All Episodes

December 27, 2020 56 mins

How do we find our purpose in life?

 

On today’s episode, I interview the incredible Dr. John Demartini. Dr John Demartini is an international speaker, founder of the Demartini Institute and author of over 40 books. Dr John Demartini has studied over 30,000 books and with his wisdom, education, real life obstacles and determination...this has led him to create & design programs to empower and activate leadership and the potential in all seven areas of our life.  His teachings start at the core of the issue, addressing the human factor and range out to a multitude of proven powerful tools.

 

In today’s episode we discuss:

 

  • The importance of gratitude.
  • What drives our decision making process.
  • Value system & belief systems
  • How to reconnect with our intuitions.
  • Depression & anxiety.
  • How to find one’s purpose.  
  • Dr John Demartini’s definition of “Limitless Potential”.
 

 

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

 

Connect with Tima on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_timaelhajj/

Connect with Tima on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timaelhajj/

Email Tima directly on: tima@timaelhajj.com

Follow Deconstructing Success on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/deconstructingsuccess/

 

TIMESTAMPS

 

01:55 - Discussion about Dr Demartini’s childhood & background

05:00 - How Dr John Demartini overcame his learning problems and how he changed his life.

06:40 - The moment that Dr John Demartini knew he would be a worldwide speaker.

07:45 - How Dr John Demartini taught himself how to read and excel in learning so that he could teach.

09:45 - When Dr John Demartini realised that his self-belief is important to maximise his potential.

12:40 - What was Dr John Demartini’s  process like trying to read the 8 sets of encyclopaedias?

13:30 - How learning to read and understand information helped Dr John Demartini have greater self awareness.

14:39 - What did students see in Dr John Demartini?

16:00 - Why students were interested in Dr John Demartini’s teachings.

16:45 - How did Dr John Demartini continue feeling determined and how he kept pushing on?

18:30 - How can one find their purpose?

20:45 - Why do people compare their lives to others?

22:30 - Do people need to monetise their purpose?

23:05 - How to live an inspired life.

23:45 - How can people reconnect with their intuition?

26:00 - Why values are so important and how they impact our decision making process.

27:35 - What inspires Dr John Demartini?

28:40 - Where is anxiety and depression heading?

33:20 - Advice to those that are feeling depressed & feel misunderstood.

36:20 - Why does our mind resort back to the stories that we tell ourselves?

37:20 - Why are some resistant to doing the hard work?

38:45 - Imposter syndrome, and to overcome it.

42:00 - What should people do with their negative thoughts?

42:38 - What sort of negative thoughts come to Dr. John Demartini?

43:10 - Everything goes back to values & our value system.

44:00 - How can one honour who they are when they aren’t ready for it?

44:35 - What are some of the quality questions that people can ask themselves?

45:30 - Does Dr. John Demartini have days when he feels unmotivated and uninspired?

46:22 - The importance of gratitude.

47:10 - When Dr. John Demartini is listing gratitude, what form are they in?

48:10 - The deserve limit.

48:05 - How can one move from a poverty mindset towards a financial growth mindset?

51:20 - Is it possible fo

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.