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