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September 18, 2025 8 mins

In this episode, I share the surprising insights I gained while waiting for my first-ever surgery at age 45. From meditation in the hospital bed to the moment I discovered a new surgeon was operating on me, this experience became a real-time lesson in letting go of fearful thoughts and choosing calm presence.

What You’ll Gain:

  • A practical metaphor to help you step back from your thoughts

  • How to transform fear into calm awareness

  • A reminder that true leadership and success are created from inner peace

"We are not our thoughts—just the observer watching them pass by like leaves on a river."

Let’s start a conversation. Website: https://matthiashombauer.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiashombauer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthias_hombauer/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MatthiasHombauer

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