundbreaking individuals shaping the world for the better. 
Today we welcome Nuseir Yassin. Nuseir is a popular social media personality whose channel, NasDaily, focuses on elevating people, countries, and technologies. He explains that even though he and I are friends, we cannot legally visit each other’s countries due to the ban on Israelis in Malaysia and Malaysians in Israel. This conversation highlights the importance of elevating people as well as technologies, and the need to promote understanding and tolerance between nations.
We also have a lively debate, and share how much time an entrepreneur should work in a week! The minimalist argues for time constraints, while the maximalist defends his non-stop work ethic. Join us for this spirited exchange of ideas as we dissect our own habits and build a deeper understanding of how much work goes into building an empire!
 
Key Takeaways:
[1:10] Using social media to elevate humanity
[4:25] Vishen’s political obstacles after 911
[10:20] Navigating the world as an Israeli 
[13:10]Shifting from sensational news to spreading unity 
[16:25] Training storytellers with Nas Academy 
[19:25] The difficult journey of an entrepreneur 
[23:25] Commiting to a singular mission
[25:17] The niceness trap 
[28:40] Defining company culture
[31:30] Debate: How much should an entrepreneur work?
[33:40] The reticular activation system and manifestation
[36:10] Defining spirituality in relationship to creativity
[39:40] Time constraints and opportunity
[42:07] Are you a sniper or a machine gun?
[49:50] The rules change at every stage of life
[51:25] Work expands to the time allowed for it
[52:15] Top 3 lessons from Nusseir
 
Where to Find Our Guest:
Nasdaily.com
Youtube
Instagram
Facebook
 
Memorable Quotes:
“I think people forget how sensitive it is to even say the “I” word, on the internet. YOu can’t even say you’re from Isreal because to them Israel doesn’t exist, and you’re like, but this is where I’m from and you’re not gonna delete where I’m from, and so it’s been a constant battle between Israel versus Palestine as opposed to Israel and Palestine, so really I want to dedicate the rest of my life, like you, to  the “and” as opposed to the “or”.”  [10:32] -Nuseir Yassin
“Our brain will help us notice things that we need to notice, so if you are constantly telling yourself, I live an amazing life, I have the most inspiring conversations, you are more likely to notice the inspirations and the conversations that you have. You are more likely to notice people that might inspire you!” [34:05] -Vishen Lakhiani
 
To stay connected and to learn more about Vishen and Mindvalley, click on the links below: 
Website: Mindvalley.com
Instagram: @mindvalley
Instagram: @vishen
Facebook: @mindvalley
Subscribe to 'Mindvalley Membership' to discover 65+ transformational Mindvalley programs – at a surprisingly low annual fee here 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW  
 

Tom Chi is one of the sharpest minds of our generation. He is the co-founder of Google X and the creator of Google Glass. In this episode, he shares techniques he uses to hack productivity and increase his efficiency in learning. Tom’s systems of living will help you be more effective in the way you work, make better decisions, and put you in a state of constant learning.
 
Listen out for:
- Why knowledge is the enemy of learning.
- How to maximize your rate of learning. 
- Why metabolizzability is more important than the truth. 
- What bright spots, dark spots, and associates are and how they can help you.
-The ‘10% Better Fridays’ technique. 
 
Bonus:                                                                           
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Get ready to be trained by one of the 50 greatest leaders on planet earth.
Peter Diamandis, celebrated futurist and founder and chairman of the X Prize Foundation, lays down his infamous commandments simply called, 'Peter's Laws'. Following them will inevitably lead to innovation, social disruption, more meaningful work, and live up to your highest potential. Strap in and enjoy.



Listen out for:
- Why belief is critical to success.
- Why you should never compromise.
- How to change the rules and what to do when you can't.
- How to think big and achieve the impossible.
 
Bonus:                                                                           
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Imagine being so calm and resilient in the face of your next wave of turmoil or difficulty... that you find yourself sailing through it with ease, peace, and confidence, where others would helplessly sink.
 
In this episode, the celebrated business professor described by Vishen as part-monk, part-Yoda, will give you a remarkable model of reality that builds extraordinary resilience and allows you to reframe any suffering or negativity into effortless bliss and gratitude.
 
Dr. Srikumar Rao is the creator of the most popular and highest-rated MBA programs at many of the world’s top business schools. His 45-Day Mindvalley program - 'The Quest for Personal Mastery' is a distillation of the same knowledge and wisdom he's taught to countless top business graduates.



Listen out for:
- Why the universe is benevolent and on your side.
- The importance of the gratitude practice. 
- Learning to see the good in whatever comes to you.
- How to apply the benevolent universe model in your life.
 
Bonus:                                                                           
- Check out professor Srikumar Rao's FREE Masterclass here for a life of more ease, bliss, and grace 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/podcast_dxr       
- Subscribe to 'Mindvalley Membership' to discover 75+ transformational Mindvalley programs – at a surprisingly low annual fee here 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW   
 
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As we head into 2023, we are taking a look back at our Top 5 most motivational episodes that we’ve shared over time. Here is number 1. Our guest on this episode is the famous Oscar-winning actor, producer, and now bestselling author Matthew McConaughey. He first gained recognition for his breakout performance in the coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused. And after that, the hits followed: A Time To Kill, Contact, Magic Mike, Dallas Buyers Club, The Wolf of Wall Street, We Are Marshall, Interstellar, Serenity, Frailty, and the list goes on. But if you ask him, McConaughey prefers to call himself a storyteller, and he is proving it with his new memoir, 'Greenlights.' Join Vishen Lakhiani and Matthew McConaughey as they talk about the stories and life lessons that fueled  Matthew’s success.


Listen out for:
- A sneak peek into the ideas behind Matthew’s book.
- Matthew’s 1992 simple goals list.
- The Arrow and the Target concept. 
- The story of how Matthew found his partner Camila. 
- Matthew’s thoughts on the current education system. 
- The Just Keep Livin Foundation.
 
Bonus:                                                                         
- Get your own copy of Matthew’s new bestseller here 👉 https://greenlights.com/ 
- Subscribe to 'Mindvalley Membership' to discover 65+ transformational Mindvalley programs – at a surprisingly low annual fee. You can also watch our podcast sessions live, interact with the guests, connect with the world’s best teachers and find your community here 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW   
 
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