Today’s episode is an interview with UJ Ramdas which took place during the COVID-19 quarantine at the Perfect Practice Live Online Experience in April of 2020.

 

UJ Ramdas shows up today with a raw, real conversation about what it will mean for you to learn to think, to use difficult times, and to remain calm. He also shares a ton of advice for people looking to pivot their businesses.

 

Key Takeaways:

[0:44] UJ Ramdas is welcomed to the digital stage by Majeed Magharreban and Sachin shares the story of how UJ had an unknowingly HUGE impact on the Perfect Practice book.

[4:25] UJ shares his origin story.

[8:19] Getting into a creative flow requires being in the right mind (and the ‘right’ brain). UJ shares his own techniques: movement, meditation, journaling, and surrounding one’s self well.

[13:05] Sachin and UJ talk about the nature of pain and the usual responses, including avoidance, and the problems they generate.

[15:00] “Pain is inevitable, but suffering is not.” UJ uses this quote as a lever to drive a point home about the nature of humankind as well as the current pandemic situation.

[18:30] In times of crisis, UJ is a proponent of watching great people navigate; people you trust and respect, what are they doing? He also offers that this is a great time for recruiting good talent — people are available to work!

[22:30] People are afraid, find a way to be of use to them!

[23:18] Now is the time to reinvent the way you do things: the things you did that got you to where you are today are not the ones who will take you into the future.

[24:15] What should practitioners be looking for to shift their business? UJ breaks down what he would do: hunker down, connect with trusted people, and be careful with your cash flow.

[30:00] UJ touches on the benefits of a mastermind for accelerating your business, as well as challenging times… growth is never comfortable.

[33:11] Ignorance is bliss, till you get f***ed.

[36:00] Understanding money is a critical part of owning a business, UJ shares his tips on managing cash flow, making sacrifices and hunkering down when it’s most important; he also shares a few tips on tapping into the minds of the people you don’t necessarily have access to.

[44:38] UJ shares all of the books he recommends for getting your business on track.

[52:30] Healthcare has to change; UJ shares his own experience as well as what he believes would improve the system.

[1:00:00] UJ explains what he means by connecting the big heart to the big mind! Sachin thanks him for sharing so much expertise.

 

Mentioned in this episode

[email protected]

Perfect Practice Live Online Experience

 

Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine, by Mike Michalowicz

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth, by T. Harv Eker

The Richest Man in Babylon, by George S. Clason

The 4-hour Workweek: Escape 9–5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich, by Timothy Ferriss

 

More about your guest

UJ Ramdas is the Co-Creator of The Five Minute Journal, a popular gratitude journal, and Co-Founder of Intelligent Change. He is a lover of books, all things growth-mindset, and a good cup of chai. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Lifehacker, Tim Ferriss Show (podcast), and Entrepreneur Magazine.

 

Find out more about UJ on his website | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

 

More about your host Sachin Patel

How to speak with Sachin

Go one step further and Become The Living Proof

 

Books by Sachin Patel:

Perfect Practice: How to Build a Successful Functional Medical Business, Attract Your Ideal Patients, Serve Your Community, and Get Paid What You’re Worth

 

The Motivation Molecule: The Biological Secrets To Eliminate Procrastination, Skyrocket Productivity, and Get Sh!t Done