We are often sold the idea that more goals, more milestones and more approval will make us happy. What if they are exactly what keeps you stressed and stuck? In this episode I unpack why “object-referral” success never satisfies and how Self-referral flips the game.

You will hear why a “Reverse Bucket List” helps with non-attachment, and how to rethink KPIs, how to swap Key Performance Indicators for Key Personal Indicators that actually inspire you. We look at pragyaparadh – the mistaken intellect – and how Vedic Meditation normalises Self-referral so you can enjoy happiness for no reason. 

00:00 I Can't Get No Satisfaction

02:07 Circumstantial Happiness

03:44 What Will They Think?

04:56 Never, Never Give Up

05:45 Pragyaparadh - The Mistaken Intellect

07:21 Object-referral Status and Self-referral Status

09:02 Enough...

11:34 Self-referral = Self-sufficiency

13:01 The Real KPIs - Key Personal Indicators

14:33 Vairagya - Non-attachment Without Apathy

17:26 Wanting What You Get

20:25 Vedic Meditation - Normalising Self-Referral

22:04 Self-referral in Action

23:39 Take the Road Less Travelled

Additional Resources:
If you like to watch, you can also see this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/YlPHRkNbFDI

Here’s the full video where Professor Arthur Brooks discusses his Reverse Bucket List with Tim Ferriss: https://youtu.be/vGBVf1wwAj0?si=6zju6MhhVRs4zfm7

The Vedic Worldview Podcast. Thom Knoles episode on vairagya: https://thomknoles.com/podcast/vairagya-spontaneous-non-attachment/

You can find me here:

BrettJarman.com (Vedic Meditation and Mentoring enquries): https://brettjarman.com

The Meditation People (Vedic Meditation courses): https://themeditationpeople.com

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brett.jarman

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettjarman/

In this episode of The Path of Least Resistance, I make the case that rest is not laziness, it’s leverage. If you’ve ever struggled to sit still, felt guilty for taking a break, or caught yourself chasing busyness for its own sake, this one is for you.

I share why our culture glorifies action, why boredom has a secret job in your brain, and how to build everyday stillness into real leadership advantage. We look at Vedic Meditation, the hypnagogic sweet spot great thinkers used, and a simple way to switch contexts without frying your nervous system.

You can also watch the podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/8R78d2rQH18 

Useful Links:

Harvard Business Review video - You Need to be Bored, Here’s Why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orQKfIXMiA8

Suzanne Hoyne (business coach for product-based businesses) website: https://www.suzannehoyne.com/

Suzanne Hoyne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzannehoyne/ 

You can find me here:

BrettJarman.com (Vedic Meditation and Mentoring enquries): https://brettjarman.com

The Meditation People (Vedic Meditation courses): https://themeditationpeople.com

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brett.jarman

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettjarman/

Ever wondered what it feels like to have no resistance in life, no fear, no worry, no guilt, no frustration? That’s the experience Vedic Meditation gives us, and it’s closer than you think.

In this episode of The Path of Least Resistance, I take you through why this practice does the heavy lifting when it comes to stress release, how it changes your body chemistry, and why it’s a paradoxical yet effortless path to clarity and joy.

Even if you’ve “tried meditation before” and thought it wasn’t for you, hear me out. This is different.

You can also watch the podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/lnoGHzcu38k

USEFUL LINKS:

Learn Vedic Meditation or enquire about mentoring with me: https://brettjarman.com

Find a Vedic Meditation Teacher near you (all of the teachers listed in this directory meet the criteria I outline in the podcast): https://thomknoles.com/vedic-meditation-teacher-directory/#global-teachers-directory

You can find me here:

BrettJarman.com (Vedic Meditation and Mentoring enquries): https://brettjarman.com

The Meditation People (Vedic Meditation courses): https://themeditationpeople.com

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brett.jarman

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettjarman/

Stress doesn’t have to be stressful. In this first episode of The Path of Least Resistance, I explain the difference between destructive stress (fear, anxiety, regret) and productive stress (excitement, challenge, growth). You’ll learn why destructive stress always shows up as resistance, how to spot it in yourself, and how to begin regulating it.

I also share my own journey, from decades of daily Vedic Meditation to mentoring business owners and executives, and how these experiences shaped my approach to stress and success.

This episode sets the foundation for everything to come. Listen in, and get ready for episode two, where I’ll show you how Vedic Meditation takes you all the way to the path of no resistance.

You can find me here:

BrettJarman.com (Vedic Meditation and Mentoring enquries): https://brettjarman.com

The Meditation People (Vedic Meditation courses): https://themeditationpeople.com

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brett.jarman

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettjarman/