Listen "#010 - Dr. James Doty - Manifestation, Compassion, and a Love-Based Approach to Startup Success"
Episode Synopsis
Why should intellectuals care about Manifestation? As Stanford professor Dr. Jim Doty shared on this episode of Founder Meditations, manifestation is not pseudoscience and goes beyond the claims made by The Secret and the Law of Attraction.
Dr. James Doty is a neurosurgeon, entrepreneur, and bestselling author. He is a professor of neurosurgery at Stanford and the founder of The Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE), of which His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the founding benefactor. Dr. Doty is a successful inventor, entrepreneur, and NY Times bestselling author with two books: Into the Magic Shop, and Mind Magic.
We dive into the science of manifestation, contrasting it with pseudoscience, and discuss the ethical obligations of wealth and leadership in tech entrepreneurship. Learn about the impact of collective intentions, the essence of true success, and how a balanced approach to life can lead to profound personal and societal change. Featuring insights from global spiritual leaders, this episode invites you to rethink conventional views on wealth, purpose, and community service.
Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the journey and teachings of Dr. James Doty, a Stanford neurosurgeon and best-selling author. Discover his inspiring story of overcoming poverty and personal struggles to become a renowned figure in neurosurgery, mindfulness, and humanitarian efforts.
00:00 Introducing Dr. James Doty02:44 Dr. Doty’s Early Life and Challenges03:38 Into the Magic Shop08:24 Visualization Techniques 11:00 Neuroscience Behind Manifestation13:23 Hedonic vs Eudaimonic Happiness22:47 From Self-Centered to Service-Oriented30:07 Losing Everything and Gaining Spiritual Wealth37:12 The Alphabet of the Heart41:31 Story of the Compassion Beads44:14 Meeting Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu46:05 Manifesting vs. Overachieving48:50 The Toxic Nature of Venture Capital01:04:13 Creating a Compassionate Work Environment01:06:01 The Importance of Collective Manifestation01:13:57 Contrarian Views on Manifestation01:22:54 Advice for Founders
Dr. James Doty is a neurosurgeon, entrepreneur, and bestselling author. He is a professor of neurosurgery at Stanford and the founder of The Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE), of which His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the founding benefactor. Dr. Doty is a successful inventor, entrepreneur, and NY Times bestselling author with two books: Into the Magic Shop, and Mind Magic.
We dive into the science of manifestation, contrasting it with pseudoscience, and discuss the ethical obligations of wealth and leadership in tech entrepreneurship. Learn about the impact of collective intentions, the essence of true success, and how a balanced approach to life can lead to profound personal and societal change. Featuring insights from global spiritual leaders, this episode invites you to rethink conventional views on wealth, purpose, and community service.
Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the journey and teachings of Dr. James Doty, a Stanford neurosurgeon and best-selling author. Discover his inspiring story of overcoming poverty and personal struggles to become a renowned figure in neurosurgery, mindfulness, and humanitarian efforts.
00:00 Introducing Dr. James Doty02:44 Dr. Doty’s Early Life and Challenges03:38 Into the Magic Shop08:24 Visualization Techniques 11:00 Neuroscience Behind Manifestation13:23 Hedonic vs Eudaimonic Happiness22:47 From Self-Centered to Service-Oriented30:07 Losing Everything and Gaining Spiritual Wealth37:12 The Alphabet of the Heart41:31 Story of the Compassion Beads44:14 Meeting Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu46:05 Manifesting vs. Overachieving48:50 The Toxic Nature of Venture Capital01:04:13 Creating a Compassionate Work Environment01:06:01 The Importance of Collective Manifestation01:13:57 Contrarian Views on Manifestation01:22:54 Advice for Founders
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