Brand New Thought

In 1978, a woman asked to cut a line at a copy machine using asentence that contained no reason at all. 93% of people let herthrough.Here is what that costs you if you never look at it closely.Most of us respond to a stuck situation by adding. More budget, moreeffort, more willpower, one more paragraph explaining why thismatters. It sometimes works, and it always costs something. And thefrustrating part is that a change costing almost nothing was oftensitting right there, in the same room, the whole time.That is what this episode is about. Not a trick. A way of looking.A small big is a change where the effort you put in and the resultyou get out are wildly out of proportion. They are counterintuitive,because intuition tells us to add.In fifteen minutes you will have:- Why a word with no meaning outperformed a real reason, and what that says about the requests you accept every day without reading them- The two questions I ask when I need a small change to do a big job, one from research and one from my own practice- The ten-second thing I do most nights that I have never once failed to follow through onIf you skip it, nothing bad happens. You will just keep reaching foreffort first, which is the expensive answer, and it will keep almostworking.CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome00:53 A university library, 197801:18 The first ask02:23 The version that made no sense02:52 Ellen Langer and the mindlessness study03:17 What a small big actually is04:51 Why the word "because" does anything06:16 How much of your day runs on script07:19 The path of least resistance07:40 Tip one: align with what is already at play08:38 Principles that stand on their own08:50 Consistency09:12 My own small big10:09 The billboard study11:45 The part that surprised me13:05 Support of nature13:28 Tip two: start with the big14:35 Where to go from hereREFERENCEDEllen Langer, Blank & Chanowitz (1978), The Mindlessness ofOstensibly Thoughtful ActionFreedman & Fraser (1966), Compliance Without PressureRobert Cialdini, Martin & Goldstein, The Small BigSydney Banks, the Three PrinciplesMOREConcrete examples and free resources: https://smallbig.agencySubscribe if you would like the next one to find you. It is, as Isay at the end, the smallest thing you could do.#persuasion #communication #personaldevelopment #cialdini#threeprinciples #marketing

If a door opens inward, it does not matter how hard you push.

That is the trouble with most well-being advice. It hands you techniques without checkingwhether your assumptions about how experience actually works are accurate. Meditation,routines, physical health, the people around you: all of it matters, and none of itcompensates for pushing in the wrong direction.

This first episode of Season 3 makes the case that understanding is the single mostimportant variable for well-being, mental health and personal development. Understandinghere means something specific: whether the assumptions we hold about our own experience,and about our nature as human beings, are in tune with how things really work.

Humanity tried to build flying machines for centuries. No quantity of effort produced oneuntil the fundamental principles of flight and gravity were understood. Once they were,the engineering followed quickly. Well-being works the same way. A practice you do notunderstand can still work, and it will not survive the next real challenge.

There is one more thing about understanding. Once you genuinely see something, it is yours. Clarity still comes and goes, and you can lose sight of what you have already seen.You know where to look for it.

Chapters

00:00 Intro00:10 The question nobody asks clearly01:01 Why effort alone is not enough01:49 The flight analogy: principles before engineering02:58 Why understanding is the most important variable03:55 Once you see it, you know where to look04:38 The invitation: above all else, I want to see

Brand New Thought is hosted by Razmik Sargsyan.More at brandnewthought.com

SEGMENTS

00:00 Taste of the episode

01:52 Introduction to Greg Dingizian

04:22 How intentional was Greg’s success?

