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March 13, 2025 52 mins

 

In this episode of the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, Jeff Patterson, a martial arts expert with over 36 years of experience, shares his journey and insights into the meditative arts.

 

Jeff discusses the significance of patience, consistency, and guidance in mastering practices like Tai Chi and Qigong, and how these practices integrate into daily life to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

 

Learn about the concept of the 'yielding warrior,' the benefits of meditation for athletes, and techniques for managing stress and enhancing strategic responses in various situations. Jeff also outlines his online program and instructor training opportunities that aim to help individuals and businesses incorporate meditative arts into their routines. The session is packed with valuable lessons on the lifelong journey of meditation and martial arts, offering actionable insights for personal and professional growth.

 

00:00 Welcome to the Inner Entrepreneur Podcast

00:34 Jeff Patterson's Martial Arts Journey

02:31 The Power of Meditative Arts

05:59 Programs at Jeff's Academy

07:58 The Concept of Yielding

13:19 Regulating the Body, Breath, and Mind

20:53 Understanding and Harnessing Energy

23:15 The Importance of Response Over Reaction

27:22 Applying Calmness in the Boardroom

28:50 The Challenge of Remaining Calm

29:27 Meditation and Athletic Performance

30:12 The Yielding Warrior Concept

33:32 Online Training Programs

35:32 Understanding Qigong and Tai Chi

43:07 The Importance of Consistency in Practice

51:09 Final Thoughts and Resources

 

https://theyieldingwarrior.com/

 

Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO Mastermind. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.

Connect with the host:

Website: Pauljryan.net

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

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