What happens when success feels hollow? In this deeply personal episode, Ben shares the origin story behind LeanMind — a tale of two parallel tracks: external success and inner seeking. After a transformative business win, an unexpected thought ("maybe my work here is done") sparked a quiet shift. What followed was a journey through Buddhism, Taoism, meditation, and discomfort — toward a new kind of clarity.

Ben reflects on the tension between the noisy grind of work and the quiet power of stillness. He explores how practicing presence, simplicity, and small daily rituals can radically shift how we show up as leaders, parents, and partners. This is a call to cut through complexity and realign with what truly matters.