Extraordinary Minds

Do you want to unlock your full creative potential and find balance in your life? In this episode of The Mindvalley Show, Vishen interviews internationally renowned Emirati DJ, DJ Bliss. As the first Emirati DJ to achieve a number-one album on iTunes and sign with major music companies like BMG and Universal, DJ Bliss serves as an inspiration for a whole new generation of musicians. 

Today DJ Bliss shares his story of finding success and fulfillment and how it can come from unexpected places. How he incorporates spirituality into his daily life, allowing him to navigate the high-energy world of the entertainment industry with a strong mind, body, and soul connection. 

Through meditation and mindfulness practices, DJ Bliss found a sense of balance that not only helped him excel in his career but also led him to create a unique sound. His story inspires us to explore the unexpected and find our own paths to success. But what is the secret to creating unique music? Let's dive deeper into DJ Bliss's mental models and practices to find out.

Key Takeaways:

[00:47] Where DJing Started

[05:12] Overcoming COVID

[07:21] Approach to Building a Career

[13:29] Spirituality in Clubbing & Reality TV

[16:47] Spirituality vs. Judgement

[17:53] Abundance and Meditation

[22:39] Energy Architecture

[24:19] Daily Affirmations

[27:36] Juggling Family and Career

[33:49] AI and Music

[37:10] The Future of Creativity and Technology

[38:33] DJ Bliss's Upcoming Plans

[39:08] The Bliss List and Abundance Meditation

Where to Find Our Guest:

Website: https://www.djbliss.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djblissdubai/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djbliss

Spotify: DJ Bliss

Apple: DJ Bliss

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/djbliss

Memorable Quotes:

“I try to do as much as I can to find balance. So if this is all the way left, is all the way right, if I do both, then I can meet somewhere in the middle, and that's where I try to be. .” - DJ Bliss

“If you really want to do something and you put your mind to it, you are gonna do it.” DJ Bliss

“Because I was not the cool kid in school, I wouldn't get invited to the parties. So I'm like, how do I get to these parties? So I said, Let me play some music.” DJ Bliss

Resources Mentioned:

Abundance App: https://www.mindvalley.com/welcome/abundance

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What if you could tap into the incredible healing powers of your mind simply by changing your thoughts? Today’s guest is Marisa Peer, a hypnotherapist and the author of Tell Yourself a Better Lie. 

In this episode, Marisa takes you on a guided meditation to hypnotize your body into perfection. It is not magic or woo-woo; it is science and a testament to the inherent healing power of your brain. Marisa has healed herself from cancer twice, regrown bone, and healed wounds with repetitive and positive influence over her mind.

Marisa empowers you to shift your language to direct, instruct, command, compel, and code your body into a wellness machine. She teaches you the foundational techniques so you can demand your body to heal on the cellular level. 

Your brain acts on your beliefs. You can choose better thoughts, believe better lies and imagine better outcomes. Marisa demonstrates the power of language and how shifting the words you use can dramatically affect the health of your body and mind. 

If you want to be the director of your physical destiny, listen now!

Key Takeaways:

[1:00] Commanding Your Body To Heal Itself 

[3:00] Your Job Is To Think Better Thoughts

[5:00] Your Mind Acts on Your Beliefs

[12:30] Recovering From Womb Cancer

[14:00] Do Not Take Ownership of Any Disease

[15:30] The D.I.C.C.C Technique 

[24:00] Shifting Into Love For Your Body 

[25:00] It Only Works In The Present Tense

[27:00] You Must Be Specific with Your Commands

[33:30] Directing Your Mind with Language 

[38:30] The Directed Healing Method 

Where to Find Our Guest:

MarisaPeer.com

Tell Yourself A Better Lie 

Instagram

Memorable Quotes:

“Not my migraine, my cancer, my irritable bowel, because if you call something mine, you own it. It’s an ownership word. You might say, this is my kid, this is my home, now I’ve got my irritable bowel, my tension headaches, so I didn’t want to be a cancer survivor or talk about my cancer.” [14:15] -Marisa Peer

“Here’s another rule of your mind; every thought you think is a blueprint that your mind, body, and psyche work to make real, so when you say I’m directing, instructing, commanding, and coding my mind to build a perfect body, speed up my metabolic rate, improve my digestion, it becomes real.” [22:05] -Marisa Peer

“This is not magic. It’s actually science. Neuroplasticity means that your thoughts that you’re thinking are changing the shape of you, changing the shape of your brain, your body.” [39:58] -Marisa Peer

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Do you desire to triumph over life's challenges with a powerful combination of love, passion, intention, and self-reflection? Look no further as Mostafa Salameh reveals the key to conquering obstacles with a positive mindset and a purposeful heart.

