In this episode, I talk about what it means to live addicted to the hormones of stress—constantly rushing, pushing, and chasing success instead of allowing life to unfold. I share how I learned to slow down, cultivate patience, destress, and trust the process of following my dreams without burning out. If you’ve ever struggled to find calm, balance, and faith while chasing your purpose, this conversation will help you remember that slowing down is how you truly speed up.

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00:00 intro

01:00 music

04:00 synchronicities

08:40 one: jeju island mistake

14:00 the meditation of patience

17:30 gabriel garcia marquez and magical realism

22:00 open gifts after dinner

23:30 Mr. Beast’s first $10k

25:00 two: patience protects you from your mind

27:00 walk towards the storm

29:24 don’t go fast

32:30 true trust

35:38 TEND 

39:00 space for the unknown

42:00 time is a construct