06:07 Where the name “Agharta” came from

07:18 How Armenian roots influenced Greg

08:52 What Armenian and Swedish cultures can learn from each other

10:33 Suffering, grace and victimhood

12:40 Creating life experience from inside out

14:29 Gyurjieff and the mental prisons we cannot escape

14:52 Seeing through illusions

17:17 The illusion of “getting there” with money

18:28 Many ways spiritual understanding can evolve

23:41 Greg warns: too much focus on the external

26:58 How to set business goals

29:51 Finding qualified critics and idea meritocracy

31:31 Find what feels like play to you, but seems like work to others

34:05 Taking daring action and what prevents it

37:06 The role of mentors and how to find them

39:15 “Going to get it” vs “allowing it to come to you”

39:58 Mutual factors behind Esabelle and Greg’s success

42:32 “Who am I”? 44:28 Techniques, thoughts, emotions

46:21 Emptying the mind

48:24 Intuition and not following conventions

49:51 Transcending the intellect and touching wisdom

50:47 The most demanded skill in 10 years

52:14 Artificial intelligence

53:54 Bigger shifts to come

55:53 Hope for a global awakening

58:22 Word association game with Greg (from politics to meditation)

01:00:15 Reminder: just chop wood and carry water

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My podcast guest is what some might call a "hippie billionaire," a man who attributes his success to quieting the mind, meditation, intuition and taking daring action inspired by stillness.

While in Malmö, I had the chance to interview Greg Dingizian, a visionary Swedish-Armenian investor and one of our nation's most affluent sons.

Greg is behind some of Sweden’s most significant real estate deals, including Victoria Park, a company he helped build and later sold in a landmark acquisition valued at nearly €1 billion.

The real reason I wanted to interview Greg is the source of his success - accessing the stillness within, as he attributes it, in very simple terms. For example, he shares how the idea for Victoria came "as a download" when he was swimming.

Greg says mindfulness and meditation gave him his life back, which is why he donated 6 million SEK to Malmö University, to fund research on mindfulness.

We covered a lot in an hour:

→ the illusions he had to give up to become what he has,

→ his techniques and core principles,

→ AI,

→ Armenia, Sweden and being an immigrant,

→ mentorship, money and company culture,

→ compassion, forgiveness and suffering,

→ finding critics, intuition and transcending the intellect,

→ meditation on "I am,"

→ what Greg hopes for and anticipates: a global awakening and the collapse of dominant structures.

Greg is also the founder of "Bridge to Armenia," now led by his sister, Ezabelle Dingizian, the former Deputy Speaker of the Swedish Parliament.

I just loved co-creating this episode. It was honest. Joyful. Deep. I think you’ll feel it too.T

hank you for tuning in, prioritizing your self-realization and listening beyond the word.

Razmik

#podcast #mentalhealth #success #GregDingizian #consciousleadership #meditation #Armenia #Sweden #mindfulness #coaching #marketing #money #productivity #entrepreneurship #personalgrowth #spiritualbusiness #business

00:00 Intro
00:23 What is principle-based marketing?
02:11 Setting your unique principles
02:58 The principles of influence as a framework
03:56 Ethical aspects
04:19 The principle of liking
04:56 We like people like us (pointing to similarities)
06:05 We like people who like us (genuine compliments and meaningful praise)
07:25 Practical examples of how to trigger likability, LinkedIn
08:56 Scaling effects with a principle-based approach
09:36 Making decisions based on real data
10:13 Set your principles or others will

In this episode of Brand New Thought, Razmik dives into principle-based marketing with an emphasis on creating genuine connections through the principle of liking.

Razmik shares practical examples, based on studies, that help ethically move people in your direction (e.g. - pointing to similarities).

If you don’t set your principles, someone else will - start taking control of your brand’s narrative today!

Learn more at https://www.brandnewthought.com/

Segments

00:00 Intro

01:57 What is public relations?

03:15 Mutually beneficial relations

05:08 Audiences that define your success

07:02 What to expect in season 2

Season 2 of Brand New Thought focuses on the intersection of peak performance, wellbeing & strategic communications.

In episode 1, Razmik talks about the essence of public relations.

Discover the rule of mutuality (reciprocity) and audience awareness in creating a communication architecture that supports your objectives.

If you run a transformational business, explore research-based in tips on how to find clients at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-research-reveals-marketing-coaching-meditation-razmik-sargsyan-zs9te/

Learn more at https://www.brandnewthought.com/

#marketing #publicrelations #communications #wellbeing #performance #productivity

My guest on Brand New Thought, Dr. Aaron Turner, makes a powerful case that it has less to do with managing our state of mind and everything to do with how we understand how the mind works, to begin with.

