Open My Mind
🎙️ Welcome to Open My Mind 🌟Bite-sized wisdom on mindset, health, wealth, knowledge & life mastery. Open My Mind is like five podcasts in one. 1️⃣ Inner Mastery (Season 1) Why? “Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.” – Lao Tzu “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson 2️⃣ Brain & Beyond (Season 2) Why? “The human brain is the most complex mass of protoplasm on earth—perhaps even in our galaxy.” – Marian Diamond “Mental health... is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going.” – Noam Shpancer, PhDEat, Move, Thrive 3️⃣ Eat, Move, Thrive (Season 3) Why? “Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them together and you’ve got a kingdom.” – Jack LaLanne “To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” – Buddha 4️⃣ Smart with Money (Season 4) Why? “Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” – Warren Buffett “The goal isn’t more money. The goal is living life on your terms.” – Chris Brogan 5️⃣ History's hidden lessons (Season 5) Why? “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Martin Luther King Jr. “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George SantayanaInner Mastery My mission is simple, I want to leave the world a little brighter than I found it by sharing wisdom I find and curate it into bite size format 🌈. Peace out, The Guardian & Talisman (Wassii) 🛡️
Episodes
July 16, 2025 • 10 mins
💣 "What if you feared nothing?" In this explosive episode of Open My Mind (OMM): Questions & Perspectives, legendary high-performance coach Dan Peña pulls zero punches. From challenging the fear-based mindset to redefining success through raw discipline, Peña confronts today’s soft culture and dares you to think, act, and live differently. 🧠
⚔️This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Smart with Money Series (Season 4) .
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⚔️This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Smart with Money Series (Season 4) .
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July 14, 2025 • 10 mins
🎤 “It’s not that you’re not gifted — it’s that you stopped believing you are.” In this deeply transformative episode of Open My Mind motivational speaker Brad Butler II breaks down what it really means to walk in your purpose and unlock your true potential.
💡This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Inner Mastery Series (Season 1).
Through his powerful 4-step framework — Perspective 👁️, Facing Adversity 🛡️, Rock Bottom 🪨, and Re...
💡This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Inner Mastery Series (Season 1).
Through his powerful 4-step framework — Perspective 👁️, Facing Adversity 🛡️, Rock Bottom 🪨, and Re...
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June 28, 2025 • 5 mins
Bullies are everywhere — in schools, workplaces, prisons, and sometimes, at home. But what if you could fight back without violence — and with unshakable power? 💣
🧠This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Inner Mastery Series (Season 1)
In this raw, real, and deeply moving episode of Open My Mind (OMM), we dive into Wiktor Miesok’s 7 battle-tested rules for defeating bullies and reclaiming your dignity — forged in the darkest plac...
🧠This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Inner Mastery Series (Season 1)
In this raw, real, and deeply moving episode of Open My Mind (OMM), we dive into Wiktor Miesok’s 7 battle-tested rules for defeating bullies and reclaiming your dignity — forged in the darkest plac...
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🔍 “I would rather have questions that can’t be answered than answers that can’t be questioned.” In this intellectually honest and deeply human episode of Open My Mind (OMM), we explore the mind of Nobel-winning physicist Richard Feynman, who invites us to embrace the unknown, let go of certainty, and fall in love with curiosity over conclusions.
This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Brain & Beyond Series (Season 2).
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This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Brain & Beyond Series (Season 2).
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June 12, 2025 • 7 mins
💥 “Don’t just go through it. Grow through it.” In this hope-filled and transformational episode of Open My Mind, we reflect on Joel Osteen’s inspiring message about pain, buried dreams, and the belief that your destiny is still alive — even if life hasn’t gone as planned. 🌱🌈
This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Inner Mastery Series (Season 1).
If you’ve ever felt like giving up, if your dreams have been buried under disappoin...
This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Inner Mastery Series (Season 1).
If you’ve ever felt like giving up, if your dreams have been buried under disappoin...
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June 10, 2025 • 4 mins
💥 “You are not machines. You are not cattle. You are men.”
In one of the most stirring speeches in cinematic history, Charlie Chaplin delivers a timeless message about the power of compassion, freedom, and the collective strength of ordinary people. 🎙️
✨This episode is part of the Open My Mind: History’s Hidden Lessons Series (Season 5)
In this episode, we reflect on Chaplin’s legendary 1940 speech from The Great Dictator — a heartf...