Mostafa Salameh is a renowned mountain climber who has conquered some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest. From humble beginnings as a Palestinian refugee, he faced numerous challenges growing up, but his dedication to overcoming obstacles has led him to incredible heights. Mostafa's personal journey has not only taken him to the summit of Everest but also to the completion of the Grand Slam, which involves crossing the North and South Pole and climbing all seven summits.

Are you tired of being told to just push through your obstacles without any real guidance? Are you tired of feeling stuck and unfulfilled? It's time to ignite your inner fire, cultivate a harmonious inner world through self-reflection and spiritual growth, break free from barriers through discipline and knowledge, and conquer life's challenges by establishing mini-Everests. Say goodbye to ineffective actions and hello to real transformation.

Key Takeaways:

00:00:00 - Refugee to Mountain Climber

00:01:33 - Five Principles from Sufism

00:05:05 - Pursuing a Dream

00:09:37 - Climbing the Seven Summits

00:12:28 - Overcoming Adversity

00:13:20 - Growing up as a Palestinian refugee

00:16:42 - Misconceptions about refugees

00:19:11 - Sufism and conquering mountains

00:22:02 - Five lessons from Sufi tradition

00:25:29 - Loving life

00:27:28 - The Importance of Passion and Learning

00:28:16 - The Practice of Discipline

00:29:31 - Seeing Life as a Mountain

00:31:21 - Create Mini Everest

00:31:44 - Good Intention Goes a Long Way

Where to Find Our Guest:

Website: https://www.mostafasalameh.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mostafasalameh/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mostafa.salameh.397

Memorable Quotes:

“Everything is achievable, and nothing is impossible.” - Mostafa Salameh

“We should not give up on our dreams, we should not give up on anything, because this is what makes us human.” - Mostafa Salameh

“Any change that I want to make in anything in life, I have to start with myself.” - Mostafa Salameh

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What if you could achieve peak performance at any age? Today on The Mindvalley Show, Steven Kotler questions everything you know about aging and teaches you how to increase your lifespan with action sports, community, and play. 

Steven is the founder and director of the Flow Research Collective and the author of eleven best-selling books. Today he explains the ideas behind his latest publication, Gnar Country, a book that will permanently change how you view aging and human potential. 

Society teaches you that aging makes you fragile, but Steven thinks the opposite is true. Aging starts when action stops. He shares the key components necessary to achieve peak performance with action sports that support dynamic movement as you age. 

If you can master strength, agility, balance, and flexibility, you can live a longer life and have the energy to enjoy it. Movement is only a part of the equation. Steven points out that play and community are vital to reversing your biological clock. 

Age truly is just a number, and in this episode, Steven gives you the framework to take control of your health and happiness. Join us to access the ultimate guide to longevity!

Key Takeaways:

[1:30] What is Gnar Country  

[4:00] The Five Categories of Functional Fitness

[7:00] Bones are The Mineral Factory of The Body 

[9:30] The Difference Between Balance and Agility 

[11:30] How Leg Strength Affects Your Aging Brain

[15:00] Getting into Flow for Peak Performance Aging 

[18:00] Picking the Right Sport for You

[21:30] Changing the Way You Learn 

[27:30] Why You Need Outdoor Activities 

[30:00] Activating the Flow State 

Where to Find Our Guest:

StevenKotler.com

Gnar Country

FlowResearchCollective.com

Memorable Quotes:

“If you keep training these skills, you get to hang on to them and even advance them far later in life than anyone thought possible.” [2:20] -Steven Kotler

“We think there is a motor learning window that slams shut, and it turns out there is a motor learning window, and it does sort of close, but what really changes is not on the inside, it’s how we approach learning. Kids learn by playing, adults learn by work, and work comes with a lot more fear.” [21:09] -Steven Kotler

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What if I told you that you were living in an illusion? 

