Jun 14, 2020
Today’s episode is an interview with UJ Ramdas which took place during the COVID-19 quarantine at the Perfect Practice Live Online Experience in April of 2020.
UJ Ramdas shows up today with a raw, real conversation about what it will mean for you to learn to think, to use difficult times, and to remain calm. He also shares a ton of advice for people looking to pivot their businesses.
Key Takeaways:
[0:44] UJ Ramdas is welcomed to the digital stage by Majeed Magharreban and Sachin shares the story of how UJ had an unknowingly HUGE impact on the Perfect Practice book.
[4:25] UJ shares his origin story.
[8:19] Getting into a creative flow requires being in the right mind (and the ‘right’ brain). UJ shares his own techniques: movement, meditation, journaling, and surrounding one’s self well.
[13:05] Sachin and UJ talk about the nature of pain and the usual responses, including avoidance, and the problems they generate.
[15:00] “Pain is inevitable, but suffering is not.” UJ uses this quote as a lever to drive a point home about the nature of humankind as well as the current pandemic situation.
[18:30] In times of crisis, UJ is a proponent of watching great people navigate; people you trust and respect, what are they doing? He also offers that this is a great time for recruiting good talent — people are available to work!
[22:30] People are afraid, find a way to be of use to them!
[23:18] Now is the time to reinvent the way you do things: the things you did that got you to where you are today are not the ones who will take you into the future.
[24:15] What should practitioners be looking for to shift their business? UJ breaks down what he would do: hunker down, connect with trusted people, and be careful with your cash flow.
[30:00] UJ touches on the benefits of a mastermind for accelerating your business, as well as challenging times… growth is never comfortable.
[33:11] Ignorance is bliss, till you get f***ed.
[36:00] Understanding money is a critical part of owning a business, UJ shares his tips on managing cash flow, making sacrifices and hunkering down when it’s most important; he also shares a few tips on tapping into the minds of the people you don’t necessarily have access to.
[44:38] UJ shares all of the books he recommends for getting your business on track.
[52:30] Healthcare has to change; UJ shares his own experience as well as what he believes would improve the system.
[1:00:00] UJ explains what he means by connecting the big heart to the big mind! Sachin thanks him for sharing so much expertise.
Mentioned in this episode
Perfect Practice Live Online Experience
Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine, by Mike Michalowicz
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth, by T. Harv Eker
The Richest Man in Babylon, by George S. Clason
The 4-hour Workweek: Escape 9–5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich, by Timothy Ferriss
More about your guest
UJ Ramdas is the Co-Creator of The Five Minute Journal, a popular gratitude journal, and Co-Founder of Intelligent Change. He is a lover of books, all things growth-mindset, and a good cup of chai. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Lifehacker, Tim Ferriss Show (podcast), and Entrepreneur Magazine.
Find out more about UJ on his website | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
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