In one of the most stirring speeches in cinematic history, Charlie Chaplin delivers a timeless message about the power of compassion, freedom, and the collective strength of ordinary people. 🎙️
✨This episode is part of the Open My Mind: History’s Hidden Lessons Series (Season 5)
In this episode, we reflect on Chaplin’s legendary 1940 speech from The Great Dictator — a heartf...
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June 8, 2025 • 9 mins
What if the secret to peace, power, and creativity is not in effort — but in surrender? 🧘♂️🌌
In this transcendent episode, we explore Alan Watts’ interpretation of Wuwei, the Taoist principle of effortless action, and how it applies to everything from self-awareness to cosmic mystery.
This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Brain & Beyond Series (Season 2).
Wuwei doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means flowing with the tide — n...
In this transcendent episode, we explore Alan Watts’ interpretation of Wuwei, the Taoist principle of effortless action, and how it applies to everything from self-awareness to cosmic mystery.
This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Brain & Beyond Series (Season 2).
Wuwei doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means flowing with the tide — n...
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What does it really mean to be intelligent? Is it memory? Creativity? Or the ability to zoom out and see what others can’t? 🧠💡 In this profound and visionary episode of Open My Mind (OMM), we dive into the timeless wisdom of Steve Jobs on how to think differently, live uniquely, and make a true impact on the world.
This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Brain & Beyond Series (Season 2).
📍 From LSD and poetry to third-world ...
This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Brain & Beyond Series (Season 2).
📍 From LSD and poetry to third-world ...
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What if twelve books could unlock every stage of your evolution — from self-awareness to freedom, from strategy to soul? 💭
🔓This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Inner Mastery Series (Season 1)
In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the “Grim Book Circle” — a symbolic path through twelve transformative works that challenge the systems you live in, reshape your character, and teach you how to live (and die) with honor.✨ T...
🔓This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Inner Mastery Series (Season 1)
In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the “Grim Book Circle” — a symbolic path through twelve transformative works that challenge the systems you live in, reshape your character, and teach you how to live (and die) with honor.✨ T...
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May 31, 2025 • 5 mins
💥 30 job rejections. 10 Harvard rejections. $10/month salary. Zero startup revenue for 3 years. This isn’t failure — it’s the origin story of Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba, who defied odds with relentless belief, entrepreneurial courage, and service to others.
This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Smart with Money Series (Season 4)
In this powerful episode, we explore:
✅ How Jack Ma turned failure into fuel 🚫➡️🔥
✅ Why rejecti...
This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Smart with Money Series (Season 4)
In this powerful episode, we explore:
✅ How Jack Ma turned failure into fuel 🚫➡️🔥
✅ Why rejecti...
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May 29, 2025 • 10 mins
What happens when your mind becomes your only weapon? 🧠🔥 In this raw and powerful episode, we dive deep into the unyielding mindset of David Goggins, a man who transformed his life through relentless suffering, brutal accountability, and mental dominance.
From battling obesity to enduring three Hell Weeks in Navy SEAL training, Goggins shares how he built strength not from comfort — but from embracing the pain.
This episode is part...
From battling obesity to enduring three Hell Weeks in Navy SEAL training, Goggins shares how he built strength not from comfort — but from embracing the pain.
This episode is part...
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In this mind-expanding episode of Open My Mind, former monk and world-renowned speaker Dandapani shares profound insights on how the mind works, and why mastering it is essential for a focused, purpose-driven life.
This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Brain & Beyond Series (Season 2).
🔍 Key themes explored:
This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Brain & Beyond Series (Season 2).
🔍 Key themes explored:
- The law of practice: Why you’re so good at distraction — and how to reverse it 🌀
- Awareness vs. the Mind: Understan...
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May 19, 2025 • 6 mins
In this eye-opening episode of Open My Mind, personal finance expert Paula Pant, creator of Afford Anything, dives deep into how money management is really life management. 💡
✨This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Smart with Money Series (Season 4)
🧠 "Money is an invitation to critical thinking." That’s Paula’s philosophy — and she walks us through how mastering your finances is about much more than apps or crypto. It's about ...
