The Art of Focus: Bringing Time, Energy, and Money into Flow (feat. Pedram Shojai)
In our unpredictable and ever-changing world, we’re constantly in a state of figuring out how to sow our seeds for a happy life.
The information age has turned our attention into a currency that’s being mined - and time seems to be an increasingly scarce resource.
But what if it wasn't? What if we had the ability to take control of how we trade our energy for time and increase our vitality to live our fullest life?
That’s what my guest, Pedram Shojai, and I discuss in this episode.
Pedram is a former Taoist monk, doctor of Chinese medicine, and qi gong master. He is a New York Times best-selling author of several books including The Urban Monk and the producer of multiple films and series. He’s lectured on wellness around the world and is known for his no-nonsense approach towards teaching esoteric concepts to readers in an easy-to-understand way.
Pedram shares his thoughts on how we can make healthier choices in our life and design a lifestyle that fulfills our needs. We also talk about the major energy drainers in the modern world and what we can do to regain vitality.
Interview time stamps:
03:54 ︳Pedram talks about his journey from Taoist monk to becoming a doctor of Chinese medicine, qigong master and wellness consultant
12:16 ︳How to use a garden as a metaphor to manage your energy budget
18:07 ︳Why do so many people feel chronically tired, and how they can feel better
20:20 ︳Why practice and application are more important than having a lot of knowledge
23:10 ︳How to get rid of analysis paralysis and get started
27:40 ︳The three treasures of Taoists: Jing, Qi, and Shen (and why they're important)
37:30 ︳The impact of emotions on our wellbeing
38:47 ︳Pedram shares a mindset to create a holistic way of living and being
Learn more about Pedram Shojai and his new book at his website.