Today we question the nature of reality with Dr. Srikumar Rao, author of Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots; he is a groundbreaking business coach and speaker who taps into ancient concepts that are still relevant to post-industrial society. This timeless wisdom will wake you from the illusion of dissatisfaction and desire. 

In this episode, Dr. Rao shares three powerful ideas that will shift your perception of reality and help unlock your capacity for joy. 

Happiness does not depend on anything; Dr.Rao points out that the idea that your joy hinges on your accomplishments is the illusion of want. You are chasing a feeling that you think will set you free, but the bigger house, the better job, and more money are not what will bring you joy because you can tap into eternal bliss under any conditions.

He explains the Hindu concept of Ānanda, the state of being which allows you to let go of your earthly attachments and achieve eternal bliss. Ānanda is your natural state of being because the universe is benevolent, and everything you experience is neither good nor bad, so you do not need to chase anything. Everything in your life is as it should be and is

designed specifically for your growth and fulfillment. Dr. Rao demystifies the mindset necessary to unlock eternal bliss. 

Join us to recognize the illusion you’re living in so that you can set yourself free from it and experience the beauty of life as it unfolds before you.

Key Takeaways:

[2:00] Modern Wisdom Ancient Roots

[3:30] You Are Living In An Illusion

[9:20] Searching For a Sense of Fullness 

[12:00] Recognizing The Dilemma 

[18:35] The Happiness Illusion

[27:45] You are Ānanda

[31:25] Gratitude is a Feeling 

[39:00] The Benevolent Universe 

[42:00] Is the Universe Friendly?

Where to Find Guest:

TheRaoInstitute.com

Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots 

Memorable Quotes:

“You cannot solve an internal problem with external action.” [11:00] -Dr. Srikumar Rao

“You’re introducing duality. There is me, and there is something else, which will make me feel a particular manner. In reality, there is only one. There is no me to experience something else, we are all one.” [13:20] - Dr. Srikumar Rao

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Today on The Mindvalley Show, we are creating a framework to develop your child's passion and vision for life. Our guest is Mathew Knowles, the father of legendary Beyonce and Solange Knowles and the visionary behind Destiny's Child. He gives insight into his mindset as a parent and how you can help your children achieve their wildest dreams.

No one can be great at everything, yet parents commonly pressure their children into being straight-A students, assume extracurricular activities, and expect perfection unseen in the adult world. Mathew believes perfection kills your child's creativity and prevents them from realizing their passions. He teaches you to nurture your children's natural abilities instead of molding them into your vision. 

We discuss the importance of honesty. Mathew reveals that he never hid his mistakes and struggles from his children. This honest communication set Beyonce and Solange up for success in the real world. Without experiencing failure, your children can't grow, and one big mistake could be their catalyst for greatness. 

Mathew imparts his key ingredients to develop your children's passion so they can dream big and never fear failure. All children have greatness inside them, and today we learn how you can become the positive influence your children need to achieve their vision. Your words and actions unconsciously influence your children's understanding of the world. Join us to discover how you can grow as a parent and help your child achieve their dreams.

Key Takeaways:

[2:00] Raising an Inspiring Daughter

[3:40] Growing up With Racial Trauma 

[8:00] Living a Life of Integrity 

[10:40] The Catalyst of Mathew’s Career

[14:45] Identifying Your Child’s Passion

[17:35] Supporting Your Kid’s Passion

[19:00] Kids Can’t be Experts in Everything

[23:40] Sharing Your Failures with Your Kids

[29:00] A Child’s Innate Vision

[32:45] Talk-to-Do Ratio 

[36:30] The Words You Choose Matter

Where to Find Our Guest:

The DNA of Achievers: 10 Traits of Highly Successful Professionals

Destiny's Child: The Untold Story

Memorable Quotes:

“I realize, every area we’re not experts in. I think parents sometimes we forget that, that ourselves we’re not experts in every area. There will be some areas our kid will struggle in.” [19:41] -Mathew Knowles