Dr. Turner is the co-founder of One Thought and the president of the board of directors of Three Principles Global Community.

He is one my most respected figures in the industry of personal development and well-being, having worked with businesses, couples, individuals and even the military.

What I love most about Aaron's style is that he provides a simple and working understanding of our natural ability to live and work in a clearer, healthier state of mind, going beyond short-lived techniques.

Learn more at: https://www.brandnewthought.com

Aaron's website: https://onethought.com

Brand New Thought's next guest is Dr. Amy Johnson, a world-renowned psychologist, coach, author and speaker who shares a groundbreaking new approach that helps people find lasting freedom from unwanted habits, anxiety and self-doubt via insight rather than willpower.

We spoke about:
-Amy's journey from clinical psychology to coaching
-the essence of the 3 principles of mind, consciousness and thought
-how to deal with intellectualizing insights and getting in the way of inner wisdom
-the principle of thought, and how vast it is
-why thoughts are so compelling
-the role of feelings and how to cooperate with them
-the role of the body in appreciating our state of mind
-how feeling the feeling is an under-appreciated superpower
-why we hang on to negative thought patterns even when we recognize them
-techniques vs understanding and a lot more.

Listen on https://www.brandnewthought.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. 

More resources on https://www.brandnewthought.com

Amy's website: https://dramyjohnson.com

Music by Komitas

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About Brand New Thought & Razmik  

Brand New Thought is a platform dedicated to paradigm shifts in personal development. It is founded by Razmik Sargsyan, a communication architect and a transformational coach helping individuals and groups achieve lasting freedom from anxiety while simultaneously increasing productivity, focus and clarity of mind.  The Brand New Thought podcast features leading executive coaches, counselors and researchers who share their understanding of how the mind works and how to use that knowledge for creating a joyful and highly effective life.  Coaching, online courses and blog at https://www.brandnewthought.com 

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0:00 Opening up to new thoughts 

2:30 Introduction 

3:48 Marina's journey to the Self 

 5:31 Encountering the 3 principles 

 9:19 Gradual unfolding and overcoming resistance 

12:56 The habit of seeking and the "discipline" of surrender 

16:31 Sensitivity to feelings and their relevance 

19:13 Abundance and lack 

21:00 Fear of happiness

  23:43 The sacredness of the ordinary 

27:04 The Buddhist monk and daring to live with the truth you've seen

 28:18 The simplicity of the 3 principles of Mind, Consciousness and Thought 

30:13 Walking the talk and the willingness to see more

 32:40 Emptying the mind and inviting new thoughts 

33:54 Sydney Banks and the essence of thinking 

37:02 Fluctuations of receptivity 

41:12 Trust and the deliberate surrender 

44:29 Free will, "sacrifice" and letting go of ego 

46:50 Word association fire round with Marina  

49:13 Hope and transmuting chaos 

51:40 Funny story  

Watch my mind get blown away by the wisdom and loving energy of Marina Galan in this episode of Brand New Thought - a conversation that touched me profoundly.  Marina Galan is a transformational coach, 3 principles practitioner and a board member of the 3 Principles Global Community.

Listen on https://www.brandnewthought.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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About Brand New Thought & Razmik  

Brand New Thought is a platform dedicated to paradigm shifts in personal development. It is founded by Razmik Sargsyan, a communication architect and a transformational coach helping individuals and groups achieve lasting freedom from anxiety while simultaneously increasing productivity, focus and clarity of mind.  The Brand New Thought podcast features leading executive coaches, counselors and researchers who share their understanding of how the mind works and how to use that knowledge for creating a joyful and highly effective life.  Coaching, online courses and blog at https://www.brandnewthought.com 

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My guest is Brian Levine, a certified teacher of Transcendental Meditation, with a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. Together, we explore fascinating topics such as the nature of consciousness, how our experience of life is created, and why transcending thought is essentially more powerful than thinking  We delve into the research on Transcendental Meditation, debunk myths about meditation and discuss how we can approach meditation to maximize its benefits together with other issues about mind, consciousness and thought.

https://www.brandnewthought.com

0:00 Intro 

3:16 Brian´s backround and journey to TM

 12:15 Effortlessness is the key 

16:30 Experience of silence during meditation 

20:19 What makes meditation "successful" 

22:13 Integration of the transcendent experience 

27:52 Has Maharishi modified the original meditation? 

