20 Years of Meditation Taught Him to Feel Nothing - Here's Why That Wins

What if the secret to building a better business is learning to feel less, not more? Brad Farris, personal growth advisor at Anchor Advisors, joins Sean to unpack why the Silicon Valley grind mentality was never designed for you, it was designed to protect investor returns. After 20 years of meditation practice, Brad has developed a counterintuitive relationship with emotion and decision-making that gives him a clear edge in business, and in this conversation you will discover why sustainable, creative work outperforms relentless hustle every time. You will also learn how your brain's natural focus limits of just two to three hours a day mean that working longer is often making you less effective, not more, and why protecting your health is actually the highest-leverage move you can make as an entrepreneur. If you have ever felt guilty for stepping away from your desk, this episode will completely reframe what it means to work well. Check out the company: https://anchoradvisors.com ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 📚 NETWORK BEFORE YOU NEED IT (6 LESSONS THAT MADE SEAN $15M) ────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Get my brand new eBook free - https://welivetobuild.com/network ────────────────────── 📋 WORK WITH ME ────────────────────── ▶ Buy 300 Lessons From 300 Founders: https://welivetobuild.com/300-lessons-ebook ▶ Sponsor the Channel: https://www.welivetobuild.com/sponsorship ────────────────────── 🔗 CONNECT WITH SEAN ────────────────────── ▶ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/seanweisbrot ▶ Inquiries: welivetobuild@gmail.com ────────── 🕐 CHAPTERS ────────── 00:00 - VCs Invented Hustle Culture to Boost Returns 02:15 - Creativity Dies in Hour 11 of Work 04:00 - Your Health Is Your Business's Biggest Risk 07:30 - Doom Scrolling Costs You Your Best Morning Hour 11:25 - Brad's 3-Step Calendar Audit on Zoom 15:10 - "Who Not How" — Stop Doing What Others Could 21:40 - Archery and Golf Build Business Mindfulness 27:00 - Reaching Total Darkness and Peace Through Meditation 30:22 - Nature Reminded Brad He's Not That Important