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Do you feel overwhelmed by the incessant mind chatter? Do you struggle to focus? Do desires rule your life? Are you dealing with recurring mental issues like anxiety, feelings of guilt, shame, fear, inadequacy, stress, etc.? Do you find it impossible to just stop and relax?
As entrepreneurs, we're all about taking action. We may mask our inner issues with endless hustle. We may tell ourselves that we can't afford to take a break because our competitors will get ahead. We may use solutions that address the symptom but not the core reason. For example, we may use technology to block sites that distract us. While we won't be able to access them, our desire to check them will be back once the obstacle is gone—or we'll find another, perhaps even worse outlet to meet the underlying need.
As entrepreneurs, we often ignore our mental health. We may even tell ourselves that our mental struggles are, in a twisted way, good for us.
Stress? That's a normal part of life, isn't it?
Anxiety? It's good for me as it keeps me alert.
Incessant mind chatter? This means I have a ton of ideas.
Deep down, we may know that there's something wrong if...
...we can't sit down with our friends and family and just enjoy being with them because we're constantly thinking of our business...
...we regularly feel anxious for an unknown reason...
...we can't focus on a single thing for more than a few minutes...
...we're stuck in an endless cycle of trying one thing, only to try another to then give it up and try yet another, never going anywhere...
...we have no clarity when making decisions...
...we're wasting time arguing over politics or anything else that is beyond our control.
And yet, despite all these worrying signs, we keep ignoring our mental health.
The last year has been very difficult for me. Grief, anxiety, stress, fear, rumination, inability to focus for more than a few minutes, judgment, and lack of acceptance have been ruling my life. I'm slowly going crazy, losing control over my mind.
I started seeking solutions to get myself out of this disquieting state. Which brings me to the topic of meditation.
I'll use the words of Naval Ravikant, a very successful entrepreneur, investor, and a brilliant philosopher, to explain the why and how:
source: Jorgenson, Eric. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness.
If you prefer it in audio, here it is:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2kgZ1Puye8&feature=youtu.be
Naval Ravikant recommends the following practice:
I decided to follow his suggestion. And then I thought: why not get some support and do it (or rather, "not do") with fellow Fastlaners.
The rules are simple:
1. You meditate one hour a day for 60 days, ideally in the morning. You sit down and do nothing (don't use any apps or guided meditation). Naval's suggested method is:
If thoughts come, thoughts come. I’m not going to fight them. I’m not going to embrace them. I’m not going to think harder about them. I’m not going to reject them. I’m just going to sit here for an hour with my eyes closed, and I’m going to do nothing.
No focus, no mantra, no dharma, no chakras, no Buddhas, no gurus, no gratitude, no scripture, no temple, no music, no gadgets, no apps.
2. You meditate every day. If you skip a day, you go back to day 1. We want to prioritize our mental health, build momentum and turn it into a daily practice. This is akin to a workout for your mind. It won't work well if you start and stop.
3. It needs to be at least an hour (use a timer). You can't do two 30-minute sessions or four 15-minute sessions. Once you start, you keep sitting until 60 minutes pass.
To give everyone a few days to prepare, we can start on Monday, December 14. Who's in?
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Update after finishing the challenge on February 11th, 2021. Read my thoughts here:
www.thefastlaneforum.com
As entrepreneurs, we're all about taking action. We may mask our inner issues with endless hustle. We may tell ourselves that we can't afford to take a break because our competitors will get ahead. We may use solutions that address the symptom but not the core reason. For example, we may use technology to block sites that distract us. While we won't be able to access them, our desire to check them will be back once the obstacle is gone—or we'll find another, perhaps even worse outlet to meet the underlying need.
As entrepreneurs, we often ignore our mental health. We may even tell ourselves that our mental struggles are, in a twisted way, good for us.
Stress? That's a normal part of life, isn't it?
Anxiety? It's good for me as it keeps me alert.
Incessant mind chatter? This means I have a ton of ideas.
Deep down, we may know that there's something wrong if...
...we can't sit down with our friends and family and just enjoy being with them because we're constantly thinking of our business...
...we regularly feel anxious for an unknown reason...
...we can't focus on a single thing for more than a few minutes...
...we're stuck in an endless cycle of trying one thing, only to try another to then give it up and try yet another, never going anywhere...
...we have no clarity when making decisions...
...we're wasting time arguing over politics or anything else that is beyond our control.
And yet, despite all these worrying signs, we keep ignoring our mental health.
The last year has been very difficult for me. Grief, anxiety, stress, fear, rumination, inability to focus for more than a few minutes, judgment, and lack of acceptance have been ruling my life. I'm slowly going crazy, losing control over my mind.
I started seeking solutions to get myself out of this disquieting state. Which brings me to the topic of meditation.
I'll use the words of Naval Ravikant, a very successful entrepreneur, investor, and a brilliant philosopher, to explain the why and how:
source: Jorgenson, Eric. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness.
If you prefer it in audio, here it is:
Naval Ravikant recommends the following practice:
I decided to follow his suggestion. And then I thought: why not get some support and do it (or rather, "not do") with fellow Fastlaners.
The rules are simple:
1. You meditate one hour a day for 60 days, ideally in the morning. You sit down and do nothing (don't use any apps or guided meditation). Naval's suggested method is:
If thoughts come, thoughts come. I’m not going to fight them. I’m not going to embrace them. I’m not going to think harder about them. I’m not going to reject them. I’m just going to sit here for an hour with my eyes closed, and I’m going to do nothing.
No focus, no mantra, no dharma, no chakras, no Buddhas, no gurus, no gratitude, no scripture, no temple, no music, no gadgets, no apps.
2. You meditate every day. If you skip a day, you go back to day 1. We want to prioritize our mental health, build momentum and turn it into a daily practice. This is akin to a workout for your mind. It won't work well if you start and stop.
3. It needs to be at least an hour (use a timer). You can't do two 30-minute sessions or four 15-minute sessions. Once you start, you keep sitting until 60 minutes pass.
To give everyone a few days to prepare, we can start on Monday, December 14. Who's in?
----
Update after finishing the challenge on February 11th, 2021. Read my thoughts here:
GOLD! - HOT! - MINDSET - 60 Days of 60 Minutes of Meditation - Let's Not Do Anything Together
Day 3 Today was the worst one in that I had the least silence, but the best in that i could make observations about my thoughts more easily. My mind went on a lot of tangents, but I'm starting to see a pattern in what they're about. Most thoughts have an emotional flavour attached to them. The...
www.thefastlaneforum.com
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