“We also shared our mistakes with them, and our failures with them. We didn’t hide that from our kids and I think that was a positive thing.” [23:43] -Mathew Knowles 

Words matter, especially with kids. What words you say is critically important, and I think when we have a topic like race, or we have a topic like education we have to be really careful how we say these words to our kids, because they’re like an empty glass, and we’re filling them up with our belief system.” [40:10] -Mathew Knowles

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Today on The Mindvalley Show, we explore the connection between mental and physical transformation. Our guests are Yasir Khan and Ronan Oliveira, two dynamic fitness experts who transformed from humble beginnings to excel in the field of full body transformation. 

Yasir is the founder of TWB Gym in Dubai, a revolutionary approach to fitness that incorporates nutrition, stoicism, and personalized workouts that facilitate a complete metamorphosis of the subconscious.

Ronan Oliveira is the head of Mindvalley's Health and Fitness and co-creator of our 10x program. He shares how growing up in fitness-obsessed Brazil influenced his approach to health and shaped his journey to creating a program that has helped over 300,000 people. 

In this episode, we discuss the mindset needed to develop discipline, habits, and a lifestyle that rewards you with your dream body. Yasir teaches you that fitness goes beyond physical exertion and breaks down the nutritional aspect of his program and how he helps break down the subconscious to rebuild a resilient mind in his clients. 

Join us as we tear down the stereotypes of fitness and discuss a new paradigm of physical and mental discipline. 

Key Takeaways:

[2:20] Humble beginnings with Yasir and Ronan

[8:00] Yasir’s world-class TYB gym 

[11:00] Neural Linguistic Programming and Stoicism 

[14:00] Activating a neutral state of mind 

[18:00] Transforming one person at a time 

[22:30] Conquering the subconscious 

[29:50] The Rolls Royce of gym equipment

[40:30] The VIP training room 

[43:00] Building the right habits 

Where to Find Yasir Khan:

TYBNow.com

Instagram 

Where to Find Ronan Oliveira 

10xFitness

Instagram

Memorable Quotes:

“If you can change just one person from that you are going to impact everyone’s life because everyone is connected.” [21:23] -Yasir Khan

“You don’t need to remove fat from your diet in order to remove fat from your body. You need to eat even more fat!” [25:18] -Yasir Khan 

“The most important time of day is right before you sleep and right after you wake up, these two points set the tone of what you’re going to do in the day.” [27:30] -Yasir Khan

“It’s your hard work and it’s your transformation. If you want to improve your life and if you want to transform your life, it’s not about getting the body, it’s about the discipline and the lifestyle, because as I said, I don’t believe there are great people, but there are great habits, so you need to build those habits and that happens slowly.” [41:40] -Yasir Khan 

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Today on The Mindvalley Show, we journey into the intriguing topic of intuition in business. Our guest is Laura Day, the worlds leading intuitive consultant who helps companies develop their intuitive abilities to improve operations, solve problems and increase profit. She has written extensively on perception and intuition, and her book “The Circle” creates a framework for anyone to develop their innate intuitive abilities. 

In this episode, she defines intuition and how top CEOs tap into their intuitive abilities to make bold decisions by shifting their perception in space and time. Many people mistakenly define intuition as an emotional response, but Laura explains how intuition is a logical data-driven sense that allows you to dispassionately observe the world, people, and relationships to determine future potential. 

Neurodivergent personalities often struggle to function appropriately in social settings, but Laura uncovers why people challenged by these pathologies also hold the potential to create dynamic data-driven companies that can impact all of society. She explains how the average CEO, has some form of neurodivergence that allows them to tap into a level of intuition that the average person resists. 

If you are curious about intuition and want to shift your perception of data, reality, and human potential, join us for one of our most interesting conversations yet.

Key Takeaways:

[3:50] What is intuition?

[5:00] Laura’s introduction to perception

[8:00] Your pathology can be your potential

[11:40] The gift of non-local attention

[13:25] The importance of precision

[16:30] The symptom dialogue 

[18:00] Business intuitive consultations

[25:00] Defining your intuitive senses

[28:00] Ethical practices 

[32:00] The framework of The Circle

[36:00] Living out your goals 

[38:00] Intuition versus impulsivity 

Where to Find Our Guest:

LauraDay.com

Instagram 

Facebook 

Memorable Quotes:

“That ability that doesn’t allow you to chitchat appropriately at a dinner party does allow you to dispassionately observe a situation, to move it around in space and time, to experience other people’s perspectives, but as data, not as emotion the way an empath does, as data.” [9:05] -Laura Day

“It is important to be precise, it is important to be literal, not that the rest isn’t beautiful, imagery, and art and all of that is beautiful, but the literal world, that creates a profit, that creates jobs, that creates a function, that creates new medicines, that precise data-driven world when it has a positive goal, is an art of its own. [13:25] -Laura Day

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What is the essence of love? That is what we seek to discover in this episode of The Mindvalley Show. Monty Moran, the former CEO of Chipotle, joins us to share his insight on leadership, love, and empowerment. His book “Love is Free, Guac is Extra” lays out what differentiates a manager from a leader. His time at Chipotle was devoted to developing excellence in over 70,000 employees. He accomplished his goal by trusting in their abilities and creating a loving space for them to reach their full potential. In this episode, he outlines how love can empower your employees and everyone around you. 

As a leader, your power comes from those who choose to follow you. If you want to be more than a manager, Monty reveals that love must be a central characteristic of your leadership. If you want to shape your employees, your friends, and your community into the best they can be, you must empower them by creating conditions for them to thrive. People do rise to the occasion if you create space for them to do so. 

Monty describes the quintessence of love, and you may be surprised to find that it is not born within you, but it is a force of nature that flows through you. He shares how you can tap into the essence of love by letting go of the ego and judgment.

In a world full of projected hostility, Monty is a voice of reason, bringing you back to the fundamentals of human consciousness. To love is to be in sync with nature, and in those conditions, individuals thrive, communities grow, and great leaders are created. Join us as we explore the integral force of love and its impact on leadership.

Key Takeaways:

[1:00] The essence of love 

[2:30] Trusting your people

[7:50] Tapping into Love 

[9:00] Letting love flow through you

[11:30] Empowering your employees

[16:00] Connection is fundamental 

[21:00] The illusion of separation

[25:10] Eliminating barriers to love 

[30:00] The Beautiful Force of Curiosity

Where to Find Our Guest:

Instagram 

MontyMoran.com

Love is Free, Guac is Extra

Memorable Quote:

“If you’re using your title to get someone to do something, that’s management. That’s manipulation You cannot manipulate your way to greatness. You can manipulate your way to getting people to show up at nine am and leave at five, punch in on time, and do a job, but you can’t manipulate people into being brilliant. There is no such thing as passionate obedience.” [9:15]-Monty Moran 

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Today on The MIndvalley Show, we dive into the world of your five senses with author Gretchen Rubin. Her ninth book, Life In Five Senses, gives you the tools to ease anxiety and unlock happiness by tapping into the experience of the senses. 

Noise, smell, touch, sight, and taste all have the power to alleviate stress and bring you back to the center. Gretchen teaches you how to enhance your environment with items that awaken your soul. By understanding your unique associations with each sense, you can clear your environment of overwhelming sensations and create a space that keeps you at ease.

Getting in tune with your senses will help you with productivity, and relaxation, and can even bring you luck. Gretchen shares how she discovered how to ground herself by honing in on a single sense to cope with overwhelming situations. 

Join us for an inspiring conversation about the power of the senses and how you can create a more joyful life. 

Key Takeaways:

[1:30] What inspired Life in 5 Senses 

[3:00] Appreciating your senses 

[5:15] Easing anxiety with your 5 senses

[8:00] Clearing the sound around you 

[12:18] Feeling out of touch 

[14:28] Positive associations with taste

[16:10] Evoking memories with smell

Where to Find Our Guest:

Life in Five Senses 

GretchenRubin.com

Memorable Quote:

“This is precious, let’s not take it for granted, but really go out of our way to amplify, because when we dial into our senses, there’s so much delight, there’s so much connection, there are so many memories that come from it.” [4:50] -Gretchen Rubin

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