Becoming an Urban Monk with Pedram Shojai

What do you think of when you hear the words ‘urban monk?’ Do you
picture some guy in a robe meditating on top of a skyscraper? Maybe
you’re thinking of meditation 2.0 and some guru’s new, flowery
method of finding inner peace. Not even close. Today’s guest, , is
anything but flowery. While his knowledge is ancient and comes from
his time with kung fu masters, ascetic monks, and even the Dali
Lama, Pedram is a dad. He’s an entrepreneur and a realist. And he
wants you to be well. It starts with three minutes at a time, and
they type of meditation you can do while driving. Then, take a look
at your schedule. Do you suffer from ‘time compression?’ Have you
scheduled in the things you need to be well, things like family?
What is all your busyness really doing to your energy level, and
how do you get more of it? Pedram answers these questions and more
on today’s Business Reimagined. At 4:00 – Pedram talks about the
average person, and his motivation for writing the book, Urban
Monk.  At 9:00 – These are the questions you need to answer as
an entrepreneur, and a practical way to increase your energy
levels. Pedram calls it energy profit, and explains where to
reinvest it. At 12:00 – The real secret to meditation, and it’s not
nearly as complicated or flowery as you’ve been led to believe by
other gurus.  At 14:00 – The best word you can learn to say is
‘no.’ Pedram talks about the concept of time compression, and what
it does to your mind. There is a formula for directing your
attention, and Pedram explains what it is.  At 20:00 - Pedram
explains one simple way to feel more present and connected without
the lure of the entire world at your dinner table.