 33:10 Minimizing distractions during meditation 

36:25 Advanced techniques of meditation 

39:39 Beyond the "need" to meditate 

41:00 Neuroscience and brain waves 

43:45 Coherence during group meditation 

49:00 n2 effect 

54:17 From coping to expanding 

58:59 How to get most out of TM 

1:00:42 Consciousness is primary 

1:02:47 Thought creates perception 

1:09:05 The birth of new thoughts 

1:11:03 Manifestation and nature's support 

1:17:52 What if you don't feel any "support of nature" 

1:21:00 Transcending and recepitivity 

1:25:50 Hope 

1:29:10 Advance your personal development journey

#meditation #TM #transcendentalmeditation #consciousness #awareness #success #spirituality #neuroscience #coherence #Maharishi #mindfulness 

0:00 Intro

2:16 Eric's background

4:01 Moving to Armenia

5:06 The "Insights" show

9:14 What it takes to be a good communicator

12:00 The power of simplicity

15:30 Communication skills and success

18:25 How to become a better communicator?

22:03 How vs. what you communicate

24:57 Assertiveness and difficult conversations

27:08 Communication gaps in the post-USSR area

30:37 The media and freedom of speech in Armenia

32:38 What politics teaches about strategic communication

34:33 Purposeful vs. spontaneous communication

36:12 Seizing the moment, examples from Armenia and Cuba

38:55 One-to-one vs. mass communication

41:35 Honesty and public opinion

43:25 The essence of public relations

45:25 "I follow the current thing"

46:08 Being audience-oriented

48:28 The future of mass communication

50:15 Misunderstandings about mass communication

51:25 Leveraging negativity

53:17 Trump and Pashinyan

54:51 Armenia's lack of communication skills

58:41 How can Armenia improve?\

1:01:49 What matters is what the audience thinks or «էտ ա»

1:03:26 Hope

1:06:25 A word of advice

Join Razmik Sargsyan as he sits down with political analyst and consultant Eric Hacopian on the latest episode of Brand New Thought. Eric's illustrious career spanning three decades in American politics, his expertise in political affairs and public relations have made him a well-known figure.  Eric is a true visionary and has been at the forefront of numerous Presidential, Congressional, State and Municipal election campaigns.  

Eric has relocated to Armenia, where he has become a household name thanks to his highly-regarded show on Civilinet, "Insights with Eric Hacopian." With its meaningful discussions on the latest political developments happening around the country, it's no wonder that the show has quickly become so popular. 

In this episode, Eric and Razmik delve into the world of purposeful communication and tactics, exploring the blindspots that exist in both one to one and mass communication. Eric shares his insights on what it takes to create meaningful and impactful messages, how to connect with your audience on a deeper level, how communication is inherently tied to leadership and other topics related to public relations.   Throughout the show Eric and Razmik also discuss the communication and media issues in Armenia and their sources.

Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation that will challenge you to rethink your perspectives on purposeful communication.  

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About Brand New Thought & Razmik 

Brand New Thought is a platform dedicated to paradigm shifts in personal development. It is founded by Razmik Sargsyan, a mass communication specialist and a transformational coach helping individuals and groups achieve lasting freedom from anxiety while simultaneously increasing productivity, focus and clarity of mind.  The Brand New Thought podcast features leading executive coaches, counselors and researchers who share their understanding of how the mind works and how to use that knowledge for creating a joyful and highly effective life. 

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For coaching programs, online courses and public relations services go to  https://www.brandnewthought.com

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