In this insightful solo episode of the Learn or Be Learned podcast, host Shiva Dhanasekar reflects on his journey of discovering his passion for podcasting after leaving his previous career in medicine. Listeners will gain a unique perspective as Shiva recounts his experience realizing medicine was no longer a "hell yes" for him and what led to the decision to pursue his true calling. Through candid storytelling, Shiva explores the importance of only committing your time and energy to opportunities that truly resonate with your soul. This introspective episode provides valuable first-hand lessons on the power of pursuing your authentic self and living a life of "hell yes" moments.
Summary
In this episode of Learn or Be Learned, host Shiva Dhanasekar discusses his personal journey of transitioning out of medicine after realizing it was no longer his passion, and how developing his podcast allowed him to pursue his true "hell yes" calling of entrepreneurship and wellness education; he also provides insight into his "hell yes or no" framework for decision making, emphasizing the importance of only committing to opportunities and careers that truly ignite your soul.
Key Takeaways
- Use the "hell yes or no" framework to filter opportunities and only commit your time and energy to things that genuinely excite and fulfill you.
- It's important to continually evaluate your interests, values, and passions to ensure your career is aligned with your authentic self. Don't be afraid to make a change if something is no longer a "hell yes."
- Pursuing your true calling, even if it requires an unexpected transition, can lead to greater happiness and success than settling for something that doesn't fully resonate with your soul.
Noteworthy Quotes
- "If I can't say hell yes to this today, then it's a no for tomorrow." - Shiva Dhanasekar [0:10:02] - This quote encapsulates the core idea of only committing to opportunities that are a genuine "hell yes" in the present moment.
- "The more hell yeses you do, the more authentic you become. And there's nothing better than being your most authentic self." - Shiva Dhanasekar [0:15:00] - Living authentically by only pursuing things you're passionate about is emphasized here.
- "I feel very honored and grateful I, across my metaphorical desk, I had three amazing opportunities laid out in front of me to choose from. And I wanted to do home all I wanted to do I wanted to say yes to everything. I wanted to say yes to everything. And it will only was when I truly took a deep look and started dissecting everything I realized that's not a hell yes." - Shiva Dhanasekar [0:20:00] - This quote illustrates how applying the "hell yes" framework can prevent over-committing by helping identify true passions and priorities.
Names, Materials, and Info Dropped in this Ep.
People Mentioned:
- Joe Rogan - Podcasters of the JRE: Joe Rogan Experience
MAGIC MIND SPONSOR
CODE: BELEARNED20
Timestamps
- (00:00:00) - Introduction
- (00:10:02) - Genuine "Hell Yes"
- (00:15:00) - Living Authentically
- (00:20:00) - How "Hell Yes" Helps
- (00:05:37) - TRUE Callings
- (00:10:15) - Discovering Niches
My Information
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Email | shivadhanasekar@gmail.com
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