The Mindful Hustle: Meditation for Business Success w/ Expert Amanda Gilbert

In this episode, Sebastian and Amanda delve into meditation, mindfulness, and balancing inner peace with external chaos. Amanda starts with a grounding meditation, urging listeners to embrace discomfort and be present. They discuss the challenges of perfectionism in meditation and the benefits of staying with discomfort to foster resilience and self-compassion. The conversation highlights how external environments and personal relationships impact one's inner state. Amanda shares insights on practicing loving-kindness, detachment, and redefining success. They emphasize the importance of creating supportive environments and taking small steps towards mindfulness for overall well-being.

Topics Discussed:

Grounding Meditation

Perfectionism in Meditation

Training in Discomfort

Mindfulness and Discomfort

Radical Inclusion and Self-Compassion

Chaos and Inner Stability

Traveling and Discomfort

Burning Man Experience

Detachment and Attachments

Safety, Anxiety, and Connections

Life Hack and Embodiment of Detachment

Kindness and Leadership

Inner Work and Success

Long-Term Thinking and Decision-Making

Breaks, Internal Space, and 'In-Between'

Compassion and Equanimity

Sympathetic Joy and Rejoicing

Happiness and Comparison

Mindfulness in the Workplace

Productivity vs. Mindfulness

Science and Meditation Practice

Consistent Practice and Meditation Club

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