In today’s episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy talks with Happiness Guru and the CEO of The Rao Institute, Srikumar Rao. They talk about the purpose of life and how you can find true peace, fulfillment, and freedom by living free from the hectic movement of life.

Dr. Rao holds a Ph.D. from Columbia Business School, and his courses have been among the most popular and highest-rated at many of the world’s top business schools. His work has been covered extensively by major media worldwide. He is the author of Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots: The Movers and Shakers' Guide to Unstoppable Success, Are You Ready to Succeed? Unconventional Strategies for Achieving Personal Mastery in Business and Life, and Happiness at Work: Be Resilient, Motivated, and Successful - No Matter What. He is also the creator and narrator of the audio learning course The Personal Mastery Program: Discovering Passion and Purpose in Your Life and Work.

Learn more about Dr. Srikumar at:
Website: https://theraoinstitute.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikumarsrao
FB: https://www.facebook.com/theraoinstitute/

Grab a copy: https://courses.theraoinstitute.com/modern-wisdom-ancient-roots

Check out his TedTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/srikumar_rao_plug_into_your_hard_wired_happiness?language=en

Mindvalley Talks "How to Eliminate Stress and Anxiety FOREVER": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLDz7emCnZI

Mindvalley Talks "The Simple Secret to Daily Bliss": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnyYIvc-THA


Show notes:
[2:11] Who is Dr. Srikumar Rao, and what does he do?
[3:35] What drew him to this kind of work?
[8:08] How has he enjoyed coaching?
[9:18] On his book, Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots
[12:33] Labeling the monkey mind normal
[15:30] How do you reinvent the mind?
[21:39] Losing freedom in the pursuit of freedom
[24:26] On the shackles of self-judgment and the judgment of others
[27:09] How he speaks to his clients on incorporating a perspective of levity
[28:21] Passion doesn’t exist in the job; it exists in you
[32:35] Join Dr. Tarryn's Business of Happiness Prosperity Coaching to redefine success on your terms. Check out www.thebizofhappiness.com and be the happiest business owner you know
[33:18] What is his perspective on the purpose of life?
[35:07] Chapter 33: Ambition is bad for you
[37:34] What is he working on right now for his own personal development?
[43:37] Where to find Dr. Srikumar
[43:53] What is his definition of happiness?
[45:28] Outro

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