✨This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Smart with Money Series (Season 4)
🧠 "Money is an invitation to critical thinking." That’s Paula’s philosophy — and she walks us through how mastering your finances is about much more than apps or crypto. It's about ...
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May 18, 2025 • 4 mins
In this wisdom-packed episode of Open My Mind, legendary leadership expert John C. Maxwell shares powerful truths about the habits that lead to real, lasting personal growth.
🚀This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Inner Mastery Series (Season 1)
🔑 Key Takeaways:
🚀This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Inner Mastery Series (Season 1)
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- Why motivation gets you going, but consistency keeps you growing 💪
- The compounding power of daily disciplines (even in small doses!) 📈
- How self-worth is the foundati...
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Is losing your temper a sign of strength — or a sign of weakness? 💥 In this powerful episode, former Navy SEAL and leadership expert Jocko Willink shares his hard-earned insights on emotional control, detachment, and true mental toughness.
This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Inner Mastery Series (Season 1)
We explore:
🛡️ Why Jocko views uncontrolled anger as a form of weakness, not strength
🧘♂️ How elite performers maintain c...
This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Inner Mastery Series (Season 1)
We explore:
🛡️ Why Jocko views uncontrolled anger as a form of weakness, not strength
🧘♂️ How elite performers maintain c...
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Can we grow stronger from life’s stress, setbacks, and hardships? 💪 In this inspiring episode of Open My Mind, renowned happiness expert Tal Ben-Shahar shares breakthrough ideas on anti-fragility — the concept that some systems (like our muscles or mind) become stronger under pressure.
This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Brain & Beyond Series (Season 2).
We explore:
🌱 Resilience 2.0 — why anti-fragility goes beyond bounci...
This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Brain & Beyond Series (Season 2).
We explore:
🌱 Resilience 2.0 — why anti-fragility goes beyond bounci...
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May 7, 2025 • 5 mins
What if one elegant equation could explain the entire universe? 🌌 In this mind-expanding episode, we dive into the ideas of world-renowned physicist Michio Kaku.
💡This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Brain & Beyond Series (Season 2).
Kaku takes us on a journey from Euler’s famous equation (1 + e^(iπ) = 0), often called the God equation of mathematics, to the ambitious search for the God equation of physics — a single formu...
💡This episode is part of the Open My Mind: Brain & Beyond Series (Season 2).
Kaku takes us on a journey from Euler’s famous equation (1 + e^(iπ) = 0), often called the God equation of mathematics, to the ambitious search for the God equation of physics — a single formu...
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May 3, 2025 • 5 mins
In this transformative episode of Open My Mind (OMM), we dive deep into Jim Carrey’s raw and eye-opening reflections on depression vs. sadness, the illusion of identity, and the journey toward authentic living. Carrey shares personal stories of his childhood, the impact of his father’s choices, and the profound realization that true peace comes from letting go of societal expectations. 🌿
We unpack his thoughts on the mental health ...
We unpack his thoughts on the mental health ...
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April 30, 2025 • 6 mins
In this powerful spiritual message, Bishop Mari Mari shares a profound interpretation of the Parable of the Sower, revealing how Jesus gently speaks to our hearts—not by force, but through story—so that we may choose salvation freely. 🌾
🕊️Bishop Mari takes us deep into the metaphor: the road, rocky ground, and thorns represent our will, ego, and worldly attachments, while the good soil stands for a soul ready to receive divine tru...
🕊️Bishop Mari takes us deep into the metaphor: the road, rocky ground, and thorns represent our will, ego, and worldly attachments, while the good soil stands for a soul ready to receive divine tru...
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April 28, 2025 • 5 mins
What if waking up wasn't about escaping the world, but holding it closer? 🌎✨ In this soul-stirring episode, Antony Osler (Zen Master) reflects on the quiet courage of feeling deeply — letting injustice break our hearts without shutting the world out. 💔
🕊️He speaks to the futility of seeking salvation outside ourselves and reminds us that true meditation connects us to everything: the beauty, the sadness, the mess, the miracle. 🌿
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🕊️He speaks to the futility of seeking salvation outside ourselves and reminds us that true meditation connects us to everything: the beauty, the sadness, the mess, the miracle. 🌿
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