“ The counterfeit innovator is wildly self-confident. The real one is scared to death” Steven Pressfield. Years ago, I read a post by a very famous entrepreneur & business leader. He said his mother pushed him to speak in front of groups of visitors as a child. As a result, he was able to overcome this fear when speaking in front of large groups of colleagues later in life. His mothers’ message …. “it’s not about you!”. Now in this world where self-care is prevalent! (quite right)...

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“Recognise that unlearning is the highest form of learning” Rumi After meeting my teacher, I experienced awakenings quickly and often. I don’t claim to be special, quite the opposite. I was told it happened because of my lack of knowledge. At talks, people would show up, especially the intellectuals and quote deeply spiritual texts or work of non-dual teachers. I honestly had no clue what they were talking about. Up until this point I had been an avid reader in psychology/